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Group: uk.transport · Group Profile
Author: Brimstone
Date: Sep 11, 2008 06:14

Mike P wrote:
> Brimstone wrote:
>> Adrian wrote:
>>> "philipuk@gmail.com" gmail.com> gurgled happily, sounding
>>> much like they were saying:
>>>
>>>>> (thinks: I wonder why Duhg's never complained that peds/cyclists
>>>>> can't use the Channel Tunnel)
>>>
>>>> Ah but cyclists can:
>>>
>>> No, they can't. They've still got to use the train, and they're
>>> forced to use a minibus and trailer to do so... He's moaned before
>>> about having to load bicycles into a trailer behind a car for the
>>> Dartford tunnel.
>>>
>>> To suit Duhg's requirements, consistently, cyclists should be able
>>> to cycle through the tunnel, and pedestrians walk.
>>
>> Indeed, perhaps a fourth tunnel should have been built for their sole
>> use?
>
> Yeah, I can just see all those people walking the 20 miles or
> whatever it is... ;-)
>
I'm sure that many confirmed walkers would be happy to do the 31 miles. I
can't imagine there would be much call for postcards of the view though.
However, a hostel halfway along would have a couple of unique selling
points. :-)
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