Cross Without Barriers
10-01-02 | 08:23 AM
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Originally posted by Rotifer
I liked the fact that the barriers at our race were anchored (on the run-ups).
I liked the fact that the barriers at our race were anchored (on the run-ups).
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10-02-02 | 01:51 AM
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I think Cross without barriers would be pretty weird..almost like road racing!!! 
Especially after I've prefected my getting off the bike and jumping back on again...bloody typical!
Hehe
Rich
Especially after I've prefected my getting off the bike and jumping back on again...bloody typical!
Hehe
Rich
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10-03-02 | 02:57 AM
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From: Churton Park, Wellington, NZ
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Well,
It's funny you should say...they have bike cops in London, and also Surrey, but as far as I know none in Kent!
I went to a local fair about bike saftey just a walk away from work one lunchtime, and the London City Bike Police were there with all their gear.
I asked their advice about setting up a patrol in Kent and they seemed very helpful...even offering to pass over their reports on how the project was progressing.
The only problem I could see is that a bike patrol in Kent wouldn't be as effective as one in a city...what with distribution being a problem in a rural setting and the area that needs coverage. Still, it'd look good if I offered to look into setting one up..eh.
All I need now is a flashing blue light on my helmet and I'd be set
Rich
It's funny you should say...they have bike cops in London, and also Surrey, but as far as I know none in Kent!
I went to a local fair about bike saftey just a walk away from work one lunchtime, and the London City Bike Police were there with all their gear.
I asked their advice about setting up a patrol in Kent and they seemed very helpful...even offering to pass over their reports on how the project was progressing.
The only problem I could see is that a bike patrol in Kent wouldn't be as effective as one in a city...what with distribution being a problem in a rural setting and the area that needs coverage. Still, it'd look good if I offered to look into setting one up..eh.
All I need now is a flashing blue light on my helmet and I'd be set
Rich
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10-03-02 | 09:37 AM
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The cops here use the Niterider Digital Patrol. I imagine the fellows in London had something similar. The lights flash alternately and the siren is piercing. This is a rural area, bikes are used primarily for patrolling sporting events, fairs, concerts and such.
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Last edited by Rotifer; 10-03-02 at 09:41 AM.
10-03-02 | 01:13 PM
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I thought you would have a little stronger reaction than that. It wouldn't even be the same sport, I think you could have ridden every run-up in our race with a mountain bike (were the course dry) had there not been any barriers. Like the man said, short track cross country.
It wouldn't even be the same sport, I think you could have ridden every run-up in our race with a mountain bike (were the course dry) had there not been any barriers. Like the man said, short track cross country.
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