Comments for Derby Cycling Group http://derbycyclinggroup.org.uk/blog Campaigning for cycle provision in Derby since 1979 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:47:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 Comment on Support the Derby Multi Sports Arena including the Velodrome and Closed Road Cycle Circuit by admin http://derbycyclinggroup.org.uk/blog/2012/01/support-the-derby-multi-sports-arena-including-the-velodrome-and-closed-road-cycle-circuit/#comment-535 admin Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:47:03 +0000 http://derbycyclinggroup.org.uk/blog/?p=480#comment-535 See the letter in the Derby Telegraph supporting the Multi-Sports arena at <a href=http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/Soapbox-Tony-Roelich-Velodrome-s-cycle-tracks/story-15077674-detail/story.html rel="nofollow">this link.</a> See the letter in the Derby Telegraph supporting the Multi-Sports arena at this link.

]]> Comment on Punctures by TonyR http://derbycyclinggroup.org.uk/blog/2012/01/punctures/#comment-354 TonyR Sat, 07 Jan 2012 22:08:17 +0000 http://derbycyclinggroup.org.uk/blog/?p=455#comment-354 It is DEFINITELY worth repairing your punctures. I just can't get enough of that lovely grey dirt on your hands when you've taken the wheel off, and the gorgeous smell of vulcanised rubber which lingers on your hands all day afterwards......well, er maybe not. BUT, how how good are £1 inner tubes? Will you get more punctures as a consequence of using them? Could they be more prone to fail without a thorn or nail sticking into them? It is DEFINITELY worth repairing your punctures. I just can’t get enough of that lovely grey dirt on your hands when you’ve taken the wheel off, and the gorgeous smell of vulcanised rubber which lingers on your hands all day afterwards……well, er maybe not.

BUT, how how good are £1 inner tubes? Will you get more punctures as a consequence of using them? Could they be more prone to fail without a thorn or nail sticking into them?

]]> Comment on European Platform on Mobility Management by Martin http://derbycyclinggroup.org.uk/blog/2012/01/european-platform-on-mobility-management/#comment-342 Martin Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:17:18 +0000 http://derbycyclinggroup.org.uk/blog/?p=443#comment-342 Birmingham and Manchester are also excluded. I wonder why? Birmingham and Manchester are also excluded. I wonder why?

]]> Comment on Cycling to the Train by LesS http://derbycyclinggroup.org.uk/blog/2011/11/cycling-to-the-train/#comment-209 LesS Tue, 29 Nov 2011 22:38:08 +0000 http://derbycyclinggroup.org.uk/blog/?p=401#comment-209 Excellent video. Well done. More please. Excellent video. Well done.
More please.

]]> Comment on Cyclists as Trunk Road users by Martin http://derbycyclinggroup.org.uk/blog/2011/11/cyclists-as-trunk-road-users/#comment-208 Martin Tue, 29 Nov 2011 20:46:57 +0000 http://derbycyclinggroup.org.uk/blog/?p=398#comment-208 Lucy, Derby CTC have a ride to Nottingham on Thursday 1 December 2011, exploring pathways through the university and Wollaton Park. Departing from Derby Market Place at 9.30 am. Join us if you have nothing better to do. Full programme on: http://www.derbyctc.org.uk/ Martin Aldred Lucy,
Derby CTC have a ride to Nottingham on Thursday 1 December 2011, exploring pathways through the university and Wollaton Park. Departing from Derby Market Place at 9.30 am. Join us if you have nothing better to do. Full programme on:

http://www.derbyctc.org.uk/

Martin Aldred

]]> Comment on Folding cycles on buses by Les Sims http://derbycyclinggroup.org.uk/blog/2011/11/folding-cycles-on-buses/#comment-60 Les Sims Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:33:31 +0000 http://derbycyclinggroup.org.uk/blog/?p=378#comment-60 I also take my folding bike on buses occasionally, and have only once had a problem. Refused entry to Red Arrow bus by grumpy driver on a very hot day. The most suitable buses for carrying folded bikes are those with room for wheelchairs. buggies etc towards the front of the bus. I have taken my Dahon on the Transpeak bus to Buxton (to ride the Monsal Trail) and also to return home on two wheels by way of the Tissington Trail, that being downhill for most of the way. Best bus for folding bikes, without doubt, is the Skylink bus which goes to Leicester via East Midlands Airport. These buses have vast luggage space close to the door and run 24/7 to suit flight requirements from EMA. Always wise to put your bike in a bag before boarding, and to remove your helmet so that you look slightly less like a cyclist. And don't ask if you can bring your bike on board, just get on and treat your bike as luggage, which is what it is. Remember that you board the bus with your bike at the drivers discretion, and he has the last word. If he won't let you on board wait for the next bus (or cycle). I also take my folding bike on buses occasionally, and have only once had a problem. Refused entry to Red Arrow bus by grumpy driver on a very hot day.
The most suitable buses for carrying folded bikes are those with room for wheelchairs. buggies etc towards the front of the bus. I have taken my Dahon on the Transpeak bus to Buxton (to ride the Monsal Trail) and also to return home on two wheels by way of the Tissington Trail, that being downhill for most of the way.
Best bus for folding bikes, without doubt, is the Skylink bus which goes to Leicester via East Midlands Airport. These buses have vast luggage space close to the door and run 24/7 to suit flight requirements from EMA.
Always wise to put your bike in a bag before boarding, and to remove your helmet so that you look slightly less like a cyclist. And don’t ask if you can bring your bike on board, just get on and treat your bike as luggage, which is what it is.
Remember that you board the bus with your bike at the drivers discretion, and he has the last word. If he won’t let you on board wait for the next bus (or cycle).

]]> Comment on East Midlands Trains Stakeholder Conference by MartinA http://derbycyclinggroup.org.uk/blog/2011/11/east-midlands-trains-stakeholder-conference/#comment-33 MartinA Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:25:38 +0000 http://derbycyclinggroup.org.uk/blog/?p=361#comment-33 This is a photo of cycle parking outside the railway station in Osnabruck; Derby's Twin City. This is a photo of cycle parking outside the railway station in Osnabruck; Derby’s Twin City.

]]> Comment on Cycling on pavements by MarkC http://derbycyclinggroup.org.uk/blog/2011/09/cycling-on-pavements/#comment-10 MarkC Wed, 05 Oct 2011 17:49:00 +0000 http://derbycyclinggroup.org.uk/blog/?p=44#comment-10 Duffield Road maybe. Duffield Road maybe.

]]> Comment on Beth’s Kitchen cycle friendly cafe at Breedon-on-the-Hill by MarkC http://derbycyclinggroup.org.uk/blog/2011/10/beths-kitchen-cycle-friendly-cafe-at-breedon-on-the-hill/#comment-5 MarkC Tue, 04 Oct 2011 10:35:18 +0000 http://derbycyclinggroup.org.uk/blog/?p=71#comment-5 Derby Cycling Group would like to work with any other cafe's, pubs etc so if you can offer our cyclists any discounts please get in touch with us at membership@derbycyclinggroup.org.uk, we look forward to hearing from you. Derby Cycling Group would like to work with any other cafe’s, pubs etc so if you can offer our cyclists any discounts please get in touch with us at membership@derbycyclinggroup.org.uk, we look forward to hearing from you.

]]> Comment on Cycling on pavements by Martin http://derbycyclinggroup.org.uk/blog/2011/09/cycling-on-pavements/#comment-4 Martin Mon, 03 Oct 2011 18:33:34 +0000 http://derbycyclinggroup.org.uk/blog/?p=44#comment-4 Westfield, of course. Westfield, of course.

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