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Caught on the wrong side of the law


Well it finally happened, cycling through a red light, past bank tube stop on a cold summers day (it is England after all) I was caught by the police. Grabbing me as I cycled past P.C. I Have Had A Bad Day and I’m Going to Take it Out on You or whatever his name [...]

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How to commute faster - top speed cycling tips


Some quick tips to get you city cyclists to your destination more quickly…

If safe to do so then get off your bike and walk across the traffic light - your not breaking any laws right?
When stuck in traffic don’t just sit there - with a few manoeuvres you can be at the front of that [...]

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Top 6 things we cyclists love to do to annoy drivers


While cycling along and thinking about how annoying drivers are I also had a little think outside the box and thought about how we cyclists must annoy drivers:

Cycling in the middle of the road so they can’t get passed us
Leaning on their car while they are waiting at a traffic light
Cycling two abreast
Skipping a red [...]

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Christmas Wishlist for a Cyclist


I Ride the Bicycle Electric

Originally uploaded by _mpd_

Having to get presents at Christmas is a pain, how to find the time to get something more meaningful that just a gift voucher? If you have a mate (or relative) who cycles then your in luck because [...]

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