Only hours after Bradley Wiggins won an Olympic gold in the cycling time trial and 28 year old man was hit by an Olympic media bus and killed (BBC). The fact that this is about the 61st death on our roads of a cyclist this year is almost secondary. Indeed another cyclist killed in another … Continue reading »
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This is just incredible – dangerous junction
Wow, this is just amazing that the cars can’t wait for 5 seconds while the bike crosses the road. Now do drivers wonder why some cyclists become very abrupt? The rider has to raise her arm to stop a car, which then drives around her so as not to waste a precious half second. No … Continue reading »
Vote with your bike for the London Mayor
Londoners vote for a mayor that cares about cycling.. 3rd May. The margin in the last mayoral election was very small so if all the cyclists (and those that would like to cycle) vote then we could determine who wins. For more information visit http://www.londonersonbikes.org.uk/ for how each mayor plans to make cycling part of … Continue reading »
Debate on cycling safety
So a week after posting the blog on #cyclesafe I was hit by a car coming in the opposite direction who turned across me into a side road. The road has marked cycle lanes which are part of the road but stop and start randomly. The bike seems ok apart from scuffed brake levers and … Continue reading »
Cyclesafe in London – the campaign grows
The Times today launched a cycling safety campaign “Cities fit for cycling” (#cyclesafe) after one of their staff was left in a coma when she was hit by a lorry. There is a section to pledge support to the campaign which is already getting a wealth of retweets from the likes of Sky Pro Cycling … Continue reading »
IT Blogger of the Year awards
IBM sponsored the Computer Weekly IT Blog Awards which were held last night at The Delphina. Andy Piper presented the overall award which went to Project Management for Girls, which is run by Elizabeth Harrin. It won the Project Management category for the third year. Related articles Awards season, and good causes (andypiper.co.uk)
Last day at Lancaster House for “IBM Summit at Start”
So, IBM Summit at Start is about to end..well this event is about to end. This though is only the beginning of Start as an idea. Later in October, IBM will feedback to the attendees and media the findings from the 9 days in London, most of which, but not all, you can watch on livestream. Image … Continue reading »
