"When our second car was had the house roof dropped on it by the tornado we replaced it with a Burrows 8 Freight cargo bike. It is ace. My wife's a gardener and uses it to transport tools, plants, compost, etc, etc, for work. …"
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Police verses cyclepaths?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Simon Jun 3, 2009.
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Jez Higgins replied to John KIRK's discussion Cargo bikes .. Anyone got one or thinking of getting one ?
Jez Higgins replied to Andy's discussion What is an Audax and what is a Sportive...?
"One major difference between audaxes and sportives is that you can take your kids on an audax.
The sportives and organised charity rides that I've done have (in my admittedly limited experience) had minimum rider age of 16. …"
Jez Higgins is attending Philip Whiteman's event
Sunrise and Snowdrop Express at Hartlebury - Evesham - Upton - Hartlebury
February 18, 2012 all day
NOW SOLD OUT, SORRY SNOWDROP AND SUNRISE EXPRESS The Beacon RCC February Audaxes are an institution on the Audax calendar, attracting 250 participants each year. The routes use quiet country roads through rural Worcestershire to Evesham and Upton. A gritted alternative is also available if icy. EventStart TimeRouteSunrise Express08.30123km clockwiseSnowdrop Express09.00123km anti-clockwiseThey provide a perfect motivation to get out with friends when they might otherwise be tempted to stay…See More
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Jez Higgins replied to Andy H's discussion Sale Agreed: Dahon Speed 7
"Just pedalled it home from Moor Street. What a top fun bit of kit - looking forward to whizzing over Waterloo Bridge on Wednesday.
Thanks Andy!
Jez"
Andy H left a comment for Jez Higgins
"Hi Jez, OK, just let me know. I forgot to add to the ad that it comes with the Dahon bag."
Jez Higgins replied to Andy Wood's discussion New markings in Cannon Hill Park
"It certainly looks like a speed limit, especially if you've never heard of NCN 5, and will only add to the indignation of those who think people shouldn't be cycling in the park in the first place, shared-use path or no."
Jez Higgins replied to Andy Wood's discussion New markings in Cannon Hill Park
"If there's someone in the lane, I would always go out and around them. Of course while doing that I was once told I should be in the cycle lane, to which I replied I would be if he wasn't standing in it.
Rode through Cannon Hill on my…"
Jez Higgins commented on Graham Lennard's photo
Cyclehoops Town Hall
"The hoops say "yes, it's ok to park your bike up here". Haven't used them yet but I suspect they're easier to park up against than just the railings - looks like you can tuck up closer to them."
Jez Higgins commented on Stuart Thompson's event 'Beacon RCC's Cotswold Audax'
"I roade the 200 as my first audax a couple of years ago, and it was in many ways one of the most remarkable days of my life :) I'm thinking pretty hard about doing it again this year."
Jez Higgins might attend Stuart Thompson's event
Beacon RCC's Cotswold Audax at Woodrush Rugby Football Club
June 19, 2011 from 6pm to 7pm
Cotswold Audaxes - Sunday 19th June 2011Beacon RCC's Cotswold Audax is a great day's riding for cyclists of all ambition levels. Hundreds of riders enjoy the warm welcome and camaraderie of this well-established annual promotion. All the routes have been freshened up for 2010, and as usual we have:A great HQ near the M42, with ample parking, changing facilities, showers and cateringChoice of three distances: approx 110, 160 and 210 km Country lanes almost all the wayGreat scenery, with leafy…See More
Jez Higgins replied to Simon Jesson's discussion Stolen bike 11.05.2011 from mailbox cyclepark
"Isn't the Mailbox cycleparking covered by CCTV? Anything doing there?"
Jez Higgins commented on LS's photo
Tandem Moseley
"Tuesday evening, about half past 4? That would have been me and Harry, yes, although not on this bike.
Tandems are fab. You should all get one. They're dead good fun and you go like the clappers - we've cranked our…"
Jez Higgins might attend LS's event
Forum for Birmingham Cyclists at Austin Court
March 2, 2011 from 6pm to 8pm
2nd public forum. Councillor Huxtable Cabinet Member Transport, Environment and Regeneration will be outlining his cycling vision for Birmingham. Places are limited, register in advance by email cycling@birmingham.gov.uk or phone 303 7249 / 7195Behind the Malt House at Brindley Place CycleStreets journey planner UPDATE…See More
Jez Higgins replied to LS's discussion New Cycling Facilities for New Street Station, are they good enough?
"I did once leave my bike in the left luggage at New Street, having managed to leave the house without my keys. The guy was a bit surprised to be asked but had no problem taking it, despite the fact it was too large to go through their x-ray…"
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- urban tootling, occasional audax, medium distance going places
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- Moseley
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- Lemond Etape, Burrows 8 Freight, Dawes Discovery Twin Tandem, Dahon D7
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Radio WM phone-in, 13:15, Wednesday 8 April
Lifting this wholesale from YACF, where Ru88ell says
I'm in a debate on Radio WM tomorrow at 1:15 to 1:45 on the Ed Doolan show. The producers want to ensure that there are some callers - so here's your chance.
Also involved is someone from Brum Council's Bikeability Scheme, someone from Sustrans, and someone from the ABD.
Topics are:-
Is it safe to cycle to work?
At what… Continue
I'm in a debate on Radio WM tomorrow at 1:15 to 1:45 on the Ed Doolan show. The producers want to ensure that there are some callers - so here's your chance.
Also involved is someone from Brum Council's Bikeability Scheme, someone from Sustrans, and someone from the ABD.
Topics are:-
Is it safe to cycle to work?
At what… Continue
Posted on April 7, 2009 at 21:08 — 1 Comment
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- At 8:24 on September 8, 2011,
Andy H said… - Hi Jez, OK, just let me know. I forgot to add to the ad that it comes with the Dahon bag.
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