Darren Cash's Page

"Nearby there is also:   Kingsbury Water Park   Tissington / High Peak Trail   Worthington to Derby (I think its called the Cloud Trail)"

"Used canals under spaghetti quite often without any problems (as does my wife)  but it does get a bit tiring and the surface isn't great. (Especially Spaghetti to Pype Hayes). You will need alternative route if it's been raining -…"

"I can only give you generic advice as i use a differnt GPS. It should not matter if you download a ROUTE or TRACK but normally you would send as a Route, but there are times when you might prefer a Track. Why not transfer both to your device and…"

"I think there were a few errors in the article. I have tried to correct them here.... Despite being a motor-city, getting around Birmingham by bike is just as difficult as Brummies would have you think! Birmingham has a wonderful network of litter…"

"When we read about events like this we rarely have all the details to make a considered judgement. News articles rarely  provide any real information. Assuming the driver was not speeding, or driving recklessly then this would, in my opinion,…"

"Well I can see how a daffodil might not be everyone's choice, but I was trying to think of something easily at hand and I was sitting in the garden at the time."

"How about we all tie a daffodil to the front of our bikes next week? We should easily spot forum members then. Would be Interesting to know how man other cyclists out there are or are not members. Of course that could just be my compulsive counting…"

"All the different combinations of surfaces make picking the right bike for the journey impossible. When I fancy a pleasant ride (i.e. not the A Roads into Birmingham) then I jump on my Mountain Bike which suits the Newhall Route and the Canal.…"

"Other way round for me. The mini motos use the path regardless, and are a law enforcement issue. As it is, mini motos are a nuisance to me once or twice a month. Barriers are annoying 14 times each way per day on an off road trip into…"

"When heading into Birmingham I recommend not using the signed route on the Birmingham & Aston Canal and take the Parallel Birmingham & Warwick Junction Canal which joins the Grand Union near Digbeth. No bridges, about two locks and only one…"

"Or there is always the coach (£53 from a quick check). Usually takes a little longer, but I tend to find it less stressful, e.g. you get a seat and somewhere to put the luggage (even a bike if it's a folder)."

"I second Andy White. Leave the laptop at work. Unless you really NEED the laptop at home and HAVE to do some work from home then leave it in the office (locked to the desk).  If you do need to lug it back and forth.... I used to pop my laptop…"

"Hi Phil, I'm sure you will get many good recommendations from this forum. I would happily recommend Hope Vision 1 which is approx £70-£80. ( Quick search showed up: Buy Hope Vision 1 LED - Front light at Tredz Bikes.…"

"Just wondering if the Schwerin photo has been Airbrushed ? Or perhaps someone has stolen the Cyclist Dismount Signs.  :-)"

"Well done richard,    Get some good lights and you can keep going through most of the Winter. Not sure where about in the City you need to get but take a look at the Grand Union Canal which brings you out near Digneth and runs more or less…"

"A mandatory cycle lane is the only option that is going to suit cycling as a regular form of travel. As has already been said by many others, constant stop start journeys, up and down on to footpaths is not fun.   Local authorities across the…"