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Public transport & cycling

Archives for June 2014

Should I get an insurance for biking?
Hello there, Having a general chat on commuting with some people, I got a doubt about my cycling habit. Should I get a personal liability insurance? What would happen if I fall for some reason and, let's say, I hit a car? Or what about a pedestrian that cross outside the zebra or suddenly walk out the pavement. What if I…
Charged twice on EastCoast Trains
Hi, I'm looking for some advice. Myself and my boyfriend were booked onto the 15.00 Eastcoast Train from Edinburgh to London Kings Cross. We paid £50 each and reserved two bike spaces. When reaching the train with the booking confirmation the Train Guard explained we needed to print the tickets associated with the…
City to City cycling
Is there anyone here who does long distance inter-city cycling? E.g. maybe visiting cities 40K or more away and returning the same day? If so, how do you find this mode of transport?
Report Dangerous Driving?
Other week quietly cycling along behind a car when heard a revving engine coming up behind. I pulled sharply to the left just as a car came to a screeching halt behind the car I was behind! Driver then started swearing and being racially abusive to the driver who pulled over. Said driver then roared up behind another car…
Speeding Cyclists
I think cyclists should be restricted to a lower speed limit than motorised vehicles. My reasoning for this to be brought in, is whilst bikes have become lighter and faster, the braking system on most cycles has remained unchanged for many years. I seriously doubt how able many of these cyclists travelling at excessive…
Rail Travel Vouchers
Whilst looking through some paperwork I found 3 sets of rail travel vouchers which expire next month. I don't normally make long journeys so having to use £20 each time I use one is going to be a bit complicated. I used one the other day for going to work on the train and ended up using £5.30 with the remainder going down…
bike racks
When looking most seem to be roof racks or secure to a tow bar or ones I can't fathom how on earth they'll go on my car. Suggestions of cheapppp car bike racks appreciated? For a saloon focus to hold up to 2 bikes
Day trip to london
Hi, I was wondering if anyone can help me. I am trying to plan a day trip to london from northampton. There will be 4 of us and just wondering what the cheapest route to get down there. I was thinking driving down to watford junction and getting a tube from there but unsure what the price of the travel card will be from…
A Travelcard For Zones 1 / 2 / 3
How many £ does a weekly travelcard for zones 1 , 2 and 3 on the London underground cost ?
Reserved train seats
We are travelling from York to Edinburgh and reserved seats Is there anyway to tell if these will be a table seat? They are coach C seat 01 & 02 :/
Getting impatient advance tickets
Does anyone know when train companies will be putting dates on for the 2nd week in September for advance tickets keep checking back doing my head in now.Longest time I've had to wait for ticket. Did have an email thing where trainline contacts you when they are avaiable but don't trust them because in box on right of page…
Leicester to Bournemouth by train
Help!!! I've got myself so confused its given me a headache! I'm travelling from Leicester to Bournemouth on 10th July any time but must arrive before 5pm, returning on 12th July, again any time but would prefer morning so I'm not hanging about. The cheapest tickets I can find are about £75-£80ish. Is there any way I can…
Need quick help re off-peak times on London to Bath Spa route
Hi there I hope someone can help. I need to travel to Bath Spa tomorrow for a meeting. I would like to wander around the town a little after the meeting and so would prefer to not book a definite return time. I looked at the train fares and I think I can get an off-peak return ticket - I have to leave London at 9:30 to get…
Commuting to London Advice
Good evening all, I am currently in the market for a new job as I am unhappy with the company that I am currently employed with. Unfortunately, it seems in my city of Peterborough there's very few options with regards to my current career path. Given that London's not that far away, I was considering the commute but have…
MSE News: Got a London Oyster card you don't use? Get your share of £124m back
Oyster card customers can reclaim both their pay-as-you-go balance and their deposit from Transport for London... Read the full story: Got a London Oyster card you don't use? Get your share of £124m back Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t sure how it all works, read…
train tickets not used, - refund ?
Last week I bought an off-peak day return train ticket for about £25, but unfortunately on the day of travel I was unable to go so the tickets didn't get used. If I go back to the ticket office tomorrow will I still be able to get a refund or part-refund on the tickets even though the date of travel was 2 or 3 days ago?
Top quality Carbon
Looking to get a Colnago C40 frame set and build it up. Am a bit worried about the longevity of carbon as a frame material. If your Bradley Wiggins you get a new bike if you brake the old one... Me I'd be screwed. Anyone with any experience?

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