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Group: uk.transport · Group Profile
Author: Roger MerrimanRoger Merriman Date: May 12, 2008 05:47
> NEWS@ wodger.demon.co.uk (Roger Merriman) gurgled happily, sounding much
> like they were saying:
> >>>>Would that be possible without a widespread network of tarmac roads?
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>>> It was cyclists who campaigned for road improvements, including tarmac.
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>> yup, even with wider tires bikes tend to be less tolerant of pot holes
>> and the like, partically if load carring,
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> Cyclists may have campaigned for better roads, but they most certainly
> weren't the driving force behind the creation of the road network we
> currently have.
certainly bikes don't need the wide fast roads that exist now. though
trunk roads are often kept in better state of repairs.
roger
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