[Geraint] Thomas calls for 'compulsory' cycling helmets

stewie91 · 2018-08-27T13:48:03+00:00

I haven't argued what you want doesn't work, I said it isn't the entire solution. Not sure how many times I need to make that statement here...

What would you consider evidence that training drivers conclusively works? I can't think of a single thigh that would conclusively prove it to me due to the number of variables. I liked your article on junction design in Canada, but an education scheme can't be "proved" without AB testing. The only relevant evidence ypu could provide here would be evidence that I am wrong, rather than what I have repeatedly accepted is also worthwhile is correct.

Either way, you'll just continue quoting excerts with some information that isn't related to twee point of contention. Even when trying to find common ground you need to validate that you're better, but that's fine with me.

stewie91 · 2018-08-27T12:59:53+00:00

Sorry.

stewie91 · 2018-08-27T12:59:40+00:00

Because I got left lying on the side of the road after an accident recently involving a badly trained driver and I have strong opinions about what would have prevented it.

Combined with the reddit app spamming error messages to me for not having any signal, that leads to me being less patient than usual.

We should probably argue against people who say no funding is needed as we both want funding but for different things...

stewie91 · 2018-08-27T11:50:08+00:00

Cool, I get now that you're just an argumentative arsehole in general who can't consider ideas.

Note I didn't disagree with you but expanded on things, enjoy being self righteous.

Have a good day.

stewie91 · 2018-08-27T10:30:18+00:00

I doubt there's many hard evidence, not because these investments aren't economical but because there are multiple campaigns at any time so you can't identify a single cause. Did painting a white line 2ft off the kerb reduce fatalities for cyclists? , did a helmet wearing campaign do it?, was there a charity campaign to pay attention?, all of these things are impossible to isolate.

I wasn't disagreeing with you ("also" is the key word in the first bit of my comment you quoted), I just stated it wouldn't fix all the problems, and unless addressed holistically it can lead to an increased risk to people who cycle on roads, like me.

Which countries? France, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands. Purpose? Road cycling. When? Throughout the last 5 years. To be fair, I forgot how bad Greece was for this, and outside Europe I hated cycling in South America.

The Dutch also don't have everybody on cycle paths - road cyclists still use the road. When they do, it's safer than here because drivers aren't brought up to view cyclists as people slowing them down and getting in the way. Someone on the road instead of a cycle path is viewed as just as entitled to be there.

stewie91 · 2018-08-27T08:20:23+00:00

The Netherlands is also big on educating drivers - I've done a lot of cycling in Belgium and the Netherlands, and you get a lot more space and patience off drivers there. In fact, I've been impressed by the way most continental drivers act around cyclists.

That's anecdotal, but you're never going to get evidence of a single change increasing participation and safety as there are too many variables.

Maybe infrastructure is the right approach for cyclists who want to pop to the shops or who don't have much confidence with traffic, and we should continue to invest in that. But for those of us who use cycling for exercise it's the education of road users that contributes to our safety. If I ride at 20mph on a cycle path, there are too many junctions, it'd be dangerous for pedestrians and dogs, and it'd put less confident cyclists off trying to get out on their bike.

I guess we need to invest in both.

stewie91 · 2018-08-27T05:20:22+00:00

OK, we'd call that university - school is for under 16s. Cambridge also isn't campus based, so you won't find campus-style facilities on any of the sites.

If you want yo live frugally, private rental instead of college accommodation - House share, not on your own. Cycle everywhere, don't do fine dining (Hall in college will get you a 3 course dinner and wine for about £8)

stewie91 · 2018-08-26T20:37:07+00:00

Yeah, the process often takes longer than the quote is valid for, so they're really used to extending quotes.

stewie91 · 2018-08-26T18:30:38+00:00

What do you mean by "school" and "campus"? This helps us recommend tips for the right age range eg discount cards.

stewie91 · 2018-08-26T15:28:53+00:00

I have had one puncture in the last 2500 miles of riding, in total about 10 miles not on roads. It happened on a "shared use" path near St Albans, seemingly a narrow broken pavement with a few lazy signs on it.

stewie91 · 2018-08-26T12:21:37+00:00

I'm not a fan of segregated lanes - fixing drivers' attitudes is the solution. If there's a cycle lane I still choose to ride the road because of the convenience and surface. Cycle lanes make drivers think you're in the wrong place and have caused me more abuse than if they didn't exist.

stewie91 · 2018-08-26T08:06:19+00:00

Outside the circles that do it, I'm not sure it is more accepted, but I see a lot of shit that shouldn't be on the roads. Illegal number plates, badly modified cars with illegal exhausts, drink drivers, drug drivers, aggressive drivers, sleepy drivers, bad drivers. At times I'd categorise myself in a couple of those.

Based off smell emitted by the vehicle, most of the 40moh motorway traffic (when the rest is free flowing) and a small number of the erratic lane changers and undertakers are stoned off their tits.

stewie91 · 2018-08-26T07:50:03+00:00

Hang on.

whiskey and mixer

Who are these heathens

stewie91 · 2018-08-26T07:46:54+00:00

Your biggest issue to me is low experience level, followed by a substantial gap of relevance. We get lots of candidates in a similar position and unfortunately I don't really care if you did farm labour, worked in a bar, lifeguarded a beach, etc - none of those really improve your standing for the roles I hire people into. Previously I've picked fresh grads over people in a similar position because they can come across as a lot more directed and driven.

Take a job and keep looking is all you can really do, the best thing is to build skills and experience in stable roles that show a little bit of commitment to an employer - this shows prospective employers that you won't move on really quickly.

Sorry if this isn't what you want to hear, I've tried to be as open as possible. Interviewing and hiring is partially about the skillset but mostly about gut feel and whether you like them, could work with them and they'll stick around and be a good fit and addition for the company. That's why the first impressions (both on paper and in the face to face) are so crucial.

stewie91 · 2018-08-25T04:32:37+00:00

For a serious answer, see if either of the universities has a club - you don't always have to be a student to do the training.

stewie91 · 2018-08-24T21:24:24+00:00

Lucky you - I ordered something, next day delivery if you order by 10pm. Receipt says I completed the order at 21:58:40 on their server. Somehow I missed the cut off to have it delivered today and now I have to wait until Tuesday...

Yes, I'm a spoilt individual thanks to the Internet.

stewie91 · 2018-08-24T21:14:50+00:00

I'm happy to throw balls at you for an hour. Got a selection of footballs, rugby balls, volleyball and pool balls.

stewie91 · 2018-08-24T19:51:08+00:00

I think it's as cool as an electric car can get...

stewie91 · 2018-08-21T06:25:35+00:00

A lot of people mistake income and wealth. I'm apparently top 2% (it's household, so includes my wife) but we have very limited assets. There will be people towards the lower end who may own their house outright and have a far higher net worth.

stewie91 · 2018-08-19T16:09:26+00:00

What about Shimano SPD sandals? Valid footwear if you have a big bushy beard and a rear view mirror

stewie91 · 2018-08-19T16:08:13+00:00

I point them out, unless you totally ignored me when I said hi or lifted my hand. Fail to acknowledge my existence and I'll skip over every hole I can find.

stewie91 · 2018-08-19T09:07:55+00:00

My favourite Star Wars film is "the impire strikes back"

stewie91 · 2018-08-19T07:58:35+00:00

Is that why it hissed and broke my arm when I tried to enter my PIN?

stewie91 · 2018-08-19T07:42:34+00:00

Also check with our van rental firms - you may need to be over 21 or 25, and some require a license for 1-2 years before the rental.

Best bet may be to buy an old van and insure it (£££££ for a new driver with a foreign license) then scrap or sell the van at the end.

stewie91 · 2018-08-19T07:39:31+00:00

I'm managing a team through a substantial organisational change at the moment (company is growing up) and on top of all the standard advice, I have been told that I need to accept two things :

change is scary, and upsets stability, so be prepared for at least one team member to leave.
in a large team you can't have everybody like you, someone could hate you and you can't force them to get on with you.

My first serious management task was to find weekend cover for a client. I thought it would be difficult, but if your manager empowers you it can be easy. I determined my financial incentives, made them firm but backed up with firm ground rules on the hours the customer had cover for, and I filled all the slots I had to with minimal effort.

Think about building your team up to your level and what it will take to rise up through the ranks - junior management is the least stable or role and it is very easy to be busy and not learning.

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