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Why do you … ignore the cycle lane on Manchester Road?
Well, this is nowhere near worthy of the title “cycle lane”. It is far too narrow to be taken seriously, according to the DfT’s own guidelines. It was this incident that made up my mind just to ignore it in … Continue reading
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Why do you … block the traffic going uphill through Astley Bridge traffic lights?
Even though it is hard to pick up speed up the hill there, I started to hold the centre of the inside lane all the way through the lights and past the road that forks to the left. This is … Continue reading
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Why do you … ride in the middle of the f*****g road on Kearsley roundabout?
I ride far out into the lane, as recommended by the Cyclecraft book, to stop idiots and lunatics from forcing me into the traffic entering from the road on the left: I also try to keep control of the lane … Continue reading
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“You complain about me passing close, and then pass me even closer!”
This is a cry that I have heard a number of times from drivers who are unable to understand the difference between someone riding a small, lightweight, human powered machine, and someone driving a huge 1,200kg steel box propelled by … Continue reading
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North York Moors
We went on holiday to Sandsend near Whitby last week. On one day, I decided to use my bike to travel to Goathland and Robin Hood’s Bay whilst the family went in the car, even though I had a bit … Continue reading
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Sub-standard Cycle Lanes
Someone on the CycleChat forums drew my attention to the government’s Red Tape Challenge, web site, and in particular to the section on Road Safety and Cycling. I’ve been getting pretty fed up with problems caused by poor quality cycle … Continue reading
The true meaning of “Utility Cycling”?
I am, I think, what is sometimes referred to as a “utility cyclist”. Of the miles I cycle, probably fewer than 10% are purely for the joy of cycling or for the exercise rather than to achieve some other purpose … Continue reading
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Kamikaze Cycle Lanes
I have said before that I think many cycle lanes are badly designed and can encourage behaviour amongst both cyclists and motorists that puts the cyclist at greater risk. I have been particularly struck in this respect by the absolute … Continue reading
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Presumed Liability (and Strict Liability)
[For a deeper explanation of presumed liability, see this later article.] Back in February, I was prompted to write to my MP to request that the government consider introducing a principle of presumed liability*. The letter I wrote is shown … Continue reading
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Negotiating the gyratory (big roundabout).
I think the technical name for this big roundabout at a 2 level junction is a gyratory. I guess someone will come along and correct me if I’m wrong. The reason I posted this is because it illustrates an extreme … Continue reading
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