Tuesday, 17 January 2012

Cycling Permit

Tuesday 17th January 2012.

Back in the late eighties/early nineties you were supposed to apply for a permit from British Waterways before cycling on the canal towpath, it cost £3, coloured green and white and was laminated so in didn't disintegrate when tied to your handlebars, I had one but didn't see many more around.

Looking through the Waterscape site recently I noticed that you still need one but now they are free and that you have to download and print them yourself, so that's what I've done.


So, if I spot Halfie or Jim riding their bikes on the towpath I will of course ask to see their permits.
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4 comments:

  1. Jim17 January, 2012 14:12

    You'll have to catch me first, Ray

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  2. Skippy17 January, 2012 15:35

    Got mine :D - http://skippy.org.uk/cycling-by-the-canals/

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  3. Halfie17 January, 2012 19:42

    For what it's worth, I do have one in my wallet. It's a bit tatty, especially after the moths have been at it.

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  4. Jim17 January, 2012 23:28

    Actually I don't see why I should get one as I only use my bike on the towpath in connection with boating (lock-wheeling etc) something that traditionally has always been allowed. I also can't see the point of requiring everyone to have something that everyone can help themselves to.

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