Road Safety
TFL Cycling Safety
Transport for London has an excellent summary for cyclists.
New Highway Code & Cyclists
John Bennet comments on the implications of the lastest revision
of the Highway Code for cyclists.
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Books
Cyclecraft by John Franklin
Review: I bought Cyclecraft over a year ago now as a result of multiple recommendations on the internet for it. I think it's probably the most often recommended cycling book out there, and if you get only one cycling book, this should be it.
Links
Dooring - the "Door Zone"
Dooring is when a vehicle occupant opens his or her door in the
path of a cyclist, who then either hits the door or is forced to
swerve into other traffic. This is one of the biggest causes of
serious injuries to cyclists in London.
The lesson is never to ride within the door zone.
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Cyclists & Lorries
ROSPA has published a leaflet including advice for cyclists.
The Times published "Women cyclists 'risk death' by obeying traffic lights" in April 2008 highlighting the dangers documented in an unpublished TfL report
In more than half the fatal crashes, the lorry was
turning left. Cyclists may be deceived by a lorry swinging out to
the right to give itself room to make a left turn.
The study states that cycle "feeder" lanes, which allow cyclists to
overtake vehicles along the nearside kerb to get to the front of
queues, may "exacerbate the problem".
It also says that pedestrian guard railings may have contributed to
three of the deaths because cyclists became trapped between the
railings and the lorry, leaving them no escape route.
Maps
Birmingham Cycling and Walking Map
The cycling and walking map of Birmingham was launched on 14 March 2006. The map is double-sided with north Birmingham on one side and south Birmingham on the other. There is also a more detailed city centre insert.
Order online at or collect from your local library, leisure centre, bike shop or Doctor's surgery
