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Live blog: Computer scientists use Strava data to identify pot hole hotspots, Lewisham investigating falling tree incident that almost felled cyclist, warning over scam Hövding airbag helmet website, appeal after Wiltshire hit and run + more
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Simon joined road.cc as news editor in 2009 and is now the site’s community editor, acting as a link between the team producing the content and our readers. A law and languages graduate, published translator and former retail analyst, he has reported on issues as diverse as cycling-related court cases, anti-doping investigations, the latest developments in the bike industry and the sport’s biggest races. Now back in London full-time after 15 years living in Oxford and Cambridge, he loves cycling along the Thames but misses having his former riding buddy, Elodie the miniature schnauzer, in the basket in front of him.
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Rendel Harris 50 minutes ago
Bit confused now Tom, you said that "AFAIK nobody said he’s going to ride to win the GC", I gave you an example of Seixas himself talking about going for GC, now you're saying there you are, there is evidence that he's talking about the GC? I know that, it was me who shared the quote.
Rendel Harris 1 hour ago
Couldn't have a much more perfect example for a certain poster of how cycling continues to feel the full force of climate change...
tomlew 4 hours ago
@Rendel Harris Oh, and by the way. "But I will not take risks for something other than the GC." - this could just as well be read as "I won't take any risks unless it's really, really worth it." They're not even talking about snatching the maillot jaune for a day, but about the GC. Who wouldn't, if they had a opportune shot at that?
Miller 11 hours ago
Here's a photo I took on Alpe d'Huez at TdF 1991. L to R: Gianni Bugno, Miguel Indurain, Luc Leblanc. They would finish the stage in that order, Bugno winning. Yes, colour film was available in 1991 but that day I chose to use black and white knowing that many years hence it would look epic.
tomlew 13 hours ago
Riding a bike is green. Pro cycling is not. Don't greenwash us by confusing one with the other.
Rendel Harris 14 hours ago
The first 750 words of this article comprise a detailed explanation of the ways in which cycling continues to feel the full force of climate change. Perhaps more time reading what's actually written before rushing to spaff nonsense everywhere might help your comprehension.
60somethingcyclist 14 hours ago
Sadiq Khan and TfL cannot be accused of neglecting cycling. They have greatly improved provision in London. Yes there is a lot more that could be done, but we need to be patient. The public finances aren't in good shape, so things are going to b e tight for some time.
tomlew 15 hours ago
@Rendel Harris "ultimately football at every level is played on roughly the same size to pitch, the goals are the same size and there are eleven players on each team." Except they don't. In a senior team a 16-year-old plays against adults, under tougher competition, plays more matches and under greater mental strain. If your argument was vaild, I could easily counter it by sayng that riding the very same bike on the same roads as in training, 150 km a day, should not be such a big deal for a pro cyclist.
MaxiMinimalist 16 hours ago
The TdF yearly circus generates human and atmospheric pollution. Big time. Airplanes, choppers, trucks, cars for teams, media, VIP and other involved parties. But pro cycling is a profitable business, ask ASO. Don't spoil the party with questions about carbon footprint, side-road waste, recycling (pun intended). Also, why does ASO not have a plan B case of high temperatures - earlier departure times, shortened stages, ... ? Based on this week's weather forecasts, several stages are likely to be cancelled. Quote of the day : "But as cycling continues to feel the full force of climate change, ..." In what ways?
Pub bike 16 hours ago
@Podc I heard that Scunthorpe CC's experiment with wrapping the name around the jersey under the arm to make it fit didn't go too well either.
3 thoughts on “Live blog: Computer scientists use Strava data to identify pot hole hotspots, Lewisham investigating falling tree incident that almost felled cyclist, warning over scam Hövding airbag helmet website, appeal after Wiltshire hit and run + more”
I hope that this gent makes a
I hope that this gent makes a speedy and full recovery and that the police are successful in pursuing and prosecuting the offenders.
Given the poor standard by some drivers around here I am only surprised that this hasn’t happened before. Although I don’t know exactly where the collision occurred I have an idea given the police appeal. Many of the roads around Common Platt – particularly from/to Purton – are rat-runs with corners, slight hills in places and surfaces that are broken up and pot-holed. There’s lots of inappropriate overtaking – be a great place to have a close pass operation. Perhaps a close pass operation should be mandatory in any location a collision has occurred after a failed overtake, as this collision seems to be.
In any event, I am glad for the cyclist that it did not turn out any worse (bad as it was), as it so easily could have been worse. But isn’t that the thing – the difference between a close pass and a collision is luck.
I shall be keeping a good look out for, “a heavily-modified silver three-door Vauxhall Corsa with tinted windows and aftermarket wheels.”
Mirror that was knocked off
Mirror that was knocked off looks like the sort that would be put on a 3 series BMW… like the old ‘M’ style mirror.
So keep an eye out for any chavvy cars basically with a missing nearside mirror.
Those pothologists should
Those pothologists should also record sound to identify from the number of people who shout “Jesus Fucking Christ!” whenever they fail to spot a pothole.