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Date time: | 6.56pm, Wednesday 10th October, 2007 |
Time line: | Earlier | Later |
Facing: | North |
Added by: | amassie |
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Credit: | Geoff Nash |
I'm a disabled cyclist from Swindon having lost an arm and having multiple injuries in a road crash back in the 70's. I cycle about 200 miles a week on my road bike and mountain bike, used to race with Swindon Road Club for 20 years, but now it's a keep fit cycling thing.
Cycling is the one thing that I can still do without aggravating past injuries and is very relaxing.
I use the local in-town cycle tracks to avoid traffic until I get to the outskirts of Swindon and get on the local roads or trails.
Personally I don't think there needs to be any conflict between pedestrians and cyclists if everyone is sensible and tolerant and careful. It only takes a shouted hello, please can I squeeze past and then a thank you by the cyclist, for everyone to use the same facilities and be aware of each others presence.
Geoff Nash
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