8 April 2022
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When it comes to motorway journeys, the only thing worse than being stuck in congestion is being stuck in congestion and having no idea about the reason why. Travelling back home tonight, we had about twenty minutes on the M1 … Continue reading
27 November 2014
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Today I spotted that my rear bike brakes were no longer able to completely lock the wheel under load, which is not a safe state of affairs. When roads are wet and slippery, braking too hard is also dangerous but … Continue reading
15 February 2013
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Via Twitter, I came across an interesting paper on the pros and cons of introducing cycle helmet legislation in the UK, called Cycle Helmets: The impacts of compulsory cycle helmet legislation on cyclist fatalities and premature deaths in the UK. … Continue reading
13 January 2013
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No, not a follow-on from yesterday’s post but an entirely different topic. I was planning to play guitar at church this morning and, since there isn’t always a channel free on the desk for electric guitar, was preparing to take … Continue reading
29 November 2012
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What a gloriously silly way of delivering a safety announcement: Does it get the message across rather than cutesify gruesome? I already knew that messing around near trains is dangerous but it is the kind of memorable experience that might … Continue reading
11 May 2011
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I was going to post something else this morning but, while I was looking up the reference, I came across the Lightmare campaign. This is appealing for restrictions to be placed on over-bright headlights. Full beams are fantastic for safely … Continue reading
27 October 2010
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I went to an interesting lecture after work yesterday, on “Trace Evidence in Forensic Science”. I might post more about that later this week but my point for today stems from the fact it was the first time I have … Continue reading