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New Year Revolutions
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In an idle moment ,i.e the rest of the family had gone to bed and I was allowed to use the laptop, I was browsing the various discussions on the forum. After I had finished I began to wonder why…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Sarah-Jane Watkinson Jan 10.
cyclist killed
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a female cylist was killed today in Wolvo a 40 year old van driver has been arrested.take care out there people. My thoughts are with her familyContinue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dave Holladay Dec 10, 2011.
accident in newhall street
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Cyclist knocked off bike yesterday in newhall street slight head injuries and cuts and bruises. Dont know who was to blame. Hope they are Ok.Cycling home via the city this last coupe of weeks as…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Andy White Dec 2, 2011.
brum to leamingtonspa
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any suggestions for a route is there a route down the cut?
Started this discussion. Last reply by BrownhillsBob Apr 23, 2011.
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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 this area to step up patrols during peak times and they have agreed to do so. I was out myself a couple of weeks ago and had a word with a couple of…
Rob not Bob replied to John KIRK's discussion 'Only 17 months for this ?'
I would not want to appear as an apologist for drivers who behave in a manner that is dangerous to other road users. I would ban drink drivers for life and new laws are needed re drivers who cause death/injury due to negligence or by driving…
Rob not Bob replied to John KIRK's discussion 'Only 17 months for this ?'
expanding this debate and leaving myself open for vitrolic attack. Reading the comments on threads within this forum suggests that as cyclists we seem to expect cars to let us share the roads and accept that we are slower…
Rob not Bob replied to John KIRK's discussion 'Only 17 months for this ?'
excellent point Ian. I have had many incidents with drivers but I have only been knocked off my bike twice, both times by cyclists. Everytime one of us jumps a light etc it reflects on all cyclists. This is not fair but then life isnt. Anyone…
Rob not Bob replied to LS's discussion 'The Times Cities Fit for Cycling Campaign #cyclesafe'
isnt a sycophant a kind of pachyderm with aggresive tendancies.
Rob not Bob replied to Terry's discussion 'Threat of serious injury puts commuters off cycling BBC1 TV 19.30 tonight'
cycled through cannon hill last night and I am now eating a slice of humble pie. the rea river route goes right past the lake by the MAC. No markings but a sign pointed that way. Never noticed it before in 10 years of daily commute along it.
No sign…
Rob not Bob replied to Terry's discussion 'Threat of serious injury puts commuters off cycling BBC1 TV 19.30 tonight'
just a mute point. The cycle route in cannon hill goes nowhere near the water so the geese should not be a problem unless someone is cycling on the footpaths round the lakes. ( yes I am guilty of doing so as are most cyclists who use the park. Dont…
Rob not Bob replied to Terry's discussion 'Threat of serious injury puts commuters off cycling BBC1 TV 19.30 tonight'
in total agreement. I have cycled for most of my 54 years I commute 25 miles a day on a fast bike and I would not fo down the queensway tunnels. I dont understand why it is permitted.
Rob not Bob replied to Terry's discussion 'Threat of serious injury puts commuters off cycling BBC1 TV 19.30 tonight'
dont want to nit pick but they are canada geese canadian geese would be geese that come from canada. pedantic lecture over:)
Rob not Bob replied to Clare Lovell's discussion 'Where are the (relatively) safe places to park in the City Centre?'
the car park at the rear of the Mclaren Building in Dale End has a bikerack under the steps leading to the rear entrance. regular security patrols. access via steps or opposite Mathew Boulton College.if asked say you are visiting Unison
Rob not Bob replied to Marcus B's discussion 'Need Bike storage - I MISS MY BIKE!'
dont the Uni have a cycle team/club? or maybe get the student union to lobby for a secure bike park or let you leave it in the union building. I am gobsmacked at the attitude of the Uni. Is there a security guard on the accommodation? If not then…
Sarah-Jane Watkinson replied to Rob not Bob's discussion 'New Year Revolutions'
Someone else has also discovered the Joy of Cycling - http://www.birminghamcyclist.com/photo/the-joy-of-cycling?xg_source=activity
Darren O'D replied to Rob not Bob's discussion 'New Year Revolutions'
Don't forget . .
1 - I have learnt to be more creative with swear words, calling the idiots who pull out/ open doors/ sit over the white line in the green cyclist refuge . . . . the same thing day after day, gets…
juliewall replied to Rob not Bob's discussion 'New Year Revolutions'
I've just started cycling to work 3 or 4 times a week, and these are the benefits I've found so far:
1) I'm always on time. I've always had a problem getting in on time for work but because now I know I need to leave myself time…
James Russell replied to Rob not Bob's discussion 'New Year Revolutions'
Not THAT many more beer and cakes, Dave!
david.cherry replied to Rob not Bob's discussion 'New Year Revolutions'
1, The more cycling I do, the more beer and cakes I can eat
2. Time in peace for myself away from the wife
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- selly oak or stirchley ( we are on the cusp)
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- still naive enough to believe that the socialist utopia is possible in my lifetime
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Rob not Bob said… - thanks for the invite Laurence glad to be a member
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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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