A lovely infographic showing the breakdown of transport by mode in Dublin, and not just he city centre for once – all of Dublin county is covered. How Bikes Took Over Dublin via @eamonryan Original source : http://www.traceysolicitors.ie/blog/bikes-took-dublin-infographic/
Cycling
Health
Stay young, keep cycling: A study of fit amateur cyclists aged 55 to 79 found that many were physically and biologically much younger than most people of the same age. The 81 male and 41 female participants underwent extensive tests of their heart, lung, neuromuscular, metabolic, and hormonal functions. Their reflexes, muscle and bone strength, […]
Nature & Gardens
Photography
I spent a perfect winters day in Marley Park earlier this week with the family. Crisp and clear, it was just right for a walk in the park, a visit to the playground and lunch, when I spotted this peacock against the evening sky.
Cycling
Environment
Society
@CyclingVillage (Keith Byrne) posted a link to an article in the Connacht Trib (“Rogue rickshaws an ‘accident waiting to happen’”). It’s a great example of car shaped thinking, one where almost nobody tries to look at the issues from any other perspective whatsoever. The default is to drive, and everything else must be bent, twisted […]
Humour
The Funny Papers
I don’t read Charlie Brooker often enough, I quite enjoy his rather sharp commentaries. This is an old one, but appeared in my twitter stream earlier. The ‘dumbogeddon’ is the ironic responses of some Daily Mail commenters to an article suggesting that stupid people hold right-wing opinions to feel ‘safe’. It’s his description of the […]
Space
I can’t stop looking at this photograph. These kilometre high cliffs are part of the nucleus of the comet 67P/Churyumov Gerasimenko, as observed by the Rosetta spacecraft. I think it’s because I didn’t expect to see such details on a comet – plains, cliffs, boulders… it’s like earth, but very alien. There’s something awe-inspiring about […]
Life
People
This is terribly poignant. The ghost of Christmas Future will hang around our table this year. As we decorate the tree, open our presents and sit down for lunch, I will not be the only one imagining what these same rituals will be like next December when I am no longer there. This is my […]
Cycling
Moving Pictures
This is a great video. It’s directed at driving instructors in the UK, but the explanations of primary & secondary road position, awareness and ‘Right of Way’ are excellent and really anyone who drives or cycles should watch.
Cycling
While you can’t beat proper infrastructure for cycling, both for safety and enjoyment (it’s no fun wondering if that revving car coming up from behind has seen you or not), knowing how to cycle defensively will help keep you safe. Bikeradar has some tips on staying safe, and some good points on the general safety […]