Snow Bollards
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campbellab
Senior Member
- Location
- Swindon
I remember cycling down Harry Stoke road with a Rear Admiral walking down infront of me, so tempting to knock off his hat and cycle off!
There that barrier on a cycle route over the M4 near Swindon. I always thought it was designed to let people cycle through as it's wide at bottom for handlebars to fit etc, seemed like a bloody stupid idea though
P.s. what kind of blog is that? Isit just pro pedestrian or something?Posts like just seem sarcastic? http://bristolcars.blogspot.com/2010/09/helmetless.html
There that barrier on a cycle route over the M4 near Swindon. I always thought it was designed to let people cycle through as it's wide at bottom for handlebars to fit etc, seemed like a bloody stupid idea though
P.s. what kind of blog is that? Isit just pro pedestrian or something?Posts like just seem sarcastic? http://bristolcars.blogspot.com/2010/09/helmetless.html
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summerdays
Cycling in the sun
- Location
- Bristol
It's all tongue in cheek ... written by cyclists ... they even accept submissions from other cyclists
mgarl10024
Über Member
- Location
- Bristol
I'm so glad that you put about this particular track, as I never knew it existed but am sure I'll find it very useful in the future - thanks!
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summerdays
Cycling in the sun
- Location
- Bristol
The path goes either side of the MOD and there is also another path that leads more directly towards UWE which is my favourite of the 3 (good views over the city and right by the woods) and can then loop down through the park by Stoke Lodge and under the M32 motorway. The aim of these routes is to link up with the Farm Path that goes through St Werburghs, currently it has a missing link to Dovercourt Road ... I think the new bridge to provide a link is due to be completed in Feb perhaps?
You will remember to avoid the bollards won't you
If you have any problems finding the path let me know...
mgarl10024
Über Member
- Location
- Bristol
Like this? http://www.gmap-pedo....com/?r=4200707
I've found St. Werburghs City Farm, and Dovercourt Road, but not the Farm Path? Sorry - I'm concious that I'm diverting the subject of your thread. I'm happy to continue this conversation privately if not useful to others, or in a new thread if needed?
I certainly will!You will remember to avoid the bollards won't you
campbellab
Senior Member
- Location
- Swindon
Bah just realised I could have cycled down the West side of UWE for the two years I was in Bristol. The hill is nice, cept when you hear a dirt bike steaming at you during the summer
downfader
extimus uero philosophus
- Location
- 'ampsheeeer
Has been reported in the Daily Mail too. Both papers had loads of comments stating that the cyclist in question is:
-blind
-arrogant
-"shouldnt be on the pavement!" (despite the fact he may have been riding around a pedestrian, the Mail article was unclear when I read it yesterday)
- "a stupid scientist, like those climate lot, and should lose his job" (paraphrased, wonder if the comment is still there)
- Looks like that bloke from The Royal Family or something..?
-"shouldnt be on the road" (WTF people, this is about a cyclepath, or are they deliberately obtuse)
-"No point blaming walkers, who are scared for thir loves dodging the cyclists." (on the BEP site, didnt Cheryl Cole sing that in her recent single?
)
- and finally, paraphrased, that "its his own fault, should have been wearing a helmet". He hurt his face, not the top of his noggin. I've split a lip and chin despite wearing a helmet, I can see how he did, even if he was wearing one.
My view on this - what a waste of money installing bollards. The council there must have more money that sense, or were they deliberately wasting Cycling England money on this?
-blind
-arrogant
-"shouldnt be on the pavement!" (despite the fact he may have been riding around a pedestrian, the Mail article was unclear when I read it yesterday)
- "a stupid scientist, like those climate lot, and should lose his job" (paraphrased, wonder if the comment is still there)
- Looks like that bloke from The Royal Family or something..?
-"shouldnt be on the road" (WTF people, this is about a cyclepath, or are they deliberately obtuse)
-"No point blaming walkers, who are scared for thir loves dodging the cyclists." (on the BEP site, didnt Cheryl Cole sing that in her recent single?
)- and finally, paraphrased, that "its his own fault, should have been wearing a helmet". He hurt his face, not the top of his noggin. I've split a lip and chin despite wearing a helmet, I can see how he did, even if he was wearing one.
My view on this - what a waste of money installing bollards. The council there must have more money that sense, or were they deliberately wasting Cycling England money on this?
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summerdays
Cycling in the sun
- Location
- Bristol
As far as I can see the South Glos side of Cycling City has a poorer record of how they implement any changes.
asterix
Comrade Member
- Location
- Limoges or York
It is clearly the work of an idiot.
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summerdays
Cycling in the sun
- Location
- Bristol
mgarl10024
Über Member
- Location
- Bristol
What about a politely worded email to the council (Streetcare?) simply enquiring as to why they have installed these bollards? You could even reference the article and add that you are concerned about safely.
If worded as a polite enquiry with a concern for safety (rather than attacking/accusing) you may get an response that makes you understand the reasoning behind them and think "ooooh, so that's why they're there".
(Of course, I'll accept that the Christmas period may be making me a little over-optimistic).
Black Sheep
Guru
- Location
- Rammy
I can sell you some high visability spray paint if thats any help?
downfader
extimus uero philosophus
- Location
- 'ampsheeeer
If I was local I'd be tempted to do that myself, LOL! Bright orange, anyone?
Or Flouro pink?