Is the human race worth saving?

Published by Matt Polaine | Filed under Uncategorized

When I have to deal with drivers who nearly kill me through arrogant, selfish or plain stupid driving while I am riding my bike, I do often wonder if the human race is at a branch again. It seems that some of our species are really wired differently. It is almost impossible to communicate with ‘them’, and no matter how terrible their actions are, they just don’t see it.

The depths that humans can go to in maiming, torturing and killing other humans is so off my comprehension ability I know I am not of the same species. How that other species can kill and eat children, hack them to death with their mothers with a machete, and even worse crimes of torture leaves me questioning the value of standing in the way of climate change that may eradicate us all.

Just when I thought I’d seen the worst, along comes another deeply disturbing chapter in our so-called evolution. If you are easily shocked, do not read on. If you think you know what horror exists and would rather pledge or donate (no gruesome images), jump here. Read the rest of this entry »

UKIP on cyclists in the UK

Published by Matt Polaine | Filed under Cycling infrastructure

UK cyclists becoming social pariahs?

Published by Matt Polaine | Filed under Cycling infrastructure

At last, a motoring fine with bite.

Published by Matt Polaine | Filed under Cars

UK HSE culture, AUK and Copenhagen

Published by Matt Polaine | Filed under Bicycle, Cycling

How did the Briton cross the road?

Published by Matt Polaine | Filed under Cycling, Cycling infrastructure

Cycle helmets - again.

Published by Matt Polaine | Filed under Cycling infrastructure

Grit all major cycle routes in Cambridge during winter

Published by Matt Polaine | Filed under Campaigns, Cycling infrastructure

Academics invent a mathematical equation for why people procrastinate

Published by Matt Polaine | Filed under Uncategorized

Men under threat from ‘gender bending’ chemicals

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Are transport priorities the right way up?

Published by Matt Polaine | Filed under Cycling, Cycling infrastructure

What makes a motorist use a bicycle? IAM report

Published by Matt Polaine | Filed under Cars, Cycling

Copenhagenize Cambridge

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Alpine Motorcycle trip

Published by Matt Polaine | Filed under Motorcycles

Cycling: UK H&S hysteria versus Copenhagen chic

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A worthwhile Cambridge street sign

Published by Matt Polaine | Filed under Cycling, Cycling infrastructure

Why cyclists make good hypermilers

Published by Matt Polaine | Filed under Cars, Cycling

Cyclist loses leg in road rage attack

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TRL research on UK cycle safety issues

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Hypermiling - a growing phenomenon

Published by Matt Polaine | Filed under Cars, Smart

DIY bike lane and Speed Vest

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Smart book

Published by Matt Polaine | Filed under Matthew's wishlist, Smart

Motor bike trip - making it happen

Published by Matt Polaine | Filed under Motorcycles

Smart ForTwo CDI - an amazing little car

Published by Matt Polaine | Filed under Smart

Achieved 2.85L/100km this week

Published by Matt Polaine | Filed under Smart

I have a left hand drive car now. Time to have some fun…

Published by Matt Polaine | Filed under Cars, Smart

David Hembrow

Published by Matt Polaine | Filed under Blogroll

‘The Ride’ DVD

Published by Matt Polaine | Filed under Matthew's wishlist

Owner of a Smart ForTwo CDI

Published by Matt Polaine | Filed under Cars, Smart, Transport

Stolen - Trice Q recumbent trike

Published by Matt Polaine | Filed under Bicycle, Cycling infrastructure