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by Jdsk
19 Mar 2024, 10:28am
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: how slow do they get?
Replies: 4
Views: 33

Re: how slow do they get?

Thanks

Jonathan
by Jdsk
19 Mar 2024, 10:20am
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: how slow do they get?
Replies: 4
Views: 33

Re: how slow do they get?

Hole or valve?

Jonathan
by Jdsk
19 Mar 2024, 10:19am
Forum: Campaigning & Public Policy
Topic: LTN politics
Replies: 52
Views: 3132

Re: LTN politics

mattheus wrote: 19 Mar 2024, 10:15am Oxford clarion response to the Gov Review, and a local motion to restrict LTNs:

https://oxfordclarion.uk/the-politics-of-ltns/
Thankyou

Jonathan (I often cycle in these areas)
by Jdsk
19 Mar 2024, 10:15am
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: Articles/videos with touring inspiration
Replies: 10
Views: 877

Re: Articles/videos with touring inspiration

MrsHJ wrote: 19 Mar 2024, 8:05am https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2024 ... SApp_Other

Looks like fun- in the guardian today. Suffolk 248miles wolf route.
Thanks for that.

Our 2016 tour of East Anglia included an evening of Shakespeare at Kentwell Hall.

And great to see a national newspaper discussing and promoting cycling.

Jonathan
by Jdsk
19 Mar 2024, 10:06am
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: UK energy
Replies: 953
Views: 163924

Re: UK energy

"ESO publishes “Beyond 2030” – a £58bn investment plan in the future of Britain’s energy system":https://www.nationalgrideso.com/news/es ... rgy-system

Guardian coverage:
https://www.theguardian.com/business/20 ... ions-route

I haven't read this yet. Previous National Grid reports have been the single most helpful source of quantitative information on realistic scenarios.

Jonathan
by Jdsk
19 Mar 2024, 10:02am
Forum: Campaigning & Public Policy
Topic: Active Travel England - Boardman
Replies: 252
Views: 33902

Active Travel

"Boost walking and cycling in towns and cities, urges UK government adviser":
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/20 ... nt-adviser

Jonathan

( I can't find the report from Create Streets, and I don't think that I knew that we had an Office for Place.)
by Jdsk
19 Mar 2024, 9:55am
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: UK Politics
Replies: 934
Views: 72524

Re: UK Politics

From another thread:
All the signs are that a Starmer gov, even with a large majority, is going to disappoint those hoping for a major change in UK politics. There are clear signs of a shift away from radical policies (e.g. green agenda) towards the right, and Rachel Reeves is already buttering up and accepting large donations from the usual lobby groups - e.g. gambling.

Combined with the dire financial state that will be inherited, I'm afraid the best that can be hoped for is a change in morality - i.e. fewer dodgy Tory MP's - but not much else.
This is such an important point: improving the behaviour of the executive is crucial, and quite different from any changes in policy, whether economic, social or on any other axis.

"Trust in Public Life: Restoring the Rôle of Constitutional Watchdogs":
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/constitution-unit ... ublic-life

Jonathan
by Jdsk
19 Mar 2024, 9:45am
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: BEVs
Replies: 2122
Views: 108253

Re: BEVs

the snail wrote: 19 Mar 2024, 12:44am
Carlton green wrote: 16 Mar 2024, 8:56am ...Given the choice the vast majority of people wouldn’t consider buying a BEV ...
Really? Got any evidence for that assertion?

https://electrek.co/2022/05/27/52-perce ... rchase-ev/
Apparently not.

Jonathan
by Jdsk
18 Mar 2024, 11:29pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: P&O Ferries
Replies: 199
Views: 20065

Re: P&O Ferries

New: the president of Brittany Ferries says the French government will sign a decree tomorrow which will force P&O Ferries to pay the French minimum wage.
It’s not clear how long the company will be given to comply.
UK government hopes to implement similar law “in the summer”.

https://twitter.com/ITVJoel/status/1769846261740409142

Jonathan
by Jdsk
18 Mar 2024, 11:19pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: UK energy
Replies: 953
Views: 163924

Re: UK energy

rjb wrote: 18 Mar 2024, 7:27pm Transatlantic cables in view. well it's only across the pond.
Will it happen.
"UK eyes US electricity with transatlantic power cable - Energy Live News" https://www.energylivenews.com/2024/03/ ... wer-cable/
Thanks

Just a conversation, no project yet. 3.6 GW aggregate across several cables.

Massive, but no great unknowns...

Jonathan
by Jdsk
18 Mar 2024, 7:06pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Best online or app map for non-road routes?
Replies: 8
Views: 338

Re: Best online or app map for non-road routes?

TheWho wrote: 16 Mar 2024, 11:21am ...
Second, quite a few routes near me go onto public access land or dead end at the top of a hill or something. What are the rules for bikes on public access land? Could I cycle from the end of one route across the hill on public access land and then meet up with the dead end of another route?
Recent discussion:
viewtopic.php?t=160200

Jonathan
by Jdsk
18 Mar 2024, 6:48pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: New Bike Thoughts and advice
Replies: 37
Views: 1567

Re: New Bike Thoughts and advice

The outcome:
PaulK wrote: 17 Mar 2024, 5:01pm Indeedy....
Deposit down picking up next week.
PaulK wrote: 18 Mar 2024, 6:31pm ...
So Ive got my new Trek 2023 Émonda SL 5 in a stunning blue paintjob whilst i may eventually change out the wheels to begin with they are fine.
Jonathan
by Jdsk
18 Mar 2024, 6:46pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Well that was an interesting afternoon....
Replies: 14
Views: 822

Re: Well that was an interesting afternoon....

PaulK wrote: 15 Mar 2024, 11:40am 28mm is fine for UK roads and gentle off road. It's what I have. However, I think that a wide tyre would be more comfortable and allow more flexibility if your tastes change. Unless I had a whole quiver of options in the shed, I'd want at least 32mm on a general purpose road bike if i was buying new now.
...
PaulK wrote: 18 Mar 2024, 6:31pm Evening all

So Ive got my new Trek 2023 Émonda SL 5 in a stunning blue paintjob whilst i may eventually change out the wheels to begin with they are fine.

Was thinking though are some tyres more puncture resistant than others ?? (I'm assuming those it shipped with are super basic).
Would also like to go to the max recommended tyre size of 28mm (over the 26mm shipped).

Seems like the choice is endless ! Looking to ideally increase ride comfort a tad while still being able to maintain a fair clip.
Something worthwhile doing ?? Whats recommended.
How important is puncture resistance?

Jonathan
by Jdsk
18 Mar 2024, 5:47pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: BEVs
Replies: 2122
Views: 108253

Re: BEVs

[XAP]Bob wrote: 16 Mar 2023, 4:14pmThe only people I know of who have range anxiety are those who don't drive BEVs...

I know of plenty of people who panic when the fuel warning light comes on - I used to do 60 miles further before filling up.

In a BEV you have a couple of really useful tools:
- A generally good range-o-meter
- The ability to increase efficiency and therefore extend range, by just dropping 5mph.
it's repeatedly reported that range anxiety is more common in those who aren't familiar with BEVs. It might be a bit more subtle than that...

"Mental models guide electric vehicle charging":
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/a ... via%3Dihub

"Why you might be charging your EV wrong – and what to do instead":
https://electrek.co/2024/03/18/why-you- ... o-instead/
based on that study.

Jonathan
by Jdsk
18 Mar 2024, 4:52pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Would it be unreasonable … ?
Replies: 23
Views: 678

Re: Would it be unreasonable … ?

AndyK wrote: 18 Mar 2024, 4:44pm ...
AndyK's house rule: If you put your $*&^-off big trillion-lumen front light into flashing mode while you're on my ride, you will find your light being used to illuminate that place where the sun don't shine.
I had previously misunderstood "end up in the canal".

; - )

Jonathan