James
@jameslyon77.bsky.social
Transport things. Cycling. And some random science, astronomy and engineering interests.
Oh and if you can do quotes from Blackadder and/or Tremors then that's a win too!
Oh and if you can do quotes from Blackadder and/or Tremors then that's a win too!
We saw a lot of the runners while out on our MTB ride. The one on Strava you commented on.
There were obviously some very quick people out there. And some stragglers! 😉
There were obviously some very quick people out there. And some stragglers! 😉
September 15, 2025 at 3:06 PM
We saw a lot of the runners while out on our MTB ride. The one on Strava you commented on.
There were obviously some very quick people out there. And some stragglers! 😉
There were obviously some very quick people out there. And some stragglers! 😉
Even the Telegraph managed to do a positive article about them!
September 12, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Even the Telegraph managed to do a positive article about them!
Hostile Vehicle Mitigation.
aka, big fuck off bollards
aka, big fuck off bollards
September 11, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Hostile Vehicle Mitigation.
aka, big fuck off bollards
aka, big fuck off bollards
Lime bikes too. Hire one late at night, the app makes you go through a reactions test to prove you're not drunk. Amazing the restrictions that can be put on bikes and scooters!
August 5, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Lime bikes too. Hire one late at night, the app makes you go through a reactions test to prove you're not drunk. Amazing the restrictions that can be put on bikes and scooters!
That bridge has been looking a bit crumbly for about 15 years. It occasionally gets taped off, nothing gets done and eventually bikers, walkers and horse riders get bored and open it all up again for another 3 years of incident-free access before the process repeats.
August 2, 2025 at 5:29 AM
That bridge has been looking a bit crumbly for about 15 years. It occasionally gets taped off, nothing gets done and eventually bikers, walkers and horse riders get bored and open it all up again for another 3 years of incident-free access before the process repeats.
It's most useful in the countryside - recall and a short walk to heel while other walkers, cyclists, dogs etc pass by without constantly holding them or putting the lead back on.
July 20, 2025 at 8:06 AM
It's most useful in the countryside - recall and a short walk to heel while other walkers, cyclists, dogs etc pass by without constantly holding them or putting the lead back on.
Just one more lane will fix it...
July 8, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Just one more lane will fix it...
Bradford looks incredible now outside the Interchange, I was amazed by the transformation when I went there a couple of weeks ago. 💥
July 8, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Bradford looks incredible now outside the Interchange, I was amazed by the transformation when I went there a couple of weeks ago. 💥
futuretransport.info/urban-traffic-research/
Is that the one?
Is that the one?
Urban Traffic Research – Future Transport London
futuretransport.info
July 4, 2025 at 10:31 AM
futuretransport.info/urban-traffic-research/
Is that the one?
Is that the one?
Oh there was, it was a modelling thing showcasing how smaller vehicles moving at steady speeds all got there quicker than SUVs, even when accounting for random traffic lights. Bear with me, will try and find it!
July 4, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Oh there was, it was a modelling thing showcasing how smaller vehicles moving at steady speeds all got there quicker than SUVs, even when accounting for random traffic lights. Bear with me, will try and find it!
Can't do any of those things, that'd be a War on Drivers! Poor, hard-working drivers at that.
June 20, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Can't do any of those things, that'd be a War on Drivers! Poor, hard-working drivers at that.
The same principle applies in transport. Autonomous vehicles! Hydrogen buses! Monorail! Flying taxis!
Meanwhile the basics of "can we please have some cycle lanes and a bus that runs more than once a fortnight?" gets no interest at all.
Meanwhile the basics of "can we please have some cycle lanes and a bus that runs more than once a fortnight?" gets no interest at all.
June 10, 2025 at 5:20 AM
The same principle applies in transport. Autonomous vehicles! Hydrogen buses! Monorail! Flying taxis!
Meanwhile the basics of "can we please have some cycle lanes and a bus that runs more than once a fortnight?" gets no interest at all.
Meanwhile the basics of "can we please have some cycle lanes and a bus that runs more than once a fortnight?" gets no interest at all.
Good to see you at the start! I'll have a listen later to find out if "the speakers" get a mention.... 😉
June 5, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Good to see you at the start! I'll have a listen later to find out if "the speakers" get a mention.... 😉
I don't think you're missing much! 😉
May 30, 2025 at 9:03 PM
I don't think you're missing much! 😉
Was the A556 ever "great" to start with? Maybe I missed a particularly spectacular section around Lostock Green or a top notch example of dual carriageway?
May 30, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Was the A556 ever "great" to start with? Maybe I missed a particularly spectacular section around Lostock Green or a top notch example of dual carriageway?
It's only about 15-20 mins longer by public transport as well! c2c trains then choices of bus/tube/DLR.
May 29, 2025 at 9:43 AM
It's only about 15-20 mins longer by public transport as well! c2c trains then choices of bus/tube/DLR.
Apologies, auto copied your link in my reply somehow... 🤷🏻♂️
May 16, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Apologies, auto copied your link in my reply somehow... 🤷🏻♂️
Yep, been firing up the dotwatcher every few hours!
www.followmychallenge.com/live/lejogle...
www.followmychallenge.com/live/lejogle...
LEJOGLE World Record Attempt 2025
Sarah Ruggins is attempting break the world record for riding from Land's End to John O'Groats and back, covering over 2,800km
www.followmychallenge.com
May 16, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Yep, been firing up the dotwatcher every few hours!
www.followmychallenge.com/live/lejogle...
www.followmychallenge.com/live/lejogle...
Capacity along the Hope Valley line in terms of accommodating freight, stopping services (Northern) and faster non-stopping services (TPE & EMR) is the constraint. There simply isn't the headroom for additional stops. Capacity & platform availability at both Manchester and Sheffield is a factor too.
May 4, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Capacity along the Hope Valley line in terms of accommodating freight, stopping services (Northern) and faster non-stopping services (TPE & EMR) is the constraint. There simply isn't the headroom for additional stops. Capacity & platform availability at both Manchester and Sheffield is a factor too.
Had plans for similar. Didn't happen...
May 4, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Had plans for similar. Didn't happen...
I cycle to work. Every single time I arrive, I get variations on:
"Did you ride in?"
"You rode all the way?"
"You mean you ride in every time?"
"You must be really fit"
"Isn't it quite dangerous?"
No-one ever asks this if you travel to work by car..
"Did you ride in?"
"You rode all the way?"
"You mean you ride in every time?"
"You must be really fit"
"Isn't it quite dangerous?"
No-one ever asks this if you travel to work by car..
April 8, 2025 at 7:00 AM
I cycle to work. Every single time I arrive, I get variations on:
"Did you ride in?"
"You rode all the way?"
"You mean you ride in every time?"
"You must be really fit"
"Isn't it quite dangerous?"
No-one ever asks this if you travel to work by car..
"Did you ride in?"
"You rode all the way?"
"You mean you ride in every time?"
"You must be really fit"
"Isn't it quite dangerous?"
No-one ever asks this if you travel to work by car..
Something similar on a local FB group talking about how lovely a certain path was for walking and cycling, the flowers along it in springtime. Someone posted a link to its history - closed off to traffic in the mid 1950's, "the area's first LTN".
Predictable meltdown.
Predictable meltdown.
April 8, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Something similar on a local FB group talking about how lovely a certain path was for walking and cycling, the flowers along it in springtime. Someone posted a link to its history - closed off to traffic in the mid 1950's, "the area's first LTN".
Predictable meltdown.
Predictable meltdown.
Clearly all that is needed is some encouragement. Seems to be the foundation of many active travel policies; a bit of encouragement and some vague handwaving about it being good for you.
April 7, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Clearly all that is needed is some encouragement. Seems to be the foundation of many active travel policies; a bit of encouragement and some vague handwaving about it being good for you.
E-gravel is amazing! Absolutely love the commuting opportunities that mine has opened up.
April 7, 2025 at 8:14 AM
E-gravel is amazing! Absolutely love the commuting opportunities that mine has opened up.