Don't Make This Mistake at Multi-Lane Junctions (Victoria, London)
The Eager Cyclist
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Many cyclists can find large junctions challenging, and they can be some of the most hazardous places to ride. In this film, we ride to a large junction in Victoria, London, to see how cyclists are navigating it. As we watch riders there, we see a common mistake that can put cyclists in a very risky position. We explore why a confident and assertive riding position is so important for creating a safe and positive riding space around us at large junctions.
We also discuss a great tip for helping us identify where the primary riding position is located on the road.
Large junctions can be challenging places to ride, so please share this film with anyone you know who cycles. 🚴
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Intro
1:08 - Please share this film - it's important!
1:31 - Recap on the Four Key Skills
2:33 - Arriving at the large junction in Victoria
3:04 - Positional mistakes at the junction
4:25 - Joe and I ride the junction
5:01 - The numberplate position
5:55 - Filtering at junctions
6:22 - Exchanging Places HGV film
7:15 - Links to films 15 & 22
IMPORTANT NOTE ON HOW YOU RIDE:
This channel will show videos of cycling that intend to stimulate reflection and discussion on how we ride so we can all develop as riders.
I cannot take responsibility for how you ride after you watch the videos. The cycling shown may not be suitable for all situations. Remember that you may need to be flexible when you ride and you should always adhere to the rules for cycling in your area. Cycle training with a qualified instructor can be invaluable, whatever your level of experience, so check out options in your area. If you or your workplace would like me to deliver training for you, then please get in touch via email.
HELPFUL LINKS:
The Highway Code (England, Scotland and Wales): https://www.gov.uk/guidance/the-highw...
TFL cycle route map: https://tfl.gov.uk/maps/cycle
Riding Competencies Mind Map (Eager Cycle Coaching): https://www.eagercyclecoaching.co.uk/...
The National Standard for Cycle Training (Department for Transport): https://www.gov.uk/government/publica...
The Bikeability Trust website: https://www.bikeability.org.uk/
MUSIC:
Special thanks to the very talented Pim Jones for supplying music for the channel. Check out Pim's music here:
SoundCloud: QuHz2PPpZLnd8KHeGH
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However, in the 80s there was part of my cycle home which involved turning left onto a road with a parade of shops and then right at the end. It was single lane traffic each way, and I've since measured it on Google Maps and it's 300m. If you stayed over to the left there was enough room for a line of cars to your right, but there was no way they could be relied on to let you across to the right turn slip at the end, so I used to just come out of the left turn over to the right, make them wait behind me me and sod 'em (this was the 80s, I read Richard's Bicycle Book by this time..). Interestingly I worked with somebody who was also a driving instructor who was often behind me, and every day he'd lay into me over what he called my inconsiderate, reckless and dangerous cycling...
Where a roundabout (or mini-roundabout) is involved, or there's some other specific factor rendering the place lethal, could you please indicate?
Don't Make This Mistake at Multi-Lane Junctions (Victoria, London)
The Eager Cyclist
3,024 views
Many cyclists can find large junctions challenging, and they can be some of the most hazardous places to ride. In this film, we ride to a large junction in Victoria, London, to see how cyclists are navigating it. As we watch riders there, we see a common mistake that can put cyclists in a very risky position. We explore why a confident and assertive riding position is so important for creating a safe and positive riding space around us at large junctions.
We also discuss a great tip for helping us identify where the primary riding position is located on the road.
Large junctions can be challenging places to ride, so please share this film with anyone you know who cycles. 🚴
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Intro
1:08 - Please share this film - it's important!
1:31 - Recap on the Four Key Skills
2:33 - Arriving at the large junction in Victoria
3:04 - Positional mistakes at the junction
4:25 - Joe and I ride the junction
5:01 - The numberplate position
5:55 - Filtering at junctions
6:22 - Exchanging Places HGV film
7:15 - Links to films 15 & 22
IMPORTANT NOTE ON HOW YOU RIDE:
This channel will show videos of cycling that intend to stimulate reflection and discussion on how we ride so we can all develop as riders.
I cannot take responsibility for how you ride after you watch the videos. The cycling shown may not be suitable for all situations. Remember that you may need to be flexible when you ride and you should always adhere to the rules for cycling in your area. Cycle training with a qualified instructor can be invaluable, whatever your level of experience, so check out options in your area. If you or your workplace would like me to deliver training for you, then please get in touch via email.
HELPFUL LINKS:
The Highway Code (England, Scotland and Wales): https://www.gov.uk/guidance/the-highw...
TFL cycle route map: https://tfl.gov.uk/maps/cycle
Riding Competencies Mind Map (Eager Cycle Coaching): https://www.eagercyclecoaching.co.uk/...
The National Standard for Cycle Training (Department for Transport): https://www.gov.uk/government/publica...
The Bikeability Trust website: https://www.bikeability.org.uk/
MUSIC:
Special thanks to the very talented Pim Jones for supplying music for the channel. Check out Pim's music here:
SoundCloud: QuHz2PPpZLnd8KHeGH
RIDE SMART | SHARE THE JOURNEY | BUILD A COMMUNITY
🎬 Watch the full series of films here:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOmHF6p5JhShmdk5u691tKwiLn6bCPzQT&si=jCfsR5wGX2_1yq6v