tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8761159916705047117.post453557494641933229..comments2023-06-02T05:17:23.497-07:00Comments on imwellconfused.me.uk: Schools in (err, what?) #SchoolPedalimwellconfusedUKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17232324684866033447noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8761159916705047117.post-8573247308207047582014-09-26T13:39:43.613-07:002014-09-26T13:39:43.613-07:00There are better ways but too many parents are sca...There are better ways but too many parents are scared to take new ideas on thanks to the scaremongering in the world. <br /><br />We'll get there one day I'm sure of it. :DimwellconfusedUKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17232324684866033447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8761159916705047117.post-33328803081552266122014-09-26T13:37:45.350-07:002014-09-26T13:37:45.350-07:00My yongest has found this too, she's come out ...My yongest has found this too, she's come out of her grumps while cycing and even when tired she smiles while riding and it's the same here. <br /><br />Cycling is a very good stress relief. <br />imwellconfusedUKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17232324684866033447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8761159916705047117.post-41296935051218480602014-09-26T06:42:22.896-07:002014-09-26T06:42:22.896-07:00I love this idea, just the idea of creating a chai...I love this idea, just the idea of creating a chain of kids to school instead of all those stressed out individual families! Ours involves two sites and people are forever stressed. There has to be a better way :)Penny P.S. and A Residencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06763484380356593179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8761159916705047117.post-4930514196188388622014-09-26T02:10:00.777-07:002014-09-26T02:10:00.777-07:00I always cycled or walked to school, apart from in...I always cycled or walked to school, apart from in primary school when I took the school bus because it was miles away. It was great fun because in the morning it woke you up and got you ready for school and after school it was a way to unwind a little, I found x Carolinhttp://www.mummyalarm.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8761159916705047117.post-82381469243523839592014-09-26T02:08:34.239-07:002014-09-26T02:08:34.239-07:00While I applaud the scool for trying to fix and ge...While I applaud the scool for trying to fix and get improvements to the crossings nearby they need to push to see if the council has any way to encourage those who will drive their kids a few yards to walk or do something else. <br /><br />It's also one of my latest bugbears too. <br />And that is a lot of miles to walk for school runs. Good on you, imwellconfusedUKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17232324684866033447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8761159916705047117.post-42764041988038532422014-09-25T21:29:45.202-07:002014-09-25T21:29:45.202-07:00At the moment I walk 8 miles a day taking and pick...At the moment I walk 8 miles a day taking and picking my girls up from school.My 12 year old son is within 15 minute walking distance to his secondary school, whilst eldest daughter is 9 and cycles, and my 6 year old scoots on their 45 minute journey.The girl's school has recently had installed better crossing around some of the roads near the school but there needs to be a lot more done for those who travel further.It really riles me that a number of parents live with a 10 minute walking distance to the school but drive their children, causing unnecessary congestion outside the school.Alyhttp://www.bugbirdbee.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8761159916705047117.post-78336145316972916202014-09-25T14:00:18.597-07:002014-09-25T14:00:18.597-07:00Hi Cass, (top work on topping the tots BTW)
Aldi...Hi Cass, (top work on topping the tots BTW) <br /><br />Aldi have some good but cheap lights as linked above thanks to Liska, but as for the bike itself the tips i can give you are<br /><br />reduce the air in the tyres, when fully inflated they slip more on the ice or snow. but when you deflate them to a safe point (keep an eye on the tyre walls for damage) <br /><br />Also don't use WD40, while it's good for degreasing and cleaning parts it does not lubricate properly and in the winter can help the destruction of parts. GT85 lube spray is cheap and works a treat on all bikes. <br /><br />I'll be doing a winter bike blogpost soon featuring gramps and the currently dead naughtybike unless it's deemed safe. (we'll have to see) to show whats best to do on both singlespeeds and mountain bikes as both handle differently. I'll have to try and get a road bike to try out too! imwellconfusedUKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17232324684866033447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8761159916705047117.post-9498610079382275732014-09-25T13:53:27.139-07:002014-09-25T13:53:27.139-07:00Walking it while they still want to hold hands is ...Walking it while they still want to hold hands is the best! Shows they feel safe and comfortable with mum at school and on way to school<br /><br />I hope it never passes. Keep up the good #SchoolWalks :D imwellconfusedUKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17232324684866033447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8761159916705047117.post-45078887004995282712014-09-25T13:50:48.290-07:002014-09-25T13:50:48.290-07:00Depending on where your based I may be able to fin...Depending on where your based I may be able to find a local sustainable transport team who can help you and help the school gain funding for a bike shed, or if a local has a chainsaw old telegraph poles can be used to make bike locking posts (I'll try and get photos of some at a school I'm training at for non sustrans bits on tuesday) Also same as Liz the Safer streets campaign may be one to show to your school. <br />http://www.sustrans.org.uk/safetoschoolimwellconfusedUKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17232324684866033447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8761159916705047117.post-37331992302512065472014-09-25T13:48:43.666-07:002014-09-25T13:48:43.666-07:00I had a car door opened on me this afternoon en ro...I had a car door opened on me this afternoon en route to the school, the lady was parked blocking a driveway pavement and a cyclelane all in one. It winds me up big time, Kids need to have a safe way to get to school without cars blocking the same streets that need protecting.<br /><br />You come under Travel Choices in CBC, drop me a line Liz and we can organize a Safer Streets to school day for parents and incorporate the #schoolScoot pedal and walk into it with your school if you'd like! <br /><br />more info on the campaign for safer streets is here <br />http://www.sustrans.org.uk/safetoschoolimwellconfusedUKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17232324684866033447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8761159916705047117.post-9023496191316344582014-09-25T13:48:31.888-07:002014-09-25T13:48:31.888-07:00My 12 y/o has just started cycling to school but I...My 12 y/o has just started cycling to school but I'm not sure how she's going to go in the Winter - I need to get her sorted don't I?Cass@TheDiaryofaFrugalFamilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01491476767414959689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8761159916705047117.post-37941507271781032452014-09-25T13:27:29.988-07:002014-09-25T13:27:29.988-07:00If you wanted I could put you in touch with a loca...If you wanted I could put you in touch with a local Sustrans group who may have some other bike related projects you could all join in if you wish! ximwellconfusedUKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17232324684866033447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8761159916705047117.post-55544142707609269192014-09-25T10:21:18.653-07:002014-09-25T10:21:18.653-07:00We walk as it's just up the road and it's ...We walk as it's just up the road and it's always such a lovely moment together, I'm lucky they're still at the age they hold my hand - that will soon pass so I'm making the most of it Mari's Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07266275978240424061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8761159916705047117.post-49713890773391025232014-09-25T07:16:27.700-07:002014-09-25T07:16:27.700-07:00I would love to cycle on the school run but just t...I would love to cycle on the school run but just too worry about the way the idiots drive locally plus the school offers no storage facilities for the kids bikes during the day.Boo Roo and Tigger Toohttp://www.boorooandtiggertoo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8761159916705047117.post-45408158401986139862014-09-25T06:33:36.073-07:002014-09-25T06:33:36.073-07:00Oh well done you.
I'm a non driver so car tra...Oh well done you.<br /><br />I'm a non driver so car travel isn't an option for me even if I wanted it to be. The amount of parents who drive their kids to school a short distance makes my blood boil.<br /><br />Lets make it easier and safer for scooters, cyclists and walkers I say!Liz Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05860282774080831783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8761159916705047117.post-30106809099324716992014-09-25T03:54:09.315-07:002014-09-25T03:54:09.315-07:00We live quite far away from our closest school, so...We live quite far away from our closest school, so cycling might take us all day. My eldest daughter has just done her bikeability though, so we are keen cyclists .... just not on the morning school run!<br /><br />Well done to you though xLittle Lilypad Cohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13143363393636449402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8761159916705047117.post-8956667443435833282014-09-25T03:37:43.784-07:002014-09-25T03:37:43.784-07:00Oh that is so exciting you must be thrilled. Well ...Oh that is so exciting you must be thrilled. Well done. Such a great initiative xNew Mum Onlinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14285584922202683960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8761159916705047117.post-27004714730013424232014-09-25T03:34:16.073-07:002014-09-25T03:34:16.073-07:00I'll do the maths tonight on how much I've...I'll do the maths tonight on how much I've saved cycling and scooting the kids to school over the last 4 (nearly 5) years and add it to the post here :) <br /><br />It's got more official today as my Hi-Viz and voulunteer bits came through the post this morning :) <br /><br />Chat soon xximwellconfusedUKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17232324684866033447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8761159916705047117.post-22154858880240735202014-09-25T03:30:01.620-07:002014-09-25T03:30:01.620-07:00This is a great post Paul. Wow I didn't fully ...This is a great post Paul. Wow I didn't fully realise you were involved in all that I need to clue up. So that explains all the additional @ mentions in your tweets.<br /><br />Thanks to linking to my Aldi review. All the cycling bits and bobs are instore from today. I was in there at 9 a.m. this morning and despite the press samples I received, I still spent 90 pounds.<br /><br />But it won't take many weeks to break even with the bus, given that the alternative of the bus, over cycling, would be 4 pounds a day, and I LOVE the #SchoolPedal cycle to and from school. <br /><br />Great post.<br /><br />Liska<br />@newMumOnlineNew Mum Onlinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14285584922202683960noreply@blogger.com