TIL, quelle suprise!, that if there is a segregated cycle lane (that meanders behind bus stops and leads to blind turns for cars), and you chose to use the road anyway, that car drivers will be quite happy to tell you to "fuck off the road and get on the cycle path".

I can't help but feel, given the history of segregation over the last 200 years, that if that is the answer, then are well really asking the right question?

And London's famous nodders are anymore stylish?

I didn't read the article and actually assumed that's what they were.

#racist

I didn't read the article and actually assumed that's what they were.

#racist

Will you soothe your self-hatred with a deep fried mars bar and a bottle of buckfast?

(In case anyone didn't notice, this thing is up in Scotland)

That two wheela good expose of the olympic area routes is fucking staggering.
If thats the ability of planners with that much space, what chance have the regions got with victorian towns??

none

Lol what they havent all got swrve on and no helmet . Gadzooks

Yeah J, campaigning needs moar Rapha n less brakez.

Moar tweed mustaches beards and penny farthing activism stopping traffic in cities while drivers stop and stare

Really cannot get over that Olympic infra round up.
Just unbelievable. ...
Back to work after the break tommorrow.
Stay strong on 2 wheels

Lol what they havent all got swrve on and no helmet . Gadzooks

You seem to be misrepresenting me as somebody who thinks that you're not a proper cyclist if you don't conform to my "type" (FWIW my "type" isn't Swrve, Rapha, or braklez). But look at the photo again - those guys are the ones in the identical dorky uniforms.

What's wrong with just wearing normal clothes on a bike instead of getting dressed in a specific uniform that clearly identifies you as A. Cyclist? The only reason that ridiculous identikit outfit exists in the first place is because we've all been told we need to wear it or people in cars will run us down.

Regarding that as a bit of a problem isn't quite the same as judging people for not being able to afford Wapha and sweet fixies.

What's wrong with just wearing normal clothes on a bike instead of getting dressed in a specific uniform that clearly identifies you as A. Cyclist?

The industry will suffer, imapcting upon economic growth, resulting in political instability, eventually leading to the collapse of society as we know it, and lastly WAR.

So, in a nutshell, buy more fluorescent garments.

@Bothwell
oh my dear Bothwell I do believe you misread my sarcastic tone.
maybe I may have come across as being an elitist poster but I can assure you that I am promoting everyday cycling in everyday clothes everyday.
I entirely agree with you about the identikit clothing.
yours, Batty

Everyday clothing? Oh yes, if you think a £1500 Issey Miyake dress is 'everyday'. I've seen you prancing round the playgrounds in your Jimmy Choos, carrying your coloured Allen keys in your Prada handbag. Don't deny it.

one has to have some kind of standards whilst on the schoolrun after all,
theres the gym to go to, Selfridges for delivery collection, all before 3.15

I have the legs to carry it off Will, and I won't hear otherwise.

http://www.motoring.co.uk/car-news/cyclists-why-do-they-ride-in-the-middle-of-the-road-_62617

http://www.photogob.co.uk/2014/02/26/dealingwithcyclists/

lols

Moar tweed mustaches beards and penny farthing activism

Tried a tweed moustache, got very heavy and damp, 0/10

I'm posting in the Campaigning thread. (a bit shocked about this)
Oliver, be proud of me! lol.

So I'm working at the CTC now.. although I feel most people on here are not campaigners, I thought some of you would enjoy this aspect of my current PR role.

CTC have begun a "good" and "bad" infrastructure map for the UK as part of the plan to deliver a National Space for Cycling campaign.
Londoners will know about the LCCs #Space4Cycling campaign of which this is the next step.

ANYHOW. There's this map. You can put pictures up on it of what is good or what is horrid .. it would be awesome if any one would be able to post stuff up to it.

http://www.ctc.org.uk/campaign/space-for-cycling/cycling-infrastructure

Wait, there's a map?

Oliver, be proud of me! lol.

I'm positively glowing. :)

Warrington Cycle Campaign have a few pics they'll submit no doubt.

bikes-on-bikes collision on the rise.

According to Dutch road safety body VeiligheidNL, the increased number of collisions can be put down to the increased traffic on cycle paths and trails.

Interesting, I remember I express concern when I was in Copenhagen during the summer, that there were literally traffic jam on the cycle paths despite a near empty road.

Also remind me of Oliver's comment; "give them cycle path and they'll take it without skill"

alright then geeks

latest is two releases, these are what people who get paid to do stuff in offices work from
first one is cracking
http://www.makingspaceforcycling.org/
second one is Hembrows deconstruction of another release today,
hes pretty good- accurate assessment of designs, except for the fact he fucked off to Hollland years ago so dosent DEAL with the roads like we do every day and speaks from Dutch perspective, which is alright if you live in Holland.
see what you think,
http://www.aviewfromthecyclepath.com/search/label/design%20guidelines

hey jacqui,

that is great news. good luck at the ctc.

speak soon.

Good links J.

http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/latest-news/cycling-use-falls-due-lack-commitment-government-says-ctc-121743

Whilst we're on the subject of cycle campaigning, I've created a couple of threads. One for London Cycling Campaign's Space for Cycling local election efforts and the Space for Cycling Big Ride.

Both tie in closely with the work that CTC is doing on a national level and would be great for people to support as the local elections come closer.