"Islington council is trying to encourage drivers to give up their cars and get on their bikes" and cycle on the pavement...
"It (Islington Council) will give a voucher for £100 - enough to buy a basic bike..." Nice idea, but £100 is a bit optimistic isn't it? I reckon you'd be lucky if £100 would cover a lock, some lights, some wet weather clothing and a helmet (if you're so inclined).
BASIC BIKE !!!!! For wandering around Islington ! Rockrider 5.0 m. Recommended price * £69.00 Rockrider 5.0 m. Recommended price * £81.00 Rockrider 5.1 m Recommended price * £99.00
I have to say, £100 doesn't sound like a huge amount to me, and I'm not hugely well off. I can't imagine it means much to someone already paying £200 pa for parking, and living in London, where everything costs more - half a York parking permit would be about £40, so on that scale, it's really peanuts, isn't it? Also, of course, not enough for a half decent bike (plus stuff like lock, pump, waterproof jacket - all the stuff we tell newbies to budget for), unless you go second hand...
