I interviewed David Betts and Peter Finch, both in their 90s, about what it is like to be a more mature cyclist. David is still cycling, using his trusty tricycle (see picture). I tried sitting on it, and it felt very secure. Its many features enable better visibility, not only because it takes up more […]
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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 house. But the Highway Code is important, it’s where new drivers learn what the rules of the road are, it’s what driving instructors teach, and […]
Continue ReadingAs a very nervous cyclist, I am not inclined to get on my bike, even to do a simple journey into town or to visit the doctor’s surgery. This isn’t due to laziness (well, yes, this could play a part), but due to the state of the roads. My husband managed to persuade me to […]
Continue ReadingThe way we move around in a Covid-19 world is going to change. For a time, public transport may not be as viable for large numbers of people. If this results in extra car usage we will get a lot more congestion on the roads (and pollution in the air). I would guess that most […]
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There are many common issues shared between cyclists and pedestrians. In the past the RCC committee has considered how we can work more effectively on common problems with pedestrians, but as there are no formal active pedestrian groups in Reading, no progress has been made. This article has been written to identify some of the […]
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The proposal to make the Thames Path an official cycle track was approved by Reading Council’s Traffic Management Sub-committee in June. Although there were objections, John Lee from RCC spoke in favour and none of the Councillors on the committee opposed the plan, no doubt swayed by the large majority of respondents to the consultation […]
Continue ReadingThe Traffic Management Sub-Committee (TMSC) on 14 June had a number of items of interest to cyclists. There was also a Cycle Forum Meeting on 12 July. The new chair for these meetings is Cllr Debs Absolom, who does cycle and appears to be taking an interest in cycling issues. TMSC 14 June Cycling Strategy […]
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