http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: EEN Cycling Special 23/7 en Sun, 17 May 2026 21:06:31 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20296#post-334567 Thu, 23 Jul 2020 20:16:44 +0000 davecykl 334567@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Very much not keen on the "cycle segregation lanes" phraseology, it sounds like something that belongs with bantustan "homelands" in apartheid South Africa.</p> <p>"Protected cycle routes" sounds more positive, if you ask me, and also acknowledges that, where appropriate, you can also increase protection with measures such as 20 mi/h streets (preferably with urban design to make it impossible to drive faster), or streets which are not through routes for motor traffic.</p> <p>I don't want to be "othered" and segregated, I just want to be protected and safer. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20296#post-334565 Thu, 23 Jul 2020 18:55:13 +0000 Rob 334565@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@iwrats hah! I'm still claiming that one as a win given the opinion piece published alongside. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20296#post-334557 Thu, 23 Jul 2020 15:17:16 +0000 gembo 334557@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Cyclops Webber cant read those articles. She does cycle and she does enjoy it but she cannot say that (due to the contractual nature of her sponsorship deal) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20296#post-334554 Thu, 23 Jul 2020 14:54:37 +0000 chdot 334554@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Someone should send her these -</p> <p><a href="http://content.tfl.gov.uk/walking-cycling-economic-benefits-summary-pack.pdf" rel="nofollow">http://content.tfl.gov.uk/walking-cycling-economic-benefits-summary-pack.pdf</a></p> <p><a href="https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/publications-and-reports/economic-benefits-of-walking-and-cycling#on-this-page-0" rel="nofollow">https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/publications-and-reports/economic-benefits-of-walking-and-cycling#on-this-page-0</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20296#post-334553 Thu, 23 Jul 2020 14:51:00 +0000 Wilmington's Cow 334553@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"How many other articles are there in print?"</p> <p>A handcyclist pointing out segregated lanes are also good for handcycles, and that it feels like the roads are getting back to being too busy.</p> <p>A general piece on the pandemic leading to a large increase in cycling (general, neutral).</p> <p>Bike shops running out of bikes.</p> <p>Bike thefts going up.</p> <p>How to avoid having your bike stolen.</p> <p>And an academic pointing out we shouldn't lose this opportunity.</p> <p>The only real bum note is in the article linked above where Susan Webber obviously points out the potential damage to the High Street.... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20296#post-334544 Thu, 23 Jul 2020 14:16:19 +0000 I were right about that saddle 334544@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>"and for balance, here's an ill-informed lunatic" </em></p> <p>They don't even have my number. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20296#post-334540 Thu, 23 Jul 2020 13:46:18 +0000 chdot 334540@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>How many other articles are there in print? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20296#post-334538 Thu, 23 Jul 2020 13:44:22 +0000 Stickman 334538@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>It’s in the print edition and hasn’t made it on to the website. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20296#post-334537 Thu, 23 Jul 2020 13:44:11 +0000 chdot 334537@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/transport/plans-further-new-cycle-segregation-lanes-roads-across-edinburgh-approved-2921481" rel="nofollow">https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/transport/plans-further-new-cycle-segregation-lanes-roads-across-edinburgh-approved-2921481</a></p> <p>Shame I didn’t notice my typo!</p> <p>Can’t complain I was misquoted... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20296#post-334535 Thu, 23 Jul 2020 13:32:36 +0000 LaidBack 334535@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Never heard about. Wonder if Bike Coop or Harts got a call? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20296#post-334526 Thu, 23 Jul 2020 12:10:05 +0000 Rosie 334526@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Did this special materialise? I have run out of free article juice. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20296#post-334487 Wed, 22 Jul 2020 21:27:45 +0000 chdot 334487@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Seems a bit odd to announce it’s happening tomorrow when they were still looking for input. </p> <p>I got a call about 2, so may have a quote. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20296#post-334484 Wed, 22 Jul 2020 21:09:13 +0000 Rob 334484@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>He just referred to the "cycle lobby". Don't get your hopes up. I'm expecting the standard "and for balance, here's an ill-informed lunatic" format. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20296#post-334483 Wed, 22 Jul 2020 21:06:04 +0000 Murun Buchstansangur 334483@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>How many pages is Helen Martin writing? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20296#post-334481 Wed, 22 Jul 2020 21:03:40 +0000 Stickman 334481@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Evening News doing a cycling special tomorrow (23/7) - do you think we’ll need the bingo card?</p> <p><blockquote> Early days but looking to give 4 pages in tomorrow @edinburghpaper to 'cycling special' - More details of secregated cycle lanes but also keen to speak to folk back on bikes during lockdown. Working for you? Also..the downside, is there really rise in bike theft</blockquote></p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/iainpope73/status/1285872860322574336?s=21" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/iainpope73/status/1285872860322574336?s=21</a></p> <p>Shortly afterwards he then started attacking the “cycling lobby” so I’m not altogether hopeful. </p>