N+1 Cycling Blog

We are Freddy and Tom, fanatical cyclists from Cardiff and Bristol respectively, and we invite you to follow our two-wheeled exploits.

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[BikeThere! Cardiff @biketherecdf]

237 bikes available to rent this morning vs 140 in July. Thanks @nextbikeUK @PedalPower_Diff 🚲🚲🚲

[Led By Donkeys @ByDonkeys]

As the big vote approaches, a gentle 3000sq/m reminder... even the architect of Brexit said there's no mandate for No Deal. (Projection on White Cliffs of Dover this morning)

[Melissa & Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife]

Next time someone suggests cycling is solely for the fit and able bodied, send them one of our photos.

“The only reason we believe cycling is simply not possible for disabled people is because we have designed that kind of cycling out of our roads and streets.” - @AsEasyAsRiding

[Velolife Cafe @thevelolife]

Hi All, unfortunately we have to fight! Please share our funding page and help us fight to stay open and to stop a horrible precedent from being set against cyclists. Thank you all for your support! @Chris_Boardman @nedboulting @theJeremyVine
#savevelolife https://t.co/rdqLEKrfGa

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@thevelolife @RBWM Surely if this was ever granted it could never be enforced - what are they going to do, demand to see every customer's tanlines? Check if they've ever googled "chamois cream" or "bottom bracket"? What if your neighbour hosts a dinner party who happen to walk over for cake? 🍰

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Suspect it's much the same in #Cardiff.

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@philgaimon Reasons I'm unbelievably glad I've only ever been ill/injured badly in the UK. The USA is insane.

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@RBWM So if the whole membership of my club (>100) turned up in Humvees that would be fine because we'd be motorists? Would it be okay if we parked 200m away, ride a loop from the cars and then drive to the cafe meeting as drivers? This is insane

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@RBWM How far apart do the cyclists need to be to not be a group? Would 1-minute intervals a la time trial be sufficient? @Doctor_Hutch would be pleased if this was the case.

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@martin22137624 @jameshall257 @mathtalfan Ditto. I hate the cathedral road murder strip, it's worse than nothing.

[Melissa & Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife]

Public service announcement:

Whenever someone claims something can’t be done by bike, hit us up for some “stock footage”.

The Dutch are probably doing it on a scale—and with an effortlessness—they couldn’t fathom.

Their lack of imagination shouldn’t result in a lack of action.

[Melissa & Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife]

Cycling is ”unfeasible” because...

❌ Pregnancy
❌ Toddlers
❌ Dresses
❌ Wintertime

With one tweet, @AmberKanwar may have single-handledly won #DutchCycling Bingo.

Now, can we please get back to the task of building safer streets, thus providing mobility options for everyone?

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@Crazybawz @polscotrpu @ChSuptRoads @BigBee46480319 Because insurance is required on the basis of risk, mostly financial, and cyclists simply cannot cause the damage drivers can...also, any Cyclist with home insurance has 3rd party cover. For reasons drivers need cover see: https://t.co/a7hnkOFGdy

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@DVSAgovuk @transportgovuk I always find the focus on learners a bit odd - the most dangerous drivers I meet are mostly 40+ who learned to drive with very different road conditions to today - maybe some retesting would save more lives?

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@leww_c @toria_pie @biketherecdf @CdffCycleCity @SustransCymru I've often thought a proper track following the railway would be fantastic, rather like the superb Bristol-Bath railway path (but with some trains too).

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@leww_c @toria_pie @biketherecdf @CdffCycleCity @SustransCymru I ride the coastal route, once you're past the A4232 roundabout it's actually okay (I ride early, ~7am so it may be worse later), and on good days is beautiful. In the evenings it's stationary so there's almost no threat from traffic!

[Beate Kubitz @BeateKubitz]

@PompeyCyclist I am starting a campaign against cyclists dismount signs. They discriminate against hand cyclists and others for whom it’s a practical impossility. Ride with care is fine. 5mph is fine. But bikes are mobility aids for some people and those signs make the possible impossible.

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@ChurchillTheDog @Brakecharity Hey @WMPRSG @Trafficwmp would you mind teaching this old dog some new tricks like... Focusing on the greatest threat of harm, not victim blaming and so on?..

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@BBCXRay @lucyowenwales @sustrans @BBCOne @BBCWales Anyone with contents insurance already has insurance - for me, up to £1mil 3rd party liability + £10k for the bike, plus £100k healthcare... As standard.