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Just out of curiosity, how many of you have seen copies of *both* the Highway Code *and* either
Cyclecraft or Roadcraft at the bike shops and / or filling stations you frequent?
Cyclists: how many of you are aware of the existence of Cyclecraft, the "official" advanced
cycling manual?
Drivers: how many of you are aware of the existence of Roadcraft, the "official" advanced
driving manual?
Your votes please.
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On Tue, 20 Jan 2004 20:19:12 -0000, "Just zis Guy, you know?"
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>Just out of curiosity, how many of you have seen copies of *both* the Highway Code *and* either
>Cyclecraft or Roadcraft at the bike shops and / or filling stations you frequent?
Last time I saw the HC it was on sale in a hospital shop. Which was appropriate!
If by 'filling stations' (sorry but creeping Americanisms are a pet hate) you mean petrol stations,
I'm afraid I don't frequent them that often. Don't see why I should volunteer to pay more tax.
>Cyclists: how many of you are aware of the existence of Cyclecraft, the "official" advanced
>cycling manual?
If that's the HMSO book, I have it and rate it highly.
>Drivers: how many of you are aware of the existence of Roadcraft, the "official" advanced
>driving manual?
Never heard of it. Well, until today in another thread that is.
Just zis Guy, you know? wrote:
> Just out of curiosity, how many of you have seen copies of *both* the Highway Code *and* either
> Cyclecraft or Roadcraft at the bike shops and / or filling stations you frequent?
Notice neither.
>
> Cyclists: how many of you are aware of the existence of Cyclecraft, the "official" advanced
> cycling manual?
Heard of it on here, never seen copy though
>
> Drivers: how many of you are aware of the existence of Roadcraft, the "official" advanced
> driving manual?
Not me
>
> Your votes please.
On Tue, 20 Jan 2004 20:19:12 -0000, in
<buk2g1$a22$1$8302bc10@news.demon.co.uk>, "Just zis Guy, you know?"
<outlook.bugs@microsoft.com> wrote:
>Just out of curiosity, how many of you have seen copies of *both* the Highway Code *and* either
>Cyclecraft or Roadcraft at the bike shops and / or filling stations you frequent?
Bike shop - Never looked (My local "bike shop" is a Halfords) Filling station - Never looked (always
pay by credit card at the pump)
>Cyclists: how many of you are aware of the existence of Cyclecraft, the "official" advanced
>cycling manual?
Know of it. Had it recommended several times. Never read it. Amazon failed to get it for me
last year (out of stock). The Stationery Office were also out of stock and still hold an open
order from me.
>Drivers: how many of you are aware of the existence of Roadcraft, the "official" advanced
>driving manual?
Know of it. Read it. Bought it from WHSmith.
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"Just zis Guy, you know?" <outlook.bugs@microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:buk2g1$a22$1$8302bc10@news.demon.co.uk...
> Just out of curiosity, how many of you have seen copies of *both* the Highway Code *and* either
> Cyclecraft or Roadcraft at the bike shops and /
or
> filling stations you frequent?
>
Have seen HC on sale in petrol stations, from time to time
> Cyclists: how many of you are aware of the existence of Cyclecraft, the "official" advanced
> cycling manual?
>
Never heard of it
> Drivers: how many of you are aware of the existence of Roadcraft, the "official" advanced
> driving manual?
>
I have it (somewhere) and have read it, and try to drive in accordance with what it says (having
first read it before taking my IAM car test)
> Your votes please.
>
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In article <buk2g1$a22$1$8302bc10@news.demon.co.uk>, outlook.bugs@microsoft.com says...
> Just out of curiosity, how many of you have seen copies of *both* the Highway Code *and* either
> Cyclecraft or Roadcraft at the bike shops and / or filling stations you frequent?
only ever noticed HC and RC in WH Smiths, and bookshops
> Cyclists: how many of you are aware of the existence of Cyclecraft, the "official" advanced
> cycling manual?
unaware, but will look for now...
> Drivers: how many of you are aware of the existence of Roadcraft, the "official" advanced
> driving manual?
aware of, own, and have read cover-cover.
> Your votes please.
>
>
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"Just zis Guy, you know?" <outlook.bugs@microsoft.com> wrote in
news:buk2g1$a22$1$8302bc10@news.demon.co.uk:
> Just out of curiosity, how many of you have seen copies of *both* the
I re-read the Highway Code* a couple of years ago. I've never heard of either the other two and I am
both cyclist and motorist.
* This is true but I confess to ulterior motive. I abhor the habit many motorists have of parking on
the pavement and wanted to check what the Highway Code says about it. And cars should not be on
the pavement.
Bill
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>Just out of curiosity, how many of you have seen copies of *both* the Highway Code *and* either
>Cyclecraft or Roadcraft at the bike shops and / or filling stations you frequent?
See HC at filling stations See HC & Cyclecraft at some bike shops Never seen Cyclecraft or Roadcraft
at filling stations.
>Cyclists: how many of you are aware of the existence of Cyclecraft, the "official" advanced
>cycling manual?
Have got it.
>Drivers: how many of you are aware of the existence of Roadcraft, the "official" advanced
>driving manual?
Yes, if that's the police driving training one. But I don't own a copy.
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On Tue, 20 Jan 2004 20:19:12 +0000, Just zis Guy, you know? wrote:
> Just out of curiosity, how many of you have seen copies of *both* the Highway Code *and* either
> Cyclecraft or Roadcraft at the bike shops and / or filling stations you frequent?
Never, never and never.
> Cyclists: how many of you are aware of the existence of Cyclecraft, the "official" advanced
> cycling manual?
In Cambridge ("25% of commuting journeys are by bicycle"), Cyclecraft is in stock at Heffers, but
not in Transport>Cycling, nor in Sport>Cycling, but on a different floor, under HMSO Publications.
(I _have_ pointed this out to them.)
> Drivers: how many of you are aware of the existence of Roadcraft, the "official" advanced
> driving manual?
Yes, several editions, not sure what's current.
Mike
Just zis Guy, you know? wrote:
> Just out of curiosity, how many of you have seen copies of *both* the Highway Code *and* either
> Cyclecraft or Roadcraft at the bike shops and / or filling stations you frequent?
None. Seen HWC & Roadcraft in bookshops. Never seen a copy of Cyclecraft, though I have looked
occaisionally.
>
> Cyclists: how many of you are aware of the existence of Cyclecraft, the "official" advanced
> cycling manual?
Aware. Not read it. Does an original 1970's paperback "Richard's Bicycle Book" count :-)
> Drivers: how many of you are aware of the existence of Roadcraft, the "official" advanced
> driving manual?
Yes, aware. Read and own the motorcycle version. Occaisionally guilty of forgetting I'm riding a
push bike and taking up the primary motorcycle position (offside wheeltrack rather than nearside
wheeltrack). I don't make the mistake now, haven't ridden a motorcycle for 15 months.
> Your votes please.
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> Just zis Guy, you know? wrote:
>
>>Just out of curiosity, how many of you have seen copies of *both* the Highway Code *and* either
>>Cyclecraft or Roadcraft at the bike shops and / or filling stations you frequent?
Neither.
>>Cyclists: how many of you are aware of the existence of Cyclecraft, the "official" advanced
>>cycling manual?
Heard of it, never read it. I do have a Cycling Proficiency certificate ;-)
>>Drivers: how many of you are aware of the existence of Roadcraft, the "official" advanced
>>driving manual?
I thought the DoT manual was "Driving". Has it been renamed?
On Tue, 20 Jan 2004 21:12:07 +0000, in
<946r00laibb1rjink5ciqkij8ctpl6bodu@4ax.com>, Richard Bates
<mail.sent.here.gets.deleted@cuddle.clara.co.uk> wrote:
>On Tue, 20 Jan 2004 20:19:12 -0000, in <buk2g1$a22$1$8302bc10@news.demon.co.uk>, "Just zis Guy, you
>know?" <outlook.bugs@microsoft.com> wrote:
>>Cyclists: how many of you are aware of the existence of Cyclecraft, the "official" advanced
>>cycling manual?
>
>Know of it. Had it recommended several times. Never read it. Amazon failed to get it for me
>last year (out of stock). The Stationery Office were also out of stock and still hold an open
>order from me.
A quick google suggests that I first heard of the title in 1999. As I say, I have not yet read it,
but some of the points made in it have been repeated on URC many times. I am still waiting for my
copy to arrive.
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Just zis Guy, you know? wrote:
>Just out of curiosity, how many of you have seen copies of *both* the Highway Code *and* either
>Cyclecraft or Roadcraft at the bike shops and / or filling stations you frequent?
Highway Code only, at filling stations.
>Cyclists: how many of you are aware of the existence of Cyclecraft, the "official" advanced
>cycling manual?
Only from discussion on here. It is on my Amazon wish list, but so is a lot of stuff.
>Drivers: how many of you are aware of the existence of Roadcraft, the "official" advanced
>driving manual?
My grandmother used to have a copy in her Morris Minor. I did read it, but that was some years
before I could legally drive, and I don't remember seeing a copy since. (Between 25 and 30
years ago.)
In message of Tue, 20 Jan 2004, Just zis Guy, you know? writes
>Just out of curiosity, how many of you have seen copies of *both* the Highway Code *and* either
>Cyclecraft or Roadcraft at the bike shops and / or filling stations you frequent?
Occasionally see the Highway Code, usually in book shops.
>
>Cyclists: how many of you are aware of the existence of Cyclecraft, the "official" advanced
>cycling manual?
Have it, consult it frequently.
>
>Drivers: how many of you are aware of the existence of Roadcraft, the "official" advanced
>driving manual?
Never knew of its existence until now.
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On Tue, 20 Jan 2004 21:47:10 -0000, "NC" <me@privacy.net> wrote:
>Does an original 1970's paperback "Richard's Bicycle Book" count
Only if you can correctly name *from memory* the horizontal rearward-pointing part of a drop
handlebar. Answers on a postcard, please.
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On Tue, 20 Jan 2004 21:31:38 +0000, Richard Bates
<mail.sent.here.gets.deleted@cuddle.clara.co.uk> wrote:
>A quick google suggests that I first heard of the title in 1999. As I say, I have not yet read it,
>but some of the points made in it have been repeated on URC many times. I am still waiting for my
>copy to arrive.
If you're near Reading you can borrow mine.
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Reply to Just zis Guy, you know?
> Only if you can correctly name *from memory* the horizontal rearward-pointing part of a drop
> handlebar. Answers on a postcard, please.
>
>
Just to prove that short-term memory hasn't been affected a bit, here's my answer to the OP:
<<*both* the Highway Code *and* either Cyclecraft or Roadcraft at the bike shops and / or filling
stations you frequent?>>
HC occasionally, the others never.
>>Cyclists: how many of you are aware of the existence of Cyclecraft,
the "official" advanced cycling manual?>>
Got it, read it from cover to cover, follow it.
<<Drivers: how many of you are aware of the existence of Roadcraft, the "official" advanced
driving manual?>>
Never heard of it until recently here on u.r.c.
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Just zis Guy, you know? wrote:
> Just out of curiosity, how many of you have seen copies of *both* the Highway Code *and* either
> Cyclecraft or Roadcraft at the bike shops and / or filling stations you frequent?
>
None, never
> Cyclists: how many of you are aware of the existence of Cyclecraft, the "official" advanced
> cycling manual?
>
Heard of it here, got it, read it, pretty much what i did anyway, but nice to know.
>
> Drivers: how many of you are aware of the existence of Roadcraft, the "official" advanced
> driving manual?
>
Have heard of it, don't feel the need to become an 'advanced driver', my father in law is a
member of the IAM and is truley terrifying.
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outlook.bugs@microsoft.com wrote:
> Just out of curiosity, how many of you have seen copies of *both* the Highway Code *and* either
> Cyclecraft or Roadcraft at the bike shops and / or filling stations you frequent?
The HC, certianly (along with tax-disc holders, rubber petrol tank caps, tyre pressure gauges, etc).
Neither of the others.
> Cyclists: how many of you are aware of the existence of Cyclecraft, the "official" advanced
> cycling manual?
Only through this group or ukt.
> Drivers: how many of you are aware of the existence of Roadcraft, the "official" advanced
> driving manual?
The police one?
I've known of it for more than thirty years.
Never seen it on sale though.
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Just zis Guy, you know? <outlook.bugs@microsoft.com> wrote:
> Just out of curiosity, how many of you have seen copies of *both* the Highway Code *and* either
> Cyclecraft or Roadcraft at the bike shops and / or filling stations you frequent?
Why both? I suspect that you are trying to make a case of something not said.
The Highway Code, Cyclecraft and Roadcraft are on sale at Halfords a rather large chain of cycle
shops. The Highway Code is on sale at (some) Tesco service stations, my own local garage, and some
Safeway service stations. The book seems to feature most predominantly after a new edition and may
move or be removed from time to time.
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