#lorryFactor = bus factor, just without blaming #publicTransport
In my home town, every year #cyclists are killed by #lorry drivers, but almost never by bus drivers. Therefore, the term lorry factor sounds better founded than bus factor.

#lorryFactor = bus factor, just without blaming #publicTransport
In my home town, every year #cyclists are killed by #lorry drivers, but almost never by bus drivers. Therefore, the term lorry factor sounds better founded than bus factor.
Woman (61) charged with dangerous driving causing death of solicitor John Walsh as he cycled in Kinsealy, Dublin, in February 2024
https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2025/02/21/woman-61-charged-with-dangerous-driving-causing-death-of-cyclist-john-walsh-last-year/
#Driver #Cyclist #Death
Kerry pensioner (86) caused "life-changing injuries" including an acquired brain injury to cyclist. Judge Ronan Munro said her culpability was at 'the lower end of the scale'. He said she ‘had deviated from the defined area of travel’ hitting the cyclist and the sun appeared to be a factor. He gave Mrs O’Donnell a 13 month suspended sentence and disqualified her from driving for eight years.
https://www.independent.ie/regionals/kerry/news/courts/kerry-pensioner-86-caused-life-changing-injuries-to-cyclist-court-hears/a664182344.html
#Driver #Cyclist #BrainInjury #SuspendedSentence
Driver on provisional licence jailed for four years for killing of cyclist. The deceased man’s widow, Jackii Murphy, said he was left to die alone and become “another statistic”. The driver will be back on the road in eight years. https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/courtandcrime/arid-41593966.html
#driver #cyclist
A little child charged with murder after filming the car-killing of a physicist cycling to work; there were 2 other children in the car. If any of the 3 children in the car is ever released, they must never again be allowed to drive, and must be required to use bicycles for all transport https://edition.cnn.com/2025/03/20/us/albuquerque-hit-and-run-teens-charged-hnk/index.html
#Driver #Cyclist #Motorist #Murder #Cycling
So i asked the question last week about a strava club, didn't seem to be one, so i made one
https://www.strava.com/clubs/biketooters
All welcome obviously. Please boost for visibility
#biketoot #biketooters #cycling #cyclist #cyclinglove #bikecollectives #stravacycling #strava #bikenite #biketooter
Getting my bike ready for tomorrow's outdoor ride - temperature is gonna be 50s which is absolutely amazing for New England. And I'm excited to finally ride outside!
And there're so many things to charge before a bike ride now - my bike computer, batteries for front / rear derailleurs, tail light and radar, heart rate monitor...
Really enjoyable ride tonight, seemed to get into a groove and kept it at least until the last 5 miles where i entered 'power saving' mode. Could've done without the torrential downpour as i entered Wales, but you can't have everything I guess. #biketoot #biketooter #cycling #cyclist #NorthWales #Chester
Night ride through Manchester UK. Nice to be warm and not bundled up like a polar explorer. Surprised to see the daffodils out. #biketoot #biketooter #cycling #cyclist
Short ride out, temp was 0°C & it started raining. #biketoot #biketooter #cycling #cyclist
Sunday medium club ride. Wasn't feeling too good, but a sausage bap helped . #biketoot #biketooter #cycling #cyclist
New sports
Twisterball - Teams compete on a large, twisty rope obstacle course while trying to pass a ball into an opponent's goal.
artpal.com/eddlestonian
#sport #sports #sportsman #sportswoman
#cycle #cyclist #bicycle #bike #biker
#run #running #runner
#swim #swimmer #dive #diver #pool #recreation
#play #player #team #athlete #athletic #athletics
"Paint is not protection, here's why": Damage to cycle lane sparks calls for properly protected cycling routes
https://road.cc/content/news/damage-bike-lane-sparks-calls-protected-cycle-routes-312483
Magic paint simply does not work. Some motorists require a physical barrier to stop them losing their minds, imagining they're a cyclist, steering their large and heavy motor-vehicle into the wrong lane, and injuring or killing cyclists.
Cold evening ride, great sky. Through Manchester UK #biketoot #biketooter #cyclist