In praise of Ned Boulting...

[srw]

He did. I was just about still in touch at that point.

He's just done it again! Peleton turns left just before the line into a "right-hander"!

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

They're all wrong. Most British roads were built for horses, which is why they are so narrow and twisty. From 1700 on turnpike roads were built for horses and carriages as Britain's economy grew and industrialised

It was cyclists who first pressed (& also raised subscriptions) to help pay for them surfacing though, rather than been rutted &mud strewn

http://www.roadswerenotbuiltforcars.com/

 

[GrumpyGregry]

Although, to be fair, the OP, from October last year was about Ned Bolting talking about who has rights to use the roads.

Thank you for pointing that out.

 

[Globalti]

It was cyclists who first pressed (& also raised subscriptions) to help pay for them surfacing though, rather than been rutted &mud strewn

http://www.roadswerenotbuiltforcars.com/

That looks like a fascinating book, thanks for putting it on my radar. For some odd reason I am fascinated by the history of roads and once wrote an article that was published in Singletrack magazine on packhorse trails and why they are so good for cycling.

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

That looks like a fascinating book, thanks for putting it on my radar. For some odd reason I am fascinated by the history of roads and once wrote an article that was published in Singletrack magazine on packhorse trails and why they are so good for cycling.

Packhorse routes, Salters 'roads', packhorse bridges (as they tend to be called) are some of my interests too



As is, the 'Great North Road', particularly its (lets say..) 1900 - 1960s era, when it still passed through most towns; pre-bypass/upgrades, please see these links;
https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/your-ride-today.173254/page-67post-4449487
ttp://www.cyclechat.net/threads/your-ride-today.173254/page-672#post-4449510

These two books are, 'great'....., for the GNR (the 'Then & Now' is fascainating)

 

[Globalti]

Well if you're interested in packhorse trails you'll love Titus Thornber's book, it has a lot of interesting detail on the building of the trails: http://www.spptt.org.uk/books/

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Well if you're interested in packhorse trails you'll love Titus Thornber's book, it has a lot of interesting detail on the building of the trails: http://www.spptt.org.uk/books/

That does look interesting!!

 

[Globalti]

If it's out of print let me know and you can borrow my copy.

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

If it's out of print let me know and you can borrow my copy.

That is extremely generous of you, thankyou!!

 

[sheddy]

on tour Oct/Nov

https://www.ents24.com/uk/tour-dates/ned-boulting

 

[Surlydave]

Am going see Ned at Bury St. Edmunds on Wed. evening. Theatre was nearly sold out when I got my ticket. Should be good.

 

[snorri]

Most British roads were built for horses, which is why they are so narrow and twisty.

Horses or their owners did not have a preference for narrow and twisty, roads were that way due mainly to the terrain and the limited resources available to make them wide and straight.

 

[further]

Am going see Ned at Bury St. Edmunds on Wed. evening. Theatre was nearly sold out when I got my ticket. Should be good.

Let us know how it was,have tickets for Yeovil next Sunday

 

[Dave Davenport]

I'm going Monday week.

 

[Surlydave]

Let us know how it was,have tickets for Yeovil next Sunday

Ned very entertaining, with some interesting insights into the world of pro cycling and especially T.d.F.
I am sure you will enjoy it, theatre virtually full.