Mon, 06 Sep 2010 21:30:10 +0100 http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/ Lussumo Vanilla 1.1.5a http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1142/ http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1142/ Tue, 14 Oct 2008 13:04:26 +0100 julianemre
Basically, Panorama are interested, but are not interested if all we have is a London-based issue. To a lesser extent they're only partially interested in incidents from Oxford and Cambridge, what, therefore, I'm after, are cases from around the land, showing the HGV thing to be the nationwide concern that any cyclist using a road regularly will know it to be. I'm asking about on LFGSS (London fixed-gear single speed, for those outside the south-east) too, and if anyone recalls recent incidents in home towns, has heard stuff from riders elsewhere in the country, then let me know, and I'm happy to chase any leads myself.

Cheers very much in advance, take care out there]]> http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/597/ http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/597/ Wed, 16 Jan 2008 09:39:29 +0000 Buffalo Bill Good courier companies

What to do if you get run over

If they advertise in the Standard, they are probably no good...

What bike do you ride?

How to avoid getting your feet wet

Keeping warm in winter

Can you you do it part-time?

Is it dangerous?

My spunk has blood in it

knee broblems

How to clean a messenger bag

Sticky locks

Manchester couriers

What's the perfect gear for a courier

Where's a good place to order rims?

Citysprint questionnaire

Best shoes for toe-clips?

Working in other countries

Where to get a postman's bag

Best bike shop in london for bicycle messengers

Can I drill a track fork crown

Thought I would aggregate some of the more useful advice threads that are here. Anyone got any others they think should be here?]]> http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/598/ http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/598/ Thu, 17 Jan 2008 06:27:18 +0000 Buffalo Bill





From Nozzer

"Most of this is fairly self-explanatory. Hopefully it's helpful. Sorry if it sounds like a lecture-I realise some will already know most of this.
The darker the shade of green the harder it is for the driver to see you-ASSUMING HE'S LOOKING IN THE CORRECT MIRROR to see you.
Red areas are completely blind to the driver.Note the blind areas directly in front and to the right of the cab. They are big enough to lose someone pushing a cycle flat against the truck.


Pic 1) and pic 2) Truck turning left/on a left hand bend.
Rear of the trailer will be moving closer to the kerb and further to the left than the cab.
The cab will be on the white line or even crossing into the other carriageway depending on how sharp the turn is and how wide the road is.
Driver is HIGHLY unlikely to be looking in his right hand mirror unless to check if the corner of the trailer is in the right hand lane-and all he'll see in it is the headboard of the trailer if he is.
Predominantly he'll be looking in the left mirror/ahead.

Pic 3) Truck going in a straight line.
This is also the same visiblity as a rigid or non-articulated vehicle. Assume the driver is using his mirrors only in the direction of travel in a rigid vehicle.
If the truck is stationary or it's safe to do so-(ie assuming no oncoming traffic there needs to be no bends in the road coming up and the truck isn't indicating) then this is the safest time to overtake.
DO NOT UNDERTAKE while it's moving-and if you MUST undertake then only do so if you KNOW the truck isn't going to move before you're past.
DO NOT pull up in the nearside red zone by the cab.The kerbside mirror shows very little. If the driver is going to miss you,unless you're directly behind the trailer this is where he'll miss you while the truck is stationary.
We'd far rather you pulled up directly in front of us and we could see you.

Pic 4) and pic 5) Truck turning right/on a right hand bend.
Rear of the trailer will be on the white line or even crossing into the other carriageway depending on how sharp the turn is and how wide the road is.
BEWARE the back end of the trailer-if this is a very sharp bend the rear of the trailer will be moving to the left as it pivots round the axles. This is a SERIOUS crush hazard and the driver CANNOT SEE IT at all and is unlikely to know the trailer has hit someone. I once ripped the front bumper and valence from a Discovery that tried to push through and I didn't feel it.
Driver will be splitting attention between right mirror(back of trailer),left mirror(Is the headboard going to intrude on the path?) and ahead.

If an articulated lorry isn't stopped in a straight line DON'T undertake. Your chances of being seen are slim if bent left and nil if bent right and you're likely to get crushed as either the cab or trailer will be coming very close to the kerb.
For the same reason don't cycle up behind one in the red zone at speed then pass-the driver may already have comitted to a manoevre because his mirrors look clear."]]> http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/767/ http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/767/ Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:55:10 +0100 overdrive Thankyou.]]> http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1974/ http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1974/ Sat, 28 Aug 2010 11:24:46 +0100 Bread Pedaler here

What bag do you use / have you used in the past and how long did it last?]]> http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1975/ http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1975/ Sat, 28 Aug 2010 20:38:45 +0100 Babaji Does anyone have any killer nutes/foods or beverages that they swear by? Besides the ubiquitous caffeine and thc.]]> http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1976/ http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1976/ Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:27:07 +0100 m_xl
A friend of mine asked me to spread the word, as he's working on a Nokia internet ad that requires three couriers riding fixed-wheel bikes. It looks like it will pay £300 each for around 1.5 days' work. Boys only I'm afraid.

Casting is this Thursday, the ad's shooting later in the month. I've pasted all the details in below. I don't know much more than this, but if you get in touch I'll try to help out. Better to talk to the casting director.

Cheers

Max

_______

Max,

The project I spoke to you about is a for a Viral for Nokia to be directed by Ed and Rory McHenry.

Anyone interested should send a head shot and a full length shot (preferably with Rider and bike), along with their contact details to the Casting Director who will arrange Casting times. This required a commitment to a days filming ( it will be a part of that day) and a half day rehearsal ( dates tba).

Shoot Date is one of either: 20th , 26th or 27th. Anyone interested should make it clear if they cannot make any of these dates.

The Casting Session is to be held at Mission in Mercer Street , Covent Garden, in the afternoon of Thursday Sept 2nd. Tree will arrange the times of the call so Head shots and pictures of Courier with bike to be sent to her email address below.

casting@treepetts.co.uk

Tree Mob: 07966283252


Casting Brief: 3 x COURIERS. Serious, fit looking and lean. Male. All ethnicities. Need to be good on fixed wheel bikes and own/ supply bike.

Rates: £ 300 to include buyout and filming and possibly 1/2 day rehearsal if needed. To be filmed in London. If we travel beyond London we will pay for travel expenses.

Usage: On the internet as a viral and a single projection screening event at the handset launch.]]> http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1913/ http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1913/ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 17:51:06 +0100 dazzler
Broom Wagon confirmed courtesy of Fullcity Cycles!

Post here if you fancy a ride out of town, more details to follow.. :peace:

]]> http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1979/ http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1979/ Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:47:32 +0100 overdrive http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1978/ http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1978/ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:10:31 +0100 redrum


Check www.fixedgearlondon.com/page4.htm for more info]]> http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1977/ http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1977/ Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:13:56 +0100 Gertie http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/426/ http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/426/ Wed, 22 Aug 2007 22:10:46 +0100 mididoctors
there is a buzz on the internet that riding a bike knackers your dick

true or false?

anyone

Boris
London]]> http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1971/ http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1971/ Thu, 19 Aug 2010 16:15:26 +0100 overdrive http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1970/ http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1970/ Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:49:19 +0100 overdrive http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1966/ http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1966/ Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:50:38 +0100 fleabilly http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1967/ http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1967/ Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:12:50 +0100 overdrive http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8fUW6SEQKE]]> http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1973/ http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1973/ Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:08:46 +0100 redrum http://www.flickr.com/photos/fixedgearlondon/4919111317/

Heres the route
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4116/4910134012_b2d57ec588_z.jpg]]> http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1972/ http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1972/ Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:36:59 +0100 overdrive http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1962/ http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1962/ Thu, 12 Aug 2010 21:01:03 +0100 papillon
High summer shenanigans courtesy of the LCEF and Cities in the Dark with a live performance by London's most infamous courier punks RAGWORM alongside an exclusive screening of AFRICAT 2 with a live sound...track by Cities in the Dark and Snapped Ankle. Live PA set from S.CALLI 'the hot fire wire!' Bicycle-powered art installations, courier-provided movie projections with 'some DJ's that are couriers' spinning hip hop, breaks and D&B till v late. Other live acts TBC.

LCEF clothing sale with exclusive new t-shirt design by House of Pistard.

Outside garden with smoking privileges, ample railings for bike lockage.

Beer Gutz Alleycat starts Warner Street, EC1. 7:30 registration The Duke.

All welcome!]]> http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1969/ http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1969/ Wed, 18 Aug 2010 17:32:50 +0100 Bread Pedaler http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1958/ http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1958/ Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:46:29 +0100 Buffalo Bill
Film-maker hires cyclist for Norwich epic trip
JON WELCH
10 August 2010

When you're a film producer keen to stress your green credentials, there's no point in doing things half-heartedly.

And hiring someone to pedal 125 miles on a bicycle to deliver your funding application certainly shows you mean business.

Faced with a looming deadline, that is what the makers of a movie due to be shot in Norfolk did to ensure their bid made it to Screen East's offices in Norwich on time.

Tinker Film plans to shoot part of its horror movie Tarot on location in Thetford Forest, and decided to apply for investment of £250,000 from Screen East's Low Carbon Fund, which encourages environmentally-friendly film-making.

Having missed the post, the Watford-based company hired cycle courier Alex Urie, pictured, to ride all the way to Norwich in order to make sure the documents arrived by yesterday's 5pm deadline. The film's co-producer, Derek Harrington, 52, said: “The material had to be in hard copy, and we blew the post deadline because we were waiting for another document to attach.

“We thought 'what's the most low-carbon way to get it to Norwich in time?' and hit on the idea of using a cycle courier.”

Tinker Film hired Mr Urie, 25, through Go-Betweens, which bills itself as London's first carbon-neutral courier company. “Most of the work I do is in and around London. It's pretty rare to be asked to do a job outside the city and this is one of the longest I've done,” Mr Urie said.

Mr Urie set off from Screen East's office at Leavesden Studios, Watford at 10.55am, on his single-speed bike, arriving at Millennium Plain, Norwich at about 4.30pm.

Mr Harrington said: “That's impressive.

“I'm delighted Alex got our application there safely and in such a low-carbon way.”

Have you got an environmental story for the Evening News? Contact Jon Welch on 01603 772476 or email jon.welch@archant.co.uk]]> http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1961/ http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1961/ Thu, 12 Aug 2010 18:28:42 +0100 Bread Pedaler http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1968/ http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1968/ Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:34:39 +0100 overdrive http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1965/ http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1965/ Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:08:25 +0100 worzel http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1048/ http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1048/ Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:07:03 +0100 overdrive "Get me a packet of biscuits then,cheers."I said.
Zack returned and sure enough he handed me a packet of chocolate biccies.(the plain chocolate ones)
I went to make a cup of coffee.When I got back Zack was munching away on my biscuits-the cnut.
Should I pay the f*cker back the money or buy some biccies and give him half?
You f*cking decide.]]> http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1959/ http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1959/ Wed, 11 Aug 2010 07:55:09 +0100 Buffalo Bill
Step up to the Table! Then win one for your company!

The Workforce Ping Pong Tournament
Wanted! teams of 2,4 or 8 people to play in the Workforce Tournament - a friendly, compeititve session with great prizes.

Play against teams from the Met, Arriva Bus drivers, bankworkers and council workers!

When? Saturday August 14th 12 PM - 3PM
Where? Victoria Embankment Gardens -(The tables are 3 minutes from the Villiers Street entrance)
Why? It's fun! The Ping! festival is nearly over so play before the pop up tables come down. And there are some terrific prizes: A ping pong table, Top quality bats, ; a chance to play ping pong inside the London Eye
Who? The tournament is being overseen by the English Table Tennis Assoiciation and is produced by Ping London.

Interested? Now what? Please email Colette@singlondon.org to register the number of players
Or ring her on 0207 430 7921]]> http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1964/ http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1964/ Thu, 12 Aug 2010 22:58:18 +0100 mungo It was an old raleigh sprint that i stripped down to plain black frame and forks, it had bair steal drop bars with one gold break on the front with leaver on the right as you ride it, a honey brooks saddle, it was single speed 53-20 but has two cogs on front one neglected. front tire black, back black with the red stripes. i loved that bike

if anybody sees it call me on 07766665513

ill be at brick lane market on sunday to see if the bastards are stupid enough to try and sell it]]> http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1943/ http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1943/ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:15:53 +0100 Mildura5 http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1960/ http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1960/ Thu, 12 Aug 2010 14:03:07 +0100 drumbrake
http://www.zobags.com/]]> http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1955/ http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1955/ Sun, 01 Aug 2010 18:34:19 +0100 TOmessenger
cant wait to get going again. Man i missed this job.]]> http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1954/ http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1954/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 09:37:24 +0100 dazzler ]]> http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1951/ http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1951/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:35:11 +0100 Gertie http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1957/ http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1957/ Sat, 07 Aug 2010 21:12:35 +0100 pinarello 07906603235]]> http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1946/ http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1946/ Mon, 26 Jul 2010 09:18:45 +0100 Bread Pedaler
Clean and in good condition. Give me an offer I can't refuse and include £10 for delivery]]> http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1956/ http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1956/ Wed, 04 Aug 2010 17:25:25 +0100 Bread Pedaler http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1939/ http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1939/ Sat, 17 Jul 2010 22:08:42 +0100 JP
Also (as I was gleefuly informed by a PCSO) they now have 10 dedicated coppers backed up by 15+ PCSOs on pushbikes in the west end. The coppers have the power to do you for £60 if they see fit, and all are under orders to take a zero tolerance approach to any cycling misdemeanors. Fuckin money making scheme.

Watch it!]]> http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1942/ http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1942/ Tue, 20 Jul 2010 21:57:15 +0100 JP


]]> http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1952/ http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1952/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:53:36 +0100 phina
:tooth:]]> http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1953/ http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1953/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:15:24 +0100 vinyo I want to ask if its easier to find a bike-mess job from September than at the summer.I was in London last summer but only for 3 months and it was told by a companie that maybe they can hire from September because usually there are some riders who dont want to ride in winter.So what do you think how much chance I have to find job in September?
I'm not a U.K citizen but have the right to work there and also an NI number and relativly good English.
Thanks
Vinc]]> http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1901/ http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1901/ Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:57:17 +0100 shatteredciv
The front-end of the website I will be building, but need a coder to collect and distribute payments and accounts. This is where I hesitate... I'm not really sure on a pricing scheme - or how about to go about inquiring (that's why I'm here :)).

I would like someone to explain to me some of the intricacies of the business... Payment, zoning, guaranteed delivery times, dispatch, things like that. I mean, basically, I need to know even small details like what happens if you get a couple of cold-calls (out of the blue requests for delivery), and payment is in cash? What's the normal drill? Drop off, deduction from you pay, etc?

I just don't know. I am hoping to find someone who does or at least can point me to another resource. :)

Thanks all for your time, can't wait to be back on the road again!]]> http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1948/ http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1948/ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:59:05 +0100 Count Basie Maybe make the second or third checkpoint one of the docking stations and make it about 30 minutes away, so that anyone slow has to pay Boris a quid.]]> http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1920/ http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1920/ Sun, 27 Jun 2010 15:00:02 +0100 i'mnotsofast
http://i45.tinypic.com/6id7c4.jpg

[Bill please can you embed these pics? Thanks!]]]> http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1950/ http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1950/ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:18:27 +0100 JP http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1949/ http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1949/ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:17:24 +0100 Count Basie Cyclist under a cement mixer allegedly. Reports suggest it's a courier. (That's what a Community Bozo told one of our riders who was stuck in the traffic. Wouldn't trust a Community Bozo any further than I'd trust a pig.)]]> http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1947/ http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1947/ Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:53:30 +0100 Mildura5 http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1945/ http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1945/ Sun, 25 Jul 2010 00:39:43 +0100 mungo
cheers]]> http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1930/ http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1930/ Sat, 10 Jul 2010 14:26:31 +0100 bambi Saturday 24 july 1pm start 2pm at Foundry
need checkpoint people talk to bbq mike/peacock or Sarah Skull
£5]]> http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1944/ http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1944/ Thu, 22 Jul 2010 08:27:51 +0100 Rapattack If anyone is interested il take £30 squid and bring them to you if your on the road. Gotta get some cash for the new work bike ;)]]> http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1803/ http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1803/ Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:03:35 +0000 Ramirez
If anyone reading this post sees a matte black cannondale r1000 with a distinctive dent on the left hand side of the top tube it's not their's it's mine and I WANT IT BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!

Must've been a pro watching the bikes roll up outside TLCS.... bastards.]]> http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1940/ http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/1940/ Mon, 19 Jul 2010 03:31:33 +0100 glib