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I have used the 2 teir system at Didcot (and other stations). I am a short male with a relatively heavy bike and I normally use the upper teir (I reckon its more secure!). So not a problem, though I do agree that as they age, a bit of corrosion and wear makes them more difficult to use. If RCaH are planning to place them where their current stands are (at the back) I’m not sure if there’s sufficient width of path for the upper teir to pull down (but I haven’t checked).
I cycle on a Brompton (16″ wheels) – no problems. Great to have no potholes!
I use a 16″ Brompton from Didcot to campus, mainly along the Route 544. The short stretch of rough track at the Upton end of the railway path is not ideal, but not a problem either. I normally use the road from the top of Hagbourne Hill towards campus via Chilton. I have used the route 544 from the top of the hill towards campus (not in the last few months). It shakes the bike about and you have to weave to find the “least bad” path, but was passable; I find the road a better option at present.
For the record here’s what I submitted on line to the council.
I regular experience motorists overtaking inappropriately (& potentially dangerously) especially along the top of Hagbourne Hill.The plans to straighten and flatten the top of Hagbourne Hill are good plans. However I understand there will be a lot more traffic along that route adding to the danger and potential conflict between motorists and
cyclists.
As a cyclist the plan to make Chilton Road a traffic free route is obviously welcome. The cycle route 544 continues past Hagbourne Farm, across the A34 and down that way to the Harwell Campus. The problem is that the length of route 544 from the A34 to Harwell Campus is very rough, and basically NOT FIT FOR PURPOSE. I ride a small wheeled folding bike and there is no way I could use that route regularly. I need to keep to tarmac. In the context of the increased traffic over Hagbourne Hill I would strongly encourage you to tarmac this stretch of route 544 to make it a viable cycle route over its complete lengthThey say in Health & Safety lectures that avoiding an accident is better than wearing protective clothing. So lghts & bright clothes “trump” helmets. In my opinion flashing lights are possibly better in “dusk” type conditions, but in the dark you need (ideally at least) one steady rear light and one flashing (possibly body worn) light and at the front a steady light. And also that there should be properly charged batteries – a “glow worm” is as bad a nothing and gives a false sense of security.
Michael
Unfortunately the survey doesn’t seem to be in a form I can read. Can it be in Word or pdf?