Yes - snow, great on a bike, ice, especially the 'polished' variety at side road exists, is a nightmare! I also hit the deck this week. I also fell over on the ice walking to the office from the station last week however, so maybe 'working from home' is the best travel option!
Adrian Lord
Arup
Admiral House
Rose Wharf
Leeds
LS9 8EE
Tel: 0785 031 8882
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Topics of the day:
1. Winter Activism
2. Berkeley
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Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 08:57:05 +0000
From: "Veitch, Alex" <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Winter Activism
On Friday cycling home in the snow and ice, my wheels slipped from under me and I cracked my head on the road.
For the first time in a lifetime of cycling I was actually glad I was wearing a helmet!
So I'm not sure about promoting cycling in the snow unless you've actually got the right kit it can be bloody dangerous.
Cheers
Alex Veitch
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ATOC - Association of Train Operating Companies
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From: Cycling and Society Research Group discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Samuel Johns
Sent: 18 December 2010 16:00
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Subject: Winter Activism
Dear fellow cyclists,
I take this opportunity to share with you a new insight for cycle campaigning.
Out on my mountain bike this morning (sadly the server won't allow me to attach a photo), I noted the value of the mechanical simplicity and tremendous traction of bikes, versus the turmoil of cars on treacherous roads.
May I encourage you all to take to your bikes in this snowy weather and show the British public the alternative, superior means of travel.
Best wishes,
Sam Johns
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Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 08:10:47 +1100
From: Simon P J Batterbury <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Berkeley
Berkeley's Bike-Riding Rebellion
Students who ride bicycles at the University of California at Berkeley are protesting a surge in citations for violations of biking rules, the Los Angeles Times <http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-berkeley-bikes-20101218,0,6374249.story> reported. While Berkeley police say that they are just following the law, students are angry over fines as high as $220 and the designation of "dismount zones" that limit the paths they can take. A Facebook group, BikeBusters, <http://www.facebook.com/pages/BikeBusters/154749877901782> has formed to draw attention to the "excessive and unreasonable" penalties.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-berkeley-bikes-20101218,0,6374249.story
Dr. Simon Batterbury, Director,
Office for Environmental Programs,
University of Melbourne, 3010 VIC, Australia.
+61 (03) 8344 5073 Fax: +61 (03) 8344 5650
http://www.environment.unimelb.edu.au <http://www.environment.unimelb.edu.au/>
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Associate Professor, Dept. of Resource Management and Geography,
(rm L2.33, 221 Bouverie St)
+61 (0)3 8344 9319 Fax +61 (0)3 9349 4218
simonpjb@ unimelb.edu.au http://www.simonbatterbury.net <http://www.simonbatterbury.net/>
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