Space for cycling (From The Argus)

Space for cycling (From The Argus)

Cycling on the seafront (From The Argus)

Cycling on the seafront (From The Argus)

Reclaiming the road... (From The Argus)

Reclaiming the road... (From The Argus)

Lift the seafront cycling ban? You wouldn't think there was one (From The Argus)

Lift the seafront cycling ban? You wouldn't think there was one (From The Argus)

Sussex cycling decline ‘misleading’ (From The Argus)

Sussex cycling decline ‘misleading’ (From The Argus)

Cycling on Hove promenade (From The Argus)

Cycling on Hove promenade (From The Argus) - at last!

Boris Bike scheme is a bit of an uphill struggle (From The Argus)

Boris Bike scheme is a bit of an uphill struggle (From The Argus)

Cyclists performed indecent act in front of 19-year-old women (From The Argus)

Cyclists performed indecent act in front of 19-year-old women (From The Argus) - Bizarre cycling-related story!

Rules for cycling (From The Argus)

Rules for cycling (From The Argus) yawn!

Attitude towards cycling (From The Argus)

Attitude towards cycling (From The Argus)

Eco-driving courses launched in Brighton (From The Argus)

Eco-driving courses launched in Brighton (From The Argus)

Cycle lane is behind Brighton and Hove bus delays (From The Argus)

Cycle lane is behind Brighton and Hove bus delays (From The Argus)

Making a judgement on cycle helmets (From The Argus)

Making a judgement on cycle helmets (From The Argus)

Stuck in traffic (From The Argus)

Stuck in traffic (From The Argus)

Traffic burdens (From The Argus)

Traffic burdens (From The Argus) - more anti-cycling bollocks

Cycling terrorists (From The Argus)

Cycling terrorists (From The Argus) - I give up!

Action taken over Brighton traffic queues (From The Argus)

Action taken over Brighton traffic queues (From The Argus) - loads more anti-cycling anti-green ranting!

The Lewes Road scheme - both sides of the argument (From The Argus)

The Lewes Road scheme - both sides of the argument (From The Argus) - lots of debate in the comments, as per usual!

Funding boost for cycle path linking towns (From The Argus)

Funding boost for cycle path linking towns (From The Argus) more anti-cycling bollards!

A sense of motoring invincibility is more likely to cause a crash (From The Argus)

A sense of motoring invincibility is more likely to cause a crash (From The Argus) Mick Barry letter!

Too close to a traffic light cyclist (From The Argus)

Too close to a traffic light cyclist (From The Argus) - yawn

A bus stop split in two (From The Argus)

A bus stop split in two (From The Argus) silly people!

Are cyclists too costly to catch? (From The Argus)

Are cyclists too costly to catch? (From The Argus) - here we go again...

Red light for Brighton and Hove cyclists (From The Argus)

Red light for Brighton and Hove cyclists (From The Argus) - quite a heated discussion with this one!

Continental bicycle use (From The Argus)

Continental bicycle use (From The Argus)

Cyclists injured in hit and run (From The Argus)

Cyclists injured in hit and run (From The Argus)

Cyclist Abuse 'Almost Like Racial Discrimination' Says AA President Edmund King

Cyclist Abuse 'Almost Like Racial Discrimination' Says AA President Edmund King

Cycle lane debate (From The Argus)

Cycle lane debate (From The Argus)

The terrible journalist’s guide to writing an article about bicycles | As Easy As Riding A Bike

The terrible journalist’s guide to writing an article about bicycles | As Easy As Riding A Bike

Why the big moan about cycle lanes? (From The Argus)

Why the big moan about cycle lanes? (From The Argus)

Lewes Road project is a scheme to be proud of (From The Argus)

Lewes Road project is a scheme to be proud of (From The Argus) - some pro-cycling letters for a change...

OK to ride wrong way on Brighton streets (From The Argus)

OK to ride wrong way on Brighton streets (From The Argus) cotra-flows are appearing in the North Laine area of Brighton

The Highway Code applies to everyone (From The Argus)

The Highway Code applies to everyone (From The Argus)

The cyclist rule book (From The Argus)

The cyclist rule book (From The Argus) - pompous tory councillor pontificates

Rules of cyclists (From The Argus)

Rules of cyclists (From The Argus) - this week's anti-cycling letter!

Cycling on the up (From The Argus)

Cycling on the up (From The Argus) Chris Todd letter

Proud to be on my bike (From The Argus)

Proud to be on my bike (From The Argus) I am Spartacus!

To Encourage Biking, Cities Forget About Helmets - NYTimes.com

To Encourage Biking, Cities Forget About Helmets - NYTimes.com

Why must cyclists behave before they get bike paths? | road.cc | Road cycling news, Bike reviews, Commuting, Leisure riding, Sportives and more

Why must cyclists behave before they get bike paths? | road.cc | Road cycling news, Bike reviews, Commuting, Leisure riding, Sportives and more - an answer to moaning motorists

Concern over cycle lane in "wrong direction" in one-way Brighton street (From The Argus)

Concern over cycle lane in "wrong direction" in one-way Brighton street (From The Argus) - even more anti-cycling bile

Get off the pavement (From The Argus)

Get off the pavement (From The Argus) - more anti-cyclist venom

Mixed messages don't give pedestrians and cyclists the whole picture (From The Argus)

Mixed messages don't give pedestrians and cyclists the whole picture (From The Argus)

It's only fair to fine drivers for minor motoring infringements (From The Argus)

It's only fair to fine drivers for minor motoring infringements (From The Argus) - another loony letter from the Argus car lobby

Cycle danger? (From The Argus)

Cycle danger? (From The Argus) Spoof letter?

Only one way (From The Argus)

Only one way (From The Argus) - moaning motorists going apoplectic over contra-flow cycle lanes

The motoring lobby hasn't move on (From The Argus)

The motoring lobby hasn't move on (From The Argus) - Chris Todd letter

Cyclists paying their way... (From The Argus)

Cyclists paying their way... (From The Argus) - silly letter from the Argus

Cycle lanes don't represent best value for the ratepayer (From The Argus)

Cycle lanes don't represent best value for the ratepayer (From The Argus) - more moaning from the Argus

We need to invest in more lanes to encourage cycling (From The Argus)

We need to invest in more lanes to encourage cycling (From The Argus)

HG Wells, My White Bicycle and hygienic seats: a brief history of cycling in London | The Great Wen

HG Wells, My White Bicycle and hygienic seats: a brief history of cycling in London | The Great Wen

In Denmark, Pedaling to Work on a Superhighway - NYTimes.com

In Denmark, Pedaling to Work on a Superhighway - NYTimes.com - Brighton still has a way to go

‘Clear roads for cyclists on Sundays to improve health’ | The Times

‘Clear roads for cyclists on Sundays to improve health’ | The Times - what a great idea!

Right sort of cycle lane (From The Argus)

Right sort of cycle lane (From The Argus) - another Tory rant!

Drivers fined for cycle lane parking in Brighton and Hove (From The Argus)

Drivers fined for cycle lane parking in Brighton and Hove (From The Argus) - about time too!

Better trains may ease the bike ride and Father’s Day transport headache (From The Argus)

Better trains may ease the bike ride and Father’s Day transport headache (From The Argus) - letter from Jackie Jones

Cyclists get own �1million mile (From The Argus)

Cyclists get own �1million mile (From The Argus) - more moaning about cyclists in the Argus!

Cycle lane upkeep (From The Argus)

Cycle lane upkeep (From The Argus) - letter from a tory ex-councillor moaning about the new cycle lane.

Banning bikes on trains will do nothing for our transport options (From The Argus)

Banning bikes on trains will do nothing for our transport options (From The Argus) - letter from Mary Stevens about the banning of bikes on trains during the Olympics.

'Rolls Royce' of cycle lane a hit with users in Hove (From The Argus)

'Rolls Royce' of cycle lane a hit with users in Hove (From The Argus) - mixed response to the new Old Shoreham Road cycling superhighway

The weird cycle lanes of Brighton

The weird cycle lanes of Brighton - updated at last with news of the Old Shoreham Road cycling superhighway!

Change the law and make liability a driving issue to protect cyclists (From The Argus)

Change the law and make liability a driving issue to protect cyclists (From The Argus): excellent letter from Becky of Bricycles plus all the usual rubbish from the Argus's moaning motorists

'Blame drivers for bike crashes' (From The Argus)

'Blame drivers for bike crashes' (From The Argus) - a torrent of abuse from the Argus Commenters!

A bit of disruption on the roads will benefit us in the long run (From The Argus)

A bit of disruption on the roads will benefit us in the long run (From The Argus)

Drivers – make life safer for us all by curbing your speed (From The Argus)

Drivers – make life safer for us all by curbing your speed (From The Argus)

A new cycle lane is good for the health and safety of all (From The Argus)

A new cycle lane is good for the health and safety of all (From The Argus)

Driver deliberately ploughs 4x4 into cyclist who asked him to stop blocking footpath (From The Argus)

Driver deliberately ploughs 4x4 into cyclist who asked him to stop blocking footpath (From The Argus): Horsham is a dangerous place for cyclists!

We need more bicycle parking (From The Argus)

We need more bicycle parking (From The Argus)

Pedestrianised zones must be properly policed and enforced (From The Argus)

Pedestrianised zones must be properly policed and enforced (From The Argus)

Brighter cycling (From The Argus)

Brighter cycling (From The Argus) letter from Bricycles + the usual ludicrous comments from the Argus moaning motorists

More bums on saddles: why Britain's cycling clubs are thriving | Andy Ward | Environment | guardian.co.uk

More bums on saddles: why Britain's cycling clubs are thriving | Andy Ward | Environment | guardian.co.uk

I Pay Road Tax

I Pay Road Tax; despite what motorists writing to local papers say, 'road tax' does not exist!

Transport solution is needed but everyone must pay for it (From The Argus)

Transport solution is needed but everyone must pay for it (From The Argus): cycle tax to pay for bike lanes??

Lithuanian mayor crushes luxury car parked in bike lane with a tank | Car Advice | Reviews

Lithuanian mayor crushes luxury car parked in bike lane with a tank | Car Advice | Reviews

Why are more cyclists dying on Britain's roads? - Channel 4 News

Why are more cyclists dying on Britain's roads? - Channel 4 News - good old Jon Snow sticks up for cyclists... 'if there were better provision for cyclists on the roads, there would be better behaviour'.

Turn the music down if you’re using the road in any capacity (From The Argus)

Turn the music down if you’re using the road in any capacity (From The Argus)

YouTube - ‪TOUR DE FRANCE 2011 stage 9 - car crashes into Juan Antonio Flecha and Johnny Hoogerland‬‏

YouTube - ‪TOUR DE FRANCE 2011 stage 9 - car crashes into Juan Antonio Flecha and Johnny Hoogerland‬‏

Sticker

This is a sticker I made, based on a photo I saw on a friend's Facebook, probably this one by Peter Drew of Adelaide. Mine is based on UK traffic symbols.

Making a bicycle from a car - Going Going Bike

Making a bicycle from a car - Going Going Bike

YouTube - bike lanes

YouTube - bike lanes: this guy got fined $50 for not riding in the bike lane in New York, so... (don't try this on the Lewes Road!)

Cyclist hurt riding into cable tied across path near Horley (From The Argus)

Cyclist hurt riding into cable tied across path near Horley (From The Argus): not very funny at all!

Save our cyclists: Clamour for flood of avoidable road deaths to be stemmed - Home News, UK - The Independent

Save our cyclists: Clamour for flood of avoidable road deaths to be stemmed - Home News, UK - The Independent: bit of a heated argument going on in the bottom half of the internet!

The car-cycle debate: why can't we just get along? (From The Argus)

The car-cycle debate: why can't we just get along? (From The Argus): some heated letters in the Argus about parking in cycle lanes

Two cyclists crushed to death by lorries on the same day | a short introduction to cycling

Two cyclists crushed to death by lorries on the same day | a short introduction to cycling: cycling in London is not without risk!

Cars parked illegally in bike lanes in Brighton - MyBikeLane.com

Cars parked illegally in bike lanes in Brighton - MyBikeLane.com: name and shame perpetrators here!

Brighton cyclists vow to name and shame rogue drivers (From The Argus)

Brighton cyclists vow to name and shame rogue drivers (From The Argus): parking in cycle lanes not good!

I’ll keep riding vows cyclist, 73, attacked by yob in car in Bolton | Manchester Evening News - menmedia.co.uk

I’ll keep riding vows cyclist, 73, attacked by yob in car in Bolton : Clarion cyclist!

Brighton is not a cyclists’ city so let’s not waste money on it (From The Argus)

Brighton is not a cyclists’ city so let’s not waste money on it (From The Argus): anti-cycling letter to the Argus - but with positive comments for a change!

Mary Mears Blog

Mary Mears Blog: here she explains her thinking!

life outside the box

life outside the box another cycle-friendly blog

Life's a journal: Save Hove Cycle Lane: a father shares his daughter’s anger and broken dreams

Life's a journal: Save Hove Cycle Lane: a father shares his daughter’s anger and broken dreams: blog item on Mary Mears's decision to remove cycle lanes

Brighton and Hove plan to remove cycle highway at �1.1m cost | Russell Honeyman | Environment | guardian.co.uk

Brighton and Hove plan to remove cycle highway at �1.1m cost | Russell Honeyman | Environment | guardian.co.uk: Grauniad blog on same subject

Council facing �82m cuts to spend �1.4m removing cycle path (three years after they spent �800,000 installing it) | Mail Online

Council facing �82m cuts to spend �1.4m removing cycle path (three years after they spent �800,000 installing it) | Mail Online: Daily Mail picks up the Tory story

There is no true justification for removing our cycle lane (From The Argus)

There is no true justification for removing our cycle lane: letter from the Argus about the Tory plan to remove a cycle lane at great expense.

CTC fights £1m removal of Brighton bike lane

CTC fights £1m removal of Brighton bike lane | Bicycle Business | BikeBiz: the CTC's take on this outrageous proposal!

Row over £1.1m cycle lane removal in Hove

BBC News - Row over £1.1m cycle lane removal in Hove: unbelievable!

Cyclist run over by Boris bikes trailer | News

Cyclist run over by Boris bikes trailer | News: rather ironic!

Tamsin's Blog: Cocks in cars

Tamsin's Blog: Cocks in cars: stupid inconsiderate motorist blogged!

WE Swift of Derby

I have a photograph of (I think) my ancestor Samuel Pipes (1822-1879), taken by Derby photographer WE Swift sometime in the 1880s. Thanks to David Pipes, I've found this site that lists all Derbyshire photographic studios.

Get Groped!

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Design Week article

Experiment: Town in England turns off traffic lights, surprising results. [VIDEO]

Experiment: Town in England turns off traffic lights, surprising results. [VIDEO]