Cycling The Gower
@cyclegower.bsky.social
Love cycling, walking and being outdoors. Wishing for safer roads and better infrastructure
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Research study finds "Close passes were the most common near miss type, followed by near left/right hooks and pulling out incidents. Most near misses occurred during peak hours and on roads without cycling infrastructure." sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Spatiotemporal and behavioural correlates of cycling near misses: evidence from helmet-mounted video data
This study examines cycling near misses in London using naturalistic data collection methods. Sixty commute cyclists were equipped with helmet-mounted…
sciencedirect.com
November 6, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Research study finds "Close passes were the most common near miss type, followed by near left/right hooks and pulling out incidents. Most near misses occurred during peak hours and on roads without cycling infrastructure." sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
So, Ken Skates and the Welsh Labour Government still prevaricating over a ban on pavement parking.
An app to upload photos of offenders and a fine in the post would solve it in 5 minutes.
An app to upload photos of offenders and a fine in the post would solve it in 5 minutes.
October 13, 2025 at 11:59 PM
So, Ken Skates and the Welsh Labour Government still prevaricating over a ban on pavement parking.
An app to upload photos of offenders and a fine in the post would solve it in 5 minutes.
An app to upload photos of offenders and a fine in the post would solve it in 5 minutes.
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If you're not entitled to a free flu shot, you can get one privately from Asda for 60p(!!) as part of a promotional offer if you book online and can go before September ends. Here's the link:
asda.cxmflow.com/OABS/Appoint...
asda.cxmflow.com/OABS/Appoint...
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September 23, 2025 at 7:31 PM
If you're not entitled to a free flu shot, you can get one privately from Asda for 60p(!!) as part of a promotional offer if you book online and can go before September ends. Here's the link:
asda.cxmflow.com/OABS/Appoint...
asda.cxmflow.com/OABS/Appoint...
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Labour haven't learned any lessons from the past and are looking to involve private finance in the building of new 'neighbourhood health centres'.
And Reform can't wait to sell off our precious NHS.
Only the Green Party stands for a health service run for people, not profit.
And Reform can't wait to sell off our precious NHS.
Only the Green Party stands for a health service run for people, not profit.
September 24, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Labour haven't learned any lessons from the past and are looking to involve private finance in the building of new 'neighbourhood health centres'.
And Reform can't wait to sell off our precious NHS.
Only the Green Party stands for a health service run for people, not profit.
And Reform can't wait to sell off our precious NHS.
Only the Green Party stands for a health service run for people, not profit.
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Bianca Dos Santos was crushed by a lorry crossing the notorious Battersea Bridge in August 2023.
Two years later, in sentencing the driver, the presiding judge has said she "contributed to her own death": www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/2544526...
LCC's Women's Network responds... 1/4
Two years later, in sentencing the driver, the presiding judge has said she "contributed to her own death": www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/2544526...
LCC's Women's Network responds... 1/4
September 19, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Bianca Dos Santos was crushed by a lorry crossing the notorious Battersea Bridge in August 2023.
Two years later, in sentencing the driver, the presiding judge has said she "contributed to her own death": www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/2544526...
LCC's Women's Network responds... 1/4
Two years later, in sentencing the driver, the presiding judge has said she "contributed to her own death": www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/2544526...
LCC's Women's Network responds... 1/4
When someone shows you who they are, believe them.
Unless of course you’re a Westminster politician where you can lie, lie and lie again and still get a great job from your mates.
😡
Unless of course you’re a Westminster politician where you can lie, lie and lie again and still get a great job from your mates.
😡
September 11, 2025 at 12:41 PM
When someone shows you who they are, believe them.
Unless of course you’re a Westminster politician where you can lie, lie and lie again and still get a great job from your mates.
😡
Unless of course you’re a Westminster politician where you can lie, lie and lie again and still get a great job from your mates.
😡
Youngest member of the household has been back in school a week and a half.
All other members of the household have sore throats, coughs and a temperature.
HEPA filters anyone ?
🙄
All other members of the household have sore throats, coughs and a temperature.
HEPA filters anyone ?
🙄
September 10, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Youngest member of the household has been back in school a week and a half.
All other members of the household have sore throats, coughs and a temperature.
HEPA filters anyone ?
🙄
All other members of the household have sore throats, coughs and a temperature.
HEPA filters anyone ?
🙄
Wow.
This guy really needs a reality check.
End of Ukraine war 'closer than ever' thanks to Trump, says Starmer
This guy really needs a reality check.
End of Ukraine war 'closer than ever' thanks to Trump, says Starmer
August 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Wow.
This guy really needs a reality check.
End of Ukraine war 'closer than ever' thanks to Trump, says Starmer
This guy really needs a reality check.
End of Ukraine war 'closer than ever' thanks to Trump, says Starmer
Dwr Cymru / Welsh Water parking of similar standard to their river and seawater pollution - SHITTY !!
August 4, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Dwr Cymru / Welsh Water parking of similar standard to their river and seawater pollution - SHITTY !!
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Driver stopped by police after colliding with a bollard could only see TWO METRES.
But wear hiviz when cycling folks.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
But wear hiviz when cycling folks.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Colchester driver who crashed car was not wearing glasses - BBC News
A driver, who police say was "elderly", is referred to the DVLA.
www.bbc.co.uk
July 28, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Driver stopped by police after colliding with a bollard could only see TWO METRES.
But wear hiviz when cycling folks.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
But wear hiviz when cycling folks.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
South Wales Police
Zero interest in prosecuting dangerous driving in proximity to pedestrians, horse riders or cyclists.
Also SWP, mounting an operation to fine cyclists on Queen St in Cardiff.
SWP: choosing laws to enforce and who’s worthy of their effort.
Zero interest in prosecuting dangerous driving in proximity to pedestrians, horse riders or cyclists.
Also SWP, mounting an operation to fine cyclists on Queen St in Cardiff.
SWP: choosing laws to enforce and who’s worthy of their effort.
July 23, 2025 at 12:55 AM
South Wales Police
Zero interest in prosecuting dangerous driving in proximity to pedestrians, horse riders or cyclists.
Also SWP, mounting an operation to fine cyclists on Queen St in Cardiff.
SWP: choosing laws to enforce and who’s worthy of their effort.
Zero interest in prosecuting dangerous driving in proximity to pedestrians, horse riders or cyclists.
Also SWP, mounting an operation to fine cyclists on Queen St in Cardiff.
SWP: choosing laws to enforce and who’s worthy of their effort.
4 years for cutting down a tree.
16 months for cutting alive short.
Why do motorists get such an easy ride in the courts ?
Teen killed on zebra crossing by 'show off' driver www.bbc.com/news/article...
16 months for cutting alive short.
Why do motorists get such an easy ride in the courts ?
Teen killed on zebra crossing by 'show off' driver www.bbc.com/news/article...
Cardiff driver jailed for 16 months for killing Keely Morgan
Christopher West hit Keely Morgan on 1 May 2023 and she died at the scene.
www.bbc.com
July 17, 2025 at 10:09 PM
4 years for cutting down a tree.
16 months for cutting alive short.
Why do motorists get such an easy ride in the courts ?
Teen killed on zebra crossing by 'show off' driver www.bbc.com/news/article...
16 months for cutting alive short.
Why do motorists get such an easy ride in the courts ?
Teen killed on zebra crossing by 'show off' driver www.bbc.com/news/article...
Full cyclist bingo card today:
DHL driver of CV20EWB
Passed too close, at a pinch point & well over the 20mph limit to stop 20m later at a 🔴 light.
Told him he was on video and his response was that I was:
Middle of the road (he meant lane) &
I didn’t even have a lane as I don’t pay Road Tax
DHL driver of CV20EWB
Passed too close, at a pinch point & well over the 20mph limit to stop 20m later at a 🔴 light.
Told him he was on video and his response was that I was:
Middle of the road (he meant lane) &
I didn’t even have a lane as I don’t pay Road Tax
July 16, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Full cyclist bingo card today:
DHL driver of CV20EWB
Passed too close, at a pinch point & well over the 20mph limit to stop 20m later at a 🔴 light.
Told him he was on video and his response was that I was:
Middle of the road (he meant lane) &
I didn’t even have a lane as I don’t pay Road Tax
DHL driver of CV20EWB
Passed too close, at a pinch point & well over the 20mph limit to stop 20m later at a 🔴 light.
Told him he was on video and his response was that I was:
Middle of the road (he meant lane) &
I didn’t even have a lane as I don’t pay Road Tax
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July 14, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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Would you happen to know how I can access the Taff Trail from around the M4 Coryton Junction - perhaps from near Asda / McDonalds please?
Hoping to get to Butetown via a drop off in Coryton next week.
Thanks
Would you happen to know how I can access the Taff Trail from around the M4 Coryton Junction - perhaps from near Asda / McDonalds please?
Hoping to get to Butetown via a drop off in Coryton next week.
Thanks
July 5, 2025 at 4:03 PM
@bikewalkscoot.bsky.social
Would you happen to know how I can access the Taff Trail from around the M4 Coryton Junction - perhaps from near Asda / McDonalds please?
Hoping to get to Butetown via a drop off in Coryton next week.
Thanks
Would you happen to know how I can access the Taff Trail from around the M4 Coryton Junction - perhaps from near Asda / McDonalds please?
Hoping to get to Butetown via a drop off in Coryton next week.
Thanks
Out this morning and saw a South Wales PCSO on a pavement in Gowerton squeeze herself between parked cars on the pavement and a wall.
Did she put a ticket for obstruction? Hahaha, no, just walked on.
The utter disdain for pedestrians shown by South Wales Police is both disgusting and telling.
Did she put a ticket for obstruction? Hahaha, no, just walked on.
The utter disdain for pedestrians shown by South Wales Police is both disgusting and telling.
June 27, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Out this morning and saw a South Wales PCSO on a pavement in Gowerton squeeze herself between parked cars on the pavement and a wall.
Did she put a ticket for obstruction? Hahaha, no, just walked on.
The utter disdain for pedestrians shown by South Wales Police is both disgusting and telling.
Did she put a ticket for obstruction? Hahaha, no, just walked on.
The utter disdain for pedestrians shown by South Wales Police is both disgusting and telling.
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They're all in the post and I've run out again. There are literally now 200 of these out there somewhere. If you've ordered some and paid they'll arrive in a day or so. If you want some, let me know so I can order more. When you get them, send me photos please. Complain to your council.
May 27, 2025 at 3:08 PM
They're all in the post and I've run out again. There are literally now 200 of these out there somewhere. If you've ordered some and paid they'll arrive in a day or so. If you want some, let me know so I can order more. When you get them, send me photos please. Complain to your council.
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📣 NEW REPORT
'Mind the Gap' from the #SustainableTransportCPG finds Scotland’s transport system is excluding majority of Scots 👇 (1/)
transform.scot/2025/06/17/m...
'Mind the Gap' from the #SustainableTransportCPG finds Scotland’s transport system is excluding majority of Scots 👇 (1/)
transform.scot/2025/06/17/m...
'Mind the Gap': New inquiry reports transport system excluding majority of Scots - Transform Scotland
A new report published today (Tuesday 17 June) by the Cross Party Group on Sustainable Transport reveals that Scotland’s transport system is systematically excluding many Scots — especially women, dis...
transform.scot
June 17, 2025 at 10:41 AM
📣 NEW REPORT
'Mind the Gap' from the #SustainableTransportCPG finds Scotland’s transport system is excluding majority of Scots 👇 (1/)
transform.scot/2025/06/17/m...
'Mind the Gap' from the #SustainableTransportCPG finds Scotland’s transport system is excluding majority of Scots 👇 (1/)
transform.scot/2025/06/17/m...
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"Serious crashes on 20mph and 30mph roads in Wales are the lowest since records began, according to new data."
Almost as if 20mph is a resounding policy success which has saved lives.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Almost as if 20mph is a resounding policy success which has saved lives.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Serious collisions on 20mph and 30mph roads at record low
New data reveals casualties were at a record low in 2024, despite plans to change some speed limits.
www.bbc.co.uk
May 22, 2025 at 8:32 AM
"Serious crashes on 20mph and 30mph roads in Wales are the lowest since records began, according to new data."
Almost as if 20mph is a resounding policy success which has saved lives.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Almost as if 20mph is a resounding policy success which has saved lives.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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We've spoken before about the vastly prohibitive costs of Non-Standard cycles, and how the Wheels4Me.co.uk loan scheme seeks to ease that financial burden. Here's a graphic from the newest version of our Guide to #InclusiveCycling (coming soon!) detailing some of those eye-watering estimated costs.
May 12, 2025 at 7:42 AM
We've spoken before about the vastly prohibitive costs of Non-Standard cycles, and how the Wheels4Me.co.uk loan scheme seeks to ease that financial burden. Here's a graphic from the newest version of our Guide to #InclusiveCycling (coming soon!) detailing some of those eye-watering estimated costs.
Good luck to the people of Runcorn.
I think you’ll need it.
I think you’ll need it.
May 2, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Good luck to the people of Runcorn.
I think you’ll need it.
I think you’ll need it.
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Being hit by an #SUV increases the likelihood of death or serious injury
Findings from analysis of data on 600,000+ collisions include children 82% more likely to be killed if struck by an SUV or LTV rather than smaller vehicle.
www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...
Findings from analysis of data on 600,000+ collisions include children 82% more likely to be killed if struck by an SUV or LTV rather than smaller vehicle.
www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...
April 30, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Being hit by an #SUV increases the likelihood of death or serious injury
Findings from analysis of data on 600,000+ collisions include children 82% more likely to be killed if struck by an SUV or LTV rather than smaller vehicle.
www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...
Findings from analysis of data on 600,000+ collisions include children 82% more likely to be killed if struck by an SUV or LTV rather than smaller vehicle.
www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...
I am most definitely not Canadian but well done Canada 🇨🇦
Pierre Poilievre: what an f’ing loser 😆😆😆
Pierre Poilievre: what an f’ing loser 😆😆😆
April 29, 2025 at 11:57 AM
I am most definitely not Canadian but well done Canada 🇨🇦
Pierre Poilievre: what an f’ing loser 😆😆😆
Pierre Poilievre: what an f’ing loser 😆😆😆
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Slivertown Tunnel
April 26, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Slivertown Tunnel
Well, well, well.
I wonder what the naysayers in Wales will do now.
It works all over Europe (and has done for years)
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I wonder what the naysayers in Wales will do now.
It works all over Europe (and has done for years)
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Liverpool 'tourist tax' of £2 to be charged for overnight stays
Liverpool hoteliers back plans for overnight visitors to the city to be charged a £2 fee from June.
www.bbc.co.uk
April 25, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Well, well, well.
I wonder what the naysayers in Wales will do now.
It works all over Europe (and has done for years)
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I wonder what the naysayers in Wales will do now.
It works all over Europe (and has done for years)
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...