Today I cycled into Gloucester from Abbeymead, starting at the same time as a driving instructor. We arrived in a pre-arranged car park at exactly the same time. Cycling in a city is an efficient way to get about.
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Christopher MillerA substantial chunk of microplastic pollution comes from wear of vehicle tyres.
The amount increases with vehicle weight; so electric vehicles with heavy batteries will makes this worse.
Maybe replacement of all internal combustion engines with electric powered motors is not the solution...
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A regular cyclist has been elected city councillor in Gloucester.
Since that rich SA/USA weirdo took over the bird place and renamed it, I’m surprised there’s still any activity there from sensible people. Why aren’t we all here having normal conversations?
@WilliamNB this was an enjoyable biscuit. I earned it after a lovely gravel ride.
Rather than getting rid of inheritance tax, we should get rid of inheritance; especially of titles.
@monissa during a visit to Bamburgh Castle I overheard an American tourist express her astonishment that the castle had been built for the Harry Potter movies.
After close passing me so he could get to the traffic queue before me, a driver suggested I get a car like a ‘normal person’. He didn’t look normal to me, but very angry. I asked if he was jealous so he revved his little engine to drown me out. I think he may have been compensating for something.