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I hate to use the phrase “Smidsy” but it was totally appropriate to describe a minor incident I experienced recently. I had just dropped my son at school and was sedately pedalling home (brownie points from me, healthy exercise and reducing the carbon footprint) when a driver decided to reverse back down a road, directly into my path. I swerved to avoid an obvious collision and as I glanced back it became quickly apparent that the driver was adamant I was in the wrong. They even had the audacity to gesticulate to ensure I was completely aware of the fact. Usually I would just shrug it off (as it happens far too often and is all part of a two wheeled lifestyle), however on this occasion some force of sobriety and fairness took over and I felt the need to re-educate this blinkered motorist. I pedalled up to the car as they were about to deliver their kids to school (no brownie points and signifi cantly adding to the carbon footprint, just saying!) My aim was to protect the integrity and safety of all cyclists out there!
We had a mature calm conversation until they decided to spout some drivel about me being in their blind spot and even more remarkably I should have known where that actual blind spot was (of course I have a list of all the cars on the market and there build specifi cations). I tried to diffuse the situation by suggesting that a simple gesture of apology, like a brief nod of the head would have been more appropriate and we parted in agreement that there are good and bad motorists and cyclists out there. Crucially, it does highlight that the journey of education for all road users will continue to be long and laborious but is much needed to make our roads as safe as possible for all in the years ahead.
Inside this issue we concentrate on the joys of pedalling in Wales. I had a great time exploring the history and culture on the North Coast and a mix of pedalling and quality time celebrating the onset of a New Year in the Irfon Valley. I would especially like to thank Drover Holidays for inviting me to discover the mountains of Mid Wales and shatter any pre-conceptions of an E-Bike. Finally I hope you will be inspired by a school girl inventor who is most defi nitely on the up.
Happy pedalling
ScotEditor, Cycling World
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3 Welcome This month I discuss the relationship
between cyclists and motorists
6 News All of this month’s latest news, especially the
MOSI Pedal to Power exhibition
7 NEC Cycle Show Get your tickets now for the September
Show
18 Visit Norfolk Discover the beautiful country lanes of the
UK’s sunniest & driest county
26 E-Bikes Embrace the E-revolution and banish any
pre-conceptions in Mid Wales
36 Nurishment Nurishment Active aids a quicker recovery
40 Competition Win an Energizer rechargeable battery -
Don’t be caught powerless
44 Lancashire Follow in the footsteps of Sir Bradley
48 New Year in Cymru Festivities and fun in the Irfon Valley
60 Entrepreneur School Girl Sky invents a harness for beginner cyclists
64 Camino de Santiago An emotional journey enroute to St James –
St Jean Pied de Port - Pamplona
76 North Wales A surprising mix of history and culture on
the North Coast
92 The Childrens Trust Ride from London to Canterbury and help
raise funds for children with brain injuries
94 Tandem Times Tandem Team Talks
100 Nostalgia D R Strange gives a nostalgic insight into
the delights you can encounter between Salisbury and Winchester
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