tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6928835.post8870165885302911215..comments2023-08-18T15:04:30.679+01:00Comments on Bike Darlington: The Woman Who Stops Traffic, tonight at 9pm on Channel 4Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05308666493490068369noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6928835.post-31444088363575511232008-03-09T17:34:00.000+00:002008-03-09T17:34:00.000+00:00Good Luck, Mark. When we attended the Cycle Forum ...Good Luck, Mark. When we attended the Cycle Forum at the Town Hall the other day, we were advised by the guy at reception to lock our bikes to the rail at the entrance, rather than to the stands in the forecourt, as he'd seen some lads trying to steal a bike a few days before. <BR/><BR/>He can monitor the rails from his desk. Maybe you will be a spur to getting more secure bike parking at the Town Hall!inconvenient_truthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17888983434920764431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6928835.post-72305421090251189402008-03-09T10:47:00.000+00:002008-03-09T10:47:00.000+00:00Went around the shops in Darlington on Saturday, b...Went around the shops in Darlington on Saturday, but the £400 allowance didn’t really go far... and ended up with one for £550 called a Specialized ALLEZ http://www.bikesportltd.co.uk/product.aspx?id=436 so hopefully (on nice days) you’ll see me zipping (gasping for breath) up and down North Road to attend meetings at the Town Hall. Just need to scout out where I can lock it up and feel confident that when I return... it will still be there.<BR/><BR/>Mind you, I’ve probably got more to worry about my two teenage sons taking it for a spin up the five arches and it falling apart :0Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6928835.post-74114706750816714902008-03-07T10:20:00.000+00:002008-03-07T10:20:00.000+00:00Thanks for that. I’ll be popping into the bike sho...Thanks for that. I’ll be popping into the bike shops down town this weekend.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6928835.post-46355117482100013582008-03-06T22:06:00.000+00:002008-03-06T22:06:00.000+00:00Just to add to Mike's comments about choice of bik...Just to add to Mike's comments about choice of bike for Mark...I have considerable experience of cycling in bike-friendly countries, and find the psychological approach to using a bike important in your choice - essentially to what extent do you want to fight with the traffic (sport attitude) or relax (Dutch bike attitude).<BR/><BR/>It's easier in this country to do the former, more difficult to survive with the latter attitude. In bike-friendly countries it tends to be the opposite. I would say if you want to make a political point about your daily travelling, go for a City Bike (European for road bike) and cycle in a suit and tie.<BR/><BR/>Just a thought.....inconvenient_truthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17888983434920764431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6928835.post-28221277108055310882008-03-06T22:05:00.000+00:002008-03-06T22:05:00.000+00:00This comment has been removed by the author.inconvenient_truthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17888983434920764431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6928835.post-41709036135514775822008-03-06T13:26:00.000+00:002008-03-06T13:26:00.000+00:00Thanks Mike... and yes plese ;)Thanks Mike... and yes plese ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6928835.post-30251278980952629722008-03-06T13:14:00.000+00:002008-03-06T13:14:00.000+00:00I've added the link as "Harrowgate Hill". Would y...I've added the link as "Harrowgate Hill". Would you prefer a "Cllr Mark Burton (Lab)", like the others?Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05308666493490068369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6928835.post-50707900326384107072008-03-06T13:12:00.000+00:002008-03-06T13:12:00.000+00:00I would buy a road bike, but that's because I alre...I would buy a road bike, but that's because I already have three mountain bikes :)<BR/><BR/>It depends upon what you want to use it for.<BR/><BR/>Obviously, if you want to ride it off-road don't buy a road bike. If you're riding on the road, but in traffic, a mountain bike generally gives a more upright position and lets you see better, it'll also survive hitting potholes much better than a road bike.<BR/><BR/>If you're looking for a bike for getting about town on, you should seriously look at getting a really sensible bike with mudguards, a chainguard and maybe a rack or a basket. One with built-in lights would be even better. They're not as 'cool' as a mountain bike, but they're much more practical and mean you don't have to worry about remembering lights or tucking in your trouser leg.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05308666493490068369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6928835.post-54068058178564104282008-03-06T12:55:00.000+00:002008-03-06T12:55:00.000+00:00PS... couod you add my site to your links ;)http:/...PS... couod you add my site to your links ;)<BR/><BR/>http://www.harrowgatehill.co.uk/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6928835.post-81073845770151891482008-03-06T12:52:00.000+00:002008-03-06T12:52:00.000+00:00Not about your topic... but; My works are offering...Not about your topic... but; My works are offering me a bike (it’s a tax thing). I can go pick one up to the value of £400. I’m looking at this ‘Claudbutler’ road bike from Bikesport... as it’s also in the sales. But as I’ve never had a bike since I was 12 I’m a bit lost off... would you buy a road bike or a mountain bike these days?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6928835.post-34889975518663044762008-02-28T09:56:00.000+00:002008-02-28T09:56:00.000+00:00It looks like Marlow and Boston were chosen becaus...It looks like Marlow and Boston were chosen because they have real traffic problems and also a statistical "hook" - (one of the) highest rate of car ownership for Marlow and an obesity problem for Boston.<BR/><BR/>I'm not sure why Durham was chosen; perhaps because of the toll road?Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05308666493490068369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6928835.post-75634786054633934442008-02-28T09:52:00.000+00:002008-02-28T09:52:00.000+00:00Unfortunately missed Tuesday's episode, but will w...Unfortunately missed Tuesday's episode, but will watch next week. <BR/><BR/>I did, however, get a report from someone involved in the Durham episode, who told me that the exercise was a total flop - there were more cars than usual that day because of an accident on the A1(M)! <BR/><BR/>It will be interesting see what the take is on that in the actual programme.<BR/><BR/>Why did they not choose Darlo in the first place? The only town in the UK with both Cycle Demo and Sustainable Travel money to help make it less car dependent? <BR/><BR/>I just hope this programme is not all spin like the government's approach to these issues....inconvenient_truthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17888983434920764431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6928835.post-83944173689164616182008-02-27T19:19:00.000+00:002008-02-27T19:19:00.000+00:00Brilliant ! Invite her to Darlington ASAP.Brilliant ! Invite her to Darlington ASAP.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com