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Kingston upon Thames, one of the most prosperous shopping towns, has no problem with cyclists going through a very busy pedestrian zone. I notice that the cyclists automatically ride slowly and carefully in the pedestrian area.

Would a penny farthing (or other tallbike) be better at scaring off bears ("bigger") or would that just be an invitation to a game of human pinyata?

@mdavidford apparently even Svalbard has more days with >= 12 hours of daylight than not (although the weather might not help with this). I guess it depends what time they're setting off across the ice to work. Of course Svalbard is apparently the "regular" place (eg. not Antarctic research station) with the longest period without any sunlight. Also some thought to what colour is less likely to attract polar bears might come into it also.

@chrisonabike Perhaps they've confused the UK and Svalbard - easily done - both islands off the northwest of Europe.

@cardch To think that the colour of one's backpack will make any difference is insane. If you don't have adequate lights and reflectives, that's insane, if you do and a car driver can't see you it's because they are not looking and the colour of your backpack won't make the slightest difference.

@Mr Blackbird It would probably form part of it, especially if footfall in the highstreet is dropping. when you read "Amos, a regular on these pages due to his vociferous anti-cycling stance, said he was “horrified” by the council’s proposed TRO review, claiming that it would transform a “safe and welcoming area where pedestrians can shop and walk” into a “dangerous and unwelcoming place”, solely to appease a “handful of lazy, selfish cyclists” who “routinely flout the law”." shows how ignorant the council has previously been Selfish and lazy - Yes im selfish for removing another polluting car off the road and lazy for using own energy to propel myself. It shows the stupidity of their previous argument. And I still see no explanation of what 'danger' they propose cyclists bring.

When I had a longer commute, I'd always wear cycling gear and shower/change in work due to sweat. But weather is also an issue. I have mudguards, but I'd frequently see people cycling in 'office' clothes on with a mud stripe up their back from the back wheel.

Presumably the removal of the cycling ban is being driven by a requirement to increase city centre footfall? The final decision will no doubt be a commercial one. Re the reference to Cambridge allowing cyclists in the city centre. I have seen this at first hand and it seems to work well. Most of the cyclists are suitably cautious and most pedestrians appear to have waived their right to be gormless and aren't totally focussed on getting to the next shop or fast food outlet.

@Aluminium can The description on Lezyne's website says it "Includes a versatile silicone rubber mounting strap that securely mounts on both round and aero bars or compatible components." So it's definitely "meant" to be mounted on handlebars if you want and would seem to be the default location. Yes it can be mounted in other places too, and the review does note it can also be mounted on the fork. Just from the pictures, I'd be surprised if the strap was long enough to go around a typical headtube.

I think this is meant to be mounted to your headtube or fork...