Looking for playgrounds in London with tall equipment

My son has a set of toy army men with parachutes and we want to find the tallest playground structure in London to drop them from.

Does anyone know of playgrounds with unusually tall towers, slides, or climbing structures?

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u/jplank1983 — 2 days ago

London cycling clubs that allow e-bikes on group rides?

I’m getting into cycling for the first time as a way to prioritize my health while going through a difficult divorce. I’m looking for a club in London that welcomes e-bikes on group rides. I contacted London Cycling Club, but they don’t permit e-bikes, and I rely on one due to a disability (can’t ride a standard bike).

I’m really after the social and supportive side as much as the exercise. Does anyone know of clubs or informal groups in London that are e-bike friendly? Any tips on finding them are welcome too.

Thanks!

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u/jplank1983 — 10 days ago

[H] Strava annual family plan (two spots available, located in Canada) [W] e-Transfer ($$)

I have two spaces available in an annual family plan for Strava. Cost is $50 CAD per person. Family plans are location specific, so you must be located in Canada. Let me know if interested.

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u/jplank1983 — 11 days ago

Scammer alert - /u/stpierre22

Not sure if this is allowed but /u/stpierre22 contacted me about joining his Strava family plan and never sent the invite after I sent the money. After money was sent he went silent. Just want to flag this so others don’t get scammed. Money is tight for me right now and this really sucks.

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u/jplank1983 — 22 days ago

Does anyone else struggle to advocate for themselves because of an intrinsic lack of self-worth?

I've noticed that when I advocate for myself either through setting boundaries, asking for my boundaries to be respected or just generally standing up for myself, I feel a sense of guilt and distress. I think the root cause is that living with narcissists has left me feeling that on some level I'm not worth standing up for. And even through the healing, my brain recognizes that I am worth it, but I still have the feelings of guilt. I'm wondering if anyone else struggles with this?

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u/jplank1983 — 24 days ago

Does anyone else struggle to advocate for themselves because of an intrinsic lack of self-worth?

I've noticed that when I advocate for myself either through setting boundaries, asking for my boundaries to be respected or just generally standing up for myself, I feel a sense of guilt and distress. I think the root cause is that living with narcissists has left me feeling that on some level I'm not worth standing up for. And even through the healing, my brain recognizes that I am worth it, but I still have the feelings of guilt. I'm wondering if anyone else struggles with this?

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u/jplank1983 — 24 days ago
▲ 6 r/C25K

How long after completing the couch to 5k program did it take for you to actually be able to complete 5k? And what did you do to get there?

Just wondering if it was a matter of gradually increasing the time spent running? Or if you started another program like bridge to 10k?

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u/jplank1983 — 26 days ago
▲ 3 r/C25K

Strava?

Are there any free or one-time-payment (non-subscription) couch to 5k apps that auto sync with Strava? I’ve been using Just Run and I like it a lot but also want to be able to share my progress with my friends for motivation.

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u/jplank1983 — 1 month ago
▲ 2 r/ebikes

Cargo trailer recommendations for a Pace 500 v2?

I just got back into biking after a long break and I’m still figuring things out, so apologies if this is a basic question.

I have a Pace 500 v2 and I’d like to pull a cargo trailer for camping trips - tent, sleeping bag, that kind of load.

Can anyone recommend a trailer that’s compatible with this bike? I’m located in Canada so looking for something available here. Thanks!

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u/jplank1983 — 1 month ago

Cargo trailer recommendations for a Pace 500 v2?

I just got back into biking after a long break and I’m still figuring things out, so apologies if this is a basic question.

I have a Pace 500 v2 and I’d like to pull a cargo trailer for camping trips - tent, sleeping bag, that kind of load.

Can anyone recommend a trailer that’s compatible with this bike? I’m located in Canada so looking for something available here. Thanks!

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u/jplank1983 — 1 month ago
▲ 10 r/cycling

How do I ride rural roads safely? (SW Ontario, Canada)

I got back on a bike recently after nearly a 30-year break and I’m loving it. So far I’ve stuck to town, but I’d really like to start riding out into the countryside. I’m in southwestern Ontario, so that means a lot of two-lane rural roads with fast-moving traffic.

I’m a bit naive about how to do this safely and hoping people can give me some general advice.

One specific question: if a road has a gravel shoulder, should I be riding on it? Or should I stay on the pavement, as far right as is practical?

Beyond that, I’d welcome any tips at all. Thanks!

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u/jplank1983 — 1 month ago

Interested in discussing any of the solo winners from the Ennies - Odyssey of the Giant, Pirouette, Song of the Scryptwyrm, SPINE, Bonsai Diary

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u/jplank1983 — 1 month ago

Is there anywhere in town that sells cashew brittle or pecan brittle (not peanut brittle)?

A friend of mine is having a craving for it and having a hard time finding some

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u/jplank1983 — 1 month ago

Where can I get a propane tank filled in the city?

Costco is phasing out their propane filling and other places I’m aware of require you to be a part of their trade-in program rather than bringing your own tank in for fill up.

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u/jplank1983 — 1 month ago

Feeling completely mentally drained and burnt out dealing with narc stbx wife

I feel like my brain is burnt out from constantly being vigilant to whatever my soon-to-be-ex is throwing at me through this divorce. I feel like a husk of a human being.

The latest: she's planning to introduce our son to her new partner, then have him move in just a month later. My son is 9 and struggles with new people and new situations even under the best of circumstances. This is not that.

I'm so exhausted from having to protect him from her. I wish he had a mom who didn't put herself ahead of him. I wish I didn't have to constantly deal with her bullshit.

I've been on disability leave because this divorce has put me in a bad mental place. The disability support people I've talked to have pointed out how much of a toll it's taking on me to constantly deal with her behavior. I have to give 150% all of the time. Our son deserves better.

I'm just so fucking tired. Needed to vent.

And if the trolls that come here and defend the narc could just skip over this thread, that would be amazing.

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u/jplank1983 — 2 months ago

Feeling completely burnt out from divorce process

Feeling completely mentally drained and burnt out dealing with narc stbx wife

I feel like my brain is burnt out from constantly being vigilant to whatever my soon-to-be-ex is throwing at me through this divorce. I feel like a husk of a human being.

The latest: she's planning to introduce our son to her new partner, then have him move in just a month later. My son is 9 and struggles with new people and new situations even under the best of circumstances. This is not that.

I'm so exhausted from having to protect him from her. I wish he had a mom who didn't put herself ahead of him. I wish I didn't have to constantly deal with her bullshit.

I've been on disability leave because this divorce has put me in a bad mental place. The disability support people I've talked to have pointed out how much of a toll it's taking on me to constantly deal with her behavior. I have to give 150% all of the time. Our son deserves better.

I'm just so fucking tired. Needed to vent.

And if the trolls that come here and defend the narc could just skip over this thread, that would be amazing.

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u/jplank1983 — 2 months ago

Feeling completely mentally drained and burnt out dealing with narc stbx wife

I feel like my brain is burnt out from constantly being vigilant to whatever my soon-to-be-ex is throwing at me through this divorce. I feel like a husk of a human being.

The latest: she's planning to introduce our son to her new partner, then have him move in just a month later. My son is 9 and struggles with new people and new situations even under the best of circumstances. This is not that.

I'm so exhausted from having to protect him from her. I wish he had a mom who didn't put herself ahead of him. I wish I didn't have to constantly deal with her bullshit.

I've been on disability leave because this divorce has put me in a bad mental place. The disability support people I've talked to have pointed out how much of a toll it's taking on me to constantly deal with her behavior. I have to give 150% all of the time. Our son deserves better.

I'm just so fucking tired. Needed to vent.

And if the trolls that come here and defend the narc could just skip over this thread, that would be amazing.

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u/jplank1983 — 2 months ago