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Huge 20mph marking for this tiny lane - it'd be better to close it to motor vehicles except for access and open it to two-way cycling, especially if a crossing could be arranged to link to the Sheep's Green cycle route (at rear).
Huge 20mph marking for this tiny lane - it'd be better to close it to motor vehicles except for access and open it to two-way cycling.
See http://radwagon.blogspot.com/2016/08/pleasant-circular-route-round-cambridge.html for a video of riding around a pleasant little ride around Cambridge on good infra, not so good infra, and quiet roads. Just enjoy!
See clip at https://youtu.be/oXCgMDMWlZw The road space between the lights on Tenison Road (for Devonshire Road) along to turning right into St Barnabas Road is far too small for overtaking, and so is the first section of St Barnabas Road … [more]
See clip at https://youtu.be/HE_pxj8pM1U. Probably ought to go out to control (or primary) position in ASL box to stop this kind of nonsense. However, it's possibly best to have driver behaviour of this poor (and illegal) quality ahead not … [more]
See clip at https://youtu.be/G5Xe6uidDCY. Take great care here as speeding buses are quite regular. There's a 15mph speed limit here for several reasons including that large vehicles and people cycling merge into a narrow space. … [more]
See clip at https://youtu.be/994rQ4Lj7jI Although I'm making the point that this is very poor driving, there is an argument that the road design here leads to this behaviour. I've seen this happen a lot here. Passing to Close Highway code … [more]
More examples of why this really isn't a safe cyclelane. See http://radwagon.blogspot.com/2014/10/cherry-hinton-useless-cyclelane.html
More examples of why this really isn't a safe cyclelane. See http://radwagon.blogspot.com/2014/10/cherry-hinton-useless-cyclelane.html
More examples of why this really isn't a safe cyclelane. See http://radwagon.blogspot.com/2014/10/cherry-hinton-useless-cyclelane.html
More examples of why this really isn't a safe cyclelane. The bus is forcing oncoming traffic into the cyclelane unnecessarily. See http://radwagon.blogspot.com/2014/10/cherry-hinton-useless-cyclelane.html
More examples of why this really isn't a safe cyclelane. See http://radwagon.blogspot.com/2014/10/cherry-hinton-useless-cyclelane.html
More examples of why this really isn't a safe cyclelane. See http://radwagon.blogspot.com/2014/10/cherry-hinton-useless-cyclelane.html
See clip at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEBDGEi1e7s All those #BloodyCyclists going the wrong way down one-way streets. Oh, whoops.
See clip at http://youtu.be/JuxlyIvnfkg Highway Code Rule 178 (backed up by the RTA). Advanced stop lines. Some signal-controlled junctions have advanced stop lines to allow cycles to be positioned ahead of other traffic. Motorists, … [more]
See clip at http://youtu.be/TsQ4oAWqfhA A driver putting more vulnerable road users in danger by not obeying road signs. Some emergency action required. In cycling training it's noted that riding in a central position always gives some … [more]
Full Picture: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8V93-j0xb4gS181VDZMUFFqNDA/edit?usp=sharing I just crossed over the road at a toucan crossing and cycled up the road towards my left turn. Usually around half way up I hear the crossing stop … [more]
It's a 3-points-on-your-license for this offence. Although it's another example of how people driving get away with traffic offences as this simply isn't policed. The police say they are far too busy to prosecute these style of offences. … [more]
See clip at http://youtu.be/LBqgmY9Bn_M Although this is a cracking example, I don't see this happening very often. As such although I'd rather it didn't happen, I'm less bothered by it than when bollards are set that stop this behaviour. … [more]
Clip at http://youtu.be/N_HaIteyLJY (nothing new). It's a 3-points-on-your-license for this offence. Although it's another example of how people driving get away with traffic offences as this simply isn't policed. The police say they are … [more]
See clip at http://youtu.be/RbX3ZY7tWTE Those #BloodyCyclists jumping red lights again. Ah, this one is in a car. Or is it just someone driving not obeying traffic lights. People drive through red lights about the same percentage as … [more]
See clip at http://youtu.be/fzNADIGVE0c The existence of a cycle lane does not mean rules 213 and 163 can be ignored. The reasons for those rules are still valid. Passing to Close Highway code rule 213. Motorcyclists and cyclists may … [more]
See clip at http://youtu.be/SE6S8vc45ro Yet more appalling behaviour from Costa Coffee deliveries. Usually it's just illegally parking on the pavement (see multiple offences here http://cambridge.cyclestreets.net/location/57714/) and … [more]
See clip at http://youtu.be/1jXsW6McuuE This illegal parking in the contraflow cyclelane is considered very dangerous. And the real stupidity of it is the empty parking bay opposite. Loading/Unloading Exemptions (backed up in law). Yellow … [more]
See clip at http://youtu.be/fxOI06To4k4 Notice as the clip ends the amount of space to pass on a clear road. Simply impatience, a lack of concern for human life, valuing a few sconds of their time more. Arguably, this is at least … [more]
See clip at http://youtu.be/r7wCmwndh0A Brooklands Avenue has a shared-use path on it. This is nice for those who don't feel comfortable in a rather narrow, unpleasant road space, but it still has it's issues with poor behaviour from … [more]
See clip at http://youtu.be/ltFOYFvtqsg Interestingly, 2 days after this happened on a bike, I had the same treatment whilst in my car (at a completely different junction). The other driver seemed to be shouting that they had the priority! … [more]
See clip at http://youtu.be/YVp0X12DSMg Really not a lot to say here. This lists the speed at which the police (through ACPO) see sufficient to issue a Fixed Penalty Notice. It also shows the speed at which a summons is issued, so would … [more]
See clip at http://youtu.be/ampqFl5e0uE This lists the speed at which the police see sufficient to issue a FPN. And there is some evidence that this driver would get a summons, so would HAVE to go through the courts. Speed limit: 20 mph … [more]
See clip at http://youtu.be/ampqFl5e0uE First: Highway Code 239 you MUST ensure you do not hit anyone when you open your door. Check for cyclists or other traffic Laws CUR reg 98, 105 & 107, RVLR reg 27 & RTA 1988 sect 42 … [more]
See clip at http://youtu.be/4f2DIcPcKiY This happened just as primary school children were coming home. This is the third time I've spotted Asda delivery people doing this here. The first time it happened, they promised that they'd stop. … [more]
See clip at http://youtu.be/IcVs06cJoDk This is just a dangerous facility that needs to have some kind of regular cleaning schedule.
See clip at http://youtu.be/9TqMVs5HZAw Stopping or Parking in Cycle Lanes Highway Code Rule 240 (backed up in law) You MUST NOT stop or park on a tram or cycle lane. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelAndTransport/Highwaycode/DG_069860 … [more]
See clip at http://youtu.be/1dLpXUKAfyw ASLs Highway Code Rule 178 (backed up by the RTA). Advanced stop lines. Some signal-controlled junctions have advanced stop lines to allow cycles to be positioned ahead of other traffic. Motorists, … [more]
Red Bike is where to ride safely! See clip at http://youtu.be/ijZeu_Vz_-E Cyclelanes on Coldhams Lane are simply not safe due to driver behaviour. Here's the experience and how BikeAbility cycle training would approach it. Using the … [more]
See clip at http://youtu.be/ijZeu_Vz_-E Cyclelanes on Coldhams Lane are simply not safe due to driver behaviour. Here's the experience and how BikeAbility cycle training would approach it. Using the "sharing" position (secondary) is … [more]
See clip at http://youtu.be/ijZeu_Vz_-E Cyclelanes on Coldhams Lane are simply not safe due to driver behaviour. Here's the experience and how BikeAbility cycle training would approach it. Using the "sharing" position (secondary) is … [more]
See clip at http://youtu.be/ijZeu_Vz_-E Cyclelanes on Coldhams Lane are simply not safe due to driver behaviour. Here's the experience and how BikeAbility cycle training would approach it. Using the "sharing" position (secondary) is … [more]
See clip at http://youtu.be/zzlsoEiMKdc After a careful risk assessment, I decided that it was safe to ride under Victoria Avenue Bridge in slight flooding from the Cam.
See clip at http://youtu.be/XFxcHFIh2tw There are more photos at http://radwagon.blogspot.com/2014/02/sunny-february-cycle-ride.html. After the weather of the past few weeks, it's good to be able to get out in better conditions. … [more]
See clip at http://youtu.be/djnpaqxLlcQ An update from these four. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYQOzBEafuM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Zq-rPOPwq8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMNahoggd00 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Wj2ezHsp2Y … [more]
See clip at http://youtu.be/az0Kthyc6Nk Not a massive issue but one that needs some note. The "nice" route for people riding is longer and takes longer without any delays. If it's to appear benefical to riders, delays like this need … [more]
See clip at http://youtu.be/tFEDKWoNWLo An update from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QudGOEYS6Ns The Co-op did approach me after seeing the previous clip. It should be noted that they have changed their delivery lorry to being smaller … [more]
See clip at http://youtu.be/VkVyN0tpZXc An update from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89AFT7Fki9Q It looks like someone has successfully pointed out that the barriers are too close together. Although I'd still suggest there's a better way … [more]
See clip at http://youtu.be/bh7MzRbab-g The traffic lights at the junction of Coldhams Lane and Cromwell Road are not well placed for cycling in from the common. These are mandatory lights so people cycling in from this direction are … [more]
See clip at http://youtu.be/GdATDnTtlvc Although it's hard to make out, the taxi looks to be VA57 HZW, which matches a Skoda Fabia 2 Htp 70 (5 Door Hatchback) listed at mycarcheck.com. Highway Code Rule 178 (backed up by the RTA). … [more]
See clip at http://youtu.be/JBQHIeOL7Es To me, this person driving simply didn't look properly. I do plan for this kind of thing and had my hands covering the brakes so they were on quickly. Had I been a bit further ahead I'm not sure … [more]
See clip at http://youtu.be/5t0YtRyse84 Highway Code Rule 178 (backed up by the RTA). Advanced stop lines. Some signal-controlled junctions have advanced stop lines to allow cycles to be positioned ahead of other traffic. Motorists, … [more]
See clip at http://youtu.be/89AFT7Fki9Q As I say in the clip, Cambridge Institute of Astronomy does provide well for cycling to work here and through routes. It's just that their approach to new development seems to be stuck in an era … [more]
See clip at http://youtu.be/_ZrRu1z2KGs It's not just that this is an illegal unload, but it's so unnecessary given the space 25 yards away. Places where you cannot stop to load and unload - A pedestrian crossing including the area marked … [more]
See clip at http://youtu.be/DRMQpPi63AA Places where you cannot stop to load and unload - A pedestrian crossing including the area marked by the zig-zag lines - School keep-clear zig-zag lines - On a road with double white lines marked in … [more]
See clip at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKn3w2eMWHY This is breaking the law but also recognised as being very dangerous, mainly as it's a contraflow cyclelane. There are schools nearby and a lot of children use this to get to and from … [more]
After this http://cambridge.cyclestreets.net/location/51125/ (and this http://cambridge.cyclestreets.net/location/48698/ and this http://cambridge.cyclestreets.net/location/47077/) the stall seems to have been turned round so people queue … [more]
See clip at http://youtu.be/Umc5WNQb1zM Shows the conditions that the Guided Busway shared-use path gets into in Autumn. After rain this is a lot worse. Anyone would have thought someone might work out it improves the local transport infra … [more]
See clip at http://youtu.be/ang-zCvKtKc The idea of "no priority" junctions is that everyone has to slow and take account of what other vehicles are near a junction. This works when both vehicles are large metal boxes. However, it is … [more]
See clip at http://youtu.be/cDxEk38u598 I gather this is a new courier cargo bike quite a bit lighter than their previous jumbo carrier. Just imagine what can get delivered in Cambridge by this monster.
See clip at http://youtu.be/BWjlyGhDbPc This junction is under review for some improvements. Here's why it's desparately needed but also why the current proposal simply isn't good enough. The person driving attempts to pass when exiting … [more]
See clip at http://youtu.be/QudGOEYS6Ns This behaviour is becoming more accepted as part of the way we have to "deal with things nowadays". I think it needs challenging as it's clearly dangerous. Whilst there is some provision for … [more]
See clip at http://youtu.be/Nh6iVzFyY9c I've finally found a reason for the side cyclepaths (see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-Q_rgSeqTA)! Well, not really. With the amount of people wondering around I simply didn't feel safe cycling … [more]
See clip at http://youtu.be/W_sCURPHTKs The driver was sat in the car. If to do with any house I'm not sure why they weren't making use of the large amount of space offroad clearly available. Please note I hold my line in the cyclelane to … [more]
See clip at http://youtu.be/hC6jb5WR2RQ I find Gilbert Road to be mostly a good experience. Perhaps that because I've lived for 30 years with scary vehicular riding and it does feel like there's enough space here. Perhaps it's because I'm … [more]
See clip at http://youtu.be/hC6jb5WR2RQ I find Gilbert Road to be mostly a good experience. Perhaps that because I've lived for 30 years with scary vehicular riding and it does feel like there's enough space here. Perhaps it's because I'm … [more]
See clip at http://youtu.be/2nOfkZNAgho I often ride at lunchtime for a bit of time outdoors. I choose routes that avoid roads, especially busy ones, as much as possible. Today it was a combination of … [more]
See clip at http://youtu.be/2nOfkZNAgho I often ride at lunchtime for a bit of time outdoors. I choose routes that avoid roads, especially busy ones, as much as possible. Today it was a combination of … [more]
See clip at http://youtu.be/2nOfkZNAgho I often ride at lunchtime for a bit of time outdoors. I choose routes that avoid roads, especially busy ones, as much as possible. Today it was a combination of … [more]
See clip at http://youtu.be/2nOfkZNAgho I often ride at lunchtime for a bit of time outdoors. I choose routes that avoid roads, especially busy ones, as much as possible. Today it was a combination of … [more]
See clip at http://youtu.be/2nOfkZNAgho I often ride at lunchtime for a bit of time outdoors. I choose routes that avoid roads, especially busy ones, as much as possible. Today it was a combination of … [more]
See clip at http://youtu.be/2nOfkZNAgho I often ride at lunchtime for a bit of time outdoors. I choose routes that avoid roads, especially busy ones, as much as possible. Today it was a combination of … [more]
See clip at http://youtu.be/Pzsq6Hoeu5U This lorry is illegally stopped. It fufills none of the exemptions to the 1988 RTA section 21. Not only that it's incredibly dangerous. I end up stopping for the walker because I'm not sure what to … [more]
See clip at http://youtu.be/j3vrcIvnKeM The lorry possibly does fit into the last exemption of the 1988 RTA section 21. I just want to show why sometimes what seems like plenty of space (in common sense parlance, an indicator of failing to … [more]
See clip at http://youtu.be/51oTfRdBeHU After http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvDU9YwHeRY yesterday, I find the same van (hidden) and another van. If I were to guess, they've been parked here solidly duing day time working. Stopping or … [more]
See clip at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51oTfRdBeHU After http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvDU9YwHeRY yesterday, I find the same van (hidden) and another van. If I were to guess, they've been parked here solidly duing day time working. … [more]
See clip at http://youtu.be/x-Q_rgSeqTA This is the first time I've tried these side cycle lanes at Cambridge Railway Station. They are there to enable people riding to get round a stopped bus, whilst it waits for the rising bollard to … [more]
See clip at http://youtu.be/JPNflV8ageU Okay, arguably there COULD be an exclusion here under the '88 RTA. But it's unlikely and not as if there are better places close by. Also, I'm not sure if any of these exclusions apply if on a … [more]
See clip at http://youtu.be/WSsHVXv7aq8 Stopping or Parking in Cycle Lanes Highway Code Rule 240 (backed up in law) You MUST NOT stop or park on a tram or cycle lane. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelAndTransport/Highwaycode/DG_069860 … [more]
See clip at http://youtu.be/YvDU9YwHeRY Stopping or Parking in Cycle Lanes Highway Code Rule 240 (backed up in law) You MUST NOT stop or park on a tram or cycle lane. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelAndTransport/Highwaycode/DG_069860 … [more]
See clip at http://youtu.be/sUutmj_2rSw Repeat Offender. It's time to take this lot to the police to ask why they permit constant and flagrant law-breaking. http://cambridge.cyclestreets.net/photos/space/52371/ They did stop for a little … [more]
See clip at http://youtu.be/C8nOmhjLqrs After the http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bCxf9KgP8M clip, we've now moved onto this. Is Addenbrookes ripping out segregated route and replacing it with on road space? Or is this just a temporary … [more]
See clip at http://youtu.be/HnOoYxlO0Eo Notice the way I wiggle at 3 seconds just as the truck is passing. I'm shocked at how close it is beside me (but out of shot). It looks like the driver is rushing to get past before the oncoming … [more]
Needless to say, but completely illegal parking which the police are keen to prosecute with repeated evidence. The simple rule is Highway Code Rule 240 (backed up in law) … [more]
See clip at http://youtu.be/rDkynBWT_UA Repeat offending. Driving in Cycle Lanes Highway Code Rule 140 (backed up in law) You MUST NOT drive or park in a cycle lane marked by a solid white line. … [more]
See clip at http://youtu.be/rDkynBWT_UA Repeat offending. Driving in Cycle Lanes Highway Code Rule 140 (backed up in law) You MUST NOT drive or park in a cycle lane marked by a solid white line. … [more]
See clip at http://youtu.be/_AgEGJkthOo Repeat offending. Driving in Cycle Lanes Highway Code Rule 140 (backed up in law) You MUST NOT drive or park in a cycle lane marked by a solid white line. … [more]
See clip at http://youtu.be/_AgEGJkthOo Repeat offending. Driving in Cycle Lanes Highway Code Rule 140 (backed up in law) You MUST NOT drive or park in a cycle lane marked by a solid white line. … [more]
See clip at http://youtu.be/8bCxf9KgP8M As the hospital site (or near the hospital site!) develops we can all expect a little bit of inconvenience, that's part of the price to pay and this is not a serious intrusion. That is apart from the … [more]
See clip at http://youtu.be/cJyWDI6mbiM Driving in Cycle Lanes Highway Code Rule 140 (backed up in law) You MUST NOT drive or park in a cycle lane marked by a solid white line. … [more]
See clip at http://youtu.be/zyqFvHlgXAc This is repeat offender. Driving in Cycle Lanes Highway Code Rule 140 (backed up in law) You MUST NOT drive or park in a cycle lane marked by a solid white line. … [more]
See clip at http://youtu.be/1SfYW912Hts Driving in Cycle Lanes Highway Code Rule 140 (backed up in law) You MUST NOT drive or park in a cycle lane marked by a solid white line. … [more]