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Most motorists break the law every time they drive. Nearly 9 in 10 motorists routinely break 20mph limits. 50% routinely break 30 mph limits. Over 50% of motorists haven’t read the HC since passing their test, so are ignorant to their responsibilities. But cyclists… road.cc/news/drivers...

A driver that can’t tell the difference between planters and tarmac should have their driving licence revoked and made to take their driving test again, as their eyesight is clearly not up to the level to operate a LGV safely. road.cc/news/disaste...

A momentous victory against all odds, one that allows the world to literally breath a collective sigh of relief. The results in Brazil and Serbia show what can be achieved. A reference point for other nations battling the insidious forces of the far right. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/o...

This SHOULD act as the catalyst for the Burnham Window starting to close. As always, it’s actions not words that matter. A decision taken for minimal benefit, failure of leadership on the most important issue of our times & clear failure of the first duty of gov’t. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cw...

Barely watch anything on the BBC these days, but have watched this evening’s Newsnight. Very interesting seeing Tim Stanley’s mask slipping showing the racism that lies beneath. How do you know any of the rioters in France are migrants?

The BBC is not ‘neutral’ and does not operate in the public interest. Its job to manufacture the public’s consent for whatever agenda serves the interest/stability of the British state and its ruling classes. It’s to keep the rabble in line and is social engineering at its most sophisticated.

There’s lots of examples you could use to illustrate how deluded the Labour Party is. The one that stands out most for me is their pledge to reduce road KSI’s by 65% by 2035 (where annual statistics have plateaued), without introducing any significant policies to actually achieve it.

Wanted to get out for a bike ride today ☀️, but work commitments and the thoracic section of my back said no. Going into the weekend undercooked, but professionally satisfied. 🫡

Another round from BBC News, surprised it took them so long to circulate back to this. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

If the findings on the scale of drivers breaking the law and endangering other road users is “shocking”, then you’ve not been paying attention. It’s out there, it’s everywhere and the scale of it goes way beyond the ability to address it under existing measures. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

A message for all the MGiF’ers (lots of you). If you close pass me, when I catch up and pass you at the lights, I’ll be taking primary position thereon. You gain nothing & actually end up losing time. Also proving you can’t be trusted to drive properly, so need to be assertively managed.

Yorkshire Water loses 260 million litres per day appx from its network. Yet bills have gone up at least 35% over the last 2 years. Failure is rewarded and as a consumer (as with practically everything that’s privatised), you pay more for less. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Always find supermarket car parks are a good indicator (pardon the pun) of driving standards. Low speed zones, an abundance of clear signage and lane markings. Yet, a litany of drivers who can’t park properly, w/ consideration or manoeuvre safely. Doesn’t bode well for the rest of the road network.

Seriously good return here with the draft capital. The rebuild begins. Fly 🦅 fly. www.nfl.com/news/cam-jur...

A legend and one of, if not the best Right Tackles the NFL has ever seen. An O-Line without Lane is gonna take a hell of a lot of getting used to. www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/o...

As I‘ve spent a good part of my day listening to Bleed From Within (perfect for a Monday). #My9Albums

Don’t even need to feign remorse to be granted judicial leniency, after being convicted of causing Death by Careless Driving. What’s more, you’ll get the chance to drive again in the near future. Driving privileges are worth more than people’s lives & public safety. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Irritation of the day: Companies with sub-optimal policies, resulting in leaving their customers stuck and unable to resolve particular issues due to the flaws. “Computer says no sir”. Nice one, would you like to take on my suggestion to ensure you don’t leave other customers high and dry?!

The hyper-vigilance required in order to stay as safe as possible when cycling is not just for self-preservation purposes, it’s also because you have the pick up the mental slack on behalf of distracted or inattentive motorists, of which there are many.

Knew it. There’s little precedent in UK law of the accused live-streaming themselves committing criminal acts and then pleading not guilty. Along with previous convictions, this should act to increase the sentence handed out. news.sky.com/story/anti-m...

And the scamming activity begins. Block, block, block. 🚫

For the last year I’ve been hounded by scam calls (sure I’m not alone on this). It‘s rife in the UK. To UK residents, be on guard. If you’re unsure, hang up & verify whether it’s legit. To the scammers, you are worthless scum. You’ll never catch me out and karma will be paying you a visit soon.

And finally…something… As soft as you’d expect though. -Police are looking into a video “appearing” to show… -It was not clear from the live stream if he did any damage to the boat. (Hmmm, aside from the hissing sound as air is released through the puncture marks.) www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Think we may need a “Have the police arrested and charged Daniel Thomas yet” tracker. Rest assured, Hampshire Police are “conducting enquiries”. As evidence goes, they could not wish for better, with the offender live-streaming himself committing criminal acts (also confirming in English Waters).

This is the entirety of “your“ BBC News coverage of Daniel Thomas committing multiple serious criminal offences. Also, “a long term campaigner” no less. bsky.app/profile/djca...

One very notable absentee on Daniel Thomas live streaming himself committing a series of serious criminal acts is BBC News. Several hours on. Nothing. Very strange as I thought BBC News couldn’t get enough small boat coverage. I wonder why they sat this one out?! 🤔

Tempting Fortune on Channel 4, shows just how easily some people will put their own self-interests over the common good in a heartbeat. <24 hours in and several caved in to temptation. Those loudest that they’d resist were the first to crack. Feel sorry for those who did exercise discipline.

Despicable and crass. Abysmal lack of awareness & care towards an appalling tragedy and rightly condemned. Courtesy doesn’t just not go a long way, it goes nowhere/changes nothing where bad & dangerous drivers are concerned. road.cc/news/cycling...