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I am not sure it does - why do you think so? It's pretty clear what it is saying but let me explain it for you - Dutch police have been stopping fatbikes (which are legal) to test their top speed to determine whether they have been modified so they reach higher speeds - they cannot tell just by looking at them. During one set of tests they found around 50% of the fatbikes had been modified but could only determine this when they used their new roadside treadmill contraption to test it. https://ebiketips.road.cc/content/news/dutch-police-have-a-roadside-device-for-identifying-illegally-fast-and-powerful-e-bikes#:~:text=247 new roller test benches,45km/h (28mph). https://nltimes.nl/2024/07/03/half-fatbikes-checked-amsterdam-tuned I am posing the question whether people think we will get to a point (like in the Netherlands) where new laws need to be brought in to protect riders (and other road users) if similar scarily upward trends of injuries to cyclists (especially young cyclists) and those hit by cyclists are seen here as they have been in the Netherlands. Do you think we will get to that point - I suspect we will - we are already, for example, hearing a lot of Lime Bike Break noise coming from A&E departments, surgeons and those who have to treat the long-term impacts of treating victims?

👆 That sentence directly contradicts itself. What laws are you calling for in relation to bicycles? You seem to have been mainly talking about EAPCs and electric mopeds - which already have different laws applied to them. Or are you again suggesting that all 'two wheeled contraptions' must be treated the same (and if so, are you making the same argument for all 'four wheeled contraptions')?

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I agree he was an excellent councillor, but voting him back will depend on whether he stands!

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Just pull out, if you can If the owners haven't been upfront with you about these things, what else might they not have told you? Better to lose some money now than buy it and regret it. Plus as you say, what would happen if you wanted to sell the house in the future? Also, an insurer who will insure you now may not necessarily continue to do so. I have had subsidence, my then insurer withdrew my insurance as a result of the claim, and I had to go through a specialist broker to get insured. I would say it's just not worth the risk and the hassle, irrespective of the structural stability report (which presumably isn't a guarantee?) And don't be embarrassed! None of this is your fault!

That's the most off topic post ever 🤣 A lot better than I was, out of bed, still not great, thanks for asking! Back on topic, C123 if you can't find anything within your price range, you could always go out for a non Christmas lunch and take your own crackers (are they still a thing?), party hats (ditto) and a sprig of holly to put on top of your dessert. And a bottle of Baileys or advocaat.You might have to hide that.

This is a very thoughtful film about the toxic and traumatic effects of boarding schools on our ruling class and therefore on us. It's pay-for, but the trailer will give you flavour of it.

This is the point you seem to have not grasped - there are plenty of UK legal fatbikes for sale that do meet guidelines - not every fatbike does not meet standards - now in the Netherlands a large number of fatbikes are bought legally and then modified - this is why the Dutch police have been stopping fatbike riders and then using roller systems to test the speed of the bikes - as you cannot tell between a perfectly legal one and an illegal one. No, I actually think the vast majority of the UK public will look at a fatbike and think of it as a bike and that it is a tiny percentage of the population (seemingly a large percentage of which are some of the usual suspects on here) that we seem them as e-mopeds. It would be foolish then, by your own assertion, that the masses are "sensible"! Agree 100%. Cycling UK seemed to be suggesting that, especially at night, you may be giving a driver a potential defence if you are not wearing bright clothing and they hit you. Commonsense would suggest that wearing bright clothing at night was a very good idea. The point I was trying to make earlier was whether we are heading, like the Netherlands, to the need for more stringent laws about what you can and can't do on a bicycle - the Netherlands government has been responding to medical-led calls for change - for everything from the fact that some think there are a generation of Dutch kids who are getting less exercise due to the popularity of e-bikes and those who are concerned by the explosion of injuries (especially amongst teenagers) caused whilst riding e-bikes (many of which have been illegally modified).

I’m buying a property that has had three insurance claims in the past 20 years, with the most recent one within the last five years. Before making the purchase, I was told that the front bay window had subsidence caused by a public tree, which the council had removed, and a structural stability report was provided. This explanation seemed reasonable to me, so I made an offer, and it was accepted. During the legal process, however, my solicitor discovered that the situation is actually more complicated. The property had a bay window subsidence claim in 2010 caused by several plants in the front garden, which the owner removed. Everything appeared fine for the next eleven years, but then subsidence was discovered again, this time due to a public tree. Despite the tree affecting the bay window, the council refused to remove it, so the issue is ongoing . All insurers have rejected providing cover for the property; only the current insurer might accept it depending on the underwriter’s assessment, and I have no idea how expensive the premium could be, they don't even give me a quote at this stage unless the seller's provide their current insurance policy number (very strange requirement) In addition to this, the house has suspected drainage issues and a leaking incoming water main. The owner is aware of these problems but has been unable to carry out repairs—likely because Thames Water has not cooperated. Drainage issues are a nightmare for any buyer, and although the water main leak is less serious, it is still time-consuming to resolve with Thames Water. The property is not cheap, and others paying the same price are buying homes with much better potential. I feel very frustrated by the number of insurance claims; I would honestly prefer if the seller had made none at all. If the insurance premium ends up being over £5,000 per year, I will definitely pull out—not because I cannot afford it, but because it would significantly reduce the pool of buyers when I eventually sell. There are plenty of straightforward properties on the market, and my budget is strong enough to choose among them. I feel very exhausted. I wasn’t even that interested in the property to begin with, and now I’ve ended up in this embarrassing situation.

The only collision I've ever had on a bicycle, happened in the middle of the day, in good light. I was wearing a lime green helmet, a reflective jacket and had a red, flashing back light on. A car accelerated up behind me and went straight into the back of my bike. The first thing he said when he got out of the car was "I didn't see you". It doesn't matter how visible you are, if someone isn't paying attention. If you have lights and reflectors, and are cycling on well lit city streets, then there is no reason for someone not to see you, assuming they're engaged with what they're doing. Whilst I think it's sensible to wear bright clothes, not to do so does not make you 'partly to blame' if someone drives a car into you. Obviously everyone should have lights and reflectors, a legal requirement at night.

Hi Rich, I've sent you a message, let me know if you are interested. Thanks. Jon

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Last time I looked, electric cars also cause congestion.

Totally off topic!!!! Are you better, Sue?🤔