Mark W Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 If you've ever been to Bristol, chances are you'll have ridden either 'Mini Lloyds' (either the hipped flatbank with subrail or the walls/steps/bank-to-rail further up the hill), the little walls/gaps setups tucked away around the back of the building or the bigger walls by St. Peters Church further along in Castle Park. Unfortunately, due to money making the world go round, those areas are part of a proposed redevelopment. The specific areas they're aiming to redevelop are highlighted below in Blue and Red. I know campaigning/petitioning is nothing new and there are thousands of ePetitions and the like online now, but Bristol Council tried doing a similar thing back in 2006 and were forced to back down after significant public backlash. When I rode Bristol last Saturday there were people handing out leaflets and putting flyers up so it seems that that grassroots campaign is back in action again, but now with the additional support of people online. Again, I know ePetitions are everywhere and people constantly ask people to sign them, but it seems like this one genuinely could have an impact on stopping the destruction of some legendary spots. They're a staple of any Bristol ride and have been in countless videos, and it'd be a shame for them to disappear. If you'd like to sign the ePetition someone's set up to try and halt or alter this redevelopment, get involved here. You fill in the details, then get e-mailed a confirmation message. You need to click the confirmation link in that e-mail for it to register. It only takes 30secs to do from start to finish, but it could have an impact on what happens there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalopS Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Done (once the email comes through). Sucks that those spots are at risk of been taken away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Done, I will eventually get down there to ride one day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1a2bcio8 Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Do it people! This would mean a significant loss of riding spots in Bristol and, besides that, it's clearly being driven by selfishness which is something always worth standing up to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted October 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Similarly, if you got to Castle Park there's always people making the most of it being a nice, green, open area so it would benefit them too. Not just a selfish desire to keep some sweet spots 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusevelt Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 Done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Bleech Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 Done (my confirmation email came into my junk mail folder, so be aware of that if you are waiting for it) Castle park is a great riding spot and just one of those unique places that all members of the public seem to co-exist with no trouble at all and all just enjoy the green space. Great place, wish there was somewhere like that in Leeds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 Done and done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Dark Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 All done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimpanzyyyy Posted October 20, 2013 Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 did it too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted October 20, 2013 Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 Done, that rail can't be destroyed before i make it my bitch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John - Hynes Posted October 20, 2013 Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 Devastated if we lose those spots! Done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 Done (my confirmation email came into my junk mail folder, so be aware of that if you are waiting for it) Same here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onza pro series guy Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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