On Aug 31, 11:12*am, wrote:
On Wed, 31 Aug 2011 03:07:28 -0700 (PDT)

BrianW wrote:
In fact, that's my only face - following a cycling accident, the lower
part of my face is paralysed, hence the rather unsuccessful attempt at
a smile in that (and all other) pics.

And there's us being told how healthy cycling is.

Not by me! I still do it, but given that it nearly killed me, I
wouldn't exactly say it has been beneficial for my health.

On Wed, 31 Aug 2011 03:16:58 -0700 (PDT)
BrianW wrote:
Not by me! I still do it, but given that it nearly killed me, I
wouldn't exactly say it has been beneficial for my health.

I'm sure someone in your line of work can afford a car to commute in.
There's no way in hell I'd cycle along my route to work. I'd be dead in a
week if I tried it on the north circular. I've never even seen the lycra
condom squad trying their luck on that road.

B2003

On Aug 31, 11:32*am, wrote:
On Wed, 31 Aug 2011 03:16:58 -0700 (PDT)

BrianW wrote:
Not by me! *I still do it, but given that it nearly killed me, I
wouldn't exactly say it has been beneficial for my health.

I'm sure someone in your line of work can afford a car to commute in.
There's no way in hell I'd cycle along my route to work. I'd be dead in a
week if I tried it on the north circular. I've never even seen the lycra
condom squad trying their luck on that road.

I don't use it as a form of transport, only as a hobby. Most roads
leading into major cities are far too dangerous for the former, as you
say.

On Wed, 31 Aug 2011 03:35:00 -0700 (PDT)
BrianW wrote:
I don't use it as a form of transport, only as a hobby. Most roads

The only time I've broken some bones was when I was launched over the
handlebars of a bike when on holiday. I think a gym is a lot healthier.

B2003

On Aug 31, 11:43*am, wrote:
On Wed, 31 Aug 2011 03:35:00 -0700 (PDT)

BrianW wrote:
I don't use it as a form of transport, only as a hobby. *Most roads

The only time I've broken some bones was when I was launched over the
handlebars of a bike when on holiday. I think a gym is a lot healthier.

Gyms are certainly safer, and I do a great deal of my training in the
gym. However, training in the gym is pretty dull, and getting out
onto the open road is a lot more interesting. I'd struggle to
motivate myself if I did all my training in the gym.