Stuart Johnson
@stuartj.bsky.social
Campaigning for safer cycling in Colchester as chair of http://colchester-cycling.org.uk Views are mine and mine alone.
Well that was unpleasant @essexpoliceuk.bsky.social are taking forward as a minor traffic offense and won't give me any further update on the outcome.
September 12, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Well that was unpleasant @essexpoliceuk.bsky.social are taking forward as a minor traffic offense and won't give me any further update on the outcome.
It's nearly always a mistake to read the comments on news reports about close passes. Hopefully Newsquest take block this vile account from further comments.
August 22, 2025 at 7:21 PM
It's nearly always a mistake to read the comments on news reports about close passes. Hopefully Newsquest take block this vile account from further comments.
Reposted by Stuart Johnson
This dangerous close pass was on Argents Lane where a cyclist was killed in a road collision one year ago. When reported to @essexpoliceuk.bsky.social the result was a warning letter. Essex Police are not serious about Vision Zero and protecting cyclists.
August 22, 2025 at 4:36 PM
This dangerous close pass was on Argents Lane where a cyclist was killed in a road collision one year ago. When reported to @essexpoliceuk.bsky.social the result was a warning letter. Essex Police are not serious about Vision Zero and protecting cyclists.
Well that’s a first - pillion passenger on motorbike attempted to kick me as they close passed me. @essexpoliceuk.bsky.social taking forward as a prosecution.
August 21, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Well that’s a first - pillion passenger on motorbike attempted to kick me as they close passed me. @essexpoliceuk.bsky.social taking forward as a prosecution.
Not sure why this taxi driver thinks blowing his horn will make this road wide enough to pass safely
July 4, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Not sure why this taxi driver thinks blowing his horn will make this road wide enough to pass safely
Great week in Ceredigion. No issues with 20 mph limits - made built up areas feel much safer.
June 27, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Great week in Ceredigion. No issues with 20 mph limits - made built up areas feel much safer.
Course or conditional offer for this close pass on North Station Road. Does this mean that Essex Police have finally improved their standards after nearly a year of some inconsistent and at times ridiculous decisions?
June 2, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Course or conditional offer for this close pass on North Station Road. Does this mean that Essex Police have finally improved their standards after nearly a year of some inconsistent and at times ridiculous decisions?
Great weekend in Manchester and Liverpool
April 28, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Great weekend in Manchester and Liverpool
Great day supporting my lad at Manchester marathon. Rode 45 on Bromptons on Manchester fantastic cycle network. Now back to Liverpool for the night where it seems quite lively!
April 27, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Great day supporting my lad at Manchester marathon. Rode 45 on Bromptons on Manchester fantastic cycle network. Now back to Liverpool for the night where it seems quite lively!
Course or conditional offer for this close pass in Colchester. Absolutely no need for driving like this.
April 21, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Course or conditional offer for this close pass in Colchester. Absolutely no need for driving like this.
New tyres time - these Continental Grand Prix 4 Seasons have done me proud - thousands of miles with no punctures
April 19, 2025 at 12:38 PM
New tyres time - these Continental Grand Prix 4 Seasons have done me proud - thousands of miles with no punctures
Warning letter for this driver from @essexpoliceuk.bsky.social. Better than the usual no further action but I'm dubious if it will change the driver's behaviour
April 17, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Warning letter for this driver from @essexpoliceuk.bsky.social. Better than the usual no further action but I'm dubious if it will change the driver's behaviour
This wouldn't be too bad at speeds up to 30mph, but on a national speed limit roads it's rubbish. Not worth reporting to @essexpoliceuk.bsky.social as they have become completely unreliable at acting on close passes.
April 17, 2025 at 5:05 PM
This wouldn't be too bad at speeds up to 30mph, but on a national speed limit roads it's rubbish. Not worth reporting to @essexpoliceuk.bsky.social as they have become completely unreliable at acting on close passes.
Nice bike shed at the Tin Roof cafe near Maldon. Most cyclists aren’t using it because of the awful racks.
April 15, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Nice bike shed at the Tin Roof cafe near Maldon. Most cyclists aren’t using it because of the awful racks.
£3.50 - daylight robbery!
April 8, 2025 at 4:40 PM
£3.50 - daylight robbery!
Reposted by Stuart Johnson
✨🚲 My Ride. Our Right. 🚲✨
Women cycle half as often as men, often held back by poor infrastructure, imagine if every ride felt like the image on the right. Our right.
Today we launch #MyRideOurRight because safer cycling for women means safer cycling for all. Join us: cyclinguk.org/myrideourright
Women cycle half as often as men, often held back by poor infrastructure, imagine if every ride felt like the image on the right. Our right.
Today we launch #MyRideOurRight because safer cycling for women means safer cycling for all. Join us: cyclinguk.org/myrideourright
March 31, 2025 at 10:18 AM
✨🚲 My Ride. Our Right. 🚲✨
Women cycle half as often as men, often held back by poor infrastructure, imagine if every ride felt like the image on the right. Our right.
Today we launch #MyRideOurRight because safer cycling for women means safer cycling for all. Join us: cyclinguk.org/myrideourright
Women cycle half as often as men, often held back by poor infrastructure, imagine if every ride felt like the image on the right. Our right.
Today we launch #MyRideOurRight because safer cycling for women means safer cycling for all. Join us: cyclinguk.org/myrideourright
Cycling traffic jam
March 29, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Cycling traffic jam
According to the Essex Police Extra Eyes service this isn't a close pass. It's no wonder the @colchestercycling.bsky.social has been forced to declare no confidence in the service.
March 11, 2025 at 7:04 PM
According to the Essex Police Extra Eyes service this isn't a close pass. It's no wonder the @colchestercycling.bsky.social has been forced to declare no confidence in the service.
Lovely ride to Hadleigh in the sunshine. Slightly marred by two ridiculous close passes.
March 9, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Lovely ride to Hadleigh in the sunshine. Slightly marred by two ridiculous close passes.
Only one unpleasantly close pass on today's wonderful ride. The driver had another metre of road they could have used to give us more space. No point reporting to @essexpoliceuk.bsky.social though.
March 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Only one unpleasantly close pass on today's wonderful ride. The driver had another metre of road they could have used to give us more space. No point reporting to @essexpoliceuk.bsky.social though.
Lovely wide pass from this driver - not sure why the passenger gave us the finger as they went past
March 7, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Lovely wide pass from this driver - not sure why the passenger gave us the finger as they went past
Couple of close passes to report from this morning's ride. The other 100 or so drivers that passes us managed to give enough space.
February 28, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Couple of close passes to report from this morning's ride. The other 100 or so drivers that passes us managed to give enough space.
Lovely overtake from a gorgeous car
February 20, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Lovely overtake from a gorgeous car
Solar farms managed for nature can boost bird numbers and biodiversity
Research by the RSPB and Cambridge University shows how management can benefit wildlife.
www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
Research by the RSPB and Cambridge University shows how management can benefit wildlife.
www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
Solar farms managed for nature can boost bird numbers and biodiversity
Research by the RSPB and Cambridge University shows how management can benefit wildlife.
www.rspb.org.uk
February 17, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Solar farms managed for nature can boost bird numbers and biodiversity
Research by the RSPB and Cambridge University shows how management can benefit wildlife.
www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
Research by the RSPB and Cambridge University shows how management can benefit wildlife.
www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
This woman killed 71-year-old cyclist Ian Morris because she couldn't resist sending and receiving messages on Facebook and Snapchat.
Put your phones away while driving.
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Put your phones away while driving.
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Distracted driver who sent 18 messages on Facebook and Snapchat before killing "clearly visible" cyclist in "wholly avoidable" collision jailed for six years
Witnesses challenged dangerous driver's claim she had not seen 71-year-old cyclist Ian Morris who "was riding normally and clearly visible" in a high-visibility jacket and with a flashing rear light
road.cc
February 10, 2025 at 10:01 PM
This woman killed 71-year-old cyclist Ian Morris because she couldn't resist sending and receiving messages on Facebook and Snapchat.
Put your phones away while driving.
road.cc/content/news...
Put your phones away while driving.
road.cc/content/news...