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Because it is impossible to deliver. End of story. See the other thread.

This thread disappeared quietly well over a year ago, but as the spin the wheel your turn to do a cycle-phobia story hit the Telegraph in the last few days here is an alternative view: https://road.cc/content/news/cycling-live-blog-18-november-2024-311281 The arguments why cyclist/bike registration will not be practical are in the discussions above. Now if you want to discuss delivery riders being on PAYE, having their (road legal) bikes provided by their employer, having training and adhering minimum standards of cycling, compulsory lights, then I'm your person. Oh no? Why not, surely we'd all prefer to pay a little more for our Deliveroo takeaways?

Thread discussing undeliverable cycle licensing/registration:

Police should be redirected to stop cyclists. Well that is what is being suggested elsewhere Telegraph journo either put a message on social media that was hate crime, or just plain hate and that did not meet the bar for hate crime. In any case it is a potential hate crime and I'd like my police to respond to this - up to them how and the priority. It's been picked up by the rabid media including GB news, as yet another thing to rant about. Edited, to add. I've been subject to crime over the years and wouldn't like to trivialise it. It's wrong,can be highly personal, and frustrating when the criminals are not caught. One of my early threads here was when a bike was stolen and immediately on Gum Tree I'm not in the hug a hoodie brigade, although we should understand why people may be attracted by criminality and society needs to address this However I detest those who use the opportunity to plug their own agenda, as soon as the Telegraph journo was quoted that set me off

I recommend you stick to GB News following that last comment. Hate crime is still a crime. We all think that we know best.

This is the real police, sorry a serious subject but couldn't help myself

Nice bit of defamation of character Just checked and you said similar about the Head Have you complained or would you prefer to be anonymous and go through social media?

Always nice to be quoted. Not bothered what the Telegraph thinks of cyclists, could guess in any case, particularly with a loaded headline that talks about 'a scourge'. Much more interested in what they say about COP29, Oh dear I just looked - headlines criticising government for sending out so many delegates, a view that it is all a scam and that technology and markets will solve everything (straight out of the Trump playbook), and one, which just talks about it being a vehicle for oil deals - if the Telegraph supported Net Zero then that cynical view would be more relevant. There's also a pervasive thread in recent articles that is very anti-Starmer. It's a sort of grown up Daily Mail. That doesn't excuse the stuff they put out. Interestingly I visited their offices a few years ago, we were shown round by a nice journo who said words to the effect that they tended to live in places like SE London, and you didn't have to agree with the Telegraph's politics to work there. I expect that he cycled in too! Penguin and others interested in cyclists insurance, members of the LCC have free third party insurance. Not that I have ever needed it. I've had successful claims following a hit and run, one against a hire company (box van knocked me off) and one against a bus driver. Also against Southwark of all local authorities for not maintaining the road. But that was all in the past and know do my best to avoid hurting myself, whether self inflicted or otherwise. I keep promising myself I will no longer post in response to anti cycling, anti LTN and pro driver threads. I'll do my best. Happy to discuss Net Zero and climate change. The latter is happening just in case you were unaware.

There are 100s if not thousands of posts here by maybe ten or 15 of you concerned about LTNs. And CPZs. And ULEZ extensions. Certainly with the first and last highly unlikely to change things. Local, Mayoral and National elections have kept or swung to Labour. There has been the odd exception - Tower Hamlets, a stronger car culture, Uxbridge - who cares? I similarly don't care about the outer boroughs who can stay Tory unless Reform split the vote. I'm wondering when you will get used to things/accept the situation and pick battles you may be able to win. A reality check? My last post on LTNs.

Update from our friend - police formally responded - the driver was uninsured and unable to be traced or was riding a foreign registered vehicle. The registration was UK so this is a standard reply. The police then referred to the Motor Insurance Bureau for uninsured claims - damage to the car is negligible. They are tempted to put a claim to his 'insurance company' to see what they come up with; they have a scan of his insurance. Obviously fake. So it looks like they bother you through claims agents hoping for a cash settlement, not sure if they will then take it to your insurer and whether the latter would play hardball, or just cough up. But the sensible thing of reporting it to the police paid off, even if they did not catch the perpetrator and/or the gang. As reported raised separately with local plod in Lewisham and Southwark. So give minimum information, if you have the presence of mind/feel strong enough at the time ring 999 there and then, if not ASAP. Deny everything. Ideally carry out a citizens arrest, but never heard of anyone doing this in real life....

Labour talks about, and hopefully will do something about, the determinants of poor health. They're picked up the early Sunak policy on smoking and vapes. Let's see how far they tackle obesity and inactivity. I'd rather the money was spent on these any other interventions eg mental health, social care and SEN, rather than seeing the NHS as income generating.

If you read my post I expect a compromise with the raising of the cap on agricultural property so that far less 'ordinary' farmers do not get caught Clarkson is simply a high profile land owner who is not in the business as a conventional farmer. Here's a nice article that seems to explain things well https://www.sustainweb.org/blogs/nov24-farming-budget-inheritance-tax-apr/ It's too early to speculate on 2029. I expect that most of us who were pleased that Labour got in were not expecting anything radical. Whilst floating the idea of hitting those looking to minimise inheritance tax, including gifting, like fuel duty they also chickened put. I'm surprised that anyone could start touting for the Tories after 14 years of financial mismanagement and general incompetence. Surly not. A very low bar for Labour but they must be well aware that there doesn't need to be much of a swing form Reform to overturn Labour's artificially large majority. But even with a generally rabid right wing press, now was the opportunity to be much braver.

If you are against the increase in fuel duty then you are surly against fuel duty full stop. It has not kept up with inflation, I'm talking about getting it back on track. Ultimately road user charging is the solution. Labour will probably compromise on agricultural land inheritance by raising the cap so it generally catches the Clarksons of the world who are not bothered about profits from land beyond, in his case, income from a highly successful TV series and the great publicity for the farm shop and pub

This is not a Trojan Horse to get my political agenda over. This is a thread to talk about cycling. I think it is rather sad to resort to criticism. There are other threads where you take every opportunity to do this. Not this one please. A bit more respect is welcome across the forum.

Thanks Rockets, I'm not scoring points, if a road is hazardous due to the layout, infrastructure, behaviour of some motorists, pot holes and the like then it is not pleasant riding on it. Going down into Peckham is where I often have electric delivery bikes overtaking on the inside. I look out for them but it is a hazard I can do without. Kathleen, you clearly don't like cyclists. This is a thread for cyclists to discuss where it is good, and less good to cycle and maybe some ideas on how to make it better for riders. There is enough negativity elsewhere on this site.

Which shops are closing, which businesses don't support the changes? Four years since Covid and the Village seems to be doing alright. That is what I see with my own eyes.

Those who live in the modern world can scan cheques on those little computers they keep in their pocket that also act as a phone. If you can find a bank many will have devices to take money out and also scan cheques. That said I haven't cashed one for years or written one even longer. As far as I know the only use of cheques now is buying the Countryfile Calendar.

People are switching to electric cars irrespective of fuel prices. 100s of millions that could be spent on hospitals and schools for example have been lost due to fuel duty freezes and a supposedly temporary reduction. Fuel is relatively cheap at the moment. With a stonking majority when is it time to rightly take on motorists? Farming, I simply referred to Paul Johnson of the IFS who knows more about the economy that you, I and Truss will ever know. Food? Au contraire. It's too cheap, too poor quality and our farmers are squeezed by the supermarkets and unnatural desire to keep it cheap. A lot less takeaways and more home cooking with decent often home produced, food should benefit most in our society. Be honest, you simply don't like Labour.

At least two of you who are angry about LTNs also profess to be cyclists. It would be wonderful to have your views on cycling in the area.

A silly title, Truss set such a high bar I doubt whether anyone can ever match her level of incompetence and level of delusion. Paul Johnson spoke on inheritance tax on one of the political programmes. Any inheritance tax is controversial, and he considered farmers should not be an expectation I was underwhelmed and incredibly disappointed that there was no increase in fuel duty; Labour chickened out and I will be telling Rachel's sister this view. Paul Johnson has written a good article on his analysis and that the budget was not at all revolutionary https://ifs.org.uk/articles/budget-was-non-event-and-kicked-big-decisions-down-road If you want something to worry about look over the Pond Reality check - pound crashed against the dollar and other major currencies following Brexit vote - 1.70 to 1.20, and has never recovered Truss's mini budget sent it to almost an all time low 1.08, from around 1.20 the week before Reeves budget it lost a cent, and fared worse since Trump won the election.

I'm happy. The shops are happy too irrespective of views above. Being in the area in Tuesday there were many other happy people. Edited to add: The Captain and his dolly mixtures are also happy

Sadly they don't do the full range of post office services

Someone is peed off due to a theft and wanted to vent. I'm not sure what response they were after beyond 'there there', or put the thief in prison and throw away the key. I've had a few thefts in the past but not felt the need to share here. Like it or not but a thread like this is open to some mirth. I was tempted to post after offering a good fridge free of charge on this site the person failed to turn up, and the scrap people cut the compressor and left the rest for me to take to the tip. But I got over it. Street WhatsApp shares stuff like this - generally don't leave thing out in, or near the street, as some will think they are there to take. I digress..... Looking forward to some witty comments 😁

Let's keep this on the subject please. I have been cycling particularly in Southwark for many years. I think generally the roads are good for cycling. Avoiding some of the issues with road management in recent years it would be good to hear from other cyclists. Starting off - Lordship Lane is OK, generally not having speeding drivers. You have to adopt an assertive position coming down to Court Lane and make use of the bus Lane coming up to Toolstation. Underhill can be busy but going down the hill you can get to around the speed of free flowing traffic and up the hill past the cemetery there are no parked cars so room for cars to pass. Roads around Dunstan's can see impatient drivers. Forest Hill road can be a bit chokka and not convinced you need the lights by the Rye. Going further down towards Peckham it can be horrid during rush hour with no easy way of passing stationary traffic. Four roads I don't like but have to use are Sydenham Hill poor surface and not space for cars etc to pass with proper clearance. Really needs a bike lane up hill, but not sure who owns the verge. Honor Oak Road, a race track with some narrow sections. Brenchley ditto. Honor Oak Park from the hill towards the station in both directions awful surface, narrow road. Need to get rid of parking on one side and bike lane going up the hill. So other cyclists, what are your faves and which roads should be improved? Beyond Greendale are there other offers road routes or could we have more? And do you like the hills? We have our own Cols 😊

I was lucky enough to see West play Brunel in the state opening of St Pancras International. Just found out that Penny Wooly/Archer died at the age of 105, playing the part until she was 103 - and the character about to celebrate her 100th on the programme https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1wn1zl3q5qo