Tim on two wheels
@timon2wheels.bsky.social
Working for safe cycling in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham.
Cycling locally and further afield (often on my eBike).
Qualified cycling instructor.
Cycling locally and further afield (often on my eBike).
Qualified cycling instructor.
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...
New research shows separated cycling infrastructure makes cycling safer for cyclists. There's no real surprise there, but studies back up our anecdotal experience.
Such infrastructure protects those who currently cycle and enables others to do so.
sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Such infrastructure protects those who currently cycle and enables others to do so.
sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
November 6, 2025 at 3:36 PM
New research shows separated cycling infrastructure makes cycling safer for cyclists. There's no real surprise there, but studies back up our anecdotal experience.
Such infrastructure protects those who currently cycle and enables others to do so.
sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Such infrastructure protects those who currently cycle and enables others to do so.
sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
We’re getting a new cycleway (hopefully). www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
New £22.5m Birmingham cycle route plan set for approval
The 6km link from the city centre to Longbridge is expected to be safer and help cut car dependency.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 5, 2025 at 6:10 PM
We’re getting a new cycleway (hopefully). www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Our local force takes action 90% of the time against reckless drivers on full reports made by cyclists.
Over half have to pay for an education course or a fine and points. A third now get warning letters.
All my reports resulted in paid courses or fines/points for drivers.
Over half have to pay for an education course or a fine and points. A third now get warning letters.
All my reports resulted in paid courses or fines/points for drivers.
November 4, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Our local force takes action 90% of the time against reckless drivers on full reports made by cyclists.
Over half have to pay for an education course or a fine and points. A third now get warning letters.
All my reports resulted in paid courses or fines/points for drivers.
Over half have to pay for an education course or a fine and points. A third now get warning letters.
All my reports resulted in paid courses or fines/points for drivers.
This is a great video on the joys of cycling I feel exactthe same, even if Birmingham does not have the cycling infrastructure found in London youtu.be/Dmf6aEx09Oo?...
I Cycled 2500km in London — Here's How It Changed My Life
YouTube video by Evan Edinger
youtu.be
November 3, 2025 at 2:58 PM
This is a great video on the joys of cycling I feel exactthe same, even if Birmingham does not have the cycling infrastructure found in London youtu.be/Dmf6aEx09Oo?...
This really is worth a read. I first read this article in 1980, when it was translated into English, as part of my transport economics course. It is still, sadly, as relevant today.
Thanks to #BikeisBest for the link.
Thanks to #BikeisBest for the link.
October 22, 2025 at 5:40 PM
This really is worth a read. I first read this article in 1980, when it was translated into English, as part of my transport economics course. It is still, sadly, as relevant today.
Thanks to #BikeisBest for the link.
Thanks to #BikeisBest for the link.
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Regardless of whether the average speed in central London is between 8.7 mph and 7.1 mph, there will still be someone who complains about the new markings at St John Street, Smithfield, part of the transformation to make it more pedestrian and cycle-friendly
October 22, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Regardless of whether the average speed in central London is between 8.7 mph and 7.1 mph, there will still be someone who complains about the new markings at St John Street, Smithfield, part of the transformation to make it more pedestrian and cycle-friendly
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Black History Month is a reflection of the political moment, so how do we revamp it?
Black History Month is a reflection of the political moment, so how do we revamp it?
The aim is to address systemic and institutional racism but those efforts need the space to expand not shrink
www.theguardian.com
October 22, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Black History Month is a reflection of the political moment, so how do we revamp it?
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Zeedijk, Amsterdam in 1980 and today.
October 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Zeedijk, Amsterdam in 1980 and today.
"what exactly is a "culture of courteousness" in cycling? And would such a culture emerge from stricter penalties for cyclists?"
www.cyclingweekly.com/news/how-do-...
www.cyclingweekly.com/news/how-do-...
How do we create a 'culture of courteousness' within cycling?
As the City of London police proposes higher fines for dangerous cyclists, we ask what could be done to create a safer, and more equitable cycling culture in the capital
www.cyclingweekly.com
October 11, 2025 at 8:40 AM
"what exactly is a "culture of courteousness" in cycling? And would such a culture emerge from stricter penalties for cyclists?"
www.cyclingweekly.com/news/how-do-...
www.cyclingweekly.com/news/how-do-...
I seem to have torn the meniscus tissue in my knee. No cycling for me today. 😢
October 8, 2025 at 6:30 AM
I seem to have torn the meniscus tissue in my knee. No cycling for me today. 😢
Today I've been working with secondary school kids on advanced cycling skills. We're planning routes, riding on multi-lane roads, using roundabouts, filtering past stationary vehicles, using advanced stop lines and shared paths. Preparing the next generation for cycling for life!
October 6, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Today I've been working with secondary school kids on advanced cycling skills. We're planning routes, riding on multi-lane roads, using roundabouts, filtering past stationary vehicles, using advanced stop lines and shared paths. Preparing the next generation for cycling for life!
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A reminder about tomorrow's #CircleTheCity. Leaving from Victoria Square at 6 PM.
All welcome, very much including relatively inexperienced cyclists who want to try out a low key group ride. It'll probably be dark by the time we finish, so bring lights!
All welcome, very much including relatively inexperienced cyclists who want to try out a low key group ride. It'll probably be dark by the time we finish, so bring lights!
Circle the City – Better Streets for Birmingham
First Friday of the month, 6pm start, meet at Victoria Square, city centre Join us on the first Friday of every month for a group ride around Birmingham starting at 6pm. October 3rd 2025, 6pm - Hippod...
betterstreetsforbirmingham.org
October 2, 2025 at 4:53 PM
A reminder about tomorrow's #CircleTheCity. Leaving from Victoria Square at 6 PM.
All welcome, very much including relatively inexperienced cyclists who want to try out a low key group ride. It'll probably be dark by the time we finish, so bring lights!
All welcome, very much including relatively inexperienced cyclists who want to try out a low key group ride. It'll probably be dark by the time we finish, so bring lights!
An important video on the role of cycling in reversing the crisis in children’s health. It’s a North American perspective, but it speaks to UK experience, too. Well worth watching. youtu.be/Lqz6TjVXIxc?...
Why kids don't bike to school anymore (and 5 things that can fix it)
YouTube video by Shifter
youtu.be
October 2, 2025 at 7:35 AM
An important video on the role of cycling in reversing the crisis in children’s health. It’s a North American perspective, but it speaks to UK experience, too. Well worth watching. youtu.be/Lqz6TjVXIxc?...
Great day cycling instructing. The sun shone, the kids loved it, they learnt a lot about riding confidently on the road, no one took a tumble, and there were no reckless drivers exposing the kids to harm.
September 30, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Great day cycling instructing. The sun shone, the kids loved it, they learnt a lot about riding confidently on the road, no one took a tumble, and there were no reckless drivers exposing the kids to harm.
I’ve dedicated Wednesday evenings to listening uninterrupted to two long-playing records like we used to do in the olden days. It’s wonderful.
September 24, 2025 at 7:20 PM
I’ve dedicated Wednesday evenings to listening uninterrupted to two long-playing records like we used to do in the olden days. It’s wonderful.
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Farage: "All over the world, you apply for a work visa - that visa is for you. Not to bring your family... That is how a normal work visa works."
Entirely untrue.
Most work visas allow dependents, including in countries that the UK competes with for labour - US, Canada, Australia and 27 EU states.
Entirely untrue.
Most work visas allow dependents, including in countries that the UK competes with for labour - US, Canada, Australia and 27 EU states.
September 22, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Farage: "All over the world, you apply for a work visa - that visa is for you. Not to bring your family... That is how a normal work visa works."
Entirely untrue.
Most work visas allow dependents, including in countries that the UK competes with for labour - US, Canada, Australia and 27 EU states.
Entirely untrue.
Most work visas allow dependents, including in countries that the UK competes with for labour - US, Canada, Australia and 27 EU states.
Great to see signs informing us all of the new speed limits locally. We now need to see limits on residential roads set at 20mph.
September 7, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Great to see signs informing us all of the new speed limits locally. We now need to see limits on residential roads set at 20mph.
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‘The areas with the most noise pollution were where you might expect — along major freeways, downtown and in industrial areas — but there were some surprises, the study's authors said.’
#Cars
#Cars
September 7, 2025 at 2:39 AM
‘The areas with the most noise pollution were where you might expect — along major freeways, downtown and in industrial areas — but there were some surprises, the study's authors said.’
#Cars
#Cars
We need to change the design of this road to reduce reckless driving and stop further deaths and serious injuries. Please give this petition your support. chng.it/h6cjxvvhzG
Sign the Petition
Implement Pedestrian Safety Measures on Brassington Avenue
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August 29, 2025 at 5:05 PM
We need to change the design of this road to reduce reckless driving and stop further deaths and serious injuries. Please give this petition your support. chng.it/h6cjxvvhzG
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Why are commentators spending so much time on how RefUK would go about implementing fascist policy and not enough time explaining that RefUK are fascists?
It would be messy and chaotic and crazy expensive but ultimately Reform can override courts if they have a majority and I don't see why, say, the Taliban wouldn't sign a returns agreement to get back people they would like to torture and kill. So yes it could work.
One of two very good threads by Adam on this. A startling number of people - responding, in part, by the tone set by their government - just have this very complacent 'oh, no, this plan will never work'. I mean, 1) it could but also 2) they will definitely try.
August 26, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Why are commentators spending so much time on how RefUK would go about implementing fascist policy and not enough time explaining that RefUK are fascists?