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!

Gropes
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]

Mid-life crisis? Get on your bike - Telegraph

Mid-life crisis? Get on your bike - Telegraph: "Mintel says the biggest growth in bike ownership has come from those approaching middle age, who are opting for more expensive road bikes"

the pothole gardener

the pothole gardener: "Guerrilla Gardening" on a small scale!

The path of least resistance (From The Argus)

The path of least resistance (From The Argus)

Brighton's naked bike ride branded "indecent” by council

Brighton's naked bike ride branded "indecent” by council (From The Argus): "Brighton's naked bike ride branded 'indecent” by council"

Driver gets life term for cyclist murder

Driver gets life term for cyclist murder: watch out for those wing mirrors!

Brighton cyclists fined for riding on cycle path (From The Argus)

Brighton cyclists fined for riding on cycle path (From The Argus)

Brighton drink driver had leg in plaster

Brighton drink driver had leg in plaster (From The Argus): "The police officer was forced to jog alongside the runaway saloon shouting at the customer services assistant to put the handbrake on." Drunk driver with no license or insurance gets £350 fine; cyclist who jumps red light gets fined £700!

Brighton cyclist fined £700 for going through a red light.

Richard Hodgson, 53, was found guilty of ignoring a red traffic light, cycling without lights, cycling on the pavement and failing to stop for police.

Brighton magistrates fined him £700 and ordered him to pay £215 in costs.

The Argus article on the web is much shorter than the one published where a Bricycles spokesperson described the fine as 'harsh'!

http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/8094039.Brighton_cyclist_fined___700/

Bristol tops list of bike-friendly cities

Bristol tops list of bike-friendly cities: no sign of Brighton!

denizion - Минская Велодорожка

denizion - Минская Велодорожка: a cycle route in Minsk, Belarus

It’s Time For Brighton To Start Walking The Walk (From The Argus)

It’s Time For Brighton To Start Walking The Walk (From The Argus)

Check your facts, Petronella | Cycling Weekly

Check your facts, Petronella | Cycling Weekly

Check your facts, Petronella | Cycling Weekly

Check your facts, Petronella | Cycling Weekly: some good stats!

Brighton "bike train" set to be unveiled

Brighton "bike train" set to be unveiled (From The Argus): the Argus reading anti-bike brigade do not like this idea at all!

Mark Beaumont Cycling the Americas Blog: A Quick Message from the End of the World...

BBC - Mark Beaumont Cycling the Americas Blog: A Quick Message from the End of the World...: well done Mark!

Boy's cycling design chosen for Olympic 50p coin

BBC News - Boy's cycling design chosen for Olympic 50p coin: "A design by a West Yorkshire teenager has been chosen from more than 3,000 entries to become a new 50p coin inspired by the Olympic Games.
Theo Crutchley-Mack, 16, from Halifax, said it was 'absolutely amazing' that his picture of a cyclist in a velodrome was chosen by the Royal Mint."

Brighton politician and campaigner dies (From The Argus)

Brighton politician and campaigner dies (From The Argus): article about Clarion member Sheila Schaffer who died over Christmas

Brighton to get cyclist counting machines

Brighton to get cyclist counting machines (From The Argus): bonkers!

Risky cycling rarely to blame for bike accidents, study finds

Risky cycling rarely to blame for bike accidents, study finds

Mike's big British bike adventure | Travel | guardian.co.uk

Mike's big British bike adventure around the coastline of Britain.

On your bike: What the world can learn about cycling from Copenhagen

On your bike: What the world can learn about cycling from Copenhagen - The Independent: "In Britain we have been conditioned to believe that cycling is something that can be done only in special places while wearing specialist safety equipment and clothing."

Snowblog - Beloved bike stolen – have you seen it?

Snowblog - Beloved bike stolen – have you seen it?: Jon Snow's bike has been nicked!

Cyclists will be given green light to ignore one-way signs

Cyclists will be given green light to ignore one-way signs - Times Online: "The Department for Transport is authorising a trial in the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea, Mr Cameron’s home authority in West London, in which a small plate saying “Except cyclists” will be attached to poles carrying no-entry signs.

If the trial is successful, the department intends to extend the policy to the rest of Britain and permit thousands of one-way streets to become two-way for bikes."