The NHS knows cycling keeps you healthy...

**Darkside** · #1 April 23rd 14, 04:33 PM posted to uk.rec.cycling

.... is that why my doctors' practice hasn't a cycle stand and the
hospital that serves half a million people only has two?
--
Sue ]

**MrCheerful** · #2 April 23rd 14, 08:33 PM posted to uk.rec.cycling

On 23/04/2014 16:33, Darkside wrote:
... is that why my doctors' practice hasn't a cycle stand and the
hospital that serves half a million people only has two?

the nhs should invest in bicycle ambulances, they could be sent out to
recover cyclists.

http://practicalaction.org/transport/bicycle_ambulances

**Peter Keller[_3_]** · #3 April 24th 14, 09:56 AM posted to uk.rec.cycling

On Wed, 23 Apr 2014 16:33:29 +0100, Darkside wrote:

... is that why my doctors' practice hasn't a cycle stand and the
hospital that serves half a million people only has two?

Yes. They do not want to lose customers.

**Cassandra[_6_]** · #4 April 26th 14, 01:20 PM posted to uk.rec.cycling

On Wed, 23 Apr 2014 16:33:29 +0100, Darkside
wrote:

... is that why my doctors' practice hasn't a cycle stand and the
hospital that serves half a million people only has two?
--
The NHS has a scheme where they subsidise bicycles for their employees
to go to work on.

What happens it the cyclists still come to work on a cheap mountain
bike but spend the free money on an expensive racing bike for the
weekend.

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