On the live blog at lunch: Cycling in the heat: Do slower speeds result in more aggressive overtakes? Police boss – who pledged to crack down on speeding – caught driving over 30mph limit 5 times in 3 months The Tour enters the Pyrenees + more cycling
As we wake, sleep-deprived and sweaty, to another day of scorching temperatures, those of us forced or choosing to cycle in this week’s stifling conditions have probably noticed a drop in speed .
However, the political correspondent noted on Twitter that his slower speed appeared to attract a greater number of aggressive,Cycling home in the open-oven-door heat was fine, temperature wise - I just rode a couple of gears lower than usual. But notable how a speed reduction brings out so many more of the MGIF* driving brigade. There’s a reason so many London bike commuters are speedy lycra types.
Note, it's significantly better in London than I've experienced in other cities. Yes, Birmingham and Manchester, I'm looking at you specifically.I can confirm that this isn’t London specific. Am 7 months pregnant and lost between 4 and 5 mph off my typical ride pace, drivers are noticeably more aggressive. Thing is I’m still averaging 13 or 14mph so I fear things must be really bad for leisure riding.
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