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Quote: Originally posted by RogLozLee on 30/8/2013Yes you need a permit to ride on towpaths - you can download and print one off onthe inland waterways website. Not that anyone will stop you and ask for a look but you never know. I live by one of the main waterways offices so I had one just incase.

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Not any more!

...Don't fish on the canal as much as I used to as there are too many boats chugging up and down.

1. It just adds to the weight
2. He is going to fast for the pedestrians to react in time

Quote: Originally posted by cbreddie on 24/8/2013

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When I am out for a walk with the kids on a tow path, if a cyclist comes tearing towards me and doesnt slow down, they get wet! simple as that. If they dont respect the safety of me and my kids, then I dont respect them. If they slow down to pass then we move to one side to allow them to pass.

There is enough room for everyone, provided everyone pays a little respect to everyone else

Quote: Originally posted by Hacksaw Bob on 30/8/2013

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Quote: Originally posted by RogLozLee on 30/8/2013Yes you need a permit to ride on towpaths - you can download and print one off onthe inland waterways website. Not that anyone will stop you and ask for a look but you never know. I live by one of the main waterways offices so I had one just incase.

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Not any more!

...Don't fish on the canal as much as I used to as there are too many boats chugging up and down.

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Love this statement and it reminds me of a day out with the kids on my parents canal boat (they used to live on one). We were chugging along nice and peacefully, and came across a large group of fishermen, my Dad slowed down as much as possible so as not to disturb the fish etc etc. All of the fishermen raised their rods out of the way, my Dad apologised for disturbing them and thanked each one as we passed through....except one fisherman, who left his rods out across the canal in defiance!! He then started ranting .... "what gives you the f###ing right to come along here anyway??","you have no right to use that on here, this is a private fishing area","this is for fishing only!!!"....to be honest my Dad was a little stunned, but politely explained that "the canals werent built for fishermen, they were built for canal boats many years ago".... the guys response was great...."Thats complete crap, you dont know what you are talking about"

My Dad gave him a last chance to raise his rods and laughed at him as he drove over his rods, he broke one and dragged the other into the water, The fisherman just stood and watched as his expensive gear was ruined.

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Never look down at anybody....
.....unless to offer a hand, to help them up

Quote: Originally posted by Paratech on 29/8/2013

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When you cycle or walk in France the cyclists always ring their bells to warn other pathway users.  We in England seem to think that it is an insult if you ring your bell at another pathway user.

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