On 20/03/2019 18:10, Simon Jester wrote:
On Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at 8:44:08 PM UTC, GB wrote:
On 19/03/2019 20:08, TMS320 wrote:
On 19/03/2019 17:24, Simon Jester wrote:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBPMWxkQnpk

All those 'successful' people in their 'viable' transport choice.

The camera makes it look fast and scary but in places the shadow of his
legs show he's just cruising. Looking at the time taken to do each car
length he's mostly only doing 10-11mph.


This works so well for the cyclist because all those car drivers are
behaving really well. It only takes one daft driver to open his car door
at the wrong moment, and the cyclist's day is ruined. If the cyclist
repeats that mode of cycling daily, sooner or later he'll unfortunately
meet his nemesis.

I love the smell of jealousy in the evening.




There's no question it's quick, and I used to do it all the time when I
was a yoof. It's just that watching that video highlights the risks I
used to take without caring or even being aware of it.

It's odd that we get more cautious as we get older, when of course we
have less to lose!