Fascinating video below about how Holland became one of the top countries for cycle use in the world (and also the safest). The interesting thing is that in the post war period the Netherlands experienced many changes other countries did rise in wealth – increased numbers of cars City centres became clogged with traffic New [...]
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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 [...]
Complete Guide to Cycle Paths
In recent years, the number of cycle paths in the UK have increased substantially. In theory, they have the potential to make cycling safer, more enjoyable and reduce friction between different road users. However, because of the haphazard nature of creating cycle paths, there seems little continuity in design and implementation. It means we have [...]
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 [...]
Buses and Cyclists
What happens when a nice wide road narrows? – an accident blackspot. At this point in road, buses tend to leave plenty of space as the road is wider. Oxford high street is quite good, in parts. But, just before these lights, one lane becomes two lanes. It means that wide vehicles like buses [...]
Rush Hour in the Cycle Lane
On my way to work, I stopped at Magdalen roundabout to take a few photos. I only spent two minutes, but got several photos. I once read somewhere, Magdalen roundabout was an accident blackspot. This is partly because it is the main entry into town from the East. There are five exits, and most people [...]
UK Guide to Cycle Lanes
Cycling plays a crucial role in the local transport system. It is environmentally sustainable, cheap and efficient, widely available and promotes health. Cycling facilities include: CYCLE LANES – These are areas of carriageway designated and marked for use by pedal cycles. They can be either advisory or mandatory. Cycle lanes alert drivers to the presence [...]
Different Places to Cycle
A narrow residential road in Oxford with traffic calming measures, gets narrower further up. Wide enough for three cars (two parked) in theory slows cars down. Can be a tight squeeze at times. A much nicer place to cycle – along the Thames cycle path. An overhead shot Bike by South Parks and St Clements
Integrated Cycling Network
These days councils are often making a good effort to provide cycle lanes. But, you wish they would sometimes finish the job and make a more integrated cycle network. This is a good example of two cycle routes that, for lack of a bit of effort, have an unsatisfactory connection. The cycle path runs parallel [...]
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