Unexpected Positive Cycling News
rjsterry
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Not Earth-moving, but I was really encouraged to read this story in the Evening Standard
http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-24019194-bicycle-hire-for-pupils-puts-stop-to-parent-rage.do
Fewer cars on the road around a school, happier local residents, more children cycling to school with all the associated health benefits - what's not to like. Well done to all those who made it happen, and a nice antidote to the idiocy going on in the GLA (edit) and the House of Lords.
http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-24019194-bicycle-hire-for-pupils-puts-stop-to-parent-rage.do
Fewer cars on the road around a school, happier local residents, more children cycling to school with all the associated health benefits - what's not to like. Well done to all those who made it happen, and a nice antidote to the idiocy going on in the GLA (edit) and the House of Lords.
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Pinnacle Monzonite
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Oh Lord - read the comments....Chunky Cyclists need your love too! :-)
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2011 Trek Madone 4.5
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Kieran_Burns wrote:Oh Lord - read the comments....twunt wrote:"Per mile travelled, safer than walking or driving", yes Harry so why do you deny that pedestrians are at risk from cyclists?
Blimey, logic isn't this chap's strong suit, is it?0 -
Internet news story rule #1: Don't read the comments section.1985 Mercian King of Mercia - work in progress (Hah! Who am I kidding?)
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