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Highway to Hell

December 14, 2013 Longrider 22

I despair of my fellow man sometimes. The BBC has an article that distils comments about reducing cycling deaths on our roads. The usual “ban […]

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Out With the Old

December 7, 2013 Longrider 8

And in with the new. My beloved BMW R1150RT that I’ve had this past twelve years is now officially on notice. I’ve just ordered one […]

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Well, Yes…

November 24, 2013 Longrider 2

A fairly balanced and sensible piece about the cycle wars. We are all road users. Some, like me, for example, use a range of modes […]

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Okay, I Will

November 19, 2013 Longrider 13

He went on: “I’m very alarmed about cyclists wearing headphones. I would not be against a prohibition or ban on cyclists wearing headphones.” “Call me […]

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Bansturbators Again

November 18, 2013 Longrider 12

That using a mobile phone while driving is a potential distraction is not a new discovery – even the use of hands free devices was […]

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Count Me Out…

October 9, 2013 Longrider 26

At the beginning of May, I was involved in an accident for the first time in a thirty year driving career. A small deer ran […]

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On Yer Bike

August 29, 2013 Longrider 29

Jackart waxes lyrical about the demise of the iron horse and the rise of the driver-less car. I believe Tim Worstall has made similar comments […]

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Quite

July 24, 2013 Longrider 5

While on the subject of cycling… “Our goal is to send a message to cyclists about safety,” Gascon said. “Just because you are riding a […]