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In reply to Step-Hent, is it not accepted that the cyclist warned the girl who died that he had no intention of stopping? You appear to have some knowledge of Law; where does this place his "culpability"? Was she in some way negligent?
What I found disquieting about parts of the responses in this column was that the death of (a named)someone, guilty only of putting one foot in front of the other, seemed to be regarded as less important than ranting about:
1. the evident fact that motorists sometimes kill cyclists (un named)
ALL avoidable deaths are an offence to "civilisation"
2. a piece of standard issue opportunism from someone who is, after all, only a politican
ALL avoidable deaths are an offence to "civilisation". If there is indeed criminal law which already covers this, we might reflect on the fact that this girl's life was held to be worth just a few thousand quid.
Yours Sincerely
I assume Rabobank is the 11th team?
Thanks Dave. Yes I have 9 riders in team. No problem not getting a score for the GC rider if everyone is in the same boat.
Fixed that for you
Too often they do a rush job and it starts breaking up again before long.
Shropshire council's contractors have been busy over the last few weeks but most of the ones I've noticed appear to have a bit of material thrown in the hole, squashed down and that's all. There is no overbanding material tar sealant at the edges and sometimes they're not even flush with the road surface. Any exposed edges will be worn by heavy vehicles and ripe for frost damage.
I totally agree
The one thing that happened last year to make my commute safer was the resurfacing of the high speed roundabout near Wellington on the A38. It used to be like a ploughed field and dangerous to cycle across. Now it is wonderful and smooth.
The council fix potholes reported on "fill that hole" pretty quick but often they open up again.
The budget 1p off fuel duty is meaningless except as a paper thin political gesture. They don't want more fuel protests.
Hi Dave,
Just wondering if you have now sold these parts?
Thanks,
Dan
I just can't get enough of this - the Nation's top academic talents throwing themselves down a hill with real panache, great stuff
Two fingers up to Mcquaid? I like it. Perhaps his pomposity will be pricked and he will be deflated. He will still be able to do his stuff though at the I.O.C.
Technically it is not a consultation, but an "engagement" which I think is TfL saying that they don't think they have to take any notice of the results. They do however now have a formidable line-up of local politicians - John Biggs, Val Shawcross, Jenny Jones and possibly Caroline Pidgeon, all London Assembly members - challenging their plans. We'd like some local tories on-side too, but not sure which ones.
If you have a view on the subject please make sure you get it across to them. the address for comments can be found on the TfL website at https://consultations.tfl.gov.uk/consultation-and-engagement/blackfriars...
Separately, the pols are attacking TfL about the lamentable provision for cyclists and pedestrians at the southern end of the bridge. Cyclists coming south en route to Waterloo have to negotiate a dreadful crossing arrangeemnt to get into Upper Ground, but the real scandal, of long standing, is the lack of provision for pedestrians to cross Stamford Street at the crossroads with Blackfriars Road thousands of commuters make this journey every day between Waterloo and the Fleet St area, and have to play chicken with the traffic to cross here.
Good news, sort of, if you see what I mean. I can't say I was happy with Spanish decision. How many races will he win though before this is sorted out? Valverde?
God help the government that is finally the one to say "Sorry but you're going to have to stop driving your car so much".
At the moment, fuel prices are creeping up so it's like the 'boiling frog'* effect - as long as the increase in pain is gradual they (we) will keep putting up with it. I suspect the only way we'll get a genuine change to the situation is with a sudden 'step change' causing crisis - like, for example, an extended war in the mid east that forces up prices or dramatically reduces supply... oh wait.
* I've never boiled a frog so this may well be a myth.
This isn't Manchester, I don't think the Met do much with helmetcam footage ... (sighs)
Do it. Aaah, just seen that - good work!
So much for the "greenest ever government"
That phrase, coming from a Tory, was obviously meant to be a joke.
Caroline Lucas's perspective in the Grauniad:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2011/mar/24/george-osborne-budget-...
My car-dependent colleagues are all relieved to be saving 1p/litre but it's proper head-in-sand stuff. Nobody ever discusses changing driving habits, car-sharing, reducing journey numbers or even ways to economise on personal spending in other areas.
Bearing in mind the traffic levels around Shrewsbury I'd say current fuel prices have had zero effect on driving behaviour or numbers. The vast majority of cars are single occupant, too many drivers do the sharp accelerate-heavy braking thing so it's obviously not hurting yet. It should be £2/litre. And I don't think people in rural areas deserve any kind of discount.
Before any sh*tkickers and country bumpkins moan, I've been there too - I spent most of my life in a rural backwater a good way from civilisation and work in the agricultural sector for my sins. Farmers get enough grants, benefits and tax-exempt perks for their businesses and their (mostly swanky) vehicles that ruin the roads and verges. If food producers want to make a living they need to fight for better prices, not more handouts.
No worries. Now that the oil companies are taxed, they will increase the price of the oil. Add to that the new war in the Middle East. We shouldn't fret. Wait and see.
This is so sad. And what his brother must be going through, unbearable pain. Another victim of the kidnapping trend in Argentina. There is so little victim support over there, and so much violence. Worst thing, it's spilling over to neighbouring countries.
That sustrans statement is just as bad as the any political one!
“Sadly he has delivered the budget from behind the steering wheel of a Ford Focus and turned his back on an opportunity to provide alternatives to car use and much needed support to those suffering from the high cost of fuel
er.. im yet to find a sustrans built route (No, not just one they stuck a signpost on!) that provides a suitable alternative for joe public to give up a car.
“a disastrous budget which focuses on short term gains to get popular support.”
And your press release, structured to include the usual witty litte retorts and stating the bleeding obvious, is in no way an attempt to just get publicity the various cycling websites is it?
Honestly, I like sustrans and support what they do but sometimes they should think before they speak.
I just signed up for insurance for the Tour Of Flanders with these guys...
https://www.citybond.co.uk/index.aspx?refid=CTIN01
Recommended by CTC apparently.
You get standard travel cover stuff plus £1000 for the bike or £1500 if it has a datatag chip in it.
That wont cover a lot of people bikes but was fine for mine.
Ah yes, the price
It retails for £749.95
bikesales is just wheelhub with a different skin on, they both run from the same IP
Thing is I think Sustran's line will alienate pretty much everyone who isn't already a cyclist, and those are the people they need to engage with.
I had a similar issue - my card was used to buy £20 O2 top up after buying from CRC. As it was a new card hasn't used it anywhere other than CRC / amazon. Just received the above e-mail and a goodwill voucher. Was a bit wary of buying from them again, but will definitely do so now - a really great response to something which probably wasn't entirely their fault.
Well what did you really expect?
I have seen no real government commitment to alternative transport strategies .... and that's what it needs (not just bikes!)
Cycle 2 Work may have survived but It doesn't help everybody. My company refuse to run the scheme and I needed it when I broke my frame this year (probably due to the appalling road conditions).
As for the pothole money ... well is it enough? and how long will the repairs last... on my commute there are countless holes that have been "repaired" several times. Only where the complete road surface has been replaced have the repairs held together, but I guess the councils are so budget focused that they are not interested in a long term fix just cheap sticking plasters.
Sorry Rant over
Welcome to London commuting! The ones that get me are the ones who push through all the cyclists all the way past the front of the ASL, and then pull away reeeeaaaallllyyyy ssssslllooooowwwwwllllyyyy, causing everyone behind them to crawl away from the lights until a suitable passing opportunity. Having then caused all those people to miss the change at the next set of lights they do the same again!
Mind you, it's no more frustrating than trying to get on to a busy commuter train, and I do quite like a nice sunny(ish) commute. And the constant sprinting challenges can actually be quite good interval training, if you're in the right mood...
That one's a bit random !
Came across this one the other day sort of thing I meant:
bikesales.org.uk
Seems to have some main retailers, although few missing but at least it saves a bit of tiem.