Gritter bicycle vs Beast from the East

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Cycling groups around the country this week have been left disappointed by the failure of their local authorities to grit cycle paths in treacherous icy conditions. While road gritting machines have been out in force, cycle paths have been neglected on grounds of cost or because they do not have the correct vehicles to complete the job.

In an attempt to keep cyclists moving however cold it gets, we developed the world’s first pedal-powered gritter…and we’ve been using it anger on our local streets.

The Gritter Bike provides an environmentally friendly way to keep cycle paths and lanes passable over the winter; unlike the quad 4×4 vehicles used to perform the task elsewhere in Europe, the ETA’s pedal-powered design produces no emissions or noise. The gritter bicycle is capable of carrying 50 kg of salt and can be fitted with a snow plough if necessary.

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A spokesperson for the ETA said: “There is no statutory requirement for councils to grit the cycle network, but bicycles are an increasingly popular way for commuters to travel so it’s vital that lanes and paths are gritted when temperatures plummet.”

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The gritter bicycle hard at work this week

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Not only are we ethical, we campaign for sustainable transport. Sometimes that means protesting until a school gets the zebra crossing they’ve been refused, or running 60 roadshows this year to encourage people out of their cars, or fixing bicycles for free. Supporting this work is easy – you simply have to take out cycle insurance with us, cover that just happens to be excellent.

Unlike other insurers we never devalue your bike. And if you ride a carbon bike, rest assured we will never have a cracked frame repaired – we will always replace your bike with a new one. How many other insurers can say that? Find out more

..and it’s not just cycle insurance that we offer. We provide  home insurancecycle insurancetravel insurance and breakdown cover  – all while putting concern for the environment at the heart of all we do.

 

 

 

Comments

  1. Lawrence

    Reply

    That was taken along the cycle lane on the Portsmouth Road on the way into Kingston.

    • The ETA

      Reply

      Correct

  2. eddie

    Reply

    Now that’s what I call a good idea, how do the dutch do it I wonder>

  3. Arnold

    Reply

    What a good idea it could be converted to carry other stuff in Summer
    would it be possible to get the plans for it…

  4. DougMilly

    Reply

    I love the idea, but I have reservations about fitting a snow plough to it! I would not like to be the one pedaling it (unless it had a motor as well)!

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