"Why do riders refuse to use cycle paths?"
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My test of whether a diatribe against cyclists is fair or equitable is to replace the word cyclists with another minority:
SO I'm driving through the ridiculous 20 mile-an-hour system that's been designed to stop people going to Topsham when there's a decision to make. Should I knock this ignorant black person over, blast my horn so that he is in no doubt about my displeasure, or slow down further so that the tailback that's built up between the rugby ground and the roundabout becomes longer still?
SO I'm driving through the ridiculous 20 mile-an-hour system that's been designed to stop people going to Topsham when there's a decision to make. Should I knock this ignorant black person over, blast my horn so that he is in no doubt about my displeasure, or slow down further so that the tailback that's built up between the rugby ground and the roundabout becomes longer still?
Little yellow Brompton
A dark destroyer of biscuits!
- Location
- Bridgend
Ahhh ! The "Jew" test!
Interesting. Perhaps he panicked because of a deadline and resorted to a formulaic article!
Just heard word that Radio Exe (Formerly Exeter FM) are planning an open day at their Exeter offices (no date yet announced), so it may be worth a delegation of cyclists turning up on the day 
Sustrans and Stuart Hughes are positive moves in a way, but I get the feeling those are again about publicity for himself, so perhaps if he sees just some of the number of cyclists in the city turn up on his door step he might just realise that we aren't as much of a minority as he thinks and us cyclists are fed up of being bearing the brunt of idiot drivers.
Sustrans and Stuart Hughes are positive moves in a way, but I get the feeling those are again about publicity for himself, so perhaps if he sees just some of the number of cyclists in the city turn up on his door step he might just realise that we aren't as much of a minority as he thinks and us cyclists are fed up of being bearing the brunt of idiot drivers.
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briantrumpet
Legendary Member
- Location
- Devon & Die
Why not make a bit of a day of it and have a cyclists' picnic somewhere ... maybe in Topsham? Now, how could we get there from Exeter? Meet in the centre of Exeter, cycle out to Marsh Barton, and then down for a pint at The Bridge, maybe.Just heard word that Radio Exe (Formerly Exeter FM) are planning an open day at their Exeter offices (no date yet announced), so it may be worth a delegation of cyclists turning up on the day
Sustrans and Stuart Hughes are positive moves in a way, but I get the feeling those are again about publicity for himself, so perhaps if he sees just some of the number of cyclists in the city turn up on his door step he might just realise that we aren't as much of a minority as he thinks and us cyclists are fed up of being bearing the brunt of idiot drivers.
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briantrumpet
Legendary Member
- Location
- Devon & Die
That was in my mind ... as well as seeing how long it takes to cycle across the bridge - I reckon about two seconds should do it.Make sure you cycle down that ridiculous 20mph road in Topsham.
Sounds like a plan...especially the pub bit
A central Exeter meet sounds like the best plan, Cathedral Green area perhaps or even down at the Quayside
TheSandwichMonster
Junior Senior
- Location
- Devon, UK
Sounds good to me. I like the sound of "pub"!
