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BigCraig

BigCraig

I'm on the cusp of buying my first e-bike. (LEGAL) (insert link here)

My legs don't work as well as they once did, hence my need for buying an e-bike.

I recently discovered that it's possible to ride direct from Birmingham to DM via the Birmingham & Fazeley Canal, approximately 15 miles from start to finish.

Has anyone here tried that bike ride? Is it do-able?

Next question is how safe will my bike be when I arrive?

There's a rail where bikes are chained to. Can guests use this, or is it staff only?

How safe is it?

There's CCTV, but they appear to be pointing in other directions.

Ebikes are very expensive these days, and I will need to pay for insurance. Insurance claims for theft almost always require cctv for recompense.

Is there a safer place in DM to park a bike or will this do?

Sorry for all the questions. :)



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Looking at the new google street view of DM, there may be other options to chain a bike. :)

First option is right next to the Hotel.

Second option, futher down from the Hotel, there's another option to chain up. :)

Other options, but what I need to know, is it safe there? The ebike I'm going to buy will cost the best part of £3K - so I will need insurance, and wiill need CCTV to cover me if my bike is stolen. :)

Are we allowed to park bikes in the Hotel grounds?




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