Nice story on Bike radar – how cyclists commuting into Los Angeles were quicker in getting to work than a specially chartered plane carrying commuters. Bike v Plane My personal commute from door to office (school). Distance 2.6 miles bicycle – 11-13 minutes (11 is quick, 13 minutes is steady. A steady ride means no […]
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Laws and Rules about Cycling
The Highway code reflects some legal requirements. At night your cycle MUST have white front and red rear lights [Law RVLR regs 13, 18 & 24)] This is a law. The Highway code also offers ‘advisory notices’ on how you should behave. E.g. You should keep both hands on the handlebars except when signalling […]
Too Many Signs In Road
I have been cycling under this roundabout in Headington for the past 15 years. Recently, I became aware of how many conflicting signs there are in the area. Headington Roundabout – very busy junction. Firstly, Cyclists are not supposed to use the roundabout (and I guess for a good reason) even the most experienced cyclist […]
Rules on Using Cycle Lanes
There is often a perception amongst motorists (and in Youtube video below NY police) that cyclists are legally obliged to stay in the cycle lane. On a few occasions, some motorists have suggested I move off road into some kind of cycle path (usually shared use on pavement) The UK Highway code states: 63 Cycle […]
Best Position on Road for Cyclists
I recently heard a cycle campaigner who suggested that one of the best tips for cycling position on the road is to always cycle 1 metre from the edge. Interestingly, the advice for cycling 1 metre from edge of road by Dept of Transport is also 1 metre. When you’re cycling on busy roads you […]
Best Puncture Proof Tyres
No ordinary tyre guarantees to be absolute puncture free, but improvements in technology have gone a long way to reducing your chances of puncturing. For the average rider and commuter, buying a puncture resistant tyre is probably one of best upgrades to make. Highly puncture resistant tyres usually have a trade off of greater weight […]
Turning Right on Bike
A short video of people cycling to work in Oxford. Here at Magdalen Bridge one wide lane splits into two. Often cyclists need to move out into outer lane to turn right. This is potentially a dangerous manoeuvre because you have to move across in front of faster moving traffic.
Armadillo Tyres Review
One of the best things I bought for my commuting bike last year, was a pair of Specialised Armadillo tyres. I have only had one puncture in the past 12 months – and that was a large nail, that could have punctured a car tyre. They are not completely puncture proof. But, my own experience […]
Best Commuter Bike
A look at different types of commuting bike | Which is the best value commuting bike? | Where is best place to buy
Tips for Commuting by Bike
Commuting by bike can be great way to get to work- beat the traffic jam, save money, get some free exercise and contribute to better air quality. The hardest thing is often starting, but once, you’ve got used to cycling to work, you won’t want to go back. These are tips for commuting, I have […]
Cycling on Pavements
Cycling on Pavements – Is it Illegal to cycle on Pavement? Yes, it is illegal to cycle on the pavement, unless there is a sign indicating a shared use cycle path. Cycling on footways (a pavement by side of a carriageway) is prohibited by Section 72 of the Highway Act 1835, amended by Section 85(1) […]
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