[Travel] Ten reasons now is a great time to start cycling

[East Staffs Gull]

Errr...

’All tax payers pay for roads, not just motorists. Those who pay income tax and those who pay council tax are the ones who pay for roads, and that's not just motorists. And anybody who buys anything in Britain also helps to pay for roads because VAT also contributes’

As a non car owning cyclist I pay enough already to cycle on dangerous, potholed roads not fit for purpose. I’m guessing you have an anti-cyclist agenda,..

Then you guessed wrong. I cycle 100-150 miles a week, including on dedicated excellently surfaced cycle lanes that are exclusive for bikes and even have their own traffic lights. I’d like more such routes, but don’t see why non users should bear the cost.

Cost is no barrier to cycling, but dangerous routes are.

 

[Marty McFly]

Does anyone have any experience with Trek Dual Sport bikes?

Looking at something for road and off road use, in somewhat hilly terrain.

 

[banjo]

Does anyone have any experience with Trek Dual Sport bikes?

Looking at something for road and off road use, in somewhat hilly terrain.

https://www.trekbikes.com/gb/en_GB/bikes/road-bikes/cyclocross-bikes/c/B240/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3qa82Yip6QIVge3tCh00QAphEAAYASAAEgKRFfD_BwE#utm_source=google.com&utm_medium=UK_CPC&utm_campaign=Cyclocross&utm_content=Drive%20Traffic

CX bikes are good fun.

 

[Marty McFly]

https://www.trekbikes.com/gb/en_GB/bikes/road-bikes/cyclocross-bikes/c/B240/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3qa82Yip6QIVge3tCh00QAphEAAYASAAEgKRFfD_BwE#utm_source=google.com&utm_medium=UK_CPC&utm_campaign=Cyclocross&utm_content=Drive%20Traffic

CX bikes are good fun.

Thanks for replying - look a tad out of my price range though!

 

[Notters]

Then you guessed wrong. I cycle 100-150 miles a week, including on dedicated excellently surfaced cycle lanes that are exclusive for bikes and even have their own traffic lights. I’d like more such routes, but don’t see why non users should bear the cost.

Cost is no barrier to cycling, but dangerous routes are.

Why? Because it takes them off the roads which reduces the wear and tear on them hugely. Bikes cause minimal wear and tear. It also reduces pollution and associated deaths and burden on the NHS.

 

[banjo]

Thanks for replying - look a tad out of my price range though!

No worries, plenty under a £1000 if you don’t mind what make.

 

[East Staffs Gull]

Why? Because it takes them off the roads which reduces the wear and tear on them hugely. Bikes cause minimal wear and tear. It also reduces pollution and associated deaths and burden on the NHS.

Can’t disagree at all with what you say.

Recreational cycling has grown enormously in recent years and I am sympathetic with those who argue that cyclists should contribute directly to the cost of route improvements. However, if Coronavirus leads to huge numbers swapping car journeys in favour of cycling on a permanent basis there would be great advantages as you have outlined. Alas, I can’t see this happening, particularly with our weather.

 

[banjo]

Can’t disagree at all with what you say.

Recreational cycling has grown enormously in recent years and I am sympathetic with those who argue that cyclists should contribute directly to the cost of route improvements. However, if Coronavirus leads to huge numbers swapping car journeys in favour of cycling on a permanent basis there would be great advantages as you have outlined. Alas, I can’t see this happening, particularly with our weather.

Sadly I think there will be more cars on the roads, as a lot of people won’t want to use public transport for a while.

 

[Cheshire Cat]

It's a good time for cycling as they can jump as many red lights as they want.

 

[Notters]

It's a good time for cycling as they can jump as many red lights as they want.

As per every thread on this I see far more cars doing it, and every other form of contravention. I'm convinced anyone who says it has some sort of vendetta.

 

[LamieRobertson]

I love cycling

 

[Garage_Doors]

Your friend does realise that pedalling up hills is what gets you fit right?

That was the gist of what i was getting at

 

[LamieRobertson]

Why? Because it takes them off the roads which reduces the wear and tear on them hugely. Bikes cause minimal wear and tear. It also reduces pollution and associated deaths and burden on the NHS.

You get your test done?

 

[blue-shifted]

Just read in the Argus that they are putting temporary cycle lanes on the Shoreham Road. Nice

 

[Notters]

You get your test done?

Yeah was all pretty straightforward, despite the unnecessarily complex instructions. Efficiently run by some young army lads. Nothing quite like sticking your own tonsil scrapings up your nose though. Also said things like IMPORTANT - clean your hands thoroughly with sanitiser before using this kit. But with no sanitiser provided.

 

[LamieRobertson]

Yeah was all pretty straightforward, despite the unnecessarily complex instructions. Efficiently run by some young army lads. Nothing quite like sticking your own tonsil scrapings up your nose though. Also said things like IMPORTANT - clean your hands thoroughly with sanitiser before using this kit. But with no sanitiser provided.

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When do you get the results and how are you feeling?

 

[Notters]

When do you get the results and how are you feeling?

"usually within 48 hours"

I feel absolutely fine.

Very slight cough now and then, very slight sore throat. Certainly nothing that you would notice normally. No temperature.

My baby daughter has been coughing quite a bit though?

 

[LamieRobertson]

"usually within 48 hours"

I feel absolutely fine.

Very slight cough now and then, very slight sore throat. Certainly nothing that you would notice normally. No temperature.

My baby daughter has been coughing quite a bit though?

Well all the best especially your baby daughter

 

[Icy Gull]

Anyone else noticing that there are lots of (presumably new) cyclists out there who have absolutely no idea about riding on busy roads. In the last three days I have had to brake twice as a fast cycling biker decided he/she didn’t need to stop at a junction and rode straight out in front of me.

There are gonna be some nasty accidents if they don’t learn quickly that they don’t have right of way at all times!

 

[Super Steve Earle]

Anyone else noticing that there are lots of (presumably new) cyclists out there who have absolutely no idea about riding on busy roads. In the last three days I have had to brake twice as a fast cycling biker decided he/she didn’t need to stop at a junction and rode straight out in front of me.

There are gonna be some nasty accidents if they don’t learn quickly that they don’t have right of way at all times!

I presume that's ironic. Your description sounds like the behaviour of cyclists pre lockdown in and around Brighton