Questions tagged [uk]
Related specifically to bicycling in the United Kingdom.
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Twist and go front wheel conversion on existing ebike
I have new mid motor ebike (Raleigh) and I want to replace the front wheel with a twist and go front wheel conversion with its own separate battery only to get up hills and I will use existing pedal ...
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Training for driving on the left in the UK
In contrast to the rest of Europe, the UK has a drive on the left policy. It is not easy to follow the rules, coming from Europe. Is there a written or in person training for this?
I have found this:
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How strong should lights be for a route partially in a city and partially outside city on a public road?
I'm commuting 3 days a week 20 km one way (40 km daily) on an e-bike in the UK. It takes around 50 minutes. Days are getting darker and I am about to buy a better light. I'm tempted to buy a 1600 ...
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Passing parked cars with oncoming traffic - UK Highway Code
This is a tricky one and a problem I suspect others encounter, but I can't find a definitive answer so...
On my cycle (in the UK), I have a few streets which are narrow with parked cars on the left (...
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Found my stolen bike, what to do? (London, UK) [closed]
About a year ago my old bike was stolen by cutting through the fence that I had locked it too (I didn't realize that the fence was thinner than the lock itself) and now I've come across it once again ...
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Maps for cycling routes in Scotland and Yorkshire
I am starting to plan my next cycling vacation, with finger crossed that it can really take place. My intention is to cycle in Yorkshire and Scotland.
When using Google Map, cycling option, how much ...
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18 Speed Mountain Bike Single Speed Conversion
As of right now I currently have an Apollo 18 speed freewheel bike (3 Front and 6 Rear) I bought from Halfords but I have decided that I want to convert it into a single speed bike. This is because I ...
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I’m intending doing the UK C2C and wondered what would be the most suitable bike to buy? [closed]
Bike choice £1000 Coast to coast ride in the UK.
Been riding a Ridgeback Voyage but too heavy.
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England Fix Your Bike Voucher Scheme: how not to miss the next release?
The UK government is running a Fix Your Bike Voucher Scheme in England which allows members of the public to receive a voucher worth up to £50 towards the cost of repairing a bicycle.
At the time of ...
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Turning right but can't see cars coming (UK)
I'm a newbie to cycling and I was wondering if I done the right thing or I should do something different next time.
I'm coming down towards a main road where I can either go left or right. I want to ...
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What proportion of adults in Britain can ride a bike? [closed]
I'm guessing it's a very high proportion, but has someone got a reliable statistic for this?
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Is passing traffic on the cars' passenger side ("Undertaking") with a bicycle frowned upon in the UK?
Take the example where a bicycle lane is on the road, rather than the pavement. There is a queue of cars waiting at the lights, and the bike lane is clear right up to the lights. If you were to cycle ...
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3 bolt exercise bike saddle adapter in the UK
The saddle currently fitted to my exercise bike is attached to a fixed plate with 3 bolts on it, I can't find any adapters to fit more traditional saddles (rails/posts) that are available in the UK. ...
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UK - Help me find my ideal bike [closed]
My employer's cycle to work scheme (Cycle Solutions) allows a max spend of £1k for a bicycle. Ideally I want a bicycle that fits the following criteria:
Drop bars
Frame with eyelets (I can transfer ...
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Liability Insurance - What if you break the law?
Are there any insurance policies out there that cover you if you have an accident while say, jumping a red light or cycling the wrong way on a one-way road?
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