tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7803191245171285795.post2525340850255107007..comments2024-02-24T18:05:37.846+00:00Comments on Bristol Traffic: Bristol Cycling ChicUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7803191245171285795.post-59978249854986259312009-06-02T20:24:54.636+01:002009-06-02T20:24:54.636+01:00I think we're getting toward the tipping point her...I think we're getting toward the tipping point here in Bristol - it's definitely becoming easier to blend in about the place amongst the hoards who still feel the need to be cocooned in lycra or hi-vis or god forbid - both... Although I respect other people's decision to wear what they want - I totally understand that there are those that actually commute quite a distance into the city every day. What I can't understand however, is why people who live closer to town than me (and I see them joining the railway path) need to be in lycra leggings hi-vis jackets et al. They must have to change when they get to work - and I guess the only reason they have to do that is because they tear off down the path at close to 30mph...<br /><br />I've often wondered how much time people save/spend by having a shower when they get to work vs. traveling a little bit slower and not having to get sweaty in the first place - does anyone know if any research has been done into this/have the time to worry about such things?!Jon Usherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06902334314274306126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7803191245171285795.post-29331790864691978022009-05-20T20:13:58.039+01:002009-05-20T20:13:58.039+01:00There's loads of stylish people on nice bikes in B...There's loads of stylish people on nice bikes in Bristol. Maybe not as easy to snap them as in Copenhagen but they're out there. Search Bristol Cycle Chic on Flickr for a few. There is a growing cycle culture here and it's good to show the world, but if people are going to emulate sites like Copenhagen Cycle Chic and Amsterdamize then at least stick some decent photos on them!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958689378077748024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7803191245171285795.post-53458855095542787802009-05-20T20:08:28.092+01:002009-05-20T20:08:28.092+01:00Bristol's full of stylish normal people on nice bi...Bristol's full of stylish normal people on nice bikes. Maybe harder to snap than in Copenhagen but search Bristol Cycle Chic on Flickr and you'll find some. If people are going to try to emulate the Copenhagen Cyle Chic and Amsterdamize sites at least post some decent photos<br /><br />MattUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958689378077748024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7803191245171285795.post-71933876485052491062009-04-23T11:14:00.000+01:002009-04-23T11:14:00.000+01:00[Covering mouth to stop other office denizens aski...[Covering mouth to stop other office denizens asking what is so amusing ...]Martin Pnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7803191245171285795.post-57574856956608162392009-04-22T21:49:00.000+01:002009-04-22T21:49:00.000+01:00@Mikhail. I do not know about the other contributo...@Mikhail. I do not know about the other contributors, but I do subscribe to Copenhagen Chic, as well as Copenhagenize and Amsterdamize. I cherish not only the sight of Danish women (and some men) cycling round the lovely city, but the superb quality of the photographs themselves, which put those of myself and most other contributors to shame.<br /><br />I am therefore very pleased that you have decided to visit our commentary on what it is like to cycle, walk and drive round Bristol. Or even to wait for the bus that isn't going to turn up and would only overcharge you if it did.<br /><br /><I>Your animosity towards cycling as a feasible, effective and sustainable transport form for the masses is odd, counterproductive and quite useless.</I>We hope so, we really do. We are pleased to live in Britain's first official "cycling city", and watch the expenditure of our new government funding with anticipation. Only this week, for example, has it been confirmed that the <br /><A HREF="http://bristolcars.blogspot.com/2008/10/oceania-has-always-been-at-war-with.html" REL="nofollow">Prince Street Bridge Improvements</A> are going to make it easier to <br /><A HREF="http://greenbristolblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Prince%20Street%20bridge" REL="nofollow">run buses over a narrow city bridge.</A>. With £44K of our cycle-city funding going to make it easier for buses, we look forward to the rest with glee.<br /><br /><I>And your fetish for hi-viz and other gear is odd and by promoting it you are merely stunting the growth of bicycle culture.</I>If you look at our other <A HREF="http://bristolcars.blogspot.com/search/label/cycle-chic" REL="nofollow">cycle chic postings</A>, you should note that we are generally making fun of their cycling decisions. You have to also consider what percentage of clothing worn by residents is in fact ex-sport: rugby and polo shirts, trainers, football shirts bearing the names of failed banks, running shoes. We hope that some more cycling friendly clothes go mainstream, by which we do not mean fancy and overpriced Rapha tops, merely things you can walk or cycle around in all day without getting too wet in, stuff with pockets. <br /><br /><I> Where are your photos of pedestrians in hi-viz or your calls for them to wear these things?</I>Ah, now that is an interesting question. I shall pay a visit to my local running shop, the one with a "keep parking free" sign and the illegally parked van outside, and look at its collection of hi-viz clothes to stop runners getting hit by cars. You may also like to note that we have advocated <A HREF="http://bristolcars.blogspot.com/2009/03/sustrans-route-4-open-again.html" REL="nofollow"> cars knocking down slow pedestrians to save on health care costs</A> and in <br /><A HREF="http://bristolcars.blogspot.com/2009/03/oregons-proposed-bicycle-tax.html" REL="nofollow"><br />our coverage of Oregon's $27/year bicycle tax</A>, we not only came out in support of that, we advocate registration and tax for all pedestrians. They not only take up space, they consume oxygen which could otherwise be used in high-performance car engines. Incidentally, some people from the US took that posting seriously.<br /><br />Please keep an eye on our blog to gain the overall flavour of our non-libellous praise for incompetent car drivers, car parking and other activities within the city. Or contact us direct via bristol.traffic at gmail dot com for more details.SteveLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07654931341335136008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7803191245171285795.post-25110878654828620472009-04-22T19:23:00.000+01:002009-04-22T19:23:00.000+01:00Is this site advocating cycling? No, it is providi...Is this site advocating cycling? No, it is providing commentary for the purposes of entertainment.<br /><br />As for the high-vis -given that one of the subjects photographed was riding across traffic with a green light, I think it could be needed. <br /><br />Hopefully, those returning to cycling will not do that, in which case they don't need them. But if the people running the lights are doing it as a substitute for fitness, and if everyone else on Gloucester road sets a bad example, I fear the worse.SteveLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07654931341335136008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7803191245171285795.post-34921919577726128462009-04-22T19:16:00.000+01:002009-04-22T19:16:00.000+01:00Quite a drole read, this. You've nicked our Cycle ...Quite a drole read, this. You've nicked our Cycle Chic name, but you haven't understood the message.<br /><br />Firstly, if you'd happened to visit the blog more than once, you'd have noticed men in the photos. Half our readers are women, so we cover our bases.<br /><br />The blog is a streetstyle blog, with bicycles. Not a bicycle blog with fashion. Shame you hadn't noticed.<br /><br />Like Westfield Wanderer Esq. said, Copenhagenize.com is our bike advocacy site.<br /><br />And like he said, Cycle Chic merely hammers home the fact that real bicycle cultures are bike geek-free zones. We don't have cyclists in Copenhagen. We merely have people who happen to get around by bikes.<br /><br />Again, if you'd done your research, you'd have picked up on the fact that our Copenhagen blog is merely an extension of a Danish cultural tradition. Since the birth of the safety bicycle this very Danish icon - 'the cycling girl' - has featured prominently on posters for bike brands, in songs, poems, literature and film for more than a century.<br /><br />In towns where bike nerds rule, regular people will hardly be encouraged to cycle, as they used to do in great numbers. <br /><br />Your animosity towards cycling as a feasible, effective and sustainable transport form for the masses is odd, counterproductive and quite useless.<br /><br />And your fetish for hi-viz and other gear is odd and by promoting it you are merely stunting the growth of bicycle culture. Where are your photos of pedestrians in hi-viz or your calls for them to wear these things?<br /><br />Fortunately things are changing around the world. In Ireland's new national cycle policy, they include these words: "There must be a clear message that cycling is a readily accessible form of transport, not requiring unnecessary encumbrances such as specialised cycling attire."<br /><br />I'll get my coat...Colville-Andersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16749740728099129703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7803191245171285795.post-37993038863113997732009-04-22T18:44:00.000+01:002009-04-22T18:44:00.000+01:00I have to agree with RufusR. If you want cycling ...I have to agree with RufusR. If you want cycling advocacy then Mikael Colville-Andersen's other blog "Copenhagenize" is the one for you. The "Cycle Chic" blog is deliberately more light hearted, but with a serious message. Copenhageners regard their bikes much the same as the rest of us regard our shoes - just a useful means of getting around. No need for fancy cycling gear. The weather and hills issues are red herrings. Plenty of pictures of Copenhageners in the rain. Also a fair few of men on bikes, too.<br /><br />The one thing that Copenhagen has that Bristol hasn't, of course, is that they have a city council that understands cycling, genuinely wants more people to cycle and actively promotes cycling by making the streets bike friendly by whatever means is necessary. Our ruling clique basically doesn't understand, doesn't really WANT to understand, either.WestfieldWandererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02248492361148849247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7803191245171285795.post-24061514181769611162009-04-22T18:11:00.000+01:002009-04-22T18:11:00.000+01:00Hmmmm. Have to comment on this one I'm afraid. Why...Hmmmm. Have to comment on this one I'm afraid. Why are you so dismissive of the idea of normally dressed people cycling around? Surely anything that promotes cycling to a wider demographic is a positive move? Goretex, hiking boots and hi-vis puts alot of people off cycling, particularly the hi-vis as it makes cycling seem more dangerous than it is. By encouraging more people out cycling, regardless of how they dress or what bike they ride, critical mass will be achieved all the more sooner!RufusRnoreply@blogger.com