“There isn’t a blind spot out the windscreen — driver didn’t look”: Surrey traffic cops weigh in on Jeremy Vine’s latest video; Viral Kyiv cyclist reportedly national team manager; Strava activity; Council may scrap segregated lane + more on the live blog
SUMMARY
Kyiv cyclists continue riding — viral photo reportedly of Ukranian cycling team manager
Amazingly, some cyclists are taking advantage of empty streets in the zombie apocalypse. #kyiv pic.twitter.com/pAmnwdNzYR
— Oliver Carroll (@olliecarroll) February 28, 2022
We’re still not over the spirit of the Ukranian cyclists still getting out for their two-wheeled dose of exercise even with the terror of a Russian invasion just metres away. This first photo, snapped by Economist correspondent, Oliver Carroll shows the emptiness of the city’s capital just a few days ago, sadly the situation has worsened since then.
Amazing determination ❤️👏. If I knew the name of this Ukrainian cyclist and he doesn’t have a coach, I would love to coach him for free. My highest admiration. (credits CNN Portugal) pic.twitter.com/8B4GxKGl5l
— Iñigo San Millán (@doctorinigo) February 28, 2022
Then there’s this clip of the rider who went viral on Monday after being spotted training riding towards military vehicles. The video shows the cyclist, probably very wisely, turning back.
Social media whispers suggest the rider has been identified as Ukrainian cycling team manager Roman Yefimov who oversaw Olena Starikova’s silver in the women’s sprint at last summer’s Olympic Games.
Only 3 month the life of Roman was this https://t.co/Nmv5jx10ba pic.twitter.com/AoVsQ7qk77
— Maksym Sladkov (@sladkovm) March 1, 2022
As per the translation below: “Hi, everything is ok, I’ve enlisted in the Territorial Defence Forces in Kyiv. We are on it! Thank you for your help and concerns. We will win!”
Bloody Cyclist – Got in the Way…..again…#cycling #cycletwitter pic.twitter.com/Q2Ivw82GHt
— Col Philip Aussie Stuck in Italy BUGGER !! (@ColPhilip1) March 1, 2022
If it isn't on Strava...
Yep, that’s a rider taking a KOM as Russian forces up their attack on the Ukrainian capital…full activity here…
The Strava traffic on popular segments is right down, but there are still a few brave souls getting out on the roads…
Link to this activity here…
"There isn’t a blind spot out the windscreen — driver didn't look": Surrey traffic cops weigh in on Jeremy Vine's latest video
Could I not have ONE journey home where I don’t have to shout at the top of my voice? pic.twitter.com/s68Nt0zvY9
— Jeremy Vine (@theJeremyVine) March 2, 2022
Jeremy Vine was back sharing footage of a near miss in London yesterday…this time a Land Rover driver not seeing the presenter in the bike lane until he shouted ‘No!’ at the top of his lungs.
Vine shared the video, asking: “Could I not have ONE journey home where I don’t have to shout at the top of my voice?”
Maybe there’s a business idea in the Jeremy Vine shouts ‘no’ alarm clock? Good luck snoozing through that…
In a way that only Twitter can, when faced with the clip, one reply was more concerned with the cyclist’s cry than the driver almost knocking him off his bike…
People make mistakes, there are blind spots in cars. As a cyclist you need to be super aware that someone may not have seen you, and you need to stop shouting, particularly at people that have made a genuine error. I am both a cyclist and motorist.
— David Sass (@davidsimon1) March 2, 2022
Who you gonna call? Surrey Roads Policing Unit’s Twitter admin, obviously…
There isn’t a blind spot out the windscreen!!!
The driver just didn’t look.#Fatal5 – Careless Driving.Drivers need to be super aware that they’re driving over a tonne of metal at speeds the human body hasn’t evolved to cope with.
— Roads Policing Unit (RPU) – Surrey Police – UK (@SurreyRoadCops) March 3, 2022
However, that wasn’t the only one…
Do you understand what registration numbers are for? Using the roads in a two-ton lump of metal is a public act.
— Jeremy Vine (@theJeremyVine) March 2, 2022
That’s what annoyed me. I said “can’t you apologise?” and he replied “I already have,” and started waving me on. Driving a massive tank!
— Jeremy Vine (@theJeremyVine) March 2, 2022
The REAL most wonderful time of the year
What a great news to start the day! 😍 #RVV22 pic.twitter.com/AkY3J8sbC7
— Ronde Van Vlaanderen (@RondeVlaanderen) March 3, 2022
Fun fact: Andy Williams’ hit ‘It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year’ is actually about the seven-week Classics run from Omloop to Roubaix…(or it should be)…
Strade Bianche men’s and women’s races this Saturday, as if you needed any reason to sit in front of the telly watching bike racing all day…also Wout’s giving it a miss to give everyone else a chance. How kind of him…
Want some gravel inspiration for a Saturday morning ride to get you in the mood for some white road action?
> Want to ride some US-style gravel in the UK? Check out this guide with some epic UK gravel routes
Cycling UK calls on cyclists to tell East Renfrewshire Council not to remove segregated cycle lane
The A77 is a popular & key cycle route out of south Glasgow for leisure and short local journeys. Use this survey to tell @EastRenCouncil NOT to remove the vital cycle lane segregation – it will make #cycling less safe. #roadsafety #PaintIsNotProtection
👇https://t.co/WQedR4xBlz https://t.co/eqj8yDgxa9— Cycling UK in Scotland (@CyclingUKScot) March 3, 2022
More new kit from Pas Normal Studios
The 2022 Mechanism Collection is Danish brand Pas Normal Studios’ updated performance line for fast-paced spring and summer rides, with second-skin tight cut and highly breathable fabrics used throughout the range which includes men’s and women’s specific versions.
The Mechanism Jersey (£155) comes in an aerodynamic race fit and uses a lightweight fabric, but also includes practical features including a zippered side pocket with a protected insert. Available in 13 men’s and 12 women’s colour options, it’ll be hard not to find one that’ll match your style.
This is paired with the Mechanism Bibs (£220) which feature a four-layer foam chamois and low-profile shoulder straps along with a second-skin fit.
Designed for the most unpredictable weather, the Mechanism Long Sleeve Jersey (£170) has a soft fleece lining and an additional lightweight mesh panel is fitted to the lower back panel of the jersey to prevent the build-up of moisture in your back pockets.
The Stow Away Gilet (£120) is a lightweight option made from a DWR- treated Japanese fabric technology, and is said to easily pack away in a back pocket so you’re well equipped and prepared for a sudden shower.
Is this the end of the Snake Pass fun?
Looks like the party might be over people 😢😢 They appear to be starting work on the Snake Pass and are now stopping cyclists. Boo!!!! https://t.co/7jDFKAjqTZ
— Simon Warren (@100Climbs) March 3, 2022
That’s a lot of weekend rides which will need changing…
UCI President David Lappartient's "Ukrainian situation" tribute doesn't go down well
Oleksandrw Kulik, Honored Coach of Ukraine, has tragically passed away yesterday in the context of the Ukrainian situation.
The Cycling community is standing with his family, friends and former colleagues of the Ukrainian Cycling Federation. pic.twitter.com/Oluns0BPOW— David Lappartient (@DLappartient) March 2, 2022
Anyone heard about what’s happening over in Ukraine? Apparently it’s not a war or invasion, just a “situation”…
I’ll shut up and let the reaction speak for itself…
UCI still too afraid and too big a coward to use the phrase ‘the Russian invasion’. And Gazprom & RusVelo still riding in (WorldTour) races. Pathetic… 💪🇺🇦 Тримайся, Україно!🇺🇦💪
— Dirk Drolenga (@dirkdrolenga) March 2, 2022
It’s called a war David
— Nairo Quintana Fanclub (@NairoInGreen) March 2, 2022
The “context” aka war
— John Maguire 🇺🇦 (@velo_bristol) March 2, 2022
Time trial farce: A cinematic trilogy
The good, the bad and the ugly? More like the bad, the bad and the ugly…
The opening time trial of the EasyToys Bloeizone Fryslân Tour (catchy name) was overshadowed by some…let’s say less than ideal marshalling and event management. Exhibit A:
And again- @UCI_cycling racing at pro level on open roads should not be happening like this pic.twitter.com/IEiKqDuxNB
— Peter. ✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿🚴♂️ (@PBXscribes) March 3, 2022
Exhibit B:
It’s just like riding a club 10 😬😬 #BFT22 pic.twitter.com/nhPSPyRvx7
— Peter. ✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿🚴♂️ (@PBXscribes) March 3, 2022
Looking less like a professional bike race but more like when you’re late for work on the local bike path…(just kidding, the UK doesn’t have bike paths like that)…
Just when you though it couldn’t get any worse…
Exhibit C:
It gets better/worse – this isn’t good enough, women deserve better #BFT22 https://t.co/pLWNSLv1e2 pic.twitter.com/HmifHNAhx0
— Peter. ✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿🚴♂️ (@PBXscribes) March 3, 2022
After all the ridiculousness, Ellen van Dijk won the stage from compatriot Riejanne Markus. A certain Katie Archibald was fourth, that return to road racing seems to be going alright for the three-time Olympic medallist on the track…
Aleksandr Vlasov: "I, like a lot of Russians, just want peace"
Bora-hansgrohe’s new GC leader and recent winner of Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana, Aleksandr Vlasov, has spoken out about the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In a statement posted on his Instagram, the Russian athlete agreed with compatriot and fellow WorldTour pro Pavel Sivakov, saying: “I, like a lot of Russians, just want peace. I’m not a political person, and normal people like me weren’t asked if we want a war.
> Ineos Grenadiers’ Russian pro Pavel Sivakov denounces invasion of Ukraine
“It has been a shock for everyone and I hope that it will stop as soon as possible. It’s a difficult situation for everybody. I feel sorry for all the people who are suffering, and I hope that there will soon be peace. I am an athlete and my goal should be to unite people across political borders, rather than divide them. I think that should be the role of sports.
Weymouth residents disagree over seafront cycling ban
The Dorset Echo is reporting a host of local public spaces protection orders, including a cycling ban on the promenade between May and September from 10am to 5.30pm. It is a continuation of a current order, however, it will not apply to children under the age of 12.
The local paper reports concerns about a lack of enforcement, dates and timings of restrictions and the areas covered. Others opposed the ban and asked for cycle access all year round, or in a defined area.
Trek-Segafredo's Tuscan Holiday
Strade Bianche. By all means. Strade Bianche! pic.twitter.com/assbZwDFwC
— Trek-Segafredo (@TrekSegafredo) March 3, 2022
How to open a beer: Pro cyclist edition...
Need a Bière des Amis after a long ride? 🍻 @LoicVliegen shows how to open it like a pro 😎 pic.twitter.com/iQYa0WS7K6
— Intermarché-Wanty-Gobert (@IntermarcheWG) March 3, 2022
Ah go on then, if you insist…guess we should all have a beer then…
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@Rendel Harris I get close-passed by more riders than cars in Richmond Park. Maybe I should ride faster.
@perce I'm normally a big fan of your excellent posts perce but I must take issue with this one. The idea that Lord Khan of Tooting would ever, in any circumstances, have been friends with Nigel is surely beyond the bounds of even your fertile imagination?
Not to downplay the seriousness of bikejacking, but Mr.Taylor might want to consider that fact that many riders have been put off using the park at weekends due to the aggressive, intimidatory behaviour of members of his own club, who are notorious for riding as if the park is a private training facility just for themselves, and that's a pretty sad state of affairs as well.
In Wiggle/CR's absence, what are people using nowadays? I've been out of it for a while, but now returned.
I did a multi-day ride many years ago with someone who was a better cyclist than me by every conceivable measure but this one. I remember watching them up ahead on a quiet road trying to teach themselves - snatching brief seconds with their hands off the bars before losing balance and grabbing on again. 'Watch this' I said to the rest of my group, before I accelerated to catch them, then nonchalantly sailed past them uphill riding no hands. Very satisfying. I've been able to ride most of mine hands-free, but had a Specialized Allez that really didn't cooperate. Haven't been brave enough to try it on a Brompton or cargo bike though. And still can't do a wheelie, or any of the other things on Jo's palmares.
@Hamster now that is an exciting development. I do remove/amend signs but reporting them for flyposting is much more satisfying.
@Slartibartfast If the sign-maker can be caught in the act then the council Environmental Health can get a report for littering/fly-tipping. Hours of endless fun for that person trying to explain away a conviction. Don't report unless you're prepared to go to court though. Or remove the litter and put in the nearest bin with a sticker explaining how littering is a crime.
What would make driving safer for motorists is if they stopped driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol and driving faster than the speed limit.
Some good ideas there. One point tho. Whilst I love those Wera Allen keys for steel bolt heads, they can be risky on alloy socket screws. Not ideal, IMO, for Rochshox fork axles as they eat into the alloy and lock into the socket. Play soon results. The hex+ system seems to be based on an inside out adaptation of the Snap On “Flank Drive” spanner or socket - and that’s a great idea, but sadly the design seems to overstress alloy socket head screws. Could it be that the profiled section on the end of the tool doesn’t have enough penetration on a fork axle? Maybe. All I can say is my axles last a lot longer using a regular Allen hex key. (Ideally on a torque wrench I guess). Ooh and ChrisA is right - a “Vernier Caliper” relies an a sliding scale more like a slide tile. Digital is way easier, but battery dependent.
@Rendel Harris - ginger ale can be alcoholic when it's traditionally brewed. Not nearly as strong as mead, though.
23 thoughts on ““There isn’t a blind spot out the windscreen — driver didn’t look”: Surrey traffic cops weigh in on Jeremy Vine’s latest video; Viral Kyiv cyclist reportedly national team manager; Strava activity; Council may scrap segregated lane + more on the live blog”
Total admiration (and worry)
Total admiration (and worry) for anyone cycling in Kyiv right now. The Cinelli in that short clip, I think it’s a Pro Estrada like I used to have – lovely bike.
On the Vine video, and no
On the Vine video, and no clearly the driver didnt look so its debateable if this makes a difference at all and I suspect target fixation crept in got to turn in the gap between vehicles,oh look theres a cyclist, but look how visually cluttered that street & cycle lane is, is anyone in that cycle lane going to stand out at a mere glance and register as traffic ?
Street clutter is a real
Street clutter is a real problem, but I don’t think people are trained how to be aware on the roads. We have stopped looking for movement (which is the awareness to the sides of our focal vision) and now simply look for shiny things. If we don’t have our lights or hi-viz on, it’s now “our fault” to many people. Cars increasingly use DRLs (in fact I see many with 3 pairs of bright lamps on), so even a 1.5t hatchback isn’t really there if it isn’t lit.
We seem to have lost the ability to look into a space and assess the traffic in it, and especially to assess paths of conflict. When I say, “we”, of course I mean other drivers(!)
Awavey wrote:
I noticed JV was passed by another Discovery, just before the lazy/criminal act of driving. Maybe if people were happy to pootle about in normal cars instead of over-sized over-engineered tractors, the driver would have had mor time to look properly to see JV?
Awavey wrote:
That’s true, but when I learned to drive (36 years ago) I still clearly remember one of the very first things my instructor told me, before we even set out on our first lesson, was that a “glance” is never enough. Look properly, and if everything is happening too fast to look properly, slow down and give yourself time to do so before doing anything.
The fundamental problem with drivers these days is that they are so cossetted, so protected from what it really means to be on the road that they assume everything is always going to be fine, so they don’t take the time, and make the effort, to do things properly.
Although the number of wands
Although the number of wands present should indicate to any driver that they will be crossing a cycle lane and need to take care. But I’m sure the driver in his expensive rental, equipped for off roading in london is a very important person on a very urgent trip.
What is it with drivers
What is it with drivers taking umbrage at a shout? I don’t have a horn (just a little bell), so if something happens and I need to get the attention of another road user (usually because they’re about to kill me thru inattention) I yell. Usually “Oi!” But more than one driver has just lost it completely as a result.
Presumably they also lose it when another driver sounds their horn. No, I thought not.
And if they complain that my shouting scares them, that’s nothing compared to the scare I get when someone drives a tonne of metal at me.
Richard D wrote:
The latest Range Rovers need to use light weight materials because there is now so much kit in them that they are worried about hitting the 3 tonne mark, which makes them subject to van rules – Range Rover kerb weight is over 2.5 tonnes for some current models.
It’s the waving, the
It’s the waving, the dismissive ‘go away, get out of the way’ that makes me go all Hulk. But I’m working on it.
Heads up to a Guardian
Heads up to a Guardian article:
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/bike-blog/2022/mar/03/anti-cycling-trolls-andrew-tierney-online-abuse?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
I think we all can identify with Andrew unless you are an IAM director.
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Yup, think I can identify him. He’s the guy in the photo in the article, no?
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Flintshire Boy wrote:
Except that the caption for the photo says
“A cyclist – not Tierney – wearing a helmet camera. Tierney’s takedowns include contacting those spouting hate against cyclists online. Photograph: Matthew Horwood/Alamy”
Interesting that when
Interesting that when internet dickwads think they are responding to a woman they get more condescending. Interesting but sadly not surprising.
How on earth does that conversation go:
Andrew: Dude, not cool to say you’re gonna kill someone.
Internet dickwad: yeah, that looks shit, better delete.
Andrea: dude, not cool to say you’re gonna kill someone.
Internet dickwad: fuck you bitch, I do want I want. Fix me a sandwich.
There certainly are a few on
Actually most on here are completely different to Mr Tierney, who stated “I don’t want to suppress people for having a different opinion”.
How many people here could say that with a straight face?
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A nice addition to the canon.
A nice addition to the canon. For some reason I’m hearing that in my mother’s voice.
*tries (and fails) to keep a
*tries (and fails) to keep a straight face*
No one wants to “surprises”
No one wants to “supress” you Nigel, we are just very bored of your trolling
I think you’ll find you’re
I think you’ll find you’re wrong.
Here’s the link for all those
Here’s the link for all those who wish to add comments in support of retaining the A77 cycle path. This scheme has been attacked by a very small vocal group locals from the start, and the council seem frightened to allow the scheme to continue as elections get closer….
https://erspacesforpeople.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/views-on-early-removal-of-a-77-light-segregation/step1?
please take time to add your views on why segregation shouldn’t be removed
Thanks to those who have
Thanks to those who have added their voice.
I think this article should
I think this article should be compulsory reading and questions on it asked in the theory test for motorists. As a driver/cyclist it certainly did change how I observed the world.
I see Vine has managed to get
I see Vine has managed to get himself to the top of the Daily Mail headlines with his ridiculous posturing on Russian soldiers “deserving to die” (link to Huff Post) – along with the predictable avalanche of comments about how “the patron saint of cycling” and “smug, privileged, white, middle-class man” isn’t quite as saintly as he makes out.
We don’t need a Jeremy Clarkson-style figure (just without the humour or likability) pretending to represent cyclists’ interests while firing out controversies for self-publicity.