On the live blog today: Do slower cycling speeds lead to more aggressive driving? “This one is for my brother”: Hugo Houle’s emotional stage win Do unto others: Should cyclists think more about how they treat pedestrians on shared use paths? 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 .
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.
PRSboy agreed with Guardian journalist Peter Walker’s suggestion that a drop in pace on the bike can result in a more frightening cycling experience, though one that may be influenced by the relative speed of the passing cars. “In reality, the only reason I wear lycra is because I sweat a lot on even a moderately paced commute and it dries easier.
I have asked the local council to consider having demarcation lines: one side for pedestrians, one side for cyclists. So far there has been no response.Car drivers have to give cyclists a metre and a half passing room, how about the same for cyclists to give pedestrians? Jorgenson’s crash on the descent into Foix ultimately sealed the deal, but in the end the 31-year-old – riding to the first road race victory of his career – was just too strong and deserved every inch of his win.
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