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- Melodic Death Metal/Deathcore loving cyclist 🤘
- Velogames 2020 Stage Race Championship Winner 🚴♂️
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BBC News at 6 on Doctors Strikes:
“Stuart (or Stewart) has been knocked down by a car“.
No, Stuart (or Stewart) has been hit by a driver.
“Stuart (or Stewart) has been knocked down by a car“.
No, Stuart (or Stewart) has been hit by a driver.
December 17, 2025 at 6:11 PM
BBC News at 6 on Doctors Strikes:
“Stuart (or Stewart) has been knocked down by a car“.
No, Stuart (or Stewart) has been hit by a driver.
“Stuart (or Stewart) has been knocked down by a car“.
No, Stuart (or Stewart) has been hit by a driver.
Fifth professional cyclist suffering injury after being hit by a driver in the last few months.
Unfortunately, pleas to drivers change little to zero.
Unfortunately, pleas to drivers change little to zero.
Gérman Gómez suffers fractured clavicle and hand after being hit by driver www.cyclingnews.com/pro-cycling/...
December 17, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Fifth professional cyclist suffering injury after being hit by a driver in the last few months.
Unfortunately, pleas to drivers change little to zero.
Unfortunately, pleas to drivers change little to zero.
To the First Leeds Bus no. 60 driver who close passed me (0.5m) on Kirkstall Road this afternoon, you’re a f’ing coward and you aren’t fit to hold a driving licence, let alone drive as a profession.
December 16, 2025 at 2:52 PM
To the First Leeds Bus no. 60 driver who close passed me (0.5m) on Kirkstall Road this afternoon, you’re a f’ing coward and you aren’t fit to hold a driving licence, let alone drive as a profession.
This tragic case serves to remind us how critical it is to devote your full attention to the primary task of driving. It is the minimum standard, along with compliance and competence in order to keep others safe. Anything less means you’re playing russian roulette with others’ lives.
Driving is the only thing most of us do where we can make a mistake, kill someone as a direct result and basically get away with it.
She's only got a short suspended sentence and a year's driving ban. She should not drive again. Ever.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
She's only got a short suspended sentence and a year's driving ban. She should not drive again. Ever.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Driver's 'tragic mistake' caused motorbike rider's death
A Teesside judge questions the safety of the A19 junction where Dax Jones from Northumberland died.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 15, 2025 at 10:53 PM
This tragic case serves to remind us how critical it is to devote your full attention to the primary task of driving. It is the minimum standard, along with compliance and competence in order to keep others safe. Anything less means you’re playing russian roulette with others’ lives.
Bitter out there today, overshoes were an absolute must. Gearing issues mid ride which were corrected and just good to get out for a bit.
I’ll refrain from reeling off the driving misdemeanours today because I’m beginning to sound like a broken record, all as expected.
I’ll refrain from reeling off the driving misdemeanours today because I’m beginning to sound like a broken record, all as expected.
December 5, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Bitter out there today, overshoes were an absolute must. Gearing issues mid ride which were corrected and just good to get out for a bit.
I’ll refrain from reeling off the driving misdemeanours today because I’m beginning to sound like a broken record, all as expected.
I’ll refrain from reeling off the driving misdemeanours today because I’m beginning to sound like a broken record, all as expected.
What a great final point by Zack, when will we see a Cost of Living QT special or a Climate Crisis QT special?
Of no surprise was Fiona Brice immediately shutting that down. Then Zia Yusuf whining about not getting applause? 🤔 There may be a reason for that. Zia Yusuf, the best Reform has to offer.
Of no surprise was Fiona Brice immediately shutting that down. Then Zia Yusuf whining about not getting applause? 🤔 There may be a reason for that. Zia Yusuf, the best Reform has to offer.
December 4, 2025 at 10:04 PM
What a great final point by Zack, when will we see a Cost of Living QT special or a Climate Crisis QT special?
Of no surprise was Fiona Brice immediately shutting that down. Then Zia Yusuf whining about not getting applause? 🤔 There may be a reason for that. Zia Yusuf, the best Reform has to offer.
Of no surprise was Fiona Brice immediately shutting that down. Then Zia Yusuf whining about not getting applause? 🤔 There may be a reason for that. Zia Yusuf, the best Reform has to offer.
Well I never, a whole Question Time Special on Immigration, because the BBC feel they’ve not given it enough focus.
Thankfully at least Zack Polanski being on the panel makes it watchable.
Thankfully at least Zack Polanski being on the panel makes it watchable.
December 4, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Well I never, a whole Question Time Special on Immigration, because the BBC feel they’ve not given it enough focus.
Thankfully at least Zack Polanski being on the panel makes it watchable.
Thankfully at least Zack Polanski being on the panel makes it watchable.
As a motorist, in most situations you don’t actually need to know the Highway Code to do the right thing (keeping to date on it is a condition of licence). All you actually need is a basic level of care towards others.
Drivers that fail to uphold a basic duty of care are sociopaths by nature.
Drivers that fail to uphold a basic duty of care are sociopaths by nature.
December 4, 2025 at 4:13 PM
As a motorist, in most situations you don’t actually need to know the Highway Code to do the right thing (keeping to date on it is a condition of licence). All you actually need is a basic level of care towards others.
Drivers that fail to uphold a basic duty of care are sociopaths by nature.
Drivers that fail to uphold a basic duty of care are sociopaths by nature.
Just back from a ride (first post flu). Had to fully reprimand a driver. Got close passed (about a foot from bar edge) on Cardigan Road. Caught up to him at traffic lights (as is always the case), a stern knock on his window which he reluctantly wound down after the second time of asking…
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December 3, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Just back from a ride (first post flu). Had to fully reprimand a driver. Got close passed (about a foot from bar edge) on Cardigan Road. Caught up to him at traffic lights (as is always the case), a stern knock on his window which he reluctantly wound down after the second time of asking…
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On a typical route on bike, around 50% is through inner city and other 50% in outer suburbs.
Yet the vast majority (95%+) of times I’m endangered by motorists (close passes, right/left hooks/etc) occurs on inner city roads.
So why is that, coincidence?
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Yet the vast majority (95%+) of times I’m endangered by motorists (close passes, right/left hooks/etc) occurs on inner city roads.
So why is that, coincidence?
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November 27, 2025 at 4:04 PM
On a typical route on bike, around 50% is through inner city and other 50% in outer suburbs.
Yet the vast majority (95%+) of times I’m endangered by motorists (close passes, right/left hooks/etc) occurs on inner city roads.
So why is that, coincidence?
1/2
Yet the vast majority (95%+) of times I’m endangered by motorists (close passes, right/left hooks/etc) occurs on inner city roads.
So why is that, coincidence?
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Been silent on the budget. It went as expected and does little to change the grim outlook for this country.
Lifting of the 2 child benefit cap is welcomed, but look what it took to get there, on something that be an instant upon taking office.
A reminder, the promise was transformative change 🤨
Lifting of the 2 child benefit cap is welcomed, but look what it took to get there, on something that be an instant upon taking office.
A reminder, the promise was transformative change 🤨
November 27, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Been silent on the budget. It went as expected and does little to change the grim outlook for this country.
Lifting of the 2 child benefit cap is welcomed, but look what it took to get there, on something that be an instant upon taking office.
A reminder, the promise was transformative change 🤨
Lifting of the 2 child benefit cap is welcomed, but look what it took to get there, on something that be an instant upon taking office.
A reminder, the promise was transformative change 🤨
As we rattle towards Black Friday, my thoughts: “Cherish what you have, look after it and make it last.”
November 25, 2025 at 1:35 PM
As we rattle towards Black Friday, my thoughts: “Cherish what you have, look after it and make it last.”
Read this late last night, the following quote from NI MP Claire Hanna really stood out.
“People talk about the abuse politicians get. I get more abuse, week in, week out, on my bike than I do in my work”.
Beyond unacceptable, for simply travelling to and from work.
road.cc/content/news...
“People talk about the abuse politicians get. I get more abuse, week in, week out, on my bike than I do in my work”.
Beyond unacceptable, for simply travelling to and from work.
road.cc/content/news...
"How could a human being write that to another person?": Politician in New Zealand knocked off bike and suffers broken leg, only to face "cruel" abuse on social media; Kittel: Cycling absolutely not c...
Dan Alexander is kicking off a new week on the live blog, rounding up all your news, views, silliness and more from the world of cycling this Monday
road.cc
November 25, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Read this late last night, the following quote from NI MP Claire Hanna really stood out.
“People talk about the abuse politicians get. I get more abuse, week in, week out, on my bike than I do in my work”.
Beyond unacceptable, for simply travelling to and from work.
road.cc/content/news...
“People talk about the abuse politicians get. I get more abuse, week in, week out, on my bike than I do in my work”.
Beyond unacceptable, for simply travelling to and from work.
road.cc/content/news...
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⚠️BE WARNED. Charter cities are coming to Brexit ravaged UK, this was the whole reason why the Tories' and Labour colluded on installing deregulated free zones across England, Scotland, and Wales.
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Suffolk's Forest City and the Ghost of Próspera: Why Britain Should Learn From Honduras
What happens when libertarian billionaires build “startup cities” promising prosperity but delivering corporate sovereignty? Ask the fishermen of Crawfish Rock.
open.substack.com
November 23, 2025 at 12:53 PM
⚠️BE WARNED. Charter cities are coming to Brexit ravaged UK, this was the whole reason why the Tories' and Labour colluded on installing deregulated free zones across England, Scotland, and Wales.
open.substack.com/pub/european...
open.substack.com/pub/european...
Second pro cyclist to be hit by a driver over the last week.
Unless there’s a justifiable reason for it, hitting a cyclist should result in an immediate driving ban, with the term decided upon according to the driver’s actions/failures in causing the collision.
www.cyclingnews.com/pro-cycling/...
Unless there’s a justifiable reason for it, hitting a cyclist should result in an immediate driving ban, with the term decided upon according to the driver’s actions/failures in causing the collision.
www.cyclingnews.com/pro-cycling/...
‘What scares me is that I don't remember anything’ - Thibault Guernalec after being hit by a car during training
Second pro rider to be hit by a car this week after Lorena Wiebes
www.cyclingnews.com
November 23, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Second pro cyclist to be hit by a driver over the last week.
Unless there’s a justifiable reason for it, hitting a cyclist should result in an immediate driving ban, with the term decided upon according to the driver’s actions/failures in causing the collision.
www.cyclingnews.com/pro-cycling/...
Unless there’s a justifiable reason for it, hitting a cyclist should result in an immediate driving ban, with the term decided upon according to the driver’s actions/failures in causing the collision.
www.cyclingnews.com/pro-cycling/...
It was very interesting (though not surprising) to see Jeremy *unt stand against lifting the 2 child benefit cap on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg.
His framing of child poverty being down to parents not being in work is also categorically wrong.
cpag.org.uk/news/child-p...
His framing of child poverty being down to parents not being in work is also categorically wrong.
cpag.org.uk/news/child-p...
November 23, 2025 at 11:57 AM
It was very interesting (though not surprising) to see Jeremy *unt stand against lifting the 2 child benefit cap on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg.
His framing of child poverty being down to parents not being in work is also categorically wrong.
cpag.org.uk/news/child-p...
His framing of child poverty being down to parents not being in work is also categorically wrong.
cpag.org.uk/news/child-p...
When people either quit cycling or are put off taking it up altogether, it’s a complete failure of policy.
There’s a vast chasm of difference between how you’re treated riding on the roads in the U.K. compared to many European countries.
www.bikeradar.com/features/opi...
There’s a vast chasm of difference between how you’re treated riding on the roads in the U.K. compared to many European countries.
www.bikeradar.com/features/opi...
I need to quit road riding – seeing a van hit a cyclist was the final straw | BikeRadar
The risk when clocking up the road miles isn’t worth it for me anymore
www.bikeradar.com
November 22, 2025 at 6:42 PM
When people either quit cycling or are put off taking it up altogether, it’s a complete failure of policy.
There’s a vast chasm of difference between how you’re treated riding on the roads in the U.K. compared to many European countries.
www.bikeradar.com/features/opi...
There’s a vast chasm of difference between how you’re treated riding on the roads in the U.K. compared to many European countries.
www.bikeradar.com/features/opi...
Noticed that I’ve had a few DM’s recently. Unfortunately I can’t see these as I refuse to age verify.
November 21, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Noticed that I’ve had a few DM’s recently. Unfortunately I can’t see these as I refuse to age verify.
If I’m waiting to pull out of a side road and a motorist pulls right across blocking the exit, I will always respond to such a hostile act by staring a hole through the ignorant, selfish tw4ts, to make them as uncomfortable as possible.
November 21, 2025 at 2:38 PM
If I’m waiting to pull out of a side road and a motorist pulls right across blocking the exit, I will always respond to such a hostile act by staring a hole through the ignorant, selfish tw4ts, to make them as uncomfortable as possible.
Vehicles of all types parked fully obstructing segregated cycle lanes near where I live?
Standard.
Standard.
November 21, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Vehicles of all types parked fully obstructing segregated cycle lanes near where I live?
Standard.
Standard.
A piece written over 6 months ago that holds true today. The dark forces that Shabana Mahmood referred to earlier this week are not those Labour are looking to address, but those they’re led by, embolden and legitimise. Forces that will continue to break up Britain.
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Article: Is Starmer's Labour far right? (Aurelien Mondon) - Reactionary Politics Research Network
This article by Aurelien Mondon explores whether the Labour government under Starmer can be considered far right
reacpol.net
November 21, 2025 at 11:59 AM
A piece written over 6 months ago that holds true today. The dark forces that Shabana Mahmood referred to earlier this week are not those Labour are looking to address, but those they’re led by, embolden and legitimise. Forces that will continue to break up Britain.
reacpol.net/starmer-far-...
reacpol.net/starmer-far-...
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November 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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I appreciate the efforts of the last remaining good MP’s left in the Labour Party, but whilst their efforts are admirable, trying to fight for change from within under this leadership is also futile.
It’s time to cross the floor.
It’s time to cross the floor.
November 18, 2025 at 12:27 AM
I appreciate the efforts of the last remaining good MP’s left in the Labour Party, but whilst their efforts are admirable, trying to fight for change from within under this leadership is also futile.
It’s time to cross the floor.
It’s time to cross the floor.
Seen a response from one of the remaining Labour loyalists In reference to the Shabana Mahmood immigration policy. Refers to those who fundamentally condemn it as “a few naive idiots”.
Now there’s a bubble coated in irony.
Now there’s a bubble coated in irony.
November 17, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Seen a response from one of the remaining Labour loyalists In reference to the Shabana Mahmood immigration policy. Refers to those who fundamentally condemn it as “a few naive idiots”.
Now there’s a bubble coated in irony.
Now there’s a bubble coated in irony.
This was from the weekend’s tabloid hysteria around road lane widths.
Is Gregory haplessly unaware of average driving speeds in major cities and practically any urban environment?
Perhaps he’s watched one too many car ads in his time.
Is Gregory haplessly unaware of average driving speeds in major cities and practically any urban environment?
Perhaps he’s watched one too many car ads in his time.
November 17, 2025 at 5:06 PM
This was from the weekend’s tabloid hysteria around road lane widths.
Is Gregory haplessly unaware of average driving speeds in major cities and practically any urban environment?
Perhaps he’s watched one too many car ads in his time.
Is Gregory haplessly unaware of average driving speeds in major cities and practically any urban environment?
Perhaps he’s watched one too many car ads in his time.