http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Self-Defence for Cyclists.... en Thu, 21 May 2026 15:46:38 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5137#post-55057 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:13:26 +0000 spitters 55057@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I have mentioned before that I am happy to do a basic self defense training course for other cyclists given that there is normally plenty on a bike you can use should you have no other option.<br /> PM me if interested. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5137#post-55032 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:05:12 +0000 wee folding bike 55032@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I got a phone call from their legal rep about my bent wheel claim this evening. They will pursue it at no cost to me. Will post updates. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5137#post-55028 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:58:52 +0000 crowriver 55028@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>CTC also do a family membership which means your spouse/partner and kids get cover too. The free legal helpline is pretty handy too. CTC also believe in backing up their members in any cycling related disputes. Quite a decent magazine, newsletters, oh and regular organised rides too. </p> <p>I'd say it's worth joining if you're a regular cyclist, especially if you do a bit of touring. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5137#post-55000 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:04:06 +0000 kaputnik 55000@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>I think you get third party insurance from joining British Cycling as well. </em></p> <p>Only with Silver or Gold </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5137#post-54997 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:36:38 +0000 PS 54997@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I think you get third party insurance from joining British Cycling as well. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5137#post-54993 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:00:53 +0000 amir 54993@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I went once - really nice folk. But the rides do tend to take quite a while and I just don't have enough time. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5137#post-54992 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:51:50 +0000 Cyclingmollie 54992@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Yep, that's pretty much why I joined CTC. I've never been on one of their organised rides. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5137#post-54971 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:11:17 +0000 Darkerside 54971@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Freely admit I joing for the 3rd party insurance and a bit of legal clout to throw around in the event of any discussion with drivers. The magazine can be quite readable too. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5137#post-54861 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 22:20:17 +0000 Claggy Cog 54861@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@gembo, I am sure that there are numerous CTC members who never really come out on runs with the club(s) but join for the 3rd party insurance. As Diarmid says...yes! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5137#post-54860 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 22:15:16 +0000 Diarmid 54860@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>yes </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5137#post-54857 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 21:54:47 +0000 gembo 54857@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>also quite soft sell bike insurance. Does anyone know if joining CTC if they will still give you third party as part of the membership? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5137#post-54854 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 21:34:32 +0000 Uberuce 54854@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I must confess I feel more vulnerable without my training chain, which is entirely silly given I'm somewhere between seven and eight thousand times more likely to hit myself on the back of the head than successfully use it in self-defence. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5137#post-54832 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 13:04:04 +0000 wee folding bike 54832@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Eat the banana thus disarming him. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5137#post-54830 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:34:15 +0000 TwoWheels 54830@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>'round these parts, we just pull out the Colt .45 and be done with it. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5137#post-54817 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:24:40 +0000 custard 54817@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>that is class </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5137#post-54811 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:14:39 +0000 Claggy Cog 54811@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="http://www.eta.co.uk/2011/11/10/self-defence-techniques-cyclists" rel="nofollow">http://www.eta.co.uk/2011/11/10/self-defence-techniques-cyclists</a></p> <p>Ha ha ha...love it. In the bad old days.... </p>