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Public transport & cycling
Archives for July 2020
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GOVT OFFERING £50 REPAIR VOUCHERS FOR OLDER BIKES
"This site can’t be reached fixyourbikevoucherscheme.est.org.uk took too long to respond." Why did I even try?
Please delete
Found an answer...silly me... How do I delete that thread I started?
Transport for London seeks second bailout as funding shortfall widens to £6.4bn
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2020/07/24/transport-london-seeks-second-bailout-funding-shortfall-widens/
Are NHS Trusts Doing the Cycle to Work Scheme?
Hi all I wondered if the NHS were doing the cycle to work scheme ... if so does it depend on if the individual Trust have registered for it? Many thanks
What's it like out there on long distance trains.
Good Morning, Trying to work out how to travel "down south" to see the family. I wonder if anyone can tell me of their experiences on the trains at present. Specifically Avanti and Cross country. Is it a credible way to travel given the restrictions or is it miserable? I'm an OAP going with my Mrs. Not concerned about the…
Mountain bike that can be used by 5'3 and 5'11 riders?
I was looking for some advice before i start visiting bike shops. I'm looking to get a new mountain bike for off-road stuff (I've got a hybrid for road use), and a bike for my wife to use with me. From a cost and space saving it seems like getting a bike that we can both use would be ideal, since I don't mind adjusting it…
Cycle to Work - 12 vs 48 months
Hey folks, I've scoured the internet and can't seem to find an answer to this question and the scheme itself isn't responding to my emails. Basically I can see no difference in the monthly repayments when selecting the 12 month plan against the 48 month plan. Either way it comes out to the same amount. Can someone please…
Free public transport for over 60s
If you live in London, Scotland NI and Wales you get free public transport when you pass 60 years old. why don’t the rest of use get the same deal. This is very unfair.
The trainline refunds fiasco
I am interested to hear about problems others are having with the trainline refunds. Despite having a trainline account and purchasing tickets online they are delaying paying refund.
Saddle
I took up cycling again about a year ago. I started doing much longer daily rides during lockdown and have discovered chafing ... I have a gel saddle cover, I have padded shorts and lots of chamois cream. I still get chafing down by my lady bits. So I think I need a nicer saddle. How do you choose one? After all my…
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