Chairman’s Letter Spring 2023
Dear RCC members The following piece is taken from a recent article in The Guardian and reading it caused me to remember a similar incident that happened to me and […]
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Tag: Highway Code
Redlands Road Area Traffic Calming
We welcome the implementation of traffic calming schemes to improve conditions for cyclists and pedestrians. However, the Redlands Road Area scheme falls way short of providing decent conditions. We make […]
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Highway Code Cycle Signing
What are the main cycle signs that we should know? Most signs and markings are shown in the Highway Code, 2022 being the latest edition. The round blue signs relate […]
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Cycle Friendly Highway Code
Most of us have probably not read the Highway Code recently – chances are that unless there is a learner driver about you don’t even have a copy in the […]
Continue ReadingWhy do cyclists so often get criticised?
Is it our behaviours, or attitudes? Is it others’ green guilt or what? Whatever, it affects our pleasure or otherwise on the road, and often spoils conversations. Jumping red lights […]
Continue ReadingCyclists’ collisions update
The website www.crashmap.co.uk is always a useful source of good but unwelcome information. The latest 2020 injuries are now shown, with Vastern Road Roundabout still taking top spot, albeit with […]
Continue ReadingBerkshire Driving Instructors
A while back I trained as a safe urban driving instructor. It is part of a goods vehicle driver’s licence that they undergo annual training, there are lots of modules […]
Continue ReadingLess Conversation, More Action
One cheer for the Government’s Cycle Safety Proposals? Last Summer, the Government held a consultation on safety for people who cycle and walk. This was part of the launch of […]
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