bless my mum...

[buggi]

There's been a bit of an uproar around here because the local Council wanted to put cycle lanes in and around one of the local areas for the kids to use on their way to school...(and it just so happens by coincidence to be the area that most house owners own 4 x 4s). so my mum wrote to the newspaper telling them that the residents should basically stop being peanuts, consider the health and enjoyment of their kids and that maybe all those people who are moaning should get their fat butts out of their 4x4s and get on a bike too.

anyway, the paper printed her letter and she's dead proud. i'm a bit proud too, but i haven't got the heart to tell her that i don't really like cycle lanes coz i think they make it more dangerous for cyclists.

 

[Keith Oates]

Good for her, I hope it strikes a chord with some of the people!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[summerdays]

Your mum is still right they should get out of their 4x4's, and she cares about you.

 

[downfader]

I can stand by any road here and watch 4x4s go past and see the Jabbas driving them.

"Oh god, this pwr steering is making me sweat...!"

 

[PatrickPending]

well done your mum

 

[dudi]

aw, good on yo mama!

 

[ianrauk]

Bless your mum indeed

(wish I had one to bless)

 

[jonesy]

.... i'm a bit proud too, but i haven't got the heart to tell her that i don't really like cycle lanes coz i think they make it more dangerous for cyclists.

The next step then is to make sure that the cycle lanes are installed in line with good practice:
http://www.dft.gov.uk/cyclingengland/engineering-planning/design-checklist/

I share your concerns about much of the cycling facilities that are inflicted on us, but if they were done properly, and only installed where appropriate, where they provide some advantage to using them, then I don't object in principle.

 

[thomas]

The next step then is to make sure that the cycle lanes are installed in line with good practice:
http://www.dft.gov.uk/cyclingengland/engineering-planning/design-checklist/

I share your concerns about much of the cycling facilities that are inflicted on us, but if they were done properly, and only installed where appropriate, where they provide some advantage to using them, then I don't object in principle.

+1. On my commute there are some nice ones, about 2 meters wide. Only problem is, the other side of the road doesn't have one (rubbish pavement thing). That means that cars try to squeeze past on the way home which doesn't really help.

 

[caz]

Ah, so that's your mum! I quite enjoyed reading her letter especially the "fuddyduddies" bit. But, unfortunately, I don't think the residents of that area will take a blind bit of notice and will continue to "ferry their children to and fro, polluting the atmosphere even more".

Well done your mum - I wonder if there will be any response in next week's paper!

 

[downfader]

Any online links to the paper and letter?

 

[buggi]

I can stand by any road here and watch 4x4s go past and see the Jabbas driving them.

"Oh god, this pwr steering is making me sweat...!"

LOL that soooo made me sweat!

Ah, so that's your mum! I quite enjoyed reading her letter especially the "fuddyduddies" bit. But, unfortunately, I don't think the residents of that area will take a blind bit of notice and will continue to "ferry their children to and fro, polluting the atmosphere even more".

Well done your mum - I wonder if there will be any response in next week's paper!

yea it is Caz, shall we back her up ??? (ps. when are we going out for that ride?)

 

[buggi]

Any online links to the paper and letter?

there is a site, but the letter isn't on there. it seems to be a week behind so i'll check in a couple of days.

 

[spandex]

Good on her for trying to help.


But I know what you mean as well.

 

[caz]

there is a site, but the letter isn't on there. it seems to be a week behind so i'll check in a couple of days.

Sorry Buggi, I found it on this page. Go down to the letter titled "On yer bike, Knowle". There is also another letter prior to that about cycling.