Jeopardy

Welcome dear reader. This week we have a treat a quick game of Jeopardy.
Subject - P-fantastic
Question for $100 - This is a photo question. What is that? 

Answer: What is the most common question asked when riding a P-far.

Now I've been riding Betty around a bit I've really started getting used to it's peculiarities and the reactions of people. What I particularly enjoy is this scenario

• riding past cyclists who try to look cool and not look at the unusual bike passing them
• little knowing that i have a sunglasses mounted mirror so when I pass I watch them and often see them turn around to have another look. 

My first two rides on the path I spent more time explaining the bike and all about it than riding. Now I'm slightly more experienced I don't have to dismount every time I see someone coming the other way. I estimate I've ridden it about 12 times since 1 November the longest ride so far has been from Chermside to Nudgee Golf Course about 32kms. It feels more comfortable on the road as pedestrians and dogs unpredictability are a real hazard on the paths when you can't suddenly brake.

She's got Betty Davis Tyres. 

Getting ready to show the pansy's on their 'safety' bikes how an ordinary bicycle cranks around a crit track at Nundah. It turns out fairly slowly.

The half way mark where I stopped for some water and yet another I can't believe you are riding a Penny Farthing discussion.

One of my favourites a nice comparison the commuter and Betty side by side.

One of the things I haven't talked about is the brake. To get it to work I had to have some form of lever and a pivot point. Unfortunately I should have got it brazed on but instead I ended up making a bracket to go around the handlebar for the lever to pivot off.

It was a pain in the bum next time I'd get the metal brazed on. I do intend one day to get it done when I find someone to do it. 

The brake is really only useful for looks and to take off some speed on descents that's about it. Otherwise I don't really use it and most of the braking is done through slowing the pedals rotation down. This weekend is two big events in the Brisbane Penny Farthing enthusiasts

Penny Stack - Saturday 26 November 2011, 4pm.

Meet at the Rotunda in Sandgate for a Penny stack, followed by a parade ride along Flinders parade to 19^th Avenue then back to  Sandgate for tea at Gloria Jeans. The venue has been exclusively booked for the Penny riders and family. Please advise attendance for catering. Last year there were 25 how many this year?

For those curious about a Penny Stack you'll have to come along or wait until next week for more.

Penny Ride - Sunday 27 November 2011 - 7am. 

Meet at the Sandgate Rotunda for a 35km ride through the Boondall wetlands to Nudgee beach and back. Followed by Breakfast at Sandgate. As this is road riding, Bicycle helmet laws apply.

Do your best to wear Period dress.

Never fear dear reader there will be another post about the dress oh yes there will!