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Record Fines for Speeding

Oxford has recently switched off speed cameras (on the grounds that we can’t afford it or something pathetic like that). Maybe we should take a leaf out of Switzerland who fined someone £650,000 for speeding! None of this £30 and don’t do it again. A few of those speeding fines, and suddenly even the UK […]

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Daily Mail Outrage

There was growing outrage today as a Daily Mail journalist was captured frequently flouting the rules of the law as he sped in his motor car at 35mph in  a 30mph zone – flagrantly breaking the law with a breathtaking disregard for the lives of other road users. P.Duddy of The Daily Sanctimonious Drivel writes, […]

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Summer of Cycling

Summer of Cycling

So England are out of world cup – so much hope, expectation, excuses, and disappointment (and that unmistakable feeling of deja vu) . I don’t know why we get so worked up about football, it always ends in tears. We should forget about football, tennis, cricket (and any sport that really matters) It’s time for […]

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The Cyclists’ Manifesto

The Cyclists’ Manifesto

“1.1 Cycle paths should be restricted in width to the distance between the two parallel yellow parking lines. This will ensure a higher standard of bike handling skills from all those pesky, untaxed, undisciplined and most importantly uninsured leaches on two wheels (- UK Ignorant Party) When not training on my bike, I am looking […]

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short cycle path

Shortest Cycle Lane?

A very short cycle path in Cardiff (8ft). Courtesy Cardiff Ajax According to the Daily Mail, Officials said it was to ‘highlight the interface between the eastbound carriageway and the beginning of a new contraflow facility’ in Cardiff city centre and to encourage green transport. On a completely random note, I couldn’t help notice the […]

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Benefits of the Bicycle (1) Mowing the Lawn

The bicycle is undoubtedly one of the world’s great inventions. But, it is not just for the pleasure of cycling, bikes can be adapted for a whole variety of things. For example, how do you fancy combining duties to mow the lawn and cycle at the same time? get your interval sessions and grass cut […]

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