The grumpy thread

[richardmorris]

Got held up by a group of roadies wearing foxhills cycling club kit. I was on my hybrid on the way home wearing a short sleeved shirt and baggy shorts ( albeit Rapha ones). Got to the stage when I shouted " either get a move on or move over so I can pass". They were only doing about 15mph which is slower than my standard. One nearly hit a car that was passing too as he swerved across the centre line just as the car was level. Who thinks 6pm midweek is the ideal time for a road trip? They were most put out that me on my panniered and mud guarded hybrid was faster than their flash road bikes.

[Parky]

Probably the same people who think taking double buggies on the tube in rush hour is a good idea

[Cavcraft]

On the subject of them, those bastards in a big gang who overtake you and the last one pulls in right on your front wheel then slows down. Swearing very loudly usually works, they can piss off with tricks like that.

[richardmorris]

Totally agree. I'm not fast, but I am consistent day in and out- 16.5mph average. I was faster than the roadie chain gang on the level and uphill but they pulled away downhill as I'm not a confident descender on schwalbe marathon tyres- probably weighed more than their wheels!

 

Tells you all you need to know!

http://www.foxhills.co.uk/play/cycling/foxhills-cycling-club

 

 

On the positive side I'm unlikely to see them again as it's the first time in six years we've met.

[Tamworthbay]

Totally agree. I'm not fast, but I am consistent day in and out- 16.5mph average. I was faster than the roadie chain gang on the level and uphill but they pulled away downhill as I'm not a confident descender on schwalbe marathon tyres- probably weighed more than their wheels!

Tells you all you need to know!

http://www.foxhills.co.uk/play/cycling/foxhills-cycling-club

On the positive side I'm unlikely to see them again as it's the first time in six years we've met.

Twats, nothing more, nothing less.

[purplebargeken]

Yeah, they look like twats. Twats.

[richardmorris]

Actually I think my main grump, is that while I like commuting by bicycle, I don't like being forced to. And with the m3 as it is every day, local roads closed for them to dig deep holes in ( but open for bikes ) etc I feel forced into it. I like cars-I particularly like air con in the summer, and not sweat dripping off my nose as I wait at traffic lights!

 

Every day this week something round here has mucked up the roads and caused gridlock until about 8pm. A bike is the only way to be mobile. Last month when the m3 was shut overnight ( almost daily occurrence now) and there were roadworks on the a30 there was an hour long traffic jam at midnight in Bagshot!

[MarvinsMom]

WTF is the world coming to?

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-37305050

i'd want to sit and cuddle that huge cat, Ludo all day long......

[Cavcraft]

Totally agree. I'm not fast, but I am consistent day in and out- 16.5mph average. I was faster than the roadie chain gang on the level and uphill but they pulled away downhill as I'm not a confident descender on schwalbe marathon tyres- probably weighed more than their wheels!

 

Tells you all you need to know!

http://www.foxhills.co.uk/play/cycling/foxhills-cycling-club

 

 

On the positive side I'm unlikely to see them again as it's the first time in six years we've met.

 

There's a few like that about, the Millennium Path near us is usually chocka on a Sunday. Another gripe with a handful of the clubs is them riding three abreast on the path and expecting me (about 12 inches tops from the kerb) to move out of the way. Not a bleeding chance, sunshine, I'm too fat, old and uncaring to veer off onto the grass because you're a twat. In fairness most bike groups are great.

 

Oh, for max LOLs I do enjoy seeing Captain Pinarello riding about 100 yards ahead of his poor, pissed off wife on her £70 second hand special on a Sunday. The blokes always look like some tit who's either bored his missus into going out for a ride, or has probably been bollocked for not spending any time with the unfortunate girl at the weekend, so his idea of fun is a 50 mile ride at a 25mph average.

I'm not being sexist by the way, I'm sure it works the other way round, too.  

[richardmorris]

I'm occasionally passed by a lady cyclist on a road bike on the way home. She's quick and always says hello as she zooms past ( always the same bit of road too, but I'm rarely the same time day to day). I've no problem with people passing and getting a move on. It's the ones who pass and then slow down!

 

In a way it's the same as other drivers and 2cvs. They see an old 2cv and assume it's going to hold them up so shoot past when you're doing 40 in the 40 limit only to keep on doing 40 when they get to the 60! Grr. Just because I look old and slow doesn't mean I am

[Tickman]

Probably the same people who think taking double buggies on the tube in rush hour is a good idea

I bet whoever had the double buggy thought is was a bad idea too.

[xtriple]

Having slagged off XJ220s in no uncertain terms, I am forced to offer an apology. Pictures/details of one were posted ona another forum and I have to admit is is fucking gorgeous. All I can offer by way of explanation is: senility means a failing memory and I had forgotten how cool they look.

 

I am a twat.

 

But, I still say F40 are shit (no 'E') .

[johngarty]

Im pretty annoyed. I recorded a program called 'Strippers for cash'. Expecting some top totty revealing themselves for a few bob. Turns out its a car show featuring a fat cockney idiot and a black geezer who hasn't decided if he is Delboy or Arthur Daley. Plus side is thats its now on series record. Its entertaining and amusing, but alas... no tits.

[dave21478]

Im pretty annoyed. I recorded a program called 'Strippers for cash'. Expecting some top totty revealing themselves for a few bob. Turns out its a car show featuring a fat cockney idiot and a black geezer who hasn't decided if he is Delboy or Arthur Daley. Plus side is thats its now on series record. Its entertaining and amusing, but alas... no tits.

Weird.

Yesterday I almost did a Rod Hull off my roof while fiddling with the tv aerial. Apparently they switched to fully digital in April here and I guess I havent had the telly on since before then.

After re-tuning, the first thing I saw was this program, badly overdubbed into French.....fat cockney and black dude dressed like a pimp stripping a beemer and a merc SL.

[bub2006]

I'm getting annoyed. Folk ranting over fucking French mpvs now. Why can't folk behave. I don't like some cars yet I don't slag off every fucker who posts a pic or comment about the car. I'm sick of it. Love for the unloved my arse.

[Rocket88]

Actually I think my main grump, is that while I like commuting by bicycle, I don't like being forced to. And with the m3 as it is every day, local roads closed for them to dig deep holes in ( but open for bikes ) etc I feel forced into it. I like cars-I particularly like air con in the summer, and not sweat dripping off my nose as I wait at traffic lights!

 

Every day this week something round here has mucked up the roads and caused gridlock until about 8pm. A bike is the only way to be mobile. Last month when the m3 was shut overnight ( almost daily occurrence now) and there were roadworks on the a30 there was an hour long traffic jam at midnight in Bagshot!

 

I share your pain.One junction closure on the M4 the other night.........I reckon blind Pew did the diversion route.............

[Pillock]

WTF is the world coming to?

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-37305050

 

I know, jumping Llamas! 

[Sheefag]

I'm getting annoyed. Folk ranting over fucking French mpvs now. Why can't folk behave. I don't like some cars yet I don't slag off every fucker who posts a pic or comment about the car. I'm sick of it. Love for the unloved my arse.

 

It's only an opinion bub and to be fair, I think it was pretty tongue in cheek with little or no seriousness or harmful intent behind it.

 

For what it's worth, I've always liked the fact that some manufacturers occasionally have the bollocks to throw away the marketing rulebook, empower engineers to focus solely on the requirement, and allow the function to dictate the form.

 

10 or 20 years from now, people will be at classic shows taking pictures of, and making warm comments about cars such as the Picasso and Multipla, and ruing the day they gave one away for peanuts.

[bub2006]

I've got an 04 kia. Starting to think I'd best fuck off

[Sheefag]

Don't do that mate, a pound buys you a whole sheet of superglue these days. Think of someone you don't like and go glue their locks up, that always makes me feel better.

[Pillock]

Jesus, how many years have we been saying "All Vauxhalls are shit", "Renaults are for masochists", "It's done a Peugeot" and all that. Don't take it personally bub, nobody's stood up and called you out on being an MPV owner or anything. They're just expressing personal opinions of vehicles (using stereotypical owner descriptions as humour) like AS has done since I can remember.

 

I've got a 15 plate BMW as my only car, I'm not going anywhere. Doesn't matter what you drive.

[bub2006]

Having a few bad days is starting to take its toll on me I think.

[Timewaster]

That mpv rant is quite nasty. All Vauxhalls etc etc is a bit of fun aimed at the cars not the drivers.

 

I have questioned it a couple of times and it just comes back angrier each time.

 

Hopefully it's just a one off.

[Jazoli]

Actually I think my main grump, is that while I like commuting by bicycle, I don't like being forced to. And with the m3 as it is every day, local roads closed for them to dig deep holes in ( but open for bikes ) etc I feel forced into it. I like cars-I particularly like air con in the summer, and not sweat dripping off my nose as I wait at traffic lights!

 

Every day this week something round here has mucked up the roads and caused gridlock until about 8pm. A bike is the only way to be mobile. Last month when the m3 was shut overnight ( almost daily occurrence now) and there were roadworks on the a30 there was an hour long traffic jam at midnight in Bagshot!

Buy a scooter or motorcycle, beats cycling

[Sheefag]

Better gun platform as well.

[dave21478]

John F

 

Straight-up, repeatedly, calling people cunts.

 

Its not "cheeky bantz". Its not even close to being a slightly off-colour joke, its pretty hateful.

[dugong]

but we are all cunts

[taxi paul]

I have two mpv's . Mazda 5 and Toyota hiace regius. I also have a Rover 75 that's a bit of an ornament at the minute. When I can get rid of the Mazda I shall stick with my hiace and 75. Then I can swap the 75 for something else. I also quite like Picassos has a family car they are great.

[bub2006]

^^^ that's true,i am but I don't appreciate someone I don't know saying it!

[oldcars]

I've got an 04 kia. Starting to think I'd best fuck off

Stay, nothing wrong with your Kia. Ideal motor for you. How is it running? Towbar on yet?