Cycling up 32% in Scotland since 2003
 

This week on Business Scotland Colin Blane checks out the business
behind one of the most remarkable inventions of the industrial age ..
the humble bicycle. Over the years, cycle sales have been through some
ups and downs but for the last decade or so the push-bike has been
pushing ahead again. A recent report suggested cycle use in Scotland was
up 32 percent since 2003. Colin talks to a number of people who've
saddled up to take advantage of the surge in cycling.
--
Bod

Cycling up 32% in Scotland since 2003
 

"Bod" wrote in message ...

This week on Business Scotland Colin Blane checks out the business
behind one of the most remarkable inventions of the industrial age ..
the humble bicycle. Over the years, cycle sales have been through some
ups and downs but for the last decade or so the push-bike has been
pushing ahead again. A recent report suggested cycle use in Scotland was
up 32 percent since 2003. Colin talks to a number of people who've
saddled up to take advantage of the surge in cycling.
--
Bod

You forgot to add this bit:


"....329 milion vehicle kilometres were travelled by bike in Scotland in
2013, up 32 per cent since 2003, but cycling makes up just one per cent of
journies (sic) made...."

Read more at
http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/...zWkbeuvDs7p.99

The last part of that statement rather brings it all back down to earth,
doesn't it?

Cycling up 32% in Scotland since 2003
 

On 19/05/2015 16:51, Bod wrote:
This week on Business Scotland Colin Blane checks out the business
behind one of the most remarkable inventions of the industrial age ..
the humble bicycle. Over the years, cycle sales have been through some
ups and downs but for the last decade or so the push-bike has been
pushing ahead again. A recent report suggested cycle use in Scotland was
up 32 percent since 2003. Colin talks to a number of people who've
saddled up to take advantage of the surge in cycling.

Scotland currently has a cycling mode share — the proportion of journeys
made by bike — of just one percent, a figure that hasn't budged since
the 1980s.

A 32% increase on 1 is 1.32.

Ha ha ha ha ha!



--
Dave - The Medway Handyman www.medwayhandyman.co.uk

Cycling up 32% in Scotland since 2003
 

On 19/05/2015 22:02, Phil W Lee wrote:
Bod considered Tue, 19 May 2015 16:51:39 +0100
the perfect time to write:

This week on Business Scotland Colin Blane checks out the business
behind one of the most remarkable inventions of the industrial age ..
the humble bicycle. Over the years, cycle sales have been through some
ups and downs but for the last decade or so the push-bike has been
pushing ahead again. A recent report suggested cycle use in Scotland was
up 32 percent since 2003. Colin talks to a number of people who've
saddled up to take advantage of the surge in cycling.

Damn, I thought that was a commute report and referring to gradients
from the subject line!

That's because you are very, very stupid.....


--
Dave - The Medway Handyman www.medwayhandyman.co.uk

Cycling up 32% in Scotland since 2003
 

"Phil W Lee" wrote in message
...

Bod considered Tue, 19 May 2015 16:51:39 +0100
the perfect time to write:

This week on Business Scotland Colin Blane checks out the business
behind one of the most remarkable inventions of the industrial age ..
the humble bicycle. Over the years, cycle sales have been through some
ups and downs but for the last decade or so the push-bike has been
pushing ahead again. A recent report suggested cycle use in Scotland was
up 32 percent since 2003. Colin talks to a number of people who've
saddled up to take advantage of the surge in cycling.

Damn, I thought that was a commute report and referring to gradients
from the subject line!
That would be quite a climb, although I suppose after 12 years, you'd
get used to it and acquire suitably geared equipment!

Yet again, PhilWLee demonstrates his uncanny ability to misunderstand what
has been written.
I wonder if this pitiful disability clouds any judgements he makes in his
day to day workings as a high court judge?

Cycling up 32% in Scotland since 2003
 

On Tue, 19 May 2015 19:51:00 +0100, The Medway Handyman wrote:

On 19/05/2015 16:51, Bod wrote:
This week on Business Scotland Colin Blane checks out the business
behind one of the most remarkable inventions of the industrial age ..
the humble bicycle. Over the years, cycle sales have been through some
ups and downs but for the last decade or so the push-bike has been
pushing ahead again. A recent report suggested cycle use in Scotland
was up 32 percent since 2003. Colin talks to a number of people who've
saddled up to take advantage of the surge in cycling.

Scotland currently has a cycling mode share — the proportion of journeys
made by bike — of just one percent, a figure that hasn't budged since
the 1980s.

A 32% increase on 1 is 1.32.

Ha ha ha ha ha!

Shows how just giving percentages without a base can be misleading.
Absolute numbers tell a better story.

Cycling up 32% in Scotland since 2003
 

On Tue, 19 May 2015 23:02:28 +0100, The Medway Handyman wrote:

That's because you are very, very stupid..

Why do people insult others?

If we keep finding faults in someone, maybe we're the ones with the
problem.

Cycling up 32% in Scotland since 2003
 

On 20/05/2015 10:14, Peter Keller wrote:
On Tue, 19 May 2015 19:51:00 +0100, The Medway Handyman wrote:

On 19/05/2015 16:51, Bod wrote:
This week on Business Scotland Colin Blane checks out the business
behind one of the most remarkable inventions of the industrial age ..
the humble bicycle. Over the years, cycle sales have been through some
ups and downs but for the last decade or so the push-bike has been
pushing ahead again. A recent report suggested cycle use in Scotland
was up 32 percent since 2003. Colin talks to a number of people who've
saddled up to take advantage of the surge in cycling.

Scotland currently has a cycling mode share — the proportion of journeys
made by bike — of just one percent, a figure that hasn't budged since
the 1980s.

A 32% increase on 1 is 1.32.

Ha ha ha ha ha!

Shows how just giving percentages without a base can be misleading.
Absolute numbers tell a better story.

The booming cycle industry tells its own story.

"Meanwhile more independent bike dealers are offering the Ride it away
cycle finance scheme, with sales rocketing by over 83 per cent in 2014.
That rise was due in part to more retailers engaging in the scheme, but
according to statistics passed to BikeBiz from ActSmart, sales have
already increased by around 30 per cent in 2015."


http://www.bikebiz.com/news/read/fin...d-small/017827

Cycling up 32% in Scotland since 2003
 

On 20/05/2015 10:51, Bod wrote:
On 20/05/2015 10:14, Peter Keller wrote:
On Tue, 19 May 2015 19:51:00 +0100, The Medway Handyman wrote:

On 19/05/2015 16:51, Bod wrote:
This week on Business Scotland Colin Blane checks out the business
behind one of the most remarkable inventions of the industrial age ..
the humble bicycle. Over the years, cycle sales have been through some
ups and downs but for the last decade or so the push-bike has been
pushing ahead again. A recent report suggested cycle use in Scotland
was up 32 percent since 2003. Colin talks to a number of people who've
saddled up to take advantage of the surge in cycling.

Scotland currently has a cycling mode share — the proportion of journeys
made by bike — of just one percent, a figure that hasn't budged since
the 1980s.

A 32% increase on 1 is 1.32.

Ha ha ha ha ha!

Shows how just giving percentages without a base can be misleading.
Absolute numbers tell a better story.

The booming cycle industry tells its own story.

"Meanwhile more independent bike dealers are offering the Ride it away
cycle finance scheme, with sales rocketing by over 83 per cent in 2014.
That rise was due in part to more retailers engaging in the scheme, but
according to statistics passed to BikeBiz from ActSmart, sales have
already increased by around 30 per cent in 2015."


http://www.bikebiz.com/news/read/fin...d-small/017827

Then they must all be in garages. I've been keeping 'em peeled for
cyclists lately. Population of Medway 260,000. How many cyclists did I
see today as I drove around?

One.



--
Dave - The Medway Handyman www.medwayhandyman.co.uk

Cycling up 32% in Scotland since 2003
 

On 20/05/2015 18:28, The Medway Handyman wrote:
On 20/05/2015 10:51, Bod wrote:
On 20/05/2015 10:14, Peter Keller wrote:
On Tue, 19 May 2015 19:51:00 +0100, The Medway Handyman wrote:

On 19/05/2015 16:51, Bod wrote:
This week on Business Scotland Colin Blane checks out the business
behind one of the most remarkable inventions of the industrial age ..
the humble bicycle. Over the years, cycle sales have been through some
ups and downs but for the last decade or so the push-bike has been
pushing ahead again. A recent report suggested cycle use in Scotland
was up 32 percent since 2003. Colin talks to a number of people who've
saddled up to take advantage of the surge in cycling.

Scotland currently has a cycling mode share — the proportion of
journeys
made by bike — of just one percent, a figure that hasn't budged since
the 1980s.

A 32% increase on 1 is 1.32.

Ha ha ha ha ha!

Shows how just giving percentages without a base can be misleading.
Absolute numbers tell a better story.

The booming cycle industry tells its own story.

"Meanwhile more independent bike dealers are offering the Ride it away
cycle finance scheme, with sales rocketing by over 83 per cent in 2014.
That rise was due in part to more retailers engaging in the scheme, but
according to statistics passed to BikeBiz from ActSmart, sales have
already increased by around 30 per cent in 2015."


http://www.bikebiz.com/news/read/fin...d-small/017827


Then they must all be in garages. I've been keeping 'em peeled for
cyclists lately. Population of Medway 260,000. How many cyclists did I
see today as I drove around?

One.



Was it in the rush hours? A lot of cyclists cycle to work and back.
They were mainly all in work, I assume.

Cycling up 32% in Scotland since 2003
 

On 20/05/2015 18:33, Bod wrote:
On 20/05/2015 18:28, The Medway Handyman wrote:
On 20/05/2015 10:51, Bod wrote:
On 20/05/2015 10:14, Peter Keller wrote:
On Tue, 19 May 2015 19:51:00 +0100, The Medway Handyman wrote:

On 19/05/2015 16:51, Bod wrote:
This week on Business Scotland Colin Blane checks out the business
behind one of the most remarkable inventions of the industrial age ..
the humble bicycle. Over the years, cycle sales have been through
some
ups and downs but for the last decade or so the push-bike has been
pushing ahead again. A recent report suggested cycle use in Scotland
was up 32 percent since 2003. Colin talks to a number of people
who've
saddled up to take advantage of the surge in cycling.

Scotland currently has a cycling mode share — the proportion of
journeys
made by bike — of just one percent, a figure that hasn't budged since
the 1980s.

A 32% increase on 1 is 1.32.

Ha ha ha ha ha!

Shows how just giving percentages without a base can be misleading.
Absolute numbers tell a better story.

The booming cycle industry tells its own story.

"Meanwhile more independent bike dealers are offering the Ride it away
cycle finance scheme, with sales rocketing by over 83 per cent in 2014.
That rise was due in part to more retailers engaging in the scheme, but
according to statistics passed to BikeBiz from ActSmart, sales have
already increased by around 30 per cent in 2015."


http://www.bikebiz.com/news/read/fin...d-small/017827



Then they must all be in garages. I've been keeping 'em peeled for
cyclists lately. Population of Medway 260,000. How many cyclists did I
see today as I drove around?

One.



Was it in the rush hours? A lot of cyclists cycle to work and back.
They were mainly all in work, I assume.

Do try to concentrate. I'm a handyman. I drive all over town all the
time going from job to job - including rush hours.


--
Dave - The Medway Handyman www.medwayhandyman.co.uk

Cycling up 32% in Scotland since 2003
 

"The Medway Handyman" wrote

Then they must all be in garages. I've been keeping 'em peeled for
cyclists lately. Population of Medway 260,000. How many cyclists did I
see today as I drove around?

One.

Then it's very straightforward. If they're that non-existant, you can stop
whining about cyclists using up road "paid for" out of your valuable vehicle
tax.

Cycling up 32% in Scotland since 2003
 

On 21/05/2015 23:29, TMS320 wrote:
"The Medway Handyman" wrote

Then they must all be in garages. I've been keeping 'em peeled for
cyclists lately. Population of Medway 260,000. How many cyclists did I
see today as I drove around?

One.

Then it's very straightforward. If they're that non-existant, you can stop
whining about cyclists using up road "paid for" out of your valuable vehicle
tax.



That's not the point. It doesn't matter how small a rodent problem is.


--
Dave - The Medway Handyman www.medwayhandyman.co.uk

Cycling up 32% in Scotland since 2003
 

On 22/05/2015 08:42, The Medway Handyman wrote:
On 21/05/2015 23:29, TMS320 wrote:
"The Medway Handyman" wrote

Then they must all be in garages. I've been keeping 'em peeled for
cyclists lately. Population of Medway 260,000. How many cyclists did I
see today as I drove around?

One.

Then it's very straightforward. If they're that non-existant, you can
stop
whining about cyclists using up road "paid for" out of your valuable
vehicle
tax.



That's not the point. It doesn't matter how small a rodent problem is.


You're a drama queen. *One* cyclist.

Cycling up 32% in Scotland since 2003
 

On Fri, 22 May 2015 09:08:00 +0100, Bod wrote:

On 22/05/2015 08:42, The Medway Handyman wrote:
On 21/05/2015 23:29, TMS320 wrote:
"The Medway Handyman" wrote

Then they must all be in garages. I've been keeping 'em peeled for
cyclists lately. Population of Medway 260,000. How many cyclists did
I see today as I drove around?

One.

Then it's very straightforward. If they're that non-existant, you can
stop whining about cyclists using up road "paid for" out of your
valuable vehicle tax.



That's not the point. It doesn't matter how small a rodent problem is.


You're a drama queen. *One* cyclist.

An 'insignificant' minority? He spends an extraordinary significant
dramatic amount of time and effort on it.

Cycling up 32% in Scotland since 2003
 

On 22/05/2015 10:10, Peter Keller wrote:
On Fri, 22 May 2015 09:08:00 +0100, Bod wrote:

On 22/05/2015 08:42, The Medway Handyman wrote:
On 21/05/2015 23:29, TMS320 wrote:
"The Medway Handyman" wrote

Then they must all be in garages. I've been keeping 'em peeled for
cyclists lately. Population of Medway 260,000. How many cyclists did
I see today as I drove around?

One.

Then it's very straightforward. If they're that non-existant, you can
stop whining about cyclists using up road "paid for" out of your
valuable vehicle tax.



That's not the point. It doesn't matter how small a rodent problem is.


You're a drama queen. *One* cyclist.

An 'insignificant' minority? He spends an extraordinary significant
dramatic amount of time and effort on it.

OCD springs to mind.

Cycling up 32% in Scotland since 2003
 

"The Medway Handyman" wrote
On 21/05/2015 23:29, TMS320 wrote:
"The Medway Handyman" wrote

Then they must all be in garages. I've been keeping 'em peeled for
cyclists lately. Population of Medway 260,000. How many cyclists did I
see today as I drove around?

One.

Then it's very straightforward. If they're that non-existant, you can
stop
whining about cyclists using up road "paid for" out of your valuable
vehicle
tax.

That's not the point. It doesn't matter how small a rodent problem is.

Lots of rodent species are cuddly and being encouraged to breed. It's the
sewer rats in motor vehicles that need culling.

Cycling up 32% in Scotland since 2003
 

On 22/05/2015 12:27, TMS320 wrote:
"The Medway Handyman" wrote
On 21/05/2015 23:29, TMS320 wrote:
"The Medway Handyman" wrote

Then they must all be in garages. I've been keeping 'em peeled for
cyclists lately. Population of Medway 260,000. How many cyclists did I
see today as I drove around?

One.

Then it's very straightforward. If they're that non-existant, you can
stop
whining about cyclists using up road "paid for" out of your valuable
vehicle
tax.

That's not the point. It doesn't matter how small a rodent problem is.

Lots of rodent species are cuddly and being encouraged to breed. It's the
sewer rats in motor vehicles that need culling.




and then the majority of the population would die within a short space
of time and we could go back to the middle ages, great. Without
motorised transport there would be no bicycles either, so be careful
what you wish for.

Cycling up 32% in Scotland since 2003
 

"TMS320" wrote in message ...

"The Medway Handyman" wrote
On 21/05/2015 23:29, TMS320 wrote:
"The Medway Handyman" wrote

Then they must all be in garages. I've been keeping 'em peeled for
cyclists lately. Population of Medway 260,000. How many cyclists did I
see today as I drove around?

One.

Then it's very straightforward. If they're that non-existant, you can
stop
whining about cyclists using up road "paid for" out of your valuable
vehicle
tax.

That's not the point. It doesn't matter how small a rodent problem is.

Lots of rodent species are cuddly and being encouraged to breed.

Well done. You have just been promoted to the premier league of psycholists.
I would imagine the competition for league cup winner will be very intense
(and hilarious) between yourself, Phil W Lee and Simon Jester this season.
I'm sure I can smell the bull**** already.

Cycling up 32% in Scotland since 2003
 

On 22/05/2015 12:38, Mrcheerful wrote:
On 22/05/2015 12:27, TMS320 wrote:
"The Medway Handyman" wrote
On 21/05/2015 23:29, TMS320 wrote:
"The Medway Handyman" wrote

Then they must all be in garages. I've been keeping 'em peeled for
cyclists lately. Population of Medway 260,000. How many cyclists did I
see today as I drove around?

One.

Then it's very straightforward. If they're that non-existant, you can
stop
whining about cyclists using up road "paid for" out of your valuable
vehicle
tax.

That's not the point. It doesn't matter how small a rodent problem is.

Lots of rodent species are cuddly and being encouraged to breed. It's the
sewer rats in motor vehicles that need culling.




and then the majority of the population would die within a short space
of time and we could go back to the middle ages, great. Without
motorised transport there would be no bicycles either, so be careful
what you wish for.

Bicycles were in use in the early 1800s.

Cycling up 32% in Scotland since 2003
 

On Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at 6:28:43 PM UTC+1, The Medway Handyman wrote:

Then they must all be in garages. I've been keeping 'em peeled for
cyclists lately. Population of Medway 260,000. How many cyclists did I
see today as I drove around?

One.


No surprise there.
Why would anyone live in a slum if they can afford not to.

Cycling up 32% in Scotland since 2003
 

On Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at 6:55:34 PM UTC+1, The Medway Handyman wrote:

Do try to concentrate. I'm a handyman. I drive all over town all the
time going from job to job - including rush hours.


"Rag and bone"

Cycling up 32% in Scotland since 2003
 

On 22/05/2015 16:59, Simon Jester wrote:
On Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at 6:55:34 PM UTC+1, The Medway Handyman wrote:

Do try to concentrate. I'm a handyman. I drive all over town all the
time going from job to job - including rush hours.


"Rag and bone"

Gay male prostitute? hence *Handyman* ;-)

Cycling up 32% in Scotland since 2003
 

On 22/05/2015 16:59, Simon Jester wrote:
On Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at 6:55:34 PM UTC+1, The Medway Handyman wrote:

Do try to concentrate. I'm a handyman. I drive all over town all the
time going from job to job - including rush hours.


"Rag and bone"

I thought I was a ditch digger? Do try to make up what is laughingly
referred to as your mind.


--
Dave - The Medway Handyman www.medwayhandyman.co.uk

Cycling up 32% in Scotland since 2003
 

On 22/05/2015 17:21, Bod wrote:
On 22/05/2015 16:59, Simon Jester wrote:
On Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at 6:55:34 PM UTC+1, The Medway Handyman
wrote:

Do try to concentrate. I'm a handyman. I drive all over town all the
time going from job to job - including rush hours.


"Rag and bone"

Gay male prostitute? hence *Handyman* ;-)

Written by someone who dresses like an extra in a gay rave movie.



--
Dave - The Medway Handyman www.medwayhandyman.co.uk

Cycling up 32% in Scotland since 2003
 

On 22/05/2015 10:47, Bod wrote:
On 22/05/2015 10:10, Peter Keller wrote:
On Fri, 22 May 2015 09:08:00 +0100, Bod wrote:

On 22/05/2015 08:42, The Medway Handyman wrote:
On 21/05/2015 23:29, TMS320 wrote:
"The Medway Handyman" wrote

Then they must all be in garages. I've been keeping 'em peeled for
cyclists lately. Population of Medway 260,000. How many cyclists did
I see today as I drove around?

One.

Then it's very straightforward. If they're that non-existant, you can
stop whining about cyclists using up road "paid for" out of your
valuable vehicle tax.



That's not the point. It doesn't matter how small a rodent problem is.


You're a drama queen. *One* cyclist.

An 'insignificant' minority? He spends an extraordinary significant
dramatic amount of time and effort on it.

OCD springs to mind.

CDO if you don't mind. Then the letters are in the right order.



--
Dave - The Medway Handyman www.medwayhandyman.co.uk

Cycling up 32% in Scotland since 2003
 

On 22/05/2015 12:27, TMS320 wrote:
"The Medway Handyman" wrote
On 21/05/2015 23:29, TMS320 wrote:
"The Medway Handyman" wrote

Then they must all be in garages. I've been keeping 'em peeled for
cyclists lately. Population of Medway 260,000. How many cyclists did I
see today as I drove around?

One.

Then it's very straightforward. If they're that non-existant, you can
stop
whining about cyclists using up road "paid for" out of your valuable
vehicle
tax.

That's not the point. It doesn't matter how small a rodent problem is.

Lots of rodent species are cuddly and being encouraged to breed. It's the
sewer rats in motor vehicles that need culling.



Then the £40 billion a year would disappear and you would have to pay
your own way.


--
Dave - The Medway Handyman www.medwayhandyman.co.uk

Cycling up 32% in Scotland since 2003
 

On 22/05/2015 14:55, Simon Jester wrote:
On Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at 6:28:43 PM UTC+1, The Medway Handyman wrote:

Then they must all be in garages. I've been keeping 'em peeled for
cyclists lately. Population of Medway 260,000. How many cyclists did I
see today as I drove around?

One.


No surprise there.
Why would anyone live in a slum if they can afford not to.

Are you suggesting this cyclist lives in a slum? He obviously can't
afford a car, so you may be right.



--
Dave - The Medway Handyman www.medwayhandyman.co.uk

Cycling up 32% in Scotland since 2003
 

On 22/05/2015 14:55, Bod wrote:
On 22/05/2015 12:38, Mrcheerful wrote:
On 22/05/2015 12:27, TMS320 wrote:
"The Medway Handyman" wrote
On 21/05/2015 23:29, TMS320 wrote:
"The Medway Handyman" wrote

Then they must all be in garages. I've been keeping 'em peeled for
cyclists lately. Population of Medway 260,000. How many cyclists
did I
see today as I drove around?

One.

Then it's very straightforward. If they're that non-existant, you can
stop
whining about cyclists using up road "paid for" out of your valuable
vehicle
tax.

That's not the point. It doesn't matter how small a rodent problem is.

Lots of rodent species are cuddly and being encouraged to breed. It's
the
sewer rats in motor vehicles that need culling.




and then the majority of the population would die within a short space
of time and we could go back to the middle ages, great. Without
motorised transport there would be no bicycles either, so be careful
what you wish for.

Bicycles were in use in the early 1800s.

Well, things with wheels were, if that's what you mean.

Cycling up 32% in Scotland since 2003
 

"Bod" wrote in message ...

On 22/05/2015 16:59, Simon Jester wrote:
On Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at 6:55:34 PM UTC+1, The Medway Handyman wrote:

Do try to concentrate. I'm a handyman. I drive all over town all the
time going from job to job - including rush hours.


"Rag and bone"

Gay male prostitute? hence *Handyman* ;-)

Amazing, isn't it? The psycholists always revert to insults when losing an
argument.
Still, I suppose if they must play on children's toys, it would be too much
to expect them to behave like adults.

Cycling up 32% in Scotland since 2003
 

On 22/05/2015 18:17, Tarcap wrote:


"Bod" wrote in message ...

On 22/05/2015 16:59, Simon Jester wrote:
On Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at 6:55:34 PM UTC+1, The Medway Handyman
wrote:

Do try to concentrate. I'm a handyman. I drive all over town all the
time going from job to job - including rush hours.


"Rag and bone"

Gay male prostitute? hence *Handyman* ;-)

Amazing, isn't it? The psycholists always revert to insults when losing
an argument.
Still, I suppose if they must play on children's toys, it would be too
much to expect them to behave like adults.

Jeez! it was a *joke*. You silly boy.

Cycling up 32% in Scotland since 2003
 

"Bod" wrote in message ...

On 22/05/2015 18:17, Tarcap wrote:


"Bod" wrote in message ...

On 22/05/2015 16:59, Simon Jester wrote:
On Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at 6:55:34 PM UTC+1, The Medway Handyman
wrote:

Do try to concentrate. I'm a handyman. I drive all over town all the
time going from job to job - including rush hours.


"Rag and bone"

Gay male prostitute? hence *Handyman* ;-)

Amazing, isn't it? The psycholists always revert to insults when losing
an argument.
Still, I suppose if they must play on children's toys, it would be too
much to expect them to behave like adults.

Jeez! it was a *joke*. You silly boy.

You insult people as a joke? Do you find yourself often getting a smack in
the mouth? Ever wondered why?

Cycling up 32% in Scotland since 2003
 

"Mrcheerful" wrote
On 22/05/2015 12:27, TMS320 wrote:
"The Medway Handyman" wrote
On 21/05/2015 23:29, TMS320 wrote:
"The Medway Handyman" wrote

Then they must all be in garages. I've been keeping 'em peeled for
cyclists lately. Population of Medway 260,000. How many cyclists did I
see today as I drove around?

One.

Then it's very straightforward. If they're that non-existant, you can
stop
whining about cyclists using up road "paid for" out of your valuable
vehicle
tax.

That's not the point. It doesn't matter how small a rodent problem is.

Lots of rodent species are cuddly and being encouraged to breed. It's the
sewer rats in motor vehicles that need culling.

and then the majority of the population would die within a short space of
time and we could go back to the middle ages, great. Without motorised
transport there would be no bicycles either, so be careful what you wish
for.

We didn't jump from the middle ages to today without a long intervening
period of development so your vision of doom is unlikely. But it's
interesting that you took it that all motor vehicles are filled by sewer
rats. Could be a sign of a guilty conscience.

Cycling up 32% in Scotland since 2003
 

On Fri, 22 May 2015 18:17:20 +0100, Tarcap wrote:

****wits

Thanks greatly grand sir for that great honour.
And now, just for you, I am working towards the further awards from you
of being degenerate, noxious and depraved.

Cycling up 32% in Scotland since 2003
 

On Fri, 22 May 2015 13:11:46 +0100, Tarcap wrote:

****wits.

Why do people insult others?

If you hate a person, you hate something in him that is part of yourself.

Cycling up 32% in Scotland since 2003
 

"Peter Keller" wrote in message
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On Fri, 22 May 2015 13:11:46 +0100, Tarcap wrote:

****wits.

Why do people insult others?

If you hate a person, you hate something in him that is part of yourself.

That is utter bull****.

Cycling up 32% in Scotland since 2003
 

On Sat, 23 May 2015 20:48:16 +0100, Mr Pounder Esquire wrote:

"Peter Keller" wrote in message
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On Fri, 22 May 2015 13:11:46 +0100, Tarcap wrote:

****wits.

Why do people insult others?

If you hate a person, you hate something in him that is part of
yourself.

That is utter bull****.


Didda wumble wumble.

Cycling up 32% in Scotland since 2003
 

On Tue, 19 May 2015 16:51:39 +0100, Bod wrote:

This week on Business Scotland Colin Blane checks out the business
behind one of the most remarkable inventions of the industrial age ..
the humble bicycle. Over the years, cycle sales have been through some
ups and downs but for the last decade or so the push-bike has been
pushing ahead again. A recent report suggested cycle use in Scotland was
up 32 percent since 2003. Colin talks to a number of people who've
saddled up to take advantage of the surge in cycling.


There were 3,500 pedal cyclist KSI casualties in the year ending
September 2014, an increase of 8 per cent compared with the previous
year for Great Britain.


What was the increase in Scotland?

Cycling up 32% in Scotland since 2003
 

On Wed, 20 May 2015 09:14:39 +0000 (UTC), Peter Keller
wrote:

On Tue, 19 May 2015 19:51:00 +0100, The Medway Handyman wrote:

On 19/05/2015 16:51, Bod wrote:
This week on Business Scotland Colin Blane checks out the business
behind one of the most remarkable inventions of the industrial age ..
the humble bicycle. Over the years, cycle sales have been through some
ups and downs but for the last decade or so the push-bike has been
pushing ahead again. A recent report suggested cycle use in Scotland
was up 32 percent since 2003. Colin talks to a number of people who've
saddled up to take advantage of the surge in cycling.

Scotland currently has a cycling mode share — the proportion of journeys
made by bike — of just one percent, a figure that hasn't budged since
the 1980s.

A 32% increase on 1 is 1.32.

Ha ha ha ha ha!

Shows how just giving percentages without a base can be misleading.
Absolute numbers tell a better story.


Oh - so saying that "There was also a big increase in pedal cyclist KSIs which
rose 18% in spring 2014" is misleading is it?


Safety in numbers - I believe it is called.

Cycling up 32% in Scotland since 2003
 

On Wed, 20 May 2015 07:20:16 +0100, "Tarcap" wrote:



"Phil W Lee" wrote in message
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Bod considered Tue, 19 May 2015 16:51:39 +0100
the perfect time to write:

This week on Business Scotland Colin Blane checks out the business
behind one of the most remarkable inventions of the industrial age ..
the humble bicycle. Over the years, cycle sales have been through some
ups and downs but for the last decade or so the push-bike has been
pushing ahead again. A recent report suggested cycle use in Scotland was
up 32 percent since 2003. Colin talks to a number of people who've
saddled up to take advantage of the surge in cycling.

Damn, I thought that was a commute report and referring to gradients
from the subject line!
That would be quite a climb, although I suppose after 12 years, you'd
get used to it and acquire suitably geared equipment!

Yet again, PhilWLee demonstrates his uncanny ability to misunderstand what
has been written.
I wonder if this pitiful disability clouds any judgements he makes in his
day to day workings as a high court judge?


Is he a High Court Judge: I thought he was a barista?