Hi ! And is there a tour de Presteign this year?

[frank9755]

As you say, Rooel, each train company has its own specific rules. I don't believe that any company's rules (yet) make any mention of electric bikes. I'm not familiar with the details of the act but as I understood it, while there is nothing that says they are to be classified as non-motorised for other purposes, neither is there anything saying the opposite, ie that they should be classified as motorised.

I also agree that its best not to draw too much attention to the fact that a bike is electric, given that a train conductor does have the authority to ban anything he might consider dangerous from his train. Taking the battery out is a good idea, and I have done that in the past, to make the bike more innocuous.

Furthermore I agree with you that the Presteigne organisers' helmet policy is a first class example - but I think we part company on what it is an example of! But this has been discussed enough already, so I won't elaborate...

Frank

 

[rooel]

"Furthermore I agree with you that the Presteigne organisers' helmet policy is a first class example - but I think we part company on what it is an example of! "

What I mean is that Presteigne, for part of the event at any rate, is treating electric pedal cycles like motor bikes by imposing the helmet requirement, not a very sensible thing to do at an event intended to publicise the merits of electric bikes when one of the advantages listed by every dealer is that there is no requirement to wear a helmet.

First Scotrail carriage conditions say "Tandems, tricycles, cycle trailers, motorcycles, mopeds and motorised cycles are not carried on any of our services." I have emailed to ask what they mean by motorised cycles, and noted that they are now accepting electrically powered invalid and disabled scooters. If I receive a reply I shall let you know what it is. The first time I asked them, many months ago, I received no reply. I have had an electric bike twice on some of their local services without arousing comment.

 

[Wisper Bikes]

A bit long winded!

Hi Frank I understand your meaning!

I know it was all a bit much but I wanted to convey to everyone what a great event it looks like being.

Pete Mustill and his team have put a massive amount of effort into the event, it's exactly what the e-bike market needs and it's free, unless you want to take part in the events (the fees pay for the insurance).

I was simply trying to encourage as many Pedelec members to come along as possible to support the event.

I also think it would be great to put some more names to faces, maybe we should all wear a red carnation!!

All the best David

 

[domeld]

Don't you mean 2008?

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[Mandy]

Hi Frank I understand your meaning!

I know it was all a bit much but I wanted to convey to everyone what a great event it looks like being.

Pete Mustill and his team have put a massive amount of effort into the event, it's exactly what the e-bike market needs and it's free, unless you want to take part in the events (the fees pay for the insurance).

I was simply trying to encourage as many Pedelec members to come along as possible to support the event.

I also think it would be great to put some more names to faces, maybe we should all wear a red carnation!!

All the best David

Hi David

When is the event? I obviously haven't been touring around the site too much lately to see the exact date? Lots going on at work, ie to much
I obviously got the wrong impression that it had just gone?
I really want to come and bring my Wisper and would be happy to wear a carnation
Regards
Mandy

 

[Wisper Bikes]

Dates

Hi Mandy

Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 May

I look forward to meeting you.

Best regards David

 

[Haku]

Presteigne Electric Bike Rally 2008

Anyone here going this year? I've been asked if I want to go but I don't know how I'd get there - my bike is my only transport, no car

Tour de Presteigne


edit: sorry, didn't see this thread, end of week, tired, only got a little 7" screen on this laptop, there was an earthquake, flood, fire, tornado, etc. etc.

 

[Andy Grayland]

There are instructions on getting there by train on the website under the info heading. Although it is not easy.

 

[Haku]

(Entrants must .... wear a cycle helmet.)

Well, it doesn't specifically state you have to wear it on your head

I don't think I've actually got a cycle helmet, if by some miracle I go then I might be able to borrow my brother's full-face helmet he uses for downhill mountain biking. I wonder what the chances of getting a Top Gear "Stig" outfit would be...