On yer bike, Tim!
GET out of your cars!
That was the message today from the government as more than 50 MPs and peers got on their bikes to promote cycling to work.
But Suffolk's Westminster politicians were not able to join their colleagues on a ride along the south bank – they were busy with other things.
"This has come too soon after my appointment, I'm afraid," said South Suffolk MP and Tory transport spokesman Tim Yeo.
"Certainly I support cycling – to ease traffic congestion, because it's good for the environment, and for health reasons.
"But more needs to be done to attract people on to their bikes – and there is the fear factor, people don't like cycling on roads that they have to share with fast-moving cars and lorries."
Too soon after your appointment? Huh? If it's bike riding lessons you're after I'd be only too happy to help. Just say the word....
That was the message today from the government as more than 50 MPs and peers got on their bikes to promote cycling to work.
But Suffolk's Westminster politicians were not able to join their colleagues on a ride along the south bank – they were busy with other things.
"This has come too soon after my appointment, I'm afraid," said South Suffolk MP and Tory transport spokesman Tim Yeo.
"Certainly I support cycling – to ease traffic congestion, because it's good for the environment, and for health reasons.
"But more needs to be done to attract people on to their bikes – and there is the fear factor, people don't like cycling on roads that they have to share with fast-moving cars and lorries."
Too soon after your appointment? Huh? If it's bike riding lessons you're after I'd be only too happy to help. Just say the word....
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