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James Lee replied to John KIRK's discussion 'Copenhagen has 37% of journeys made by bike'
Have a read through the Highway Code Robert.
There are many references within rules which say there could be cyclists on the road.
The 'Overtaking' section, ( 162 - 169 ) is especially juicy. There's even a picture demonstrating the…
James Lee replied to John KIRK's discussion 'Copenhagen has 37% of journeys made by bike'
You'll be surprised what motorists forget about when they get behind the wheel of motorcar.
You'll be surprised what psychological changes happen when non-cyclists get behind the wheel of a motorcar.
They become Jeremy Clarkson…
James Lee replied to Clare Lovell's discussion 'Crowdsourced bike design'
That right angle at the base of the downtube will need a hefty piece of internal metalwork to stop it creasing.
James Lee replied to John KIRK's discussion 'Copenhagen has 37% of journeys made by bike'
"There is strength in numbers that has definitely raised the awareness of motorists"
Shall I take this to the 'Rant' thread, or use it here to repeat what I said about cyclists should be visible to motorists and NOT…
James Lee replied to John KIRK's discussion 'Copenhagen has 37% of journeys made by bike'
Too true.
If anything is overpriced, a black market will be created.
Take for example Brooks saddles. Way too expensive, so Spa Cycles start marketing their own for less than half the price.
Cycle commuting will only become an…
James Lee replied to Clare Lovell's discussion 'Crowdsourced bike design'
They say in Engineering "If something looks right, it will be". This doesn't look right.
James Lee replied to Clare Lovell's discussion 'Crowdsourced bike design'
You can also ride it like a rocking horse half way over a speed bump!
James Lee replied to Midge D's discussion 'Radial Truths (A Cycling tour as part of the Still Walking(?) festival)'
1.375" x 24 tpi.
Nuff said.
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James Lee replied to John KIRK's discussion 'Copenhagen has 37% of journeys made by bike'
Someone did a study. I cannot remember who it was but Ford Motor Company comes to mind.
I cannot access the report now cus Ford sold Land Rover a few years ago.
The study was initially car usage but brought up an interesting point about…
James Lee replied to John KIRK's discussion 'Copenhagen has 37% of journeys made by bike'
"Copenghagen has 37% of journeys made by bike", despite of that great big hill !!
James Lee replied to Robert's discussion 'Making Birmingham Fit for Cycling'
I am on a personal crusade to get the media et al to re-name "Rush hour" to "Commute time".
"Rush hour" was a description applied to office workers rushing to the underground station, to get a good seat…
James Lee replied to Robert's discussion 'Making Birmingham Fit for Cycling'
The answer is very simple.
Where a road normally has double yellow lines parallel to the curb to indicate "No Waiting at any time", the outer yellow line should be 4 ft from the inner yellow line.
This would mean both "No Waiting at…
James Lee replied to Robert's discussion 'Making Birmingham Fit for Cycling'
Call me the Devil's advocate.
Land Rover has a range of bikes simply because the founder of the Rover company invented the safety bike. The company had THREE carbon framed race bikes made with 'Evoque' on the toptube. They were…
James Lee replied to Midge D's discussion 'Swan Shopping Centre Bike Racks'
Who's the idiot who drew the bike without seatstays?
James Lee replied to Robert's discussion 'Making Birmingham Fit for Cycling'
PS
Congestion charging won't work in Birmingham because the markets and shopping is in the centre. Trade would dry up if cars weren't allowed in.
So we're stuck with sharing the roads with motor vehicles.
James Lee replied to Robert's discussion 'Making Birmingham Fit for Cycling'
:-)
Man only does things for two reasons, money and s*x.
Driving a car is more attractive to the opposite sex than cycling.
Bradley Wiggins only gets the girlie glances when he gets in the Team Sky Jaguar.
Very, very few…
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Andy White replied to John KIRK's discussion 'Only 17 months for this ?'
This just in :-(
Dear Mr White
Thank you for your email below regarding…
Richard D replied to John KIRK's discussion 'Mad Dogs in Witton Lakes Park'
Somebody's been at the Christmas Spirit again.
Robert replied to John KIRK's discussion 'Copenhagen has 37% of journeys made by bike'
I second that; where good cycling infrastructure has been provided it has got people out of their…
John KIRK replied to John KIRK's discussion 'Mad Dogs in Witton Lakes Park'
Yes.New paths.More dogs on leads.People responding to the bell. More patience from me. Greetings…
Ian-C replied to John KIRK's discussion 'Mad Dogs in Witton Lakes Park'
I have just read most of the comments on this thread although some are a little old now most dog…
Simon replied to John KIRK's discussion 'Mad Dogs in Witton Lakes Park'
Well, that's a question. The sign at the centre damn suggests that you can cycle across…
Ian-C replied to John KIRK's discussion 'Copenhagen has 37% of journeys made by bike'
I think its time for a reality check cars will change oil will run out methods of powering cars…
Robert replied to John KIRK's discussion 'Copenhagen has 37% of journeys made by bike'
So what? By the way, since you've clearly forgotten I'll remind you I've…
James Lee replied to John KIRK's discussion 'Copenhagen has 37% of journeys made by bike'
Have a read through the Highway Code Robert.
There are many references within rules which say there…
Richard D replied to John KIRK's discussion 'Mad Dogs in Witton Lakes Park'
I went past this morning. Does this mean I can now (or will soon be able to) choose which way round…
Robert replied to John KIRK's discussion 'Copenhagen has 37% of journeys made by bike'
They would have to go out of their way to miss all the bicycles in Holland, Denmark, Denmark, and…
Simon replied to John KIRK's discussion 'Mad Dogs in Witton Lakes Park'
Went through yesterday for the first time this year. Oo, nice new surfaces on some of the…
James Lee replied to John KIRK's discussion 'Copenhagen has 37% of journeys made by bike'
You'll be surprised what motorists forget about when they get behind the wheel of…
Rob not Bob replied to John KIRK's discussion 'Mad Dogs in Witton Lakes Park'
delayed response to this by yours truly.
I have asked the two sergeants responsible for Policing…
James Lee replied to Clare Lovell's discussion 'Crowdsourced bike design'
That right angle at the base of the downtube will need a hefty piece of internal metalwork to stop…
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