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Old 28th Jan 2018, 08:56
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The cycle commute through South London became more vicious every day...
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Old 28th Jan 2018, 08:58
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John Steed much preferred his Bentley and his umbrella than this contraption even if it was called 'The Avenger'
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Old 28th Jan 2018, 09:02
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Very good Smithers, but what I really envisaged was some kind of bell to warn pedestrians of my approach...
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Old 28th Jan 2018, 09:26
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The shield in front of the commuter's eyes is a safety measure preventing him from being distracted by any pretty girls he might pass. Instead he keeps on the straight and narrow by gazing through a narrow tube.
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Old 28th Jan 2018, 09:50
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Early prototype of Lt Grubers little tank
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Old 28th Jan 2018, 09:52
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This online Grocery delivery war takes a worrying turn
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Old 28th Jan 2018, 09:54
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Ch5 takes on Guy Martins latest engineering re manufacturing challenge

( in Homage to the WW1 Tank episode)
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Old 28th Jan 2018, 09:56
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Its the Italian version.. how do you know that?...4 reverse gears
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Old 28th Jan 2018, 10:50
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White-wall tyres were deleted in the production version.
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Old 28th Jan 2018, 11:08
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Can't wait to get away from the OCU, and get operational on two wheelers.
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Old 28th Jan 2018, 11:09
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Stop me and buy one - or else!
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Old 28th Jan 2018, 11:27
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"I do not know what effect this will have on the enemy, but by Gad it frightens me !"

(All right, all right, I just thought I'd trot it out again)
 
Old 28th Jan 2018, 11:41
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Stop smiling Hoskins! And for Gods sake, put the seat back on!!!!
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Old 28th Jan 2018, 13:13
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It was thought four wheel drive was unnecessary for safe driving in London.
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Old 28th Jan 2018, 16:07
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Deliveroo have worked out a new way to make sure all their deliveries get there on time...
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Old 28th Jan 2018, 16:09
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Cycle team works out a way to guarantee a drug - free victory...
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Old 28th Jan 2018, 16:12
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The course stewards at Aintree racecourse discover how to get the horses around the course a little faster....
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Old 28th Jan 2018, 18:08
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Marcus had a little bike, he rode it on the grass, the recoil from the fitted gun forced the saddle where it don't belong.
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Old 28th Jan 2018, 18:20
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Stability was perfect with a wheel in each corner but the lack of steering limited its mobility. It was good for the Italian market with recoil assisted reverse.
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Old 28th Jan 2018, 19:38
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Early trials of the Bradley Wiggins Aerodyne.....
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