Delays at crossings in the United Kingdom
This is a response to David Hembrow’s post ‘Delays at traffic light controlled crossings’ Crossing roads in the UK as a pedestrian or as a cyclist is generally a pain! The roads really are aimed at the...
View ArticleAvoiding close passes
A few months back I was trying to think of a way to get motorists to give us a little more space when overtaking us. There isn’t really much we can do that would be legal, which makes; flame throwers,...
View ArticleGrammar For Motorists
Came across this nice little website from a friend. Certainly an excellent twist on cycling blogging and one to follow. The story behind it? Well here is what the twitter account says.. Grammar for...
View ArticleT – The new way to avoid the door zone
The San Francisco Streetsblog recently posted about a new ‘system’ to keep cyclists out of the door zone which has been introduced by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency on a trial basis....
View ArticleDo RLJing cyclists pose a risk to the rest of us?
I’ve often asked cyclists that don’t stop at red their reasons behind their behaviour. More often than not they say something along the lines of I don’t hurt anyone by doing it and it saves me time But...
View ArticleYou’re Looking for Trouble
I’m often told that I’m looking for trouble when I go out on my bicycle. After all, anyone that videos their bicycle ride is quite clearly acting up to the camera! Comments range from I ride a bike...
View ArticleCyclists are pack animals
At least that is what labyonnette of youtube thinks. He posted the following comment on my Why are cyclists using video cameras video. Most of these incidents reflect a very sensitive individual who is...
View ArticleYou’re causing traffic
Something I’ve had shouted at me as vehicles pass me or been told on other occasions. Statements like this show the stupidity and naivety of people who shout them. For starters, the definition of...
View ArticleCyclists don’t stop at red
Cyclists are often outed by other road users for not stopping at red lights. But no group is innocent at this. A TFL study showed that 84% of cyclists in London stopped at red lights, so why is it...
View ArticleHump de Bump
I blogged in the past about issues I was having with the building management and the bike stands provided at work. After several bicycles where stolen from the basement the security decided to take a...
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