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Live blog: Alex Dowsett to ride Red Bull Timelaps, cyclists shown to be safer drivers than non-cyclists according to insurance firm, more tri bikes with disc brakes launch, Tour de France trophy stolen from the NEC Cycle Show + more
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Rendel Harris 3 minutes ago
FTFY Nige. No charge.
Clem Fandango 21 minutes ago
What shade of red? "Established" one assumes.
Hirsute 30 minutes ago
Original reporting elsewhere was dangerous driving but now corrected to careless. He still got the minimum ban despite previous convictions for dangerous driving and driving while disqualified. The judge did not take account of the guidelines around statutory aggravating factors and other aggravating factors. Disgusting
chrisonabike 32 minutes ago
🙄 *more* nudge and wink? Is it nearly time for the usual fight with a certain someone and to be off again already?
chrisonabike 37 minutes ago
Must be a revolutionary cyclist in that lane - they're far-left, wearing red, and they're always holding up tanks...
jackcycles 41 minutes ago
As someone with extensive experience editing Wikipedia, I apply the editor adage "Assume good faith" to my dealings on Facebook and elsewhere. Instead of assuming that Mr Hill is acting in bad faith, malice, or to provoke a culture war, I prefer to see a concerned individual who wants the best for his constituents, providing a modern and efficient road system that works for everybody. It's also disappointing to see condescension and sneering at using Facebook to invite comments and feedback. Facebook and X provide a "local town square" feel, where individuals can engage in direct public feedback to give their opinions and suggested improvements. I'm sure Mr Hill has taken the comments on board, and will give them the due diligence they deserve.
chrisonabike 44 minutes ago
Hmm... so we *are* saying that e-motorbikes are the future then? Because where people can, I suspect most will just use the throttle, because many currently drive cars? And that the answer is just to apply a (powered) speed limit? Of course there hasn't been *massive* takeup of the current e-things, but that's because of cars. (E.g. fewer nice places to ride them). But I do wonder whether there's an opportunity to get people used to active travel and maybe get to a reasonable mix of bikes plus genuine (less-throttled) EAPCs as we start reducing the motor traffic*? Or does it not matter, because human nature - people will not walk if they can pedal and not pedal if they can drive (as demonstrated by mass motoring)? * If only...
Mat Brett 1 hour ago
Agree. That's the Teamline version pictured, available in a couple of builds: https://www.cube.eu/uk-en/cube-litening-aero-c-68x-slt-teamline/1133910 https://www.cube.eu/uk-en/cube-litening-aero-c-68x-race-teamline/1133310
Rendel Harris 2 hours ago
@Alec James Hand throttles should be permitted on all ebikes for this very reason, being able to get up to 15mph faster than even an expert cyclist from standing at the lights is a very significant safety feature that ensures the cyclist can cross the junction ahead of cars and lorries and avoid being left hooked. I no longer ride ebikes but I'd love to have a really small motor and battery on my regular commuter just for that function only (gap in the market for someone?). If the authorities are really concerned about people riding on throttle only (though I don't really see why, as a) it's permitted for rental escooters and b) an ebike can be set so the pedalling effort is pretty much zero (as I can testify having ridden one home with a snapped chain just by turning the pedals to activate the motor)) I'm sure a safeguard could be devised to cut the throttle power after a few seconds.
jackcycles 2 hours ago
If they weren't £260 now, how would they be able to sell them for £130 in the sale?
8 thoughts on “Live blog: Alex Dowsett to ride Red Bull Timelaps, cyclists shown to be safer drivers than non-cyclists according to insurance firm, more tri bikes with disc brakes launch, Tour de France trophy stolen from the NEC Cycle Show + more”
Given the average age that
Given the average age that Collies live to it would more likely have to be Pickles Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Grandchild that you would need…..
I’ll check the hedge on my
I’ll check the hedge on my way past Beulah Hill tonight.
Cyclists make better drivers?
Cyclists make better drivers? Shock fucking horror. Least surprising news of the day.
Just bought a blue fruit bowl
Just bought a blue fruit bowl with gold detailing from some random bloke down the pub with a brummie accent. Looks hideous but it was going cheap.
I’ve been commuting by bike
I’ve been commuting by bike everyday for several years. When I drive my car, I feel like I’m about to fall asleep. I more or less hate driving now.
jerome wrote:
And your car feels like some huge ungainly barge, like trying to move an oil tanker around the streets (or is that just me?)
brooksby wrote:
No, I also drive an amphibious vehicle. Tricky to park but causes a real splash at the beach.
If one scrolls down a bit
If one scrolls down a bit from that nice NL street scene you’ll find a deliberate close pass on someone using a speed pedelec and the same user gets pulled out on by a van a few days earlier. if people think that Dutch drivers are any more considerate than ours they are deluded.