A bit of silliness: I know I should concentrate on the actual politics/issues etc., but when I see the leader of the Welsh Green party I think of a certain Hollywood actor*.
* Clue:-
He said: "I have two styles of acting: with or without a horse".
I suppose many have said this before.
This comes as news from LBC shows Met basically aren't following up hit & runs against cyclists. Criminal drivers are clearly considered by many police as 'unfortunate but not a priority'. The consequences of that approach to society are horrific.
HT one of the good guys @andy-cox.bsky.social !
Not by me it doesn't.
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New housing development in the Chilterns. Note the footway*
*It's not there.
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First roses out in front garden at Road Danger Reduction Towers, and back garden Camellia flowers.
106 vehicle hit-and-runs on cyclists in London in 2025 - zero arrests. Only prosecutions involved 4 drivers coming forward voluntarily after leaving scene says @lbc.co.uk news. "Absolutely unacceptable" says our senior policy officer, Tom Bogdanowicz, in response: www.lbc.co.uk/article/cycl... ...
Indeed. AFAICR BC wanted to get the members and revenue from membership while getting CTC to do the work for everyday cycling.
the 3rd party insurance and the name. They actually don't do anything much for everyday cyclists out on the road unlike @cyclinguk.bsky.social .
Some feel that BC doesn't work as well as it should for grassroots cycle sport and then there was the Shell sportswashing...but these are other issues.
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I wanted to say something like this, but @carltonreid.com got there first and he says things better what with being a journo 'n all.
"Like the one run by @cyclinguk.bsky.social and loads of local schemes? Hmmm."
Essentially BC are the governing body of cycle sport and get lots of members in for
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With a day off a week that averages at some 95 miles per day, through the year.
She also gave talks about the benefits of cycling to audiences throughout the UK, often after a day in the saddle.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billie_...
HT @coolbikeart1.bsky.social
With a day off a week that averages at some 95 miles per day, through the year.
She also gave talks about the benefits of cycling to audiences throughout the UK, often after a day in the saddle.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billie_...
for south bound cyclists (cyclists go with the one way general traffic flow northbound)
* Raised entry treatment/seamless footway with (I think appropriate) tactile paving.
What do you think?
@rantyhighwayman.bsky.social
@londoncycling.bsky.social
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...major works to the actual bridge) include:
* Replacing two-way with one way for motors which allows for
* Big increase in width of west side footway (see photo here) and
* less dramatic but still apparently increased east side footway width
* Contra flow kerb separated cycle lane...
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A bit of kerb nerdery for you:
I came across what appears to have been the site visit preceding official "sign off" of the works to CEPC at the junction of York Bridge and Ulster Terrace (Outer Circle) of Regents Park.
Substantial re-engineering of York Bridge (associated with...
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*For the 3rd time*, unelected Baroness D'Souza has exploited her position to ask the DfT about speed limits in London.
What she omits from her questions is her suspension from the HoL for trying to get off a speeding ticket
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frances...
bsky.app/profile/dft-...
Disgraceful, meanwhile just some £600 m for Active Travel throughout all of England.
will improve rider performance by reducing mental stress and concerns about crashing") there'll be no reduction in casualty rates but claims that the suit "saved my life".
Another case of how cycle sport (and I'm a former participant and super big fan) gets it wrong re-everyday cyclist safety.
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Things everyday cyclists absolutely do NOT need, Episode 94: www.cyclingweekly.com/news/a-true-....
The main issue is another victim blaming, non- real world evidence based red herring.
A minor point is that for the very high risk takers of pro racing, as risk compensation kicks in ("the suit...
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Breaking News!
Code UFB!!!
We're now at 17 months in a row for setting a new record high for the 36-month running average for global (60S-60N) Total Column Precipitable Water.
In other words, the atmosphere is now holding more water vapor than ever before in recorded history.
I don't give a damn about the lifestyle/cultural significance of this "former glamour model".
www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/k...
The fact that she has not by now given a very long (or permanent) driving ban tells us that we do not have a real, civilised attitude to safety on the road in the UK.
Not a good look for Scottish Labour.
Excellent academic comparison of cycling in London, NY, Paris and Berlin. Progress across the aboard but transformations incomplete and cutbacks can threaten growth. www.tandfonline.com/doi/epdf/10....
Do read and repost this splendid article by Professor Sally Kyd.
"...the law still assumes that we all understand – and consistently meet – the standard of a “competent and careful driver”. The reality is different."
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Thanks!
Thanks Carlton!
Equipment experts - how is this bike braked?
I guess rear wheel through it being on a fixed gear, and there seems to be on the right hand side a lever which may go to something sitting on top of the front tyre?
Your knowledge requested.
@carltonreid.com ?
HT @coolbikeart1.bsky.social
Have a good time!
"Your Dad" - yup, I know I'm old!
BTW ask him if he remembers how much it cost to get in. I'm pretty sure it was 17shillings and sixpence, or £7/8ths.
and as they say, that was expensive compared to the average folk club at the time.