A Ride of Death, 1940’s Bicycle Safety Booklet

1940’s ride of death bicycle safety book

This 1940’s safety booklet was aimed at kids with the intention of preventing them from injuring themselves when cycling…

Posted in Art
On 19/04/2012
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From Gravel to Tarmac and Everything in Between

millennium coastal path

The Millennium Coastal Park in Llanelli has got all kinds of surface covered, from dusty gravel to smooth Tarmac…

Posted in Miscellaneous, Road
On 06/04/2012
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Collarbone Plate Removal

collarbone plate removal operation

Tomorrow I am having the surgical plate removed from my collarbone…

Posted in Miscellaneous
On 10/03/2012
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Bristol Bus Driver Jailed for Hitting Cyclist

bristol bus driver hitting cyclist video

Video of Bristol bus driver Gavin Hill deliberately hitting a cyclist with his bus…

Posted in Video
On 16/02/2012
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Operation: Plate Removal

clavicle with surgical plate

It’s been about two and a half years since I was involved in a hit and run resulting in a severely broken clavicle and massive gash in my thigh…

Posted in Miscellaneous
On 08/02/2012
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Thoughts on the ‘Cities Safe for Cycling’ Manifesto

cities safe for cycling logo

The Times has released an 8 point manifesto which they hope will increase cycle safety in British cities but as with most things, I don’t wholly agree with it.

Posted in Miscellaneous
On 02/02/2012
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Is Playing in Traffic Too Dangerous?

cycling through busy traffic

Playing in traffic is one of the most exhilarating things you can do on a bike, especially a fixed gear but at what point does it become too dangerous?

Posted in Miscellaneous, Photography
On 16/01/2012
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Interactive Map of London’s Cycling Accident Black Spots

cycling dangerous areas london

The Telegraph site features a detailed interactive map about the 4,274 reported accidents on London’s roads between August 2010 and July 2011.

Posted in Miscellaneous
On 04/01/2012
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Cycling and Physio

acupuncture needles back cyclist

Cycle, crash, snap, screw, pain, misery, physio, unscrew, pain, misery, blah blah blah…

Posted in Miscellaneous
On 20/10/2011
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