Comments on: The end of the road http://thebikeshow.net/the-end-of-the-road/ Podcast and blog of the world's most popular bicycling radio show, rolling since 2004 Tue, 22 May 2012 03:16:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: M Hopewell http://thebikeshow.net/the-end-of-the-road/comment-page-1/#comment-3825 M Hopewell Tue, 05 May 2009 15:32:15 +0000 http://thebikeshow.net/?p=552#comment-3825 Sorry to hear that you're only going into more-than-two-wheel transit in such a lame way. Obviously, you don't understand the virtues of 8 to 16 wheel or more (or tracked) vehicles. Also jet engine powered and 800 liter diesels should become standard. Sorry to hear that you’re only going into more-than-two-wheel transit in such a lame way.

Obviously, you don’t understand the virtues of 8 to 16 wheel or more (or tracked) vehicles.

Also jet engine powered and 800 liter diesels should become standard.

]]> By: Arnaud http://thebikeshow.net/the-end-of-the-road/comment-page-1/#comment-3781 Arnaud Tue, 14 Apr 2009 11:09:15 +0000 http://thebikeshow.net/?p=552#comment-3781 Its a relief to read that Top Gear's going to fill the gap. http://www.bbc.co.uk.tscc.org.uk/pressoffice/stories/2009/1_april/30/topgear.shtml Its a relief to read that Top Gear’s going to fill the gap. http://www.bbc.co.uk.tscc.org.uk/pressoffice/stories/2009/1_april/30/topgear.shtml

]]> By: Al http://thebikeshow.net/the-end-of-the-road/comment-page-1/#comment-3778 Al Sun, 12 Apr 2009 19:29:40 +0000 http://thebikeshow.net/?p=552#comment-3778 Well I think it's a shame if it is true (it is April 1st) Well I think it’s a shame if it is true (it is April 1st)

]]> By: james http://thebikeshow.net/the-end-of-the-road/comment-page-1/#comment-3768 james Mon, 06 Apr 2009 07:07:57 +0000 http://thebikeshow.net/?p=552#comment-3768 I too have had an epipahny moment, a conversion on the road to Box Hill. From now on I'll be following the teachings of the prophet Jeremy. Repenting my belief that F1 is the world's second most boring sprort. I'll also be taking up the advice of my friend Ken, who's long maintained that I should sell my house and live in a Ferrari, and joining Buffalo Bill for a Pimms :-) Halleluja & amen. I too have had an epipahny moment, a conversion on the road to Box Hill. From now on I’ll be following the teachings of the prophet Jeremy. Repenting my belief that F1 is the world’s second most boring sprort. I’ll also be taking up the advice of my friend Ken, who’s long maintained that I should sell my house and live in a Ferrari, and joining Buffalo Bill for a Pimms :-) Halleluja & amen.

]]> By: Lee http://thebikeshow.net/the-end-of-the-road/comment-page-1/#comment-3767 Lee Sun, 05 Apr 2009 15:54:44 +0000 http://thebikeshow.net/?p=552#comment-3767 That was funny... for about the first minute or so. That was funny… for about the first minute or so.

]]> By: David http://thebikeshow.net/the-end-of-the-road/comment-page-1/#comment-3766 David Sun, 05 Apr 2009 03:56:17 +0000 http://thebikeshow.net/?p=552#comment-3766 Huh??? So is this a joke or not? I don't get it? If this was a joke... is the show over for good, or was that a joke too? Huh???
So is this a joke or not? I don’t get it?
If this was a joke… is the show over for good, or was that a joke too?

]]> By: rex http://thebikeshow.net/the-end-of-the-road/comment-page-1/#comment-3762 rex Sat, 04 Apr 2009 17:53:19 +0000 http://thebikeshow.net/?p=552#comment-3762 I needed a good laugh. Funny thing is, that I was bit tired of riding a bike. The bloody rain was starting to get me down, now 'tis just another fine soft morning. Thank you Mr. Thurston. I needed a good laugh. Funny thing is, that I was bit tired of riding a bike. The bloody rain was starting to get me down, now ’tis just another fine soft morning.

Thank you Mr. Thurston.

]]> By: The Convict of the Road http://thebikeshow.net/the-end-of-the-road/comment-page-1/#comment-3748 The Convict of the Road Thu, 02 Apr 2009 22:30:41 +0000 http://thebikeshow.net/?p=552#comment-3748 Laugh? I nearly learned to drive Laugh?
I nearly learned to drive

]]> By: Joff http://thebikeshow.net/the-end-of-the-road/comment-page-1/#comment-3745 Joff Thu, 02 Apr 2009 14:37:55 +0000 http://thebikeshow.net/?p=552#comment-3745 Jack you're totally right, i can't wait to get back into my car and just waste time in traffic jams listening to razorlight on the radio. What were we thinking using physical exertion to get around, man we were suckers! Jack you’re totally right, i can’t wait to get back into my car and just waste time in traffic jams listening to razorlight on the radio. What were we thinking using physical exertion to get around, man we were suckers!

]]> By: Seagull http://thebikeshow.net/the-end-of-the-road/comment-page-1/#comment-3743 Seagull Thu, 02 Apr 2009 13:17:24 +0000 http://thebikeshow.net/?p=552#comment-3743 First time listener, great show! The girl taking about setting around drinking and talking about running over cyclist had me in the floor... It is now in my favorites. First time listener, great show!

The girl taking about setting around drinking and talking about running over cyclist had me in the floor…

It is now in my favorites.

]]> By: Neil http://thebikeshow.net/the-end-of-the-road/comment-page-1/#comment-3740 Neil Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:46:40 +0000 http://thebikeshow.net/?p=552#comment-3740 Beer is for plebs....lol Beer is for plebs….lol

]]> By: Matt http://thebikeshow.net/the-end-of-the-road/comment-page-1/#comment-3739 Matt Thu, 02 Apr 2009 07:43:23 +0000 http://thebikeshow.net/?p=552#comment-3739 Thanks Jack, the title had me worried there for a good few minutes. Superb piece of work! Thanks Jack, the title had me worried there for a good few minutes. Superb piece of work!

]]> By: David in Arizona http://thebikeshow.net/the-end-of-the-road/comment-page-1/#comment-3737 David in Arizona Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:18:42 +0000 http://thebikeshow.net/?p=552#comment-3737 I don't have time for April Fools! You got me for about 2 minutes and 52 seconds. Jack, Jack, Jack... that's not funny I don’t have time for April Fools!

You got me for about 2 minutes and 52 seconds.

Jack, Jack, Jack… that’s not funny

]]> By: Kevin http://thebikeshow.net/the-end-of-the-road/comment-page-1/#comment-3736 Kevin Wed, 01 Apr 2009 23:41:05 +0000 http://thebikeshow.net/?p=552#comment-3736 Pedal to the metal, Jack! Great show!! Pedal to the metal, Jack! Great show!!

]]> By: Lola http://thebikeshow.net/the-end-of-the-road/comment-page-1/#comment-3735 Lola Wed, 01 Apr 2009 23:02:17 +0000 http://thebikeshow.net/?p=552#comment-3735 Poisson d'Avril!!!! hahaha!! William, biker!! I'm loving it!! I'm getting a Harley myself!! Yep. True. Forget tweed, go for leather.... hihi Poisson d’Avril!!!! hahaha!!
William, biker!! I’m loving it!!
I’m getting a Harley myself!! Yep. True.
Forget tweed, go for leather…. hihi

]]> By: Leee http://thebikeshow.net/the-end-of-the-road/comment-page-1/#comment-3734 Leee Wed, 01 Apr 2009 22:47:41 +0000 http://thebikeshow.net/?p=552#comment-3734 Took me about 8 seconds to realize it was April 1st. I'm surprised how many people above didn't get the joke. Took me about 8 seconds to realize it was April 1st. I’m surprised how many people above didn’t get the joke.

]]> By: Jon http://thebikeshow.net/the-end-of-the-road/comment-page-1/#comment-3731 Jon Wed, 01 Apr 2009 21:04:16 +0000 http://thebikeshow.net/?p=552#comment-3731 Geeze, this is the second time today that I failed to realize the date. Ugh! Geeze, this is the second time today that I failed to realize the date. Ugh!

]]> By: Alex http://thebikeshow.net/the-end-of-the-road/comment-page-1/#comment-3730 Alex Wed, 01 Apr 2009 18:41:55 +0000 http://thebikeshow.net/?p=552#comment-3730 hilarious show Jack!! hilarious show Jack!!

]]> By: Alex http://thebikeshow.net/the-end-of-the-road/comment-page-1/#comment-3729 Alex Wed, 01 Apr 2009 18:37:12 +0000 http://thebikeshow.net/?p=552#comment-3729 tell us this is an April fool Jack- the cycling world needs you! tell us this is an April fool Jack- the cycling world needs you!

]]> By: Adrian http://thebikeshow.net/the-end-of-the-road/comment-page-1/#comment-3728 Adrian Wed, 01 Apr 2009 17:49:25 +0000 http://thebikeshow.net/?p=552#comment-3728 That's clever, I've deleted links and RSS feeds for The Bike Show this morning. That’s clever, I’ve deleted links and RSS feeds for The Bike Show this morning.

]]> By: Deb Callahan http://thebikeshow.net/the-end-of-the-road/comment-page-1/#comment-3727 Deb Callahan Wed, 01 Apr 2009 15:51:05 +0000 http://thebikeshow.net/?p=552#comment-3727 As an American listener, I am sorry to see the Bike Show has become another victim of the failed global economy. Our domestic automakers GM and Chrysler are failing, as you have doubtless heard, and are in need of a new corporate strategy to secure the federal billions they need to stay afloat. One of them will doubtless rush in to fill the smart transportation gap by picking up where Jack and the Bike Show have left off. I can hardly wait to hear on the new US Bike Show about the unveiling of bikes under the "Hummer" and "Cadillac" labels. American transportation ingenuity rules! Thanks for a great podcast, Jack. As an American listener, I am sorry to see the Bike Show has become another victim of the failed global economy. Our domestic automakers GM and Chrysler are failing, as you have doubtless heard, and are in need of a new corporate strategy to secure the federal billions they need to stay afloat. One of them will doubtless rush in to fill the smart transportation gap by picking up where Jack and the Bike Show have left off. I can hardly wait to hear on the new US Bike Show about the unveiling of bikes under the “Hummer” and “Cadillac” labels.

American transportation ingenuity rules!

Thanks for a great podcast, Jack.

]]> By: David Evans http://thebikeshow.net/the-end-of-the-road/comment-page-1/#comment-3726 David Evans Wed, 01 Apr 2009 15:16:54 +0000 http://thebikeshow.net/?p=552#comment-3726 Come on, we all knew it was rubbish, this bicycle nonsense. Who have we been kidding all these years? About time someone pointed out the emperor's new clothes. I for one am relieved, I'm junking my ride and getting some sweet alloys, no longer will I have to worry about my expanding girth, my car can take it! I love the smell of petrol in the morning. Come on, we all knew it was rubbish, this bicycle nonsense. Who have we been kidding all these years? About time someone pointed out the emperor’s new clothes. I for one am relieved, I’m junking my ride and getting some sweet alloys, no longer will I have to worry about my expanding girth, my car can take it!

I love the smell of petrol in the morning.

]]> By: Neil http://thebikeshow.net/the-end-of-the-road/comment-page-1/#comment-3725 Neil Wed, 01 Apr 2009 13:51:41 +0000 http://thebikeshow.net/?p=552#comment-3725 Great fun there Jack - cheers :) Beer is for plebs!! Great fun there Jack – cheers :)

Beer is for plebs!!

]]> By: David http://thebikeshow.net/the-end-of-the-road/comment-page-1/#comment-3724 David Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:37:17 +0000 http://thebikeshow.net/?p=552#comment-3724 Yeah, you've convinced me too now. Four wheels good, two wheels baaad. Four wheels g... Looking forward to the Car Show! Yeah, you’ve convinced me too now. Four wheels good, two wheels baaad. Four wheels g…

Looking forward to the Car Show!

]]> By: Flamme Rouge http://thebikeshow.net/the-end-of-the-road/comment-page-1/#comment-3722 Flamme Rouge Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:16:28 +0000 http://thebikeshow.net/?p=552#comment-3722 This is definately an April Fool This is definately an April Fool

]]> By: dnilasor http://thebikeshow.net/the-end-of-the-road/comment-page-1/#comment-3720 dnilasor Wed, 01 Apr 2009 10:54:46 +0000 http://thebikeshow.net/?p=552#comment-3720 april fool sir thurston !!!!!!!!!!!!! april fool sir thurston !!!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: Funkster http://thebikeshow.net/the-end-of-the-road/comment-page-1/#comment-3719 Funkster Wed, 01 Apr 2009 10:37:14 +0000 http://thebikeshow.net/?p=552#comment-3719 Oh no! Gutted.....but best of luck with whatever you move on to (not listened yet!). Oh no! Gutted…..but best of luck with whatever you move on to (not listened yet!).

]]> By: Pascal http://thebikeshow.net/the-end-of-the-road/comment-page-1/#comment-3718 Pascal Wed, 01 Apr 2009 09:26:20 +0000 http://thebikeshow.net/?p=552#comment-3718 This is an April fools, is it? This is an April fools, is it?

]]> By: Pascal http://thebikeshow.net/the-end-of-the-road/comment-page-1/#comment-3717 Pascal Wed, 01 Apr 2009 09:24:56 +0000 http://thebikeshow.net/?p=552#comment-3717 Ohh nOOO!!!!!! It was such a good show! Is there any chance that you can continue a podcast? Ohh nOOO!!!!!!
It was such a good show! Is there any chance that you can continue a podcast?

]]> By: ChrisO http://thebikeshow.net/the-end-of-the-road/comment-page-1/#comment-3716 ChrisO Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:36:27 +0000 http://thebikeshow.net/?p=552#comment-3716 Great news Jack. Just as you've managed to enlighten listeners about bicycling subcultures I hope you'll be able to shine a light on the under-represented elements of motoring. A regular section called The School Run where we get to hear from mothers in SUVs would be brilliant. I'm pretty sure they'd dig your tweeds too Jack - just the thing for their country estates in Notting Hill. Great news Jack.

Just as you’ve managed to enlighten listeners about bicycling subcultures I hope you’ll be able to shine a light on the under-represented elements of motoring.

A regular section called The School Run where we get to hear from mothers in SUVs would be brilliant. I’m pretty sure they’d dig your tweeds too Jack – just the thing for their country estates in Notting Hill.

]]> By: Bob http://thebikeshow.net/the-end-of-the-road/comment-page-1/#comment-3715 Bob Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:25:42 +0000 http://thebikeshow.net/?p=552#comment-3715 Great extra podcast. What a brilliant idea and just the day to launch it :-) Great extra podcast. What a brilliant idea and just the day to launch it :-)

]]> By: Jurek http://thebikeshow.net/the-end-of-the-road/comment-page-1/#comment-3714 Jurek Wed, 01 Apr 2009 07:28:55 +0000 http://thebikeshow.net/?p=552#comment-3714 Seconded! Seconded!

]]> By: Timo http://thebikeshow.net/the-end-of-the-road/comment-page-1/#comment-3713 Timo Wed, 01 Apr 2009 06:23:03 +0000 http://thebikeshow.net/?p=552#comment-3713 Great show :). Timo Great show :) .

Timo

]]> By: Jezza http://thebikeshow.net/the-end-of-the-road/comment-page-1/#comment-3712 Jezza Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:56:16 +0000 http://thebikeshow.net/?p=552#comment-3712 Excellent news, long overdue. But "The Automobile Show" is a bit of a mouthful. As you get used to driving, you'll discover that the aim is to stay in the highest gear possible. That is the gear that allows the internal combustion engine to run at the speed which is the most efficient. Parts do not wear when you drive this way, so the vehicle doesn't depreciate. In fact any car that has been able to run in the highest gear, and at the highest speed, for all its life, is worth more than the price you paid those lovely people at the dealership for it (they only sell it to you so cheap because they are too busy nursing sick kittens and teaching underprivileged third-world children how to read.) If it wasn't for all those pesky cyclists, who have the brass neck to get in the way of motorists, all cars could maintain this optimum speed, at which all that comes out of the exhaust pipe is a vague aroma of lavender, and clean, refreshing natural spring water. So a good name for your new show would allude to this ideal gear: something like "Highest Gear" or "Uppermost Gear". There is a snappy title along those lines, I just can't think of it right now. It's on the tip of my tongue. Excellent news, long overdue. But “The Automobile Show” is a bit of a mouthful. As you get used to driving, you’ll discover that the aim is to stay in the highest gear possible. That is the gear that allows the internal combustion engine to run at the speed which is the most efficient. Parts do not wear when you drive this way, so the vehicle doesn’t depreciate. In fact any car that has been able to run in the highest gear, and at the highest speed, for all its life, is worth more than the price you paid those lovely people at the dealership for it (they only sell it to you so cheap because they are too busy nursing sick kittens and teaching underprivileged third-world children how to read.) If it wasn’t for all those pesky cyclists, who have the brass neck to get in the way of motorists, all cars could maintain this optimum speed, at which all that comes out of the exhaust pipe is a vague aroma of lavender, and clean, refreshing natural spring water. So a good name for your new show would allude to this ideal gear: something like “Highest Gear” or “Uppermost Gear”. There is a snappy title along those lines, I just can’t think of it right now. It’s on the tip of my tongue.

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