Post ATXxlogBk8Or3P7xSK by dash@social.coop
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 (DIR) Post #ATXxlogBk8Or3P7xSK by dash@social.coop
       2023-03-11T12:11:03Z
       
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       Quick solo trip out to the post office with just an envelope = rare chance for #longboarding instead of #cycling. Something I really miss since we moved to #Cheltenham - even though the distances are generally less than Derby, the combination of fewer trips without kids/cargo and generally more rubbishy surfaces tends to lead to "just take a bike".
       
 (DIR) Post #ATXxlpEveyBmn9Nhbc by dash@social.coop
       2023-03-11T13:21:11Z
       
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       Got me thinking...If you recalibrate what I just said from "physically fit dude who hates cars and likes human-powered wheely pursuits" to "typical person" you arrive at:"I'd love to cycle but <reasons> so I end up taking the car".
       
 (DIR) Post #ATXxlphzutRQFIyuum by dash@social.coop
       2023-03-11T13:39:57Z
       
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       Now we know there is a problem with over-representation of fit, sport-enthusiast, dudely types in #ActiveTravel campaigning and local authority decision-making.We also know you can actually get a fair amount of cycling under pretty crappy non-inclusive conditions, for various reasons:- said dudely types also exist in wider society- cycles are (for many people) pretty capable over bad surfaces.- patchy networks of safe infrastructure can hit the "tolerable" hurdle for many peopleetc.
       
 (DIR) Post #ATXxlqG1sMfBwqu5xY by dash@social.coop
       2023-03-11T14:03:15Z
       
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       Led me to wonder if things like skateboarding/rollerskating/blading make a much better indicator species for #inclusive #urbanism than cycling and/or if we need some sort of resurgence that gets all the dudely types hooked on those things.Because all the stuff - wonky slabs, missing or badly installed drop kerbs, rough tarmac, steps, steep ramps, etc - which are horrible for eg wheelchair or handcycle users suddenly become an issue.As does "just hop on the road past this bit".