So many cyclists seem to completely disregard the laws of the road. It’s really annoying, as it gives the rest of us a bad name. I’ve sometimes wondered whether there’s actually a secret, separate set of rules for cyclists, that no one’s shown me. And then the truly excellent London blogger DiamondGeezer revealed…
The new Highway Code for cyclists (© 2006)
reproduced here with his very kind permission
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From: South Ely.
Distance: 11 miles.
Summary: Horse racing and tractor washing.
Click here to fly over this route in Google Earth (find out more…)
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It’s often hard to find decent byways along which to cycle. However knowledge of their locations can interconnect roads that otherwise require vast detours, so opening up a number of interesting possible routes. One example can be found near the village of Prickwillow, where a byway runs alongside the pretty River Lark to join the riverside road leading to Littleport. continue reading…
