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They call it dressage, but it simply amounts to posh people on horseback making an animal dance for their own titillation. How ever this cruelty found its way into the Olympics I will never understand. What next, Olympic bull fighting or badger-baiting? Disgusting.

I can't help but feel a sense of justice for animals when this happens. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-36756723 However, I suspect that the bull isn't grazing in a pasture of lush grassland as I type. RIP Bull.

Just in case anyone is on the lookout for an emergency phone to carry with them on long rides. I don't like taking my smart phone, especially if it's hissing it down. http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/refurbished-nokia-3310-9-10-aliexpress-hilid-electronic-2462012

Please do not comment on this thread. Any comments on the Leaving the EU thread please.

I have just noticed that the Like facility has been expanded to include a few other emotions. When did that happen? Emoji Wars could bring a new dimension to the forum. Now to head over to the Leaving the EU forum and put them to use.

I see that 50 Cycles have become a Fantic dealer. They look nice, but I don't know anything about the brand or the Brose motor. Any opinions? I think the last Fantic I saw was when I was an apprentice. A colleague had a 50cc Fantic GT with a peashooter exhaust. It had a silencer can...

I saw an announcement on the BBC news last night that Captain Eric Brown had died aged 97. A great man who had lived out several lifetimes of excitement and adventure during his 97 years. I can't ever imagine circumstances producing another man like Eric Brown in the future. The much overused...

Sorry if this has been posted before, but it is worth 3 minutes 58 seconds of your life................ The bike sounds like it might be an electric one.

I need to replace my old Sony TV with a new one. I'm looking at some of the Ultra HD sets offered by Samsung in the JU7000 range. Anyone in the know regarding UHD? Is it worth the extra cost or is the technology still in it's infancy? Thanks

It's that time of year again when we must remember those killed or seriously injured whilst fighting over Blaupunkt 32" flat screen TV sets. We remember the sacrifice that they have made.

As a young boy, this book gave me my first insight into motor cars and the motor trade.

Chris, " re Top Gear, I can categorically say that I am not and will NEVER be running for office" Evans, is to be the new Top Gear host. Another programme destroyed by the Ginger Clown. Any guesses for who the token woman will be? The Beeb have been waiting to socially re engineer this...

I've just read the UKIP Manifesto. It seems to contain plenty of common sense and unlike the others, gives an indication as to where the money is coming from. I like it.

I've just come across this on ebay and I am a bit puzzled by what it is: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/371203410211?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2648&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT It seems to be a Panasonic Ebike motor and from what I can tell, it has the same mounting lugs as the Panasonic crank drive...

Is it just me, or does anyone else feel that the Sainsbury's Christmas advert is inappropriate? I've been thinking about it for a day or so and the more I think about it, the more objectionable the concept becomes. In essence, they [Sainsubury's] are trying to get us to buy their, "stuff" by...

Good morning, I am in the process of giving the old Pro-Connect a mid-life upgrade. I fitted a new (to me) 2011 Panasonic motor earlier in the year, and I have just ordered a new battery and charger which is on its way (the original battery is 6 1/2 years old and has done 18700 miles). Now I...

It's frustrating to hear that Lady Flangewhistle, (the one who succeeded Baroness Fuckertyspunktrumpet in leading the Government's investigation into child abuse by MPs) finds herself accused of being a "biased establishment figure." How do people expect the outcome of the inquiry to be...

For sale is my 2008 Kalkhoff Agattu. Background: I bought this bike from forum member Gringo on 26 March this year and he originally purchased it new in April 2008 from 50 Cycles. Gringo has told me that it had done about 900 miles when I bought it and I have cycled a further 100 miles since...

Rolf places his head into his cupped hands and gently begins to weep. Soon the weeping turns into crying as Rolf sinks further into desperation. Then, out of the darkness, barely audible at first, he thinks that he hears a familiar melody. Can it be? Then slowly, as the tender words begin to...

Aldi have a few bike related items in store from this coming Sunday, amongst which is this bike work stand. https://www.aldi.co.uk/en/specialbuys/sunday-29th-june/product-detail/ps/p/bicycle-repair-stand-1/ It has a 30 Kg capacity, so should be ok for electric bikes.