London Fixed-gear and Single-speed

Japeseye · 2nd March 2012

Bummer. Missed it. Good turnout?

Oliver Schick · 2nd March 2012

Decent enough, about 200 people. We only did one circuit, though, which felt a little anticlimactic.

Millingtanos · 2nd March 2012

Would cyclists be willing to wear advertising while commuting to help fund improvements to the road network across London? I would be willing to wear advertising if I thought it would make my journey safer.

Scoot · 2nd March 2012

A lot of people already are, free of charge

Scoot · 2nd March 2012

^ by that I mean not the actual pro cyclists but the people who buy them to look geez while commuting

bothwell · 2nd March 2012

We could probably fit some more advertising on our bikes, like F1 cars.

I will be happy to publish a price list if anybody would like to advertise on me and / or my HHSB

MrDrem · 2nd March 2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by Millingtanos

Would cyclists be willing to wear advertising while commuting to help fund improvements to the road network across London? I would be willing to wear advertising if I thought it would make my journey safer.

Why should my safety on the road have to be bought by turning me into a fast moving billboard? How about we plaster cars with adverts to pay for it instead?

Brun · 2nd March 2012

I'd be happy to advertise CyclistsFROWUK if it would help the facebook page make UK roads safer for cyclists.

MrDrem · 2nd March 2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brun

I'd be happy to advertise CyclistsFROWUK if it would help the facebook page make UK roads safer for cyclists.

I am afraid I did a little lol.

2nd March 2012

"Bikes and cars fundamentally incompatible - THE combination of pedal-based transport and motor vehicles on roads is utterly insane, it has been confirmed." http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/index....tent&task=view

skydancer · 2nd March 2012

^confirmed by who?
What a silly pointless article
Much more efficient to move along roads with people in cars as they can almost Match my speed. Pedestrians don't have a chance.

Brun · 2nd March 2012

Start a campaign against the Daily Mash.

Down with this sort of thing, etc.

skydancer · 2nd March 2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tiswas

You should write to The Daily Mash and complain.

If I was to write to every non cycling journo idiot who propagates silly myths about cycling that would occupy me full time.
I'd rather ride my bike, on the road, with cars and lorries coz it's much easier

skydancer · 2nd March 2012

Don't THINK so. All bases Covered*

Oliver Schick · 2nd March 2012

David, you've been had. :)

3rd March 2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tiswas

THINK! drink driving
THINK! drug driving
THINK! fatigue
THINK! mobile phones
THINK! motorcycling
THINK! seat belts
THINK! speed
THINK! tales of the road

Did I miss something?

Phew! I can now sleep soundly tonight.

cliveo · 3rd March 2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by missmouse

"Bikes and cars fundamentally incompatible - THE combination of pedal-based transport and motor vehicles on roads is utterly insane, it has been confirmed." http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/index....tent&task=view

Quote:

Originally Posted by skydancer

^confirmed by who?
What a silly pointless article
Much more efficient to move along roads with people in cars as they can almost Match my speed. Pedestrians don't have a chance.

Quote:

Originally Posted by skydancer

If I was to write to every non cycling journo idiot who propagates silly myths about cycling that would occupy me full time.
I'd rather ride my bike, on the road, with cars and lorries coz it's much easier

Oh dear.

"Cycling Campaigner in Sense of Humour Fail Shock"

skydancer · 3rd March 2012

I am not a cycling campaigner
I have never had a sense of humour

cliveo · 3rd March 2012

The second of those sentences is clearly false and so throws into question the veracity of the first.

skydancer · 3rd March 2012

parDox thread >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
;)

Re-cycled · 6th March 2012

This deserves a bump. Sign up people.

MrDrem · 6th March 2012

LondonersOnBikes are running a load of rides over this coming weekend to get publicity material out to bikeshops. Designated as 'Tour Des Bikeshops' (I had no hand in the naming) there are about 10 tours all around London. If anyone feels like joining us on them, it would be greatly appreciated.

MrDrem · 6th March 2012

LondonersOnBikes are running a load of rides over this coming weekend to get publicity material out to bikeshops. Designated as 'Tour Des Bikeshops' (I had no hand in the naming) there are about 10 tours all around London. If anyone feels like joining us on them, it would be greatly appreciated.

8th March 2012

Woo hoo - http://www.southwarknews.co.uk/00,news,25438,185,00.htm

A result for Southwark!

You have to be a subscriber to this, or buy it in paper to read the full article.

Zebra Cyclist · 9th March 2012

Quote:

I am not a cycling campaigner
I have never had a sense of humour

Have you met some cycling campaigners?

9th March 2012

Superb...

http://cyclelondoncity.blogspot.com/...o-gear-on.html

"Southwark Council swings in to gear on cycling and local cycling group sets ultra-clear vision of what safe cycling in London should look like. Now the government needs to do likewise."

9th March 2012

^^ no comment.

skydancer · 9th March 2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zebra Cyclist

Have you met some cycling campaigners?

Sure, I know some lovely cycle campaigners who do wonderful things

wiganwill · 11th March 2012

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-17329797

cliveo · 11th March 2012

Ok, so Latin American cycle campaigners have senses of humour. I am not sure that you can extrapolate that evidence for a global conclusion.

ShannonBall · 11th March 2012

What cyclists face to cross the North Circular in Barnet...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=zwcr09Okitk

MrDrem · 12th March 2012

Londoners on Bikes gets an article in road.cc http://road.cc/content/news/54523-lo...election-video

And a new campaign video!

Tour des Bikeshops on Vimeo

--edit--

Anyone coming to Festival Hall for the open meeting at 6:30 tonight?

MrDrem · 12th March 2012

Londoners on Bikes gets an article in road.cc http://road.cc/content/news/54523-lo...election-video

And a new campaign video!

Tour des Bikeshops on Vimeo

Anyone coming to Festival Hall for 6:30 tonight?

hoefla · 12th March 2012

@ShannonBall: video set to private?

hoefla · 12th March 2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by cliveo

Ok, so Latin American cycle campaigners have senses of humour. I am not sure that you can extrapolate that evidence for a global conclusion.

it happens in london too! (the naked bike ride, that is)

carson · 12th March 2012

Well done - I heard about this on the resonance FM Bike Show and think it's a well conceived, articulate campaign. You have my support.

Jezston · 12th March 2012

The Daily Mash is like a shit Onion.

cliveo · 12th March 2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by hoefla

it happens in london too! (the naked bike ride, that is)

That is more of an environmental protest rather thana specific cycling protest.

j.m.f · 12th March 2012

this is another blog on topic
the comments are good valuereading

http://brackenworld.blogspot.com/201...e-parking.html

conservative_values · 13th March 2012

http://www.ohiobikelawyer.com/uncate...ling-advocacy/

relevant considering the changes to junctions proposed by the LCC etc.

Oliver Schick · 13th March 2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by conservative_values

http://www.ohiobikelawyer.com/uncate...ling-advocacy/

relevant considering the changes to junctions proposed by the LCC etc.

Thanks, Toby. We're actually very well aware of that sort of issue. Just like those advocates in the US, we give recommendations, no more. Implementation and detailed sign-off is always entirely the task of paid and qualified professionals. Not only does this mean that qualified people do the job, but it also saves us a lot of work. :)

conservative_values · 13th March 2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oliver Schick

Thanks, Toby. We're actually very well aware of that sort of issue. Just like those advocates in the US, we give recommendations, no more. Implementation and detailed sign-off is always entirely the task of paid and qualified professionals. Not only does this mean that qualified people do the job, but it also saves us a lot of work. :)

I'm just glad that the guy making the complaint got what he deserved. Normally I like to think engineers create value and lawyers aren't interested in anything but money!

ShannonBall · 14th March 2012

http://youtu.be/zwcr09Okitk

This is why you should join us on Barnet's Great Divide Ride on 25 March

skydancer · 14th March 2012

Nice video shannonball
Did you film londonneur from your bike?

ShannonBall · 14th March 2012

Thanks, Skydancer

Filming by @veloevol

Velorbi · 15th March 2012

I like the sound of Bike Hour - Tuesday, March 20, 2012
6:00pm until 7:00pm

Quote:

http://cycle-space.com/?p=8793

It’s like Earth Hour, only more useful. It’s like a critical mass ride, only effective. The world’s biggest, completely unorganised, mass cycling rally will happen wherever you are, on Tuesday March 20, between 6 and 7 pm. Why? Because you will be riding your bike.

Come on people! Let's get together and make a revolution of an amazing nature, even if you are not a regular cyclist you can always: RIDE MORE! DRIVE LESS!

Spread the word and invite as many people as you can! :)

rhb · 16th March 2012

get campaigning, campaigners...

http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/s/21...medium=twitter

(although in fairness, it's perhaps a good example of sensational local journalism in full effect)

ShannonBall · 19th March 2012

Marshals needed for Barnet's Great Divide Ride.

It's this Sunday morning.

Dibs and PMs.

Thanks

21st March 2012

^ bump!

And:

London cycles.... alot. Time to be counted. - YouTube

scottmac · 22nd March 2012

How the Dutch got their cycle paths - YouTube

2nd March 2012	#364
skydancer	Don't THINK so. All bases Covered* Last edited by skydancer; 2nd March 2012 at 22:20. Reason: not kangaroos though*
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ShannonBall	What cyclists face to cross the North Circular in Barnet... http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=zwcr09Okitk Last edited by ShannonBall; 12th March 2012 at 13:55.
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2nd March 2012	#351
Japeseye	Bummer. Missed it. Good turnout?
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2nd March 2012	#352
Oliver Schick	Decent enough, about 200 people. We only did one circuit, though, which felt a little anticlimactic.
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2nd March 2012	#353
Millingtanos	Would cyclists be willing to wear advertising while commuting to help fund improvements to the road network across London? I would be willing to wear advertising if I thought it would make my journey safer.
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2nd March 2012	#354
Scoot	A lot of people already are, free of charge
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2nd March 2012	#355
Scoot	^ by that I mean not the actual pro cyclists but the people who buy them to look geez while commuting
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2nd March 2012	#356
bothwell	We could probably fit some more advertising on our bikes, like F1 cars. I will be happy to publish a price list if anybody would like to advertise on me and / or my HHSB
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2nd March 2012	#358
Brun	I'd be happy to advertise CyclistsFROWUK if it would help the facebook page make UK roads safer for cyclists.
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2nd March 2012	#360
missmouse	"Bikes and cars fundamentally incompatible - THE combination of pedal-based transport and motor vehicles on roads is utterly insane, it has been confirmed." http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/index....tent&task=view
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2nd March 2012	#361
skydancer	^confirmed by who? What a silly pointless article Much more efficient to move along roads with people in cars as they can almost Match my speed. Pedestrians don't have a chance.
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2nd March 2012	#362
Brun	Start a campaign against the Daily Mash. Down with this sort of thing, etc.
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2nd March 2012	#365
Oliver Schick	David, you've been had. :)
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3rd March 2012	#368
skydancer	I am not a cycling campaigner I have never had a sense of humour
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3rd March 2012	#369
cliveo	The second of those sentences is clearly false and so throws into question the veracity of the first.
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3rd March 2012	#370
skydancer	parDox thread >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ;)
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6th March 2012	#371
Re-cycled	This deserves a bump. Sign up people.
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6th March 2012	#372
MrDrem	LondonersOnBikes are running a load of rides over this coming weekend to get publicity material out to bikeshops. Designated as 'Tour Des Bikeshops' (I had no hand in the naming) there are about 10 tours all around London. If anyone feels like joining us on them, it would be greatly appreciated.
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6th March 2012	#373
MrDrem	LondonersOnBikes are running a load of rides over this coming weekend to get publicity material out to bikeshops. Designated as 'Tour Des Bikeshops' (I had no hand in the naming) there are about 10 tours all around London. If anyone feels like joining us on them, it would be greatly appreciated.
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8th March 2012	#374
missmouse	Woo hoo - http://www.southwarknews.co.uk/00,news,25438,185,00.htm A result for Southwark! You have to be a subscriber to this, or buy it in paper to read the full article.
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9th March 2012	#376
missmouse	Superb... http://cyclelondoncity.blogspot.com/...o-gear-on.html "Southwark Council swings in to gear on cycling and local cycling group sets ultra-clear vision of what safe cycling in London should look like. Now the government needs to do likewise."
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11th March 2012	#379
wiganwill	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-17329797
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11th March 2012	#380
cliveo	Ok, so Latin American cycle campaigners have senses of humour. I am not sure that you can extrapolate that evidence for a global conclusion.
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12th March 2012	#384
hoefla	@ShannonBall: video set to private?
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12th March 2012	#386
carson	Well done - I heard about this on the resonance FM Bike Show and think it's a well conceived, articulate campaign. You have my support.
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12th March 2012	#387
Jezston	The Daily Mash is like a shit Onion.
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12th March 2012	#389
j.m.f	this is another blog on topic the comments are good valuereading http://brackenworld.blogspot.com/201...e-parking.html
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13th March 2012	#390
conservative_values	http://www.ohiobikelawyer.com/uncate...ling-advocacy/ relevant considering the changes to junctions proposed by the LCC etc.
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14th March 2012	#393
ShannonBall	http://youtu.be/zwcr09Okitk This is why you should join us on Barnet's Great Divide Ride on 25 March
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14th March 2012	#394
skydancer	Nice video shannonball Did you film londonneur from your bike?
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14th March 2012	#395
ShannonBall	Thanks, Skydancer Filming by @veloevol
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16th March 2012	#397
rhb	get campaigning, campaigners... http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/s/21...medium=twitter (although in fairness, it's perhaps a good example of sensational local journalism in full effect)
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