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Why when people make mention of storms am I reminded of the make believe of Hollywood eg George Clooney or the reality of my time in the Navy. Here's a short clip of reality shot in the Bay of Biscay, off the French coast and used in the documentary film Oceans . On a more serious note, in 24...

In this post there isn't a bike, e-bike or otherwise, to be found anywhere although some may find interest in it. ;) Way back on page 20, post #400 I posted regarding a ride that my wife and I undertook following the river Donau (or Danube in English) made famous of course by that catchy little...

Stayed at their campground (Mobile Homes & Caravans only) for 2 x 4 weeks in both 2014 and 2015. Very nice especially the pub across the road - The Wyvill Arms.

At long last a couple of days when rain, strong winds or cold temperatures weren't forecast. That said, the second day of our trip looked a bit suspect from time to time, and whilst it looked as though the heavens could open any minute it remained dry. We have a lot planned this coming summer...

Yer brew's mashin ?

They've done away with hanging so call it what you want. ?

I do miss Yorkshire which says a lot coming from an expat Lancastrian LOL.

What is a fire safe concrete house? Is it a shelter should a bush fire break out where you might find yourself stranded?

Um, I thought (wrongly as I now discover) that everyone was taking a rest from riding due to bad weather etc. Here you'd be hard pressed to believe that it's the month of May with a solid dose of rain, snow, wind and cold, cold cold. Obviously there must be something broke on the forum as I've...

A glorious Sunday for a change and not an opportunity to be missed for a cycle ride with my other half. Our destination was the Hölzersee, a place I rode alone to a short while back although in the space of such a short time it was surprising to see just how much the countryside had sprung into...

Hang my bike from the Park Tool stand the same way although the purist say it should be hung from the saddle post.

I feel your pain although to be honest have never heard of this Bosch failure to power up you mention. Would you care to elaborate on it a bit more?

Caught a super bug a few days ago that has laid me out flat. Old age and me will never be good friends that's for sure. The only saving grace has been being alert enough from time to time in order to catch up with this thread although of course I'd rather be out riding. Such lovely weather I'm...

Good heavens, NO. We ex R.N. might have the odd 'drip' or two but whinge never. ?

Depending upon which neck of the woods you come from Whinging is used instead of Wining eg 'oh do stop whinging. This obviously has the letter 'h' inserted which Wining might also have by the way. Can't really say for sure as although often spoken I've seldom, if ever, had to write it.

For the benefit of our American cousins, Jacxx, it might be wise to expand upon the meaning of Winers as meaning those who are forever complaining. ?

Fulfilled a long desire of my German born wife to tour the UK back in 2013. Back home, after covering close on 4000km and most areas of the UK, I asked her to tell me her favourite part and why. Her reply was Yorkshire, the beautiful landscape, the openness and friendliness of the people and...

I can only echo what Pecasus above states and without going into detail can understand fully what your friend experiences.

Ditto but I'm still allowed to smell it. ??

As promised, the temperature was a few degrees warmer than yesterday and with luck the cycle shorts shall soon be seeing the light of day once more and the neoprene long leggings will be put away for the summer. With clear skies though, overnight temperatures are below the zero mark so it's not...