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Ghost bikes similar to those in London
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Andy White Feb 13.
Your dream bike or bikes
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Toby Jan 30.
Slow Bike
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Andy White Jan 29.
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Philip Eddington replied to Zeth's discussion 'Birmingham fit for cycling?'
No that is a canal!
The ped' underpass uses ramps and stairs from the pavemnt next to Tyburn Road, Lichfield Road and Birmingham Road to access the island under spag junction. Using these you can exit the island in a number of…
Philip Eddington replied to John KIRK's discussion 'Only 17 months for this ?'
I'd love to know how come he was not charged with attempt murder for this. All I can say is what an idiot. I wonder if the charge would have been different if the cyclist had gone under the bus. If Hil had got out and smacked him with a…
Philip Eddington replied to Ian-C's discussion 'Have A Laugh At The Newbie'
I have heard that a five pound not wrapped around the tube will work too. Never tried it always too skint. No I carry a spare. I tape my tube to the frame with insulation tape so I can just switch my tool pack from bike to bike as needed.…
Philip Eddington replied to Philip Eddington's discussion 'Lights'
I have now acquired a pretty decent light from Lights Lights Lights. O ring fitting so easily swappable from one bike ot another. Very bright at 1500 lumen. A good solid beam that seems to go on for ever. So light too at about 340 grammes…
Andy White replied to Philip Eddington's discussion 'Ghost bikes similar to those in London'
I think Tim is getting to the nub of a problem on our roads.
More signage, more advetising, more in-car gizmos to fiddle with. It seems that there is ever more 'stuff' to distract the motorist and thus allow a ton and a…
Tim Beasley replied to Philip Eddington's discussion 'Ghost bikes similar to those in London'
One of the issues with warnings, whether symbolic like the ghost bikes or "slow" painted on the road (or "araf" in Wales) is the visual overload of information. Accidents will occur due to inattention on the part of road users…
CKS replied to Philip Eddington's discussion 'Ghost bikes similar to those in London'
I didn't know that. Anyway, it does something to prevent a similar accident and gives an indication of its cause, unlike a ghost bike.
Tim Beasley replied to Philip Eddington's discussion 'Ghost bikes similar to those in London'
Apologies James, you are correct. The data is supplied by the police so yes it is only reported incidents.
James Lee replied to Philip Eddington's discussion 'Ghost bikes similar to those in London'
My crash on Campden Lane, Willersey ( down the hill ) is not on that map. Nor is the hole in the hedge :-)
Nor is my 'off' at Olton Hollow. That was a hospital case.
Nor is my 'ambulance call-out' in Tidbury…
Robert replied to Philip Eddington's discussion 'Ghost bikes similar to those in London'
I can't really see any meaningful pattern. Two cyclists seriously injured in Wyatt Close? I did see an earlier accident map on this site and there were patterns, but that was a map of all RTAs.
Tim Beasley replied to Philip Eddington's discussion 'Ghost bikes similar to those in London'
The cycle accident map here, shows all cycling accidents between 2005-2010. Perhaps this map can be used to identify dangerous areas for cyclists.
James Russell replied to Philip Eddington's discussion 'Ghost bikes similar to those in London'
In France I have seen roadside signs indicating where accidents have happened. Presumably the French version of DfT place these Anthony Gormley-esque profiles of people where there have been accidents with injuries, with a red cross through the head…
James Lee replied to Philip Eddington's discussion 'Ghost bikes similar to those in London'
When one drives or rides along a road, and then one sees the word "SLOW" painted across the carriageway, this means that 100m further ahead, there has been a fatal RTA.
On approach to the canal bridge in Catherine-de-Barnes, the…
Robert replied to Philip Eddington's discussion 'Ghost bikes similar to those in London'
One of the things that worries me all the time when I'm driving is the fact that cyclists disappear behind street furniture like no other road user. Even if one looks twice something like a set of railings can obscure a cyclist…
Ian-C replied to Philip Eddington's discussion 'Ghost bikes similar to those in London'
This is a very Emotive subject personally I think their is nothing sadder than a street memorial with dead flowers over it. All that says is someone died here a while ago and we no longer care. I do agree with the previous post on a number of points…
Philip Eddington replied to Philip Eddington's discussion 'Ghost bikes similar to those in London'
Both good points well made. Perhaps instead we could get BCC to put up a bit of signage to warn drivers to be prepared for cyclists. Or perhaps signage to warn cyclists of the dangers in a particular area. It would be nice to think that we would…
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- What sort of riding do you do?
- used to be both commuting and mountain biking not so much of either lately though
- Where do you live?
- Handsworth
- Tell us about your bike(s)
- Several, Mountain bike, Road Bike, Hybrid
- About me
- 40 a bit over weight even though do spin classes 3 time a week. I really miss getting otu on my bike. I used to ride in Cannock Chase or the Paek District nearly every weekend but I havn't done that for years. I'd love to get back to it. I have a very desk bound job and as my other half work near to my office and our daughter goes to school near ther too I drive to work now rather than ride but I was intending to ride the 4 mile to work now the weather is better but I doubt I'll be able too.
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- At 7:49pm on August 17, 2011,
Steve said… - Phil, I'm not sure I know what you mean...!
If you mean the Prince of Wales thing, it's not been written by me but seems to be attached to my comments...ok..
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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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