London is a great cycling city

QUOTE:
"Have you ever imagined a commute into work where you are not frustrated by
late-running Tubes or buses, where you arrive feeling more awake and
energised than before? Have you ever thought about getting off the Tube and
onto a bike? I know, I was a sceptic when the Boris bikes appeared. I mean,
is London really a cycle city?

Over the years I have found myself using my car more and more, having to
drive from studio to studio. But recently I have been approached by the
Kensington and Chelsea council to be a Bike Hero - an ambassador for cycling
around London. Since then, I have changed my ways and got out of the car and
onto the saddle.

The first week I thought I had found the safest way to get around London
with a bike, by keeping it in the back of my car and looking at it every so
often. Then the guilt became too much and at six o'clock on an overcast
Tuesday morning I plucked up my courage, strapped on my new helmet and
cycled into work.

It was absolutely exhilarating! I loved cutting out all the traffic jams and
allowing my competitive streak free rein by racing every other cyclist on
the road - without them knowing, of course.

So I believe that only once you give it a go will you truly understand how
perfect London is for cycling. And if it comes down to the choice between
the congestion charge and parking tickets and the need to keep an eye out
for the occasional disgruntled taxi or bus driver, the choice is simple.
Goodbye Fiat, hello Moulton TSR 9. I'm never going back.


http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/health...n-your-bike.do

--
Simon Mason
http://www.simonmason.karoo.net/

Simon Mason wrote:
QUOTE:
"Have you ever imagined a commute into work where you are not
frustrated by late-running Tubes or buses, where you arrive feeling
more awake and energised than before? Have you ever thought about
getting off the Tube and onto a bike? I know, I was a sceptic when
the Boris bikes appeared. I mean, is London really a cycle city?

Over the years I have found myself using my car more and more, having
to drive from studio to studio. But recently I have been approached
by the Kensington and Chelsea council to be a Bike Hero - an
ambassador for cycling around London. Since then, I have changed my
ways and got out of the car and onto the saddle.

The first week I thought I had found the safest way to get around
London with a bike, by keeping it in the back of my car and looking
at it every so often. Then the guilt became too much and at six
o'clock on an overcast Tuesday morning I plucked up my courage,
strapped on my new helmet and cycled into work.

It was absolutely exhilarating! I loved cutting out all the traffic
jams and allowing my competitive streak free rein by racing every
other cyclist on the road - without them knowing, of course.

So I believe that only once you give it a go will you truly
understand how perfect London is for cycling. And if it comes down to
the choice between the congestion charge and parking tickets and the
need to keep an eye out for the occasional disgruntled taxi or bus
driver, the choice is simple. Goodbye Fiat, hello Moulton TSR 9. I'm
never going back.

http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/health...n-your-bike.do

wearing a helmet?

Mrcheerful wrote:

Simon Mason wrote:
QUOTE:
"Have you ever imagined a commute into work where you are not
frustrated by late-running Tubes or buses, where you arrive feeling
more awake and energised than before? Have you ever thought about
getting off the Tube and onto a bike? I know, I was a sceptic when
the Boris bikes appeared. I mean, is London really a cycle city?


http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/health...n-your-bike.do

wearing a helmet?

Why? Why not?

It's not a legal requirement, so it's a personal choice.

Do you wear a seat-belt when driving? If so why? If not why not?

--
Paul - xxx
Una vita - vitate

On 05/10/2011 14:03, Paul - xxx wrote:
Mrcheerful wrote:

Simon Mason wrote:
QUOTE:
"Have you ever imagined a commute into work where you are not
frustrated by late-running Tubes or buses, where you arrive feeling
more awake and energised than before? Have you ever thought about
getting off the Tube and onto a bike? I know, I was a sceptic when
the Boris bikes appeared. I mean, is London really a cycle city?


http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/health...n-your-bike.do

wearing a helmet?

Why? Why not?

It's not a legal requirement, so it's a personal choice.

Do you wear a seat-belt when driving?

I am confident that the answer to that is "Yes" (and it certainly is for me).

If so why?

Because it's a legal requirement. That would do, even if there were no other
reasons.

If not why not?

You're starting to realise that you asked the wrong question, aren't you? ;-)

On Oct 5, 2:03 pm, "Paul - xxx" wrote:
Mrcheerful wrote:
Simon Mason wrote:
QUOTE:
"Have you ever imagined a commute into work where you are not
frustrated by late-running Tubes or buses, where you arrive feeling
more awake and energised than before? Have you ever thought about
getting off the Tube and onto a bike? I know, I was a sceptic when
the Boris bikes appeared. I mean, is London really a cycle city?

http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/health...en-minutes-lon...



wearing a helmet?

Why? Why not?

It's not a legal requirement, so it's a personal choice.


My personal choice is never to wear a helmet.
Ever.

--
Simon Mason

On Wed, 5 Oct 2011 15:32:15 +0100, "Simon Mason"
wrote:

snip


My personal choice is never to wear a helmet.
Ever.


Oh dear. Despite your recent admission that you wear one when it is required
in organised events.

The teachings of the Porker are paying off.

--
Simple Simon Mason - who cycles at 25mph in 20mph limits just because the limits do not apply to cyclists.
This includes exceeding the speed limit past three schools. A total disregard for the well-being of vulnerable road users.
The actions of a true psycholist.

JNugent wrote:

On 05/10/2011 14:03, Paul - xxx wrote:
Mrcheerful wrote:

Simon Mason wrote:
QUOTE:
"Have you ever imagined a commute into work where you are not
frustrated by late-running Tubes or buses, where you arrive
feeling more awake and energised than before? Have you ever
thought about getting off the Tube and onto a bike? I know, I
was a sceptic when the Boris bikes appeared. I mean, is London
really a cycle city?



http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/health...n-your-bike.do

wearing a helmet?

Why? Why not?

It's not a legal requirement, so it's a personal choice.

Do you wear a seat-belt when driving?

I am confident that the answer to that is "Yes" (and it certainly is
for me).

If so why?

Because it's a legal requirement. That would do, even if there were
no other reasons.

Which is why many cyclists don't wear helmets.

If not why not?

You're starting to realise that you asked the wrong question, aren't
you? ;-)

Nope, bit thick today.

--
Paul - xxx
Una vita - vitate

On 5 Oct 2011 17:23:12 GMT, "Paul - xxx" wrote:

JNugent wrote:

On 05/10/2011 14:03, Paul - xxx wrote:
Mrcheerful wrote:

Simon Mason wrote:
QUOTE:
"Have you ever imagined a commute into work where you are not
frustrated by late-running Tubes or buses, where you arrive
feeling more awake and energised than before? Have you ever
thought about getting off the Tube and onto a bike? I know, I
was a sceptic when the Boris bikes appeared. I mean, is London
really a cycle city?



http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/health...n-your-bike.do

wearing a helmet?

Why? Why not?

It's not a legal requirement, so it's a personal choice.

Do you wear a seat-belt when driving?

I am confident that the answer to that is "Yes" (and it certainly is
for me).

If so why?

Because it's a legal requirement. That would do, even if there were
no other reasons.

Which is why many cyclists don't wear helmets.

If not why not?

You're starting to realise that you asked the wrong question, aren't
you? ;-)

Nope, bit thick today.


Today?

On Wed, 5 Oct 2011 13:20:48 +0100, "Simon Mason"
wrote:

"Have you ever imagined a commute into work where you are not frustrated by
late-running Tubes or buses, where you arrive feeling more awake and
energised than before?

No. But then, I commute across London by bike :-)

Guy
--
Guy Chapman, http://www.chapmancentral.co.uk
The usenet price promise: all opinions are guaranteed
to be worth at least what you paid for them.

On 05/10/11 16:26, Judith wrote:
On Wed, 5 Oct 2011 15:32:15 +0100, "Simon
wrote:

snip


My personal choice is never to wear a helmet.
Ever.


Oh dear. Despite your recent admission that you wear one when it is required
in organised events.


If it is compulsory then he has no choice to make, so his statement
doesn't apply in those cases. If he has a choice he will not wear a helmet.