Ozz, am I correct in thinking the five elected members make up the whole board? No other members? What is the position regarding a secretary and treasurer?

I think melodramatic a very good choice of words in this instance. From what I've read much of this story relies on Freeman's failure, or loss of, we don't know which, to keep medical records. I've used Dropbox, as Freeman should have done, for similar work purposes and found it a pain in the arse to work with. While I'd agree Freeman, as a doctor, should have resolved the situation I can understand why he might not have done. A stolen laptop is either unfortunate or convenient depending on your personal view. For me I think British cycling, without a capital C, is clean. The one disappointment is to read Bradley Wiggins, a truly great athlete and genuine individual, used TUEs before big races. I accept his explanation but it would have been better if he had never used these drugs. Personally I believe Wiggins but I wish it wasn't necessary to even consider the question and could simply take it at face value. This, though, is a national sport - build 'em up. knock 'em down. Mo Farah?

Had another look and yes Coventry apart from initially avoiding relegation was not a success. My own feeling is I don't care who comes so long as we get the new manager bounce. I'll worry about next season in August.

I haven't read all of this thread but this one and the Next Manager thread seemed keen on Nigel Adkins amongst others. Mowbray is seen as a disastrous appointment - without looking in to it deeply he was successful at Boro and Coventry before being sacked by both. He's been sacked twice in the past four years. Adkins had good success at Southampton before being sacked. He was sacked after failing at Reading and Sheffield Utd. Sacked three times in five years. Not much difference between the two except one was seen as a saviour and the other, now, as a disaster. Neither view based on logic. I can't help feel most fans would have criticised any appointment, just as they do every other action the club takes.

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Anyone else watch To Walk Invisible? One of the best pieces of TV I've seen for a long time. My wife wanted to watch and, expecting a soppy Victorian approach, I only kept half an eye on the TV. Within 5 minutes I put the paper down and was gripped.

Judy Murray is a professional tennis coach.

Al please note my use of the word "largely." - on the whole, mostly etc. There will always be exceptions.

Whether this is 100% accurate or not I couldn't say. What is, I believe, true is in any professional sport where clubs are not prepared or able to fund youngsters success largely depends on the family's ability to fund their child's efforts. It isn't only tennis where this is an issue. Golf would probably be similar.It's also worth considering the life long benefit of a good grounding in a very social sport.

Scroll to very bottom to see details of maker in your link. Very pretty bikes.

Well extortionate yes but pretty much what I would expect. We chatted amongst 9 of us who often do concerts, theatre, film together and decided against going - none of us are fans really but as it's so close was worh considering. It will be a great night for those who do go.Jools Holland is playing KGH July 2017 and some of our group are going. I was interested till I discovered it was £42. That did surprise me £25 I would have gone but £42? Nope. It simply depends on taste. I've often paid £60-90 to see Springsteen without even thinking of it. When he announces the final E Street tour 4 of our group are already decided we will go wherever in the world to see it. He won't be coming back to Manchester.

Cyclists can use any road they wish other than motorways. There is no law requiring them to use a cycle path and in this instance the road is a better option than the path. I had a look at street view on google maps and between the Capitol centre and the lights at the top counted 32 potential hazards aside from the surface and pedestrians. The correct position on the road is at least 0.75 metres from the kerb which means any driver driving correctly should overtake in the outside lane. I would hazard a guess during rush hour a cyclist and driver starting from the bottom would reach the top within 20-30 seconds of each other so it makes no difference to journey time. Personally in heavy traffic I'd expect to be quicker than a car. As O2G says you may not like it but the cyclist had every right to be on that road.

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@53.7540325,-2.6806705,3a,75y,304.06h,47.65t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sz02pNIRJmhtaxCHcPw7A4A!2e0!7i13312!8i6656 The sign is Dance with Passion. It says Welcome to the City of Preston and has a lamp post beside it. The cycle path up London Road has two different levels of tarmac with an old kerb running roughly up the centre. If a cyclists moves left the kerb is enough to throw him/her off the bike, go to the right and one is heading towards the road and a poor surface which could equally create issues. This a shared use path and pedestrians and cyclist could have an issue along its' entirety. I know the dangers of raised kerbs or varying surface heights as I've hit similar and come of my bike at 20mph cracking a £120 helmet in four different places! Another issue here as well. If traffic had to "swerve him" then those drivers were to close and too fast as they had to take the evasive action you describe.

There is a considerable difference to hitting a pothole on a bike than in a vehicle. Would you drive under an obstruction that didn't have sufficient clearance for your car? This is what cyclists are expected to do on London Road. As for fines there is no legal basis for this. There is no legal obligation for cyclists to use cycle paths or lanes which is very wise as many are unsafe. A few seconds behind a bike costs nothing compared to the delay heavy traffic or lights creates on the roads. I rode to the Trafford Centre yesterday faster than it sometimes takes in a car!!!

Al I want to quote this because it demonstrates a number of misconceptions regarding cyclists and road position along with how they should be overtaken. There are two correct cycling positions on the road - primary (also called "taking the lane") which places the cyclist in the centre of the lane which is the safest place to ride. Good cyclists will take this position when road conditions dictate - passing parked cars for example - or they wish to manoeuvre - turn right for example. The secondary position, which many riders use is a minimum of 1 metre from the kerb which is intended to help traffic flow while protecting the cyclist from the many hazards near the kerb. We also need to consider cycle lanes; government guidelines indicate a minimum width for a cycle lane of 1.5 metres. At 20 mph the recommended safe overtaking width is 1 metre. At 30mph it is 1.5 metres. If one takes these factors in to account it is clear for safe overtaking of a cyclist at 20mph the drivers minimum near side distance from the kerb should be 2.5 metres. Add to this car width of 1.8 metres and the offside of a car will be a minimum of 4.3 metres from the kerb. The higher the car speed the greater the width, at 30mph it should be 4.8 metres from the kerb. Buses and HGVs are recommended 5.1 and 5.6 metres at 20 and 30mph. I thinks it clear overtaking a cyclist correctly positioned on the road and with the minimum width requires drivers to cross the centre of the road in many instances. I can promise any driver leaving less than a metre to overtake a rider threatens injury to the cyclist if the driver fails to overtake correctly. There are very sound reasons for these recommendations. Primarily at less than 1 metre from the kerb cyclists face many hazards drivers do not see and consequently might have to pull out quickly or unexpectedly which causes a hazard for other road users.

The important word here is good. The cycle "path," a very loose description on London Road is dangerous and covered in potholes, badly repaired tarmac, street furniture and has so many entrances from the left it's very difficult to maintain any sort of rhythm up hill. At one point there is a huge road sign with double legs set into the pavement. The sign is too low to ride under and there is very little room to go round it. London Road is a typical example of the lip service paid to cycle routes in order to be perceived as a cycle friendly area.

Al thats the same distance as for overtaking a car. Is that dangerous?

West Midlands police to prosecute drivers for unsafe overtaking of cyclists. http://www.thebikecomesfirst.com/uk-police-force-to-start-prosecuting-drivers-for-unsafe-overtaking-of-cyclists/

That's very similar too, probably is, the model I will be restoring. A beautiful machine. I'm unsure how it will compare in terms of comfort etc. with my modern bikes but I don't realm care. Once it's completed I think I will simply enjoy owning it whether it gets ridden much or not.

Very retro. Lovely bike. I have. Dawes Galaxy circa 1983 in my garage awaiting restoration. It's my first project for when I retire in a few months time.

Ah. Bit off my beaten track. I usually just pass it on my bike.

Last time I was there it was a pub. Has it changed?

Thanks John

I'm looking for a quality restaurant in the Chorley, Blackburn, Ribble Valley area for a party of 20. Suggestions please or avoids please! (Not Northcote - I could fly everyone to Nice and do a restaurant for the same price and have change!!)

#5 - absolutely. The answer to every situation. And of course 17 has to go with: Rule #16 Respect the jersey. Championship and race leader jerseys must only be worn if youve won the championship or led the race.