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Transport planners missing visibility
I met a professional Transport Planner today. He showed some pretty pictures of a new street design which included lots of shared space. He wanted to tell us how great this was for cyclists and it was...
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A day for cycling progress
Lots of nice cycling things today. Some good maintenance/upgrades progress and a nice ride with Jane on her new bike. The ride first. We drove over to Rutland to kill lots of birds with one stone. This...
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Nearly half the bike she used to have
Just did a quick check. Jane’s utility bike weighs approx 19kg (that is very fully equipped for reliable daily transport) Jane’s new bike weighs just under 10kg (pretty well equipped including a rack...
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Cycling with children
After the Leicester Cycling Campaign Group meeting last night we were talking about options for carrying children on a bike and I was reminded that I recently saw Cycling with children – Breeze – Sky...
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New Bullitt Cargobox
I now have a new cargobox on my Bullitt cargobike. Photos on Flickr. It is from Convoy cargobikes and is made of Aluminium with a waterproof lid and good lock. Mine is the first from them with a side...
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New Cargobox working well
Two very different uses for my new cargobox today. This morning 4.5 miles each way to lead a morning service at Harrison Road Methodist Church. I could have taken everything in panniers: laptop...
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Just to prove a point
My study has been cleared, full of space. To keep me in there the boss agreed to my having my own TV/DVD. I only chose this size to prove that Bullitt Cargobikes can carry anything. Honest. The silly...
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Despite all the posts Sainsbury’s forgot some signs
I have been getting at Sainsbury’s and Leicester City Council for the mess they have made of the junction of Melton Road and Troon Way/Watermead Way. See Posts at new junction on Melton Road by...
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Bullitt Cargobike Photo Gallery
All the photos of my Bullitt Cargobike in one place. P7100055 P7100055 P7100054 P7100054 20130624_093811 20130624_093811 20130624_093808 20130624_093808 20130601_131505 20130601_131505 20130517_115521...
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Innovative Cargobike by Rob English
While I don’t have the same need to transport a cat, this new cargobike by Rob English is full of innovation. If you are going for an eBike then having the motor replace the Bottom Bracket makes great...
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Which bike shall I pick for work trip?
So in an hour or so I am off on my annual trip to Launde Abbey for the Northampton Methodist District retreat for ministers and other staff. It is about 15 miles using a route designed to miss the big...
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A good bike choice :-)
So after deliberations I did use my Bullitt Cargobike to ride 15.7 miles to Launde Abbey today. Elapsed Time Moving Time Distance Average Speed Max Speed Elevation Gain 01:30:25 01:27:18 15.67 10.77...
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I am learning to cope with hills
Today was quite a hilly ride from Launde Abbey to Oakham and back (1,472 feet climbing in 12.1 miles) on my Bullitt Cargobike. It was also very windy with a headwind all the way back. I have done the...
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