Many people, especially women, site safety as the biggest issue which puts them off cycling. To some extent our safety cycling is at the mercy of other road users. Of course, there is always a hope the standard of driving will improve; e.g. government policies may make a difference. But, there’s not really much we [...]

Shocking story from Australia. A motorist was so annoyed at being held up by a bunch of cyclists, that he overtook and then slammed on the brakes in front of the pack. The driver caused all 50 cyclists to crash. Luckily none was fatal, but, there were many serious injuries and broken bikes. Many of [...]

Watching the track championships on the TV, you are constantly surprised at how fast and close the riders are to each other. If you take an event like the Keirin, you can have 8-10 riders racing at upto 40mph (65Kmph) sprinting for the finish line. It looks dangerous but serious accidents are very rare. Even [...]

1. Be seen The majority of cyclists are poorly dressed, making them difficult to see, especially at twilight. Don’t forget it is often harder for motorists to spot cyclists because they often appear in their blind spot. Therefore, it is highly advisable to wear reflective clothes, even during the day. 2. Good Lights. Using lights [...]

Cycling helmets can prevent serious head injuries. Sometimes the benefits are exaggerated, but, in some cases a good cycling helmet can make a significant reduction in the impact of a collision. Due to the perceived safety benefits of Cycling helmets, they have now been made compulsory in UCI professional cycling races. The decision to make [...]