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Comment on This Is How Cyclists Get Killed by Andy in Germany

Andy in Germany — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:07:04 +0000

Ouch. Kudos to both of them for being sensible about it though.

I believe that here trucks need to have mirrors to avoid this sort of thing happening, but of course they’ll be on the other side, so not a lot of use in the UK.

More worrying question: do UK based trucks driving here have the same mirrors?

Comment on Cold Weather Cycling Injury by Adam Ef

Adam Ef — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:10:43 +0000

I’ve resorted to my steel toe capped work boots for warmth as three layers of socks under my normal shoes plus overshoes didn’t even keep my toes warm. The boots work a treat though. A bit on the heavy side though with the metal toe caps. I’m trying to be positive and see the heavy pedalling as a weird sort of winter training.

Comment on Cold Weather Cycling Injury by yves

yves — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:03:16 +0000

Hey why don’t you emigrate somewhere warmer! We have a fantastic 20 here in the south of Japan, mind it is raining so much you need a boat to get to work. Alternatively you could ditch the clips for a month or two and wear hiking boots. Ok you might argue its slower but I think without clips but with healthy good looking feat might just be more fun then with clips and badly damaged odd looking (smelly?) feat. And maybe concentrating on the ride rather than the feet might also add to speed.

Comment on Advanced Stop Lines: An Accident Waiting To Happen by Magnatom

Magnatom — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:19:16 +0000

Just had a chance to read this. Great minds really do think alike!

Different approaches to explain the issue, same outcome.

Comment on Newspaper Cycling Safety Campaigns by Paul M

Paul M — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:59:23 +0000

I seem to recall taht recently the Mail Online had a fairly enlightened blog post form one of its staff journos.

The responses were, of course, fairly antediluvian. Lots of road tax, licence plates fo cyclsist, and they all jump red lights etc.

Comment on This Is How Cyclists Get Killed by Elliot

Elliot — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 10:16:16 +0000

I have a whistle on a lanyard round my neck - significantly more effective than a bell at providing an audible warning. I’ve saved myself from being squashed, going over someone’s bonnet or having someone step out in front of me several times. At £1.99 on eBay, it’s a good investment.

Comment on This Is How Cyclists Get Killed by Adam Ef

Adam Ef — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:45:36 +0000

The one serious moment I’ve had with an HGV was because his blind spots were on the opposite side… being a French haulage vehicle on the streets of Bristol! Should we be saying never go down the right hand side of HGVs too?

Comment on Cold Weather Cycling Injury by John the Monkey

John the Monkey — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:37:30 +0000

I like Hi-Tec’s waterproof walking boots for Winter Bromptoning, personally, although I’ve a pair made by Rohan now that are excellent, and far warmer.

Comment on This Is How Cyclists Get Killed by Ian Brett Cooper

Ian Brett Cooper — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:10:06 +0000

This is one of the many reasons I argue that cyclists are better-off staying in the general traffic lane. If we’re off to someone’s side, they can easily miss us, but when we’re right in front of them or behind them, there’s virtually no chance of a conflict.

Comment on Friday Caption Contest: Mystery Component Edition by Nathan

Nathan — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:35:47 +0000

Some girls just love their cupcakes