Spider Lad

The reason people talk about warming down is to do with oiling and prolonging the life of the bearing in the turbo. It will still be spinning pretty quickly and could spin itself dry when you stop and shut off the engine, idling for a minute or two lets it wind down a bit while the oil is still pumping.

Yeah, does look odd. And a bit pathetic really. He just plain bottles it on the first one.

He did turn; that's probably full lock on one of those things. He's just crap at doing donuts is all.

Yeah, Bertone. I normally wouldn't bother correcting anyone over the name. It's been stroked to 1600 and has a turbo and megasquirt. It's a proper go kart now Well done Ad, also. Didn't know you were so heavily into the racing (hardly use TF these days). All hail King Of The Salon!

Steady on, grumpy. Didn't think it was that difficult, hence only a pat was on offer. I'll be keeping the pat regardless since you're actually wrong, it's not a Fiat. Smart arse.

Did somebody say "pop-up headlights"? First to guess what this is wins a pat on the back.

What the hell was that @ 3:00? I actually felt the hair on my neck stand up I was so embarrassed for him.

Just spotted this now. I'm heading down that way to hopefully catch some people. Give me a shout if any of you see this. 07766813431. Dan.

Thanks for the replies, chaps. I'll PM my number about everyone and if you could all do the same that would be great. Will make it real easy to just send out a mass text for getting a few riders together for a hop about at short notice or whatever. Alas, Victoria Park 'rocks' and paddling pool look like they're for the chop. Fence was erected around that part this week and the 'dozers are lingering nearby.

What time do you normally start? I'll be coming by train so just need to make sure I can get there in good time. Thanks.

I've just dusted off my bike after nearly 2 years off it and am looking to get out with some other riders. I used to be of a decent ability and figured having some riding buds would inspire me to get back into it a bit more. I live in Bow, E3 near Victoria Park. Anyone near there or within a reasonable distance give me a shout. Thanks. Dan

I live in East London, North Woolwich near UEL. I'm dusting my steed down and getting back out on it after a year off. Any local riders fancy showing me some decent spots some time?

Pretty good description on wikipedia Bike Trials

If you're man enough, try running bare foot. Or try toe running instead of heel striking. Both ways, though not conventional, reportedly give you less injuries.

Yeah, just like using mouthwash and having a drink are exactly the same thing...

Oh yeah, and bell-ends. That's not colonic irrigation anyway. That's rehydration, totally different objective.

The only people who talk about the benefits of colonic irrigation are the ones who are selling it to you. Unless it's for medical reasons (impacted bowel) like the OP here, it's not recommended for healthy people. Your body is still digesting and processing what's in the colon and there are plenty or naturally occurring organisms in there too.

Fad. Save your money for replacing components on your bike.

I think Ben's bike is s#1t, Ben is s#1t, Stan's bike is s#1t, Stan is s#1t, Mark is a s#1t and Tony f@(king Harrison is also s#1t. Your mums all look 'pro' though.

So you're not actually able to quote The God Delusion yourself, just somebody elses critique of it, one that is very short on quotes itself. I've tried to bring this back round to the original topic and I'm bored of this so I won't be checking back on this thread anymore.

AAAAAAANYWAY Did anyone read the press release quotes from the leader of Islam4UK shortly after the ban was announced? Some very thinly veiled threats contained. If the leader of the party attempting to get public acceptance is talking this way you can be pretty much assured that other members are alot less 'restrained' than he.

Concepts that are also found outside of religion and not wholly attributable to religion. Please back this 'often' up. I think what you're noticing is religious people seeing that science explains our existence and place in the universe far better than the creation stories and solipsism of scriptures and are then having to defend the science against religious outcry. Yes, of course scientists need motives to begin enquiry but if the evidence proves otherwise then they accept that. That is the beauty of science. This simply does not happen in religion. Scientists don't manipulate the facts to prove a previously held belief (which I might add is what is happening with regards to 'scientists' proving creation).

You're geting yourself all tied up in knots here. Blaming science for the decisions that politicians make. Not scientists. Science has no agenda as you see it, nor do scientists, else they wouldn't be true scientists. With regard to the questions that don't deserve an answer I was referring to things within the scientific scope which religion claims to be able to answer. The "why are we here?" questions. Sometimes there is no "why" to be answered in the context how how we perceive purpose. The "how" can, however be far more fascinating and investigable. You dig?

Nah mate, as somebody has already said, he has lots of that card in the middle of the deck. The pack even looks noticably thicker.