Monthly Archives: November 2013

Improving Road Safety

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Spen

Cyclists and road safety is rather topical at the moment. Sadly it has taken the deaths of 6 cyclists in London in 13 days to get many people looking at road safety. Tonight for example, the BBC1’s The One Show … Continue reading →

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Cycle Super Highways or Parking for Lazy Police Officers?

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Spen

This week marks Road Safety Week. It is sadly rather aptly timed this year coming after 2 week when 6 cyclists were killed on London’s roads and a number of other cyclists killed around the country. Road Safety Week is … Continue reading →

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Even More Tragic News

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Spen

Since my last blog last night, there has broken news that 2 more cyclists have died. One in Cheshire, and one on Whitechapel Road in London at 23:30 last night (13th November). The Whitechapel Road one is another fatality on … Continue reading →

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Dying to Ride?

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Spen

This morning was I thought a great day to ride. It was a beautiful sunny, but cold and crisp winter’s morning. I had a great ride to work. Only one minor (very minor) incident with a bus. I got to … Continue reading →

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A Sad Anniversary Reminder

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Spen

  On 5th November 2009, I was hit by a car driven dangerously on the Mile End Road in London whilst on my way home from work. As a result I was off work for approximately three months. That accident … Continue reading →

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