Come on Boris and Dave, SkyCycle!

First posted August 2015; updated August 2015

There are political pilgrimages to Brompton Bikes because they manufacture a fantastic British icon. Its flexibility inspires many in reducing pollution by cycling to/from trains, and storing a folded bike securely.

In 2014 Prime Minister David Cameron visited with local MP Mary MacLeod and the then Minister of State for Employment Esther McVey. It was a great photo opportunity because it included two Conservative female politicians.

However all bikes [folding or not] need proper cycle-friendly infrastructure design and commitment. David Cameron and London Mayor Boris Johnson declare themselves bike friendly with many photoshots, but will leave a lasting cycling legacy unless investing in something like Foster + Partners SkyCycle?

Santander hire bikes and blue coloured cycle tracks are only tinkering. Boris has a final window of opportunity before the next mayor arrives. Who knows Cameron be displaced by an explosive Corbynite charge!

Imagine if SkyCycle was even more than purpose built cycleways. Could it also carry fresh air, communications, generate from solar etc. That would be an amazing legacy. Two are combined in the idea of the bronchs in my first Buffalo Future novel.