How to mess up a cycle route

Kieran_Burns
Kieran_Burns Posts: 9,757
edited January 2012 in Commuting chat
http://youtu.be/eSJDG2OUvtk?hd=1

I mean - how many c0ck ups in such a short space of time?

<sigh>
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  • cyclingprop
    cyclingprop Posts: 2,426
    Can't believe you didn't bunny hop the obstacles :S
    What do you mean you think 64cm is a big frame?
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Who do you complain t, Sustrans or council?

    Simon
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  • EKE_38BPM
    EKE_38BPM Posts: 5,821
    The Beginner wrote:
    Who do you complain t, Sustrans or council?

    Simon
    Neither, Wiggle.
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  • SimonAH
    SimonAH Posts: 3,730
    You did close that gate again behind you, didn't you?
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  • roger_merriman
    roger_merriman Posts: 6,165
    they clearly feel motorbikes are a problem, But if so concreat blocks and lumps of earth arn't the answer.

    surface mud and branches i'm not going to give you though as you'd not expect a country lane to be 100% free.

    And Sustrans are not going to pay for sweapers. should see one of their routes nr my folks place, clips though the edge of a very old Beach wood, you know where the path is by feel, as it's hidden under the leaf litter.
  • Kieran_Burns
    Kieran_Burns Posts: 9,757
    SimonAH wrote:
    You did close that gate again behind you, didn't you?

    Nope. Should be open.

    They have had problems with Gypsys in the past which is why that first gate is locked but why the second gate was shut God knows.

    What's wrong with bollards?
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  • rjsterry
    rjsterry Posts: 29,372
    roger merriman wrote:
    they clearly feel motorbikes are a problem, But if so concreat blocks and lumps of earth arn't the answer.

    surface mud and branches i'm not going to give you though as you'd not expect a country lane to be 100% free.

    And Sustrans are not going to pay for sweapers. should see one of their routes nr my folks place, clips though the edge of a very old Beach wood, you know where the path is by feel, as it's hidden under the leaf litter.

    This, I've seen almost as much dead wood on the Embankment after some strong winds. But yes, the concrete and gates are a bit ridiculous.
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  • clarkey cat
    clarkey cat Posts: 3,641
    Jesus - where do you live?

    Dystopia?
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  • byke68
    byke68 Posts: 1,070
    I'll not complain about the waggonways up here again! Nice scenery though.
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  • mtb-idle
    mtb-idle Posts: 2,179
    doesn't bother me as it looks like somewhere abroad.

    that's why you were riding on the right, right?
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  • Kieran_Burns
    Kieran_Burns Posts: 9,757
    I think what annoys me the most is that it's almost a perfect cycle route. It gets away from a motorway junction and along a VERY busy dual carriageway (M1 / M6 link) to Castle Donington and beyond. It's actually well thought out in terms of the route but the execution is just appalling.
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