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martinwilly
martinwilly Posts: 63
edited July 2008 in Commuting chat
Hello cycle commuters.

I've had an idea to promote cycling to motorists.

Works like this: Wear "quickerbybike.com" on your shorts for your commute. Queueing motorists see the logo pass them and ponder it while they sit there. They visit the site and are re-born as cheerful cycle commuters. They wear the logo on their shorts......

There's a flip side. Wearing the logo, you must ride DECENTLY. No running red lights, riding on the pavement, crowding motorists, being superior or aggressive. You must make yourself appealing, not hateful, to motorists.

I'm rather hoping you lot will want to be part of this.

www.quickerbybike.com

The site is brand new and not perfect. The blog perhaps more accurately conveys the message.

It's here: http://www.quickerbybike.blogspot.com

There are lots of shorts out there already. The site had just under 200 hits yesterday.

The venture is pretty young and small, so if you think you might fancy being part of it / buying kit, just email me.

Feedback on the site / blog / idea very welcome.

Mart
Would you promote cycling on your shorts as you commute? www.quickerbybike.com

Comments

  • downfader
    downfader Posts: 3,686
    Actually the only words I've considered putting across clothing for motorsts are "slow" and "down" :oops: I think anything else would aggrevate them. :lol:
  • jonginge
    jonginge Posts: 5,945
    It is a two-edged sword but it shouldn't be a problem if you ride well. Unlike the guy I saw the other week with a "pass slow and wide" hi viz tabard who was weaving in and out of queues and jumped 2 red lights*. It aggravated me, so I'm sure it riled the motorists.

    * that I saw, the actual number was probably much higher. This was on victoria embankment so no risk of left-hooks that some RLJers use as an excuse
    FCN 2-4 "Shut up legs", Jens Voigt
    Planet-x Scott
    Rides
  • JoeSoap76
    JoeSoap76 Posts: 109
    Just a URL? I could get a whole essay on the back of my shorts :lol:
  • martinwilly
    martinwilly Posts: 63
    I had worried about it aggravating motorists but it doesn't seem to.

    You gotta behave yourself of course and, I guess, not be tempted to race to prove it's quickerbybike.

    M
    Would you promote cycling on your shorts as you commute? www.quickerbybike.com
  • attica
    attica Posts: 2,362
    Erm....

    Methinks your website has been hacked by an incensed motorist.[/img]
    "Impressive break"

    "Thanks...

    ...I can taste blood"
  • dondare
    dondare Posts: 2,113
    Attica wrote:
    Erm....

    Methinks your website has been hacked by an incensed motorist.[/img]

    I'm intrigued, try posting that image again or post the link.
    This post contains traces of nuts.
  • attica
    attica Posts: 2,362
    http://www.quickerbybike.com/
    "Impressive break"

    "Thanks...

    ...I can taste blood"
  • dondare
    dondare Posts: 2,113
    edited July 2008
    Attica wrote:
    http://www.quickerbybike.com/

    I can't see the incensed motorist bit.
    This post contains traces of nuts.
  • attica
    attica Posts: 2,362
    I can't see anything to do with "quicker by bike" either.

    I'm getting a page about divorce
    "Impressive break"

    "Thanks...

    ...I can taste blood"
  • 2wheelzgood
    2wheelzgood Posts: 373
    er yeah its quickerbybike.com not www.quickerbybike.com
    FCN4: Langster Pro
    FCN8 Dawes Audax
    FCN13: Pompetamine dad and daughter bike

    FCN5 Modded Dawes Hybrid R.I.P.
    FCN6 Fixed beater bike (on loan to brother in law)
  • Belv
    Belv Posts: 866
    Not offensive enough really :!:
    How about "Kiss my" across the top of the shorts?

    I won't be buying any as i occasionally get a bit of 'red mist' and can't promise not to tarnish your good name.

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