One of the most dangerous situations whilst cycling is being overtaken by a car which then immediately turns left. (note this is in UK where we drive on left in other countries it is applicable for being on right hand side.) It creates the potential for a serious accident and many car drivers are unaware […]

Conservative leader David Cameron has apologised after being photographed cycling through red lights and the wrong way down a one way street. “I know it is important to obey traffic laws – but I have obviously made mistakes on this occasion and I am sorry,” There is a video at this BBC of David Cameron’s […]

Is this the future of cycling? Velo city in Toronto The city planners are building a series of cycling tunnels above roads, creating a network of enclosed cycle paths, not unlike the tube network. The advantage of this cycle tunnels are: No Cars Protection from the rain and weather No wind so less air resistance. […]

Evidence suggests that cyclists are likely to breathe in more pollution than any other road user. I’ve never really fancied the idea of wearing an anti pollution mask, even when commuting into town. The pollution is generally not too bad in Oxford. Although, if I get stuck behind several buses I can understand the attraction. […]

Cycling around Oxford with style  1. Bell. A good bell is indispensable for warning pedestrians about your presence. Once you have a bell, you will wonder how you ever managed without one. The problem is that most pedestrians are used to hearing traffic and so they don’t bother to look. If you shout at a […]