New Year Revolutions

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Permalink Reply by Sarah-Jane on January 7, 2012 at 11:37

I'll second that - it looks like we've both made a good start by joining in the nonsense on Graham Howell's sound effects discussion.

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Permalink Reply by Robert on January 7, 2012 at 11:42

I would second that, but...

Inspired by some of Brownhill Bob's videos I've been toying with the idea of posting embedded videos of pleasant cycling, but my first attempt is languishing at the bottom of the ratings so I'll take that as a resounding raspberry.   I guess if you're a cyclist you already know there are nice places to go for a ride; with a few edits I managed to sneak in four other cyclists enjoying a ride round Bournville in the sun.   Do would-be cyclists visit this forum?

I also started a thread to encourage people to submit their quiet cycling links between areas of Birmingham (in the hope that BCC might pick up on it and spend a few quid on cycle route signs and create a budget cycling network), but you were the only person that replied.

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Permalink Reply by Dave Cox on January 7, 2012 at 13:25

Great resolution Rob. We need to emphasise the fun and passion of cycling more Zen than Hegel!

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Permalink Reply by John KIRK on January 7, 2012 at 14:54

Yes.I think we do focus on the negative side too much, and if we are going to convince the 99% that cycling is a good idea and something they might enjoy we have to change tack. I do not feel a victim of circumstances, more someone who is lucky to be able still to enjoy cycling at the age of 53.I have felt like that since I was first able to ride a bike in 1963. At work several people have started to ride to work and I think it is good to encourage and support them. The more we stress the health benefits,the enjoyment,the freedom,the stress-busting aspects the more people will want to join us rather than see us as annoying eco-warriors.

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Permalink Reply by Rob not Bob on January 7, 2012 at 14:56

maybe a rundown of why we cycle may remind us all of why we do it. Here are my reasons

1. It helps keep me fit

2 It is quicker for me to get to work than public transport

3. My bike dosn't have a top deck full of cannabis smokers

4. It saves me £15 a week in bus fares

5. I dont have to speak to anyone for the 45 minutes commute. A real joy after a day at work

6. I can go wheeeeee on steep hills :)

7. it is FUN

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Permalink Reply by Andy White on January 7, 2012 at 15:05

Hear hear!  Cycling is wonderful.

  I wonder how Jed got on cycling to Kidderminster?  - I hope we didnt put him off. 

 

 John KIRK said:

Yes.I think we do focus on the negative side too much, and if we are going to convince the 99% that cycling is a good idea and something they might enjoy we have to change tack. I do not feel a victim of circumstances, more someone who is lucky to be able still to enjoy cycling at the age of 53.I have felt like that since I was first able to ride a bike in 1963. At work several people have started to ride to work and I think it is good to encourage and support them. The more we stress the health benefits,the enjoyment,the freedom,the stress-busting aspects the more people will want to join us rather than see us as annoying eco-warriors.

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Permalink Reply by Basil W Bloke on January 7, 2012 at 17:26

Well said Rob.

However, after thinking about it for a while, I have managed to cut down considerably my list of reasons why I cycle.

1.  I like riding my bike.

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Permalink Reply by Graeme Howell on January 7, 2012 at 18:12

I have been thinking about why I like cycling a lot recently.

I think its because It makes me feel really really free

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Permalink Reply by Graeme Howell on January 7, 2012 at 20:01

on a slightly different note after my cycle shop tirade in the summer, I have now found one I love using.  They don't sponsor the site so ill just say they on Allison Street.

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Permalink Reply by Toby on January 7, 2012 at 21:11

I love the sentiment of this post. I put in an hour's ride this afternoon to test out my new pedal shoe combo. After staying upright successfully (I have upgraded from shimano spd to look keo), will be putting in a longer stint in the morning tomorrow. Then the road bike will go in and the hybrid comes out in the afternoon as me and my girlfriend Leigh go out for a leisurely ride so she can get used to the bike I got her. Happy days!

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Permalink Reply by Robert on January 8, 2012 at 17:08

My neighbour (who currently drives to the newsagents) told me this afternoon she wants to dust off her bike and get cycling.

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Permalink Reply by Donna Norford on January 8, 2012 at 22:33

1. I  love my bikes
2. it keeps me fit
3. I love the healthy glow I get after cycling to work
4.  I  love being able to cycle to the city centre and park anywhere with out paying a parking fee
5. I've met so many new people since starting cycling again
6. I feel more part of the community that I have lived in for the past 11 years
7.  I  can fix my bike myself but I have to go to see a mechanic to fix my car.
8. I have discovered more of Birmingham that I have before
9. Im nobodies taxi service 
10.  my favourite ride of all is up to the wood gate  valley country park via the new resurfaced bourbrook trail between the petrol staion and co -op funeral service.  love it for it's lil bit of country on the edge of the city 



Robert said:

My neighbour (who currently drives to the newsagents) told me this afternoon she wants to dust off her bike and get cycling.

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