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Tommie We have already been to Newcastle on the Bromptons :cool: I can't go very fast or any great distance, unlike the Pedelecs but at least we are out on two wheels again (albeit small ones) Maybe see you someday for a coffee / ice cream in Mauds.

Many thanks Flecc. Even though this fiasco doesn't directly concern you we appreciate all your efforts to enlighten us and in turn enlighten those in power. Have you any objections to me using these facts in our quest for justice wherever that might take us? Ted.

Don't mock. I got the first Brompton today and it is excellent. As an ex- engineer in a past life I can appreciate how well this is put together. Proper class. Folding genius. There will certainly be cheaper models but as we know we get what we pay for. Anne's bike but I did have a ride along a...

In theory this is a fine idea but in practice we have no way to get our bikes from our home to Stormont unless we hire a van - and getting a panel van into Stormont presents its own problems! Secondly we would be on our own in this pilgrimage and as I already said I am not all that sure just how...

With respect I personally feel it was Nolan searching for material for his show which brought this into the floodlights. Fair to say he may well have been warning us that what we were doing on our bicycles was illegal. I have had some dealings with Nolan in the past and it didn't go well. I do...

Haven't ridden a motorcycle since my industrial accident in 1993 but I will take your word for the facts on taxing. The Nolan show for the Hard of Thinking, well that is another story on which I'd better not make my personal views public. :eek:

Cheers Egroover. In an ideal world this plan would have great support, like many before it on various subjects in this complex part of the UK. However hard I have tried I can't find any concrete facts on how many e-bikers are actually here and cycling. It is well documented regarding the amount...

Thanks for that info Tommie lad. I will certainly use it with my increasing list. I am somwhat simplistic though in that I am more interested in the basics of how this law can't be set aside, as so many of you have previously suggested - a waiver until there can be a definitive agreement that we...

Aside from the obvious the even better thing is that this MP is a fanatical cyclist , conventional type but at least he should be sympathetic to fellow two wheelers rather than some overstuffed oaf who would need stabilisers. I am working on refining my attitude which dismays me at times. The...

If only we could arrange such a thing it would be impressive but for now I have a list of questions brewing and simmering so I hope he isn't planning an early night at his BBQ. As for my unwillingness to cycle there illegally I would hope you understand that I am too old and have been through...

Two questions; 1. Guess who has been invited to Stormont for a meeting with a leading MP? 2. Will I need a new frock? Edit 3. Guess who is being allotted a private parking space?

Somewhat misleading reply I suppose but being politically illiterate I failed to acknowledge that politicians are indeed in the civil service. To me it just doesn't seem that way.

Firstly Tommie my bike isn't registered nor will it ever be. The plan is to get me to register it with all that goes with that stupidity. I intend to press on with this to see it out but I am not registering a bicycle. Secondly neither reply was from the Civil Service. Both were from...

I have hopefully secured a face to face with a leading politician who, shall we say is a fanatical (albeit conventional) cyclist. As you will be unable to accompany me I shall keep you informed of the outcome. Although it would be great to have someone with political knowledge with me I believe...

Sorry guys but those who are still interested I continue to do my best to harass those who are tormenting us here in this little segment of the UK. Obviously I didn’t reveal my sources or any names. Apologies that it is so long. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Quote Flecc circa 4.4.18 But one can...

I believe I started this thread what seems like 25 years ago and it has become a monster. What a shame it couldn't have all been about like minded people using ebikes instead of the political shambles which is Northern Ireland, a complicated part of the UK. I obviously appreciate the help and...

Near enough word for word albeit in my case 50 years ago! I had a mate who worked in the Belfast Jaguar workshop and he got my bike, frame and forks nickel plated. Looked the business. "Dropped bars" and the real deal of the time - centre pull brakes, front and rear no less but even with a...

Pah - I've been called a lot worse than that. :eek: Anne however is whiter than white.

I had been "topping up" every two months and after you reminded me just now I have popped them on again. Both batteries have dropped one segment which from memory would have been about 10 miles. We honestly never thought we would miss something as much as we are doing but as the saying...