Myths about cycling, busted

Yes but the article says that 49% of drivers break 70mph which is clearly bullshit, as many more than that do. Also this argument about raising the 70mph limit because cars are safer than they were 50 years ago when the limit was introduced is bullshit unless of course you are only going to allow new cars on the motorways.

What percentage of the cars that you see on a typical motorway journey are 50 years old?

How about 20 years old?

The majority of cars in use today are notable for having moved on from cable operated drum brakes at all four corners, and a top speed of ~50 mph come to that.

But, as you point out, things like stopping distances are still based on the example of our drum braked Morris.