Posts Tagged ‘ bus ’

Obviously Not A UK Bus Driver

This via cyclelicio.us: You can read the full story and the excerpt from the police blog over on Cyclelicio.us, but to summarise: A driver rear-ends a cyclist He tries to leave the scene A bus driver who’s seen the crash in his rear-view mirror blocks the road to prevent the driver’s escape Big hat-tip to that bus driver. In general,...
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Darwinism In Action Again

Darwinism In Action Again

Want to ride a bike to look cool? Want rolled up trouser legs, cycling cap with the bill flicked up, a bad-assed courier bag, and fixed-wheel bike with tiny handlebars? Want to ride your bike like you’re taking part in some sort of alley cat race? What do you think might be the result...
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Cycling in That London - Finding The Right Route

Cycling in That London - Finding The Right Route

On the road I’m a pretty confident rider. Assertive, ready to hold my own, claim my space, use the gimlet stare of power to overcome the innate sense of dominance, invulnerability and superiority that some drivers seem to feel. You get the picture. Yet last Monday, I think I had the sort of experience that...
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