“We have a wonderful network of over 25,000 miles of cycleways in the UK, with smooth tarmac and direct routes to the places we want to go. All we have to do is get the other people using those cycleways in their motor vehicles to do so safely and properly.” -Regulator, Cyclechat [via @John_the_Monkey]
Do drivers and cyclists come to the road primed for misunderstandings?
It’s a sorry state of affairs when kids are hassled for playing in a quiet residential street.
“Is it an indulgence to own more than one bicycle? Maybe – but at least it’s cheaper than yachting or cocaine”–Peter Walker
A pathetically narrow bike lane and a driver with anger management issues. I’ll not let either disturb a quiet Sunday ride.
“You learned a long time ago that it doesn’t matter how light or fast, just get on that bike.” –ORbike
With just under an hour to spare recently, I conducted an interesting little experiment: How much extra distance does riding on a shared path add compared to the adjacent on-road route?
I’ve been wondering what turned up in the search for America’s stupidest bike lane…
Surely America has stupider bike lanes than this…
I found myself in the relatively unusual role of motorist today, which allowed me to experience an interaction with a cyclist from behind the wheel.