On Wed, 24 Oct 2007 15:08:43 GMT someone who may be "Craig"
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Quoted message said:just because cycles are greener does not mean that every
transport mode, interchange or package holiday has to be bike friendly or
offer a bike option.
There's none so blind.
People have pointed out that it is possible to take a bike on a
number of competitors, without so much hassle as Eurostar force them
to go through. I didn't realise Eurostar was doing so well that it
could decide to tell one group of potential customers to get stuffed
as it is not interested in their business and they should use
competitors. The attitude explains a lot.
Many of these potential customers would like to use the train for
many reasons, but are unable to do so because the operators treat
them even more badly than aeroplane companies do (and that takes
some doing).
Quoted message said:The vast majority of passengers on Eurostar don't want to take a bike
The vast majority of passengers on proper trains don't want to take
a suitcase or a pram. However, that does not mean that they are
forced to send their suitcase or pram 24 hours in advance or
dismantle it and put it in a special bag.
Quoted message said:or have issues with panniers at the other end,
Sorry, I can't follow this bit.
Quoted message said:nor does
everyone have the ability to get to London by train, with a bike at all
times of the day.
Those who want to get to London by train will be the ones travelling
from further afield. They have the ability to do so without all the
nonsense Eurostar have decided to force on anyone determined enough
to want to travel. When they arrive in London they can cycle to St
Pancras, cycling between most of the London terminals is far quicker
than any other means of transport, other than perhaps a criminally
ridden motorbike.
--
David Hansen, Edinburgh
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