tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102538965694240940.post8966397112226881836..comments2024-03-27T12:53:39.298+01:00Comments on A view from the cycle path: Cycling the world from homeDavid Hembrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14543024940730663645noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102538965694240940.post-86933320271158724592009-09-23T22:25:28.069+02:002009-09-23T22:25:28.069+02:00Dexey asks "Just how many UK cyclists are the...Dexey asks "Just how many UK cyclists are there actually cycling on the roads day by day..."<br /><br />Actually, the answer is "bugger all." Around 1% of journeys are made by bike in the UK. A recent survey showed that 2/3rds of British people have not ridden a bike in a year. It's truly tragic.<br /><br />That's the whole point. The chap who the story is about is David Hembrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14543024940730663645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102538965694240940.post-60125874210395491822009-09-23T19:13:22.107+02:002009-09-23T19:13:22.107+02:00What a lot of nonsense. Just how many UK cyclists ...What a lot of nonsense. Just how many UK cyclists are there actually cycling on the roads day by day, tour by tour compared to those who have decided to stay at home because it is 'too dangerous" and how many of those are "riding around the world" on their exercise bikes?<br />it is just a low news day filler story that happens to fit in with your prejudices.<br />The Dutch dexeynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102538965694240940.post-21098439865878610702009-09-22T20:48:48.082+02:002009-09-22T20:48:48.082+02:00And, interestingly, on a bike with belt drive .......And, interestingly, on a bike with belt drive ....Frits Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11399632570565541892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102538965694240940.post-31226048914799437932009-09-22T20:48:00.190+02:002009-09-22T20:48:00.190+02:00And interestingly, on a bike with belt drive ....And interestingly, on a bike with belt drive ....Frits Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11399632570565541892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102538965694240940.post-75334641265571504542009-09-21T17:36:29.003+02:002009-09-21T17:36:29.003+02:00I went to school & college in Colchester &...I went to school & college in Colchester & it is a dangerous town for pedestrians & cyclists alike (I was hit by a car & a friend was also knocked down outside school) - I don't blame Mr Roots for his fears & don't think they're actually that subjective in his case. Just think of the positives too - he is learning & keeping healthy.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09811251269669558293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102538965694240940.post-12995298677072569462009-09-21T13:07:31.028+02:002009-09-21T13:07:31.028+02:00Mr Roots lives only 15 miles from where the boat t...Mr Roots lives only 15 miles from where the boat to (Hook of) Holland leaves! Shouldn't we invite him over to the world's safest cycle country? His determination is impressive, but there is nothing like the wind in your hair on a real bicycle. Such a shame he has to miss that.Mark W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07882028603632115187noreply@blogger.com