On My Doorstep

By bwhere

Derailleur

"Derailleur, you and me on Castle Hill.

Caesar came from Rome,
picnicked here then pissed off home.
"

Just received the new album from The Scaremongers (Simon Armitage's band) called Born in a Barn.

One of the tracks is called "Derailleur". Surely a must for all cyclists! Is it the only song about the bicycle gearing system?

To be contentious, I've never been keen on these dangly gears. Much too fiddly for me. I am pleased to see that hub gears are making a comeback even for enthusiasts.

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