Duncan Dollimore Cycling UK’s head of campaigns, said: “We’ve been waiting for more than a decade for revisions to the Highway Code giving greater consideration to people cycling, and these ten key changes to Highway Code will make cycling safer. “This hasn’t happened overnight. Back...
Read the full-text online article and more details about "The Highway Code Isn't Always Right, You Know ; the Cycling Column" by Daley, James - The Independent (London, England), April 17, 2007By DaleyJames
There is of course excellentcycle trainingavailable in this country. I did so well in my cycling proficiency in the late 1970’s, I got a copy of the Highway Code as a prize. The bicycle is a very liberating experience for a child and Bikeability (as it is now known) is enjoying a...
Research local lawsor UK Highway Code before you get on your bike and pay special attention to speed limits and intersections – even if these laws are not enforced, they will help you avoid potential legal issues while sharing the roads with other vehicles. Be aware of blind spots around s...
In the UK it is an offence to open a car door so as to endanger others, and section 239 of the Highway Codestates: "You must ensure you do not hit anyone when you open your door – check for cyclists or other traffic." Despite this, most cyclists ride too close to car doors, th...
Highway code for cyclists in France.NB. The lines below are given solely for information, and are valid at the time of writing. They do not constitute an exhaustive list of all laws and rules governing riding a bicycle in France, and may in time be changed.....
We also evaluate on-road cycle lane separation from motor vehicles and estimate compliance of this separation with new UK Cycle Infrastructure Design Guidance (DfT, 2020a). 2. Methods 2.1. Data The London CID contains cycling infrastructure data derived from systematic physical surveys conducted ...
'You need to keep your wits about you, have a good understanding of the Highway Code and, wherever possible, familiarise yourself with the route you plan to take – understanding that this can be a somewhat tricky task given the number of roadworks and/or closures that occur.' ...
In fact, as cyclists twist and climb up the Beiyi Highway between Yilan and Taipei – a road notorious for its hairpin bends – many contemplate hitching a lift and vow never to mount a bike again. After one last uphill grind from the tea-growing town of Pingling, the homeward stretch ...
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