Author Archives: That British Bloke
That British Bloke

The road less travelled

Roads Were Not Built For Cars : Carlton Reid You don’t have to have ridden a bike for long to find out that most motorists think they own the road. I mean, they pay for it don’t they? Cyclists and … Continue reading

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GNU Terry Pratchett

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Brompton Bashes New York City

I admit it. I’m a cry-baby in the cold. So it was with a fair amount of trepidation Steve and I set off for the big city. Of course it was good that it was heading to be the warmest … Continue reading

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They say it’s my only fault …

I’m too modest. No … Really …

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Are you sitting comfortably?

Then I’ll begin. I suppose I was an early adopter of internet radio. I liked the idea of a device other than a computer accessing audio streams, and being a Brit living in the US it meant I could listen … Continue reading

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Princeton, NJ, Bicycle Map – Complete Streets?

Well, here it is. The Princeton NJ, Bicycle Map. And pretty informative it is too. In so many ways. But to accentuate the positive this is a pretty good survey of the state of play of cycling facilities in Princeton. … Continue reading

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The Out-Group – Why Hi Viz Doesn’t Work

Muthumanaka Pinhamy, a Birmingham, UK, mother of five, was killed while cycling to work 6.30 one morning despite wearing hi-viz and reflective clothing and using front and rear lights. An articulated lorry pulled out of a side street and struck … Continue reading

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Cateye Rapid X – Rear Safety Light

Over the past few years bicycle lighting has seen a phenomenal development. Light Emitting Diodes and rechargeable batteries have been developed in both power and efficiency to the point where it’s hardly worth considering old school alkaline powered lights and … Continue reading

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Happy Valley – BBCtv

I don’t know why they do this. Or maybe I do … If you’re looking for a gripping drama with strong women, an excellent cast who would win awards anywhere if there was justice, and a totally absorbing, challenging story, … Continue reading

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State Department

Create Your Own Visited States Map This is pretty much every state I’ve ever visited in the USA. I admit Ohio’s a bit of a stretch. I had a ten minute connection at Cleveland airport once. But the rest are … Continue reading

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