Over the past two years or so, I have experienced a good deal of what The Wild Atlantic Way has to offer a cyclist. The longest coastal route in the World has spectacular scenery and incredible experiences to offer anyone who prefers to explore on two wheels rather than four. To read …
Month: April 2015
The danger of radio shows highlighting the plight of poor motorists against inconsiderate and wreckless cyclists is that it creates a mood amongst motorists where they see a cyclist and immediately think ‘There’s another one of those clowns who think they own the road’ and the motorists behaviour is affected by their attitude and dangerous situations are created
Sam was looking good for a great finish today until an Astana jersey decided to play ping pong in the middle of the bunch. Really hope Sam is OK and has a speedy recovery. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIMAmVCagPY Barry www.thecyclingblog.com
Cyclists share the roads with many other road users, but of all road users cyclists are the most vulnerable. Walkers and runners spend less time on the road. Usually they face oncoming traffic and can see a potentially dangerous situation as it approaches. They are less likely to have to change course to avoid a …
Over the past few weeks I have noticed the annual phenomenon of MWS appearing on almost every road I travel. Mamils Wearing Shorts appear out of many a byroad as the longer evenings begin. Experienced cyclists are well aware of the potential damage to their knees if they head out on cold mornings or evenings …