Got "blocked" today

downfader
downfader Posts: 3,686
edited September 2008 in Commuting chat
I was heading down towards some lights today and as I approached realised there were about 4 big vans infront. So to be safe, and knowing the lights would be green long enough I hanged back and waited in line.

A red car pulled up behind me but I was too central for him (presuming him, didnt look) to get past.. The lights go green, I'm just about to go through and all of a sudden plonker behind cuts me up really bad and actually stops for a second (despite the traffic flowing). I'd hammered on the brakes, he's now decided to take off at speed and I'm stuck at a red (I think he's gone through the red too).

Jackass. No reason i could see for it and wondered if it was some kind of stupid game he was playing

Add to that I pulled up behind a car at a set of lights yesterday on the way home and as he's pulling away on green I thought he was driving a bit funny. I bend down to peer through his rear window and the guy is texting away as if he were just on a park bench.. I didnt get the chance to say anything funny to him as he too, shot off at speed.

Now the question is... where can I get a rocket launcher for the bike? :wink::lol:

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  • _Brun_
    _Brun_ Posts: 1,740
    Practise launching your d-lock at offending vehicles. Only problem may be asking for it back if you actually manage to get it through a window.
  • downfader
    downfader Posts: 3,686
    LOL, I need that for work :lol:
  • _Brun_
    _Brun_ Posts: 1,740
    What, you launch it at colleagues?
  • downfader
    downfader Posts: 3,686
    No but have been tempted :D:lol:
  • cjw
    cjw Posts: 1,889
    You need this....

    Rocket%20Launcher%20Bike.jpg
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  • cjw
    cjw Posts: 1,889
    Or this...

    120205N55_RocketLauncher.jpg
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  • downfader
    downfader Posts: 3,686
    cjw wrote:
    You need this....

    Rocket%20Launcher%20Bike.jpg

    Ahh that looks cool :lol:

    I thought about mounting a cross bow on the handlebars, but i think it might interfere with the brakes :lol:
  • karl j
    karl j Posts: 517
    downfader wrote:

    Now the question is... where can I get a rocket launcher for the bike? :wink::lol:


    Bah, what good's a rocket launcher when you can buy a tank :lol:
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  • downfader
    downfader Posts: 3,686
    karl j wrote:
    downfader wrote:

    Now the question is... where can I get a rocket launcher for the bike? :wink::lol:


    Bah, what good's a rocket launcher when you can buy a tank :lol:

    Hmmm, pedal powered tank, thats a project for the future :shock: :D
  • chuckcork
    chuckcork Posts: 1,471
    downfader wrote:
    karl j wrote:
    downfader wrote:

    Now the question is... where can I get a rocket launcher for the bike? :wink::lol:


    Bah, what good's a rocket launcher when you can buy a tank :lol:

    Hmmm, pedal powered tank, thats a project for the future :shock: :D

    Extra weight would be a bugger on the uphill stretches....
    'Twas Mulga Bill, from Eaglehawk, that caught the cycling craze....
  • gb155
    gb155 Posts: 2,048
    cjw wrote:
    Or this...

    120205N55_RocketLauncher.jpg

    God I want one of those lol
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  • cjw
    cjw Posts: 1,889
    chuckcork wrote:
    downfader wrote:
    karl j wrote:
    downfader wrote:

    Now the question is... where can I get a rocket launcher for the bike? :wink::lol:


    Bah, what good's a rocket launcher when you can buy a tank :lol:

    Hmmm, pedal powered tank, thats a project for the future :shock: :D

    Extra weight would be a bugger on the uphill stretches....

    Ahhh, but I'd go for the titanium tracks and carbon monocoque gun turret :wink:
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  • chuckcork
    chuckcork Posts: 1,471
    2852204231_fab15760e2.jpg
    'Twas Mulga Bill, from Eaglehawk, that caught the cycling craze....
  • downfader
    downfader Posts: 3,686
    chuckcork wrote:
    2852204231_fab15760e2.jpg

    Hmm I think I've seen that pic before... :? :D

    Slightly offtopic, I was thinking the oherday about all this super light weight manufacturing bike people are getting into. Carbon fibre this and titanium that... it makes me wonder if you couldnt build a cycle powered flying machine. It must be near possible by now. :lol:
  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    The Gossamer Albatross that flew across the channel was pedal powered.

    ECN-13413.jpg
    I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.
  • chuckcork
    chuckcork Posts: 1,471
    It was.

    The power to weight ratio of the cyclist who did it was however at the extreme end, I doubt very many would have anywhere near that kind of strength to do the same.
    'Twas Mulga Bill, from Eaglehawk, that caught the cycling craze....
  • downfader
    downfader Posts: 3,686
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sp7yv67B5Sc

    :shock:
  • OrbitRider
    OrbitRider Posts: 78
    Been done....

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gossamer_Albatross
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  • TheMightyHet
    TheMightyHet Posts: 36
    I think it's been done already! I'm sure there was a world record attempt a few years back where a guy flew a pedal powered plane/microlight/glider thing!
  • TheMightyHet
    TheMightyHet Posts: 36
    Damn that was fast!! lol You guys all answered as I was typing my reply!! lol

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