Businesses rely on Transport Companies to deliver their incoming or outgoing products more and more these days . How do they feel when a cyclist arrives on their premises following the delivery vehicle ? How do they feel when that Cyclist asks them to call the Police or the Company responsible for that Vehicle ?
Usually they don’t want to be involved but they want to know the circumstances . It is a catch 22 situation , curiosity and the desire not to get involved ! Too often they reluctantly will reveal the name of the owner of the vehicle or company involved in the transaction . Usually the driver will have their version of the events leading the cyclist to pursue them . Most often they will try to laugh off the incident as beneath consideration or their time to discuss what took place .
Drivers need to understand that they are responsible for their actions and Cyclists would do well to not let dangerous behaviour pass . Many times a delivery vehicle is only going a short distance before they will stop to continue their business . Involving the aid of a third party will put that driver on the defensive but more importantly it will serve to remind the driver that they are responsible for their employers’ reputation . The Employer is not going to be too happy to have their client ringing them , to advise , they were asked to call the Police for behaviour that took place on the way to the client ?
Rarely will the Police or other Authority attend when requested as there is no injury or damage but I have had occasions when reporting to the client , the drivers’ behaviours , that driver has gone to the Police to put their version of the incident ! Of course , they are still not interested as “ no harm done “ tends to be their attitude , since they were not there to see the event .
Not every cyclist has the time or inclination to follow up an incident , whether armed with righteous indignation or a Helmet Camera , but it would be better to calmly voice the complaint rather than spew a mouthful of abuse at the driver . Abusing the driver puts you at a level below their ignorance and can even assist their inconsiderate attitude !
Helmet Cameras are a great way of assisting recollection of an incident but too often the user , because they are aggrieved , spoil the benefits with ill considered language . Reading a London based , Cyclist’s Blog recently , I saw so many comments from non cyclists winding up the Cyclists . It seems there are those out there that deliberately endanger Cyclists safety , and then look for Blogs so as to brag about their pathetic attitudes and behaviour ! Blog owners would do well to either ignore or delete their contributions !
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Mar 5, 2012
Feb 13, 2012
THIS IS BECOMING A HABIT !
Title of the blog entry published today by 
“ 637daystogo “ ! Second Gold Paralympic Cycling World Championship Medal won by this former “ fatty “ ! This guy spends so much time doubting his amazing ability that I was expecting to hear that he had failed to make the podium in this event . I was delighted to then see the photo of him on the top step having conquered the man he thought would be the race winner !
Whilst in the business world I was always aware of the expression “ Fail to plan , plan to fail !” but also “ Conceive , believe and Achieve !” and whilst there are many out there that work hard for their achievements there are others that are able to set aside their self doubt and concentrate their efforts on being victorious in their endeavours !
Seems to me that Colin , now that he has won this second Gold Medal can concentrate on setting aside any doubts that he will win medals in London 2012 Para Games ? Of course it is for him to decide which colours he wants !
Congratulations Colin on this superb victory for Ireland , I am sure it will inspire the other team members !
“ 637daystogo “ ! Second Gold Paralympic Cycling World Championship Medal won by this former “ fatty “ ! This guy spends so much time doubting his amazing ability that I was expecting to hear that he had failed to make the podium in this event . I was delighted to then see the photo of him on the top step having conquered the man he thought would be the race winner !
Whilst in the business world I was always aware of the expression “ Fail to plan , plan to fail !” but also “ Conceive , believe and Achieve !” and whilst there are many out there that work hard for their achievements there are others that are able to set aside their self doubt and concentrate their efforts on being victorious in their endeavours !
Seems to me that Colin , now that he has won this second Gold Medal can concentrate on setting aside any doubts that he will win medals in London 2012 Para Games ? Of course it is for him to decide which colours he wants !
Congratulations Colin on this superb victory for Ireland , I am sure it will inspire the other team members !
Feb 3, 2012
THE TIMES demands SAFER CYCLING !
Personal loss always creates a need to respond to a situation !
The Times is a well respected Newspaper internationally and has the reputation of caring for their employees and today I found that they are seeking to assist the Cycling Community as a result of injury to one of their reporters !
Found the following on another Cycling Blog ( Londoncyclist.com ) and copied it in whole :
“ Three months ago Times Reporter Mary Bowers was hit by a lorry as she made her way to her office. She remains in critical condition in hospital. Today, her colleagues have launched a campaign to call for safer measures to be put in place to protect cyclists.
The campaign has a front page position in the Times newspaper and is calling for people to visit this page to pledge their support:
http://thetim.es/cyclecampaign
Additionally, people on Twitter are asked to use the #cyclesafe to see if it can become a trending topic.
The times is calling for the below measures:
Trucks entering a city centre should be required by law to fit sensors, audible truck-turning alarms, extra mirrors and safety bars to stop cyclists being thrown under the wheels.
The 500 most dangerous road junctions must be identified, redesigned or fitted with priority traffic lights for cyclists and Trixi mirrors that allow lorry drivers to see cyclists on their near-side.
A national audit of cycling to find out how many people cycle in Britain and how cyclists are killed or injured should be held to underpin effective cycle safety.
Two per cent of the Highways Agency budget should be earmarked for next generation cycle routes, providing £100 million a year towards world-class cycling infrastructure. Each year cities should be graded on the quality of cycling provision.
The training of cyclists and drivers must improve and cycle safety should become a core part of the driving test.
20mph should become the default speed limit in residential areas where there are no cycle lanes.
Businesses should be invited to sponsor cycleways and cycling super-highways, mirroring the Barclays-backed bicycle hire scheme in London.
Every city, even those without an elected mayor, should appoint a cycling commissioner to push home reforms.
It’s good to see a big newspaper getting behind the campaign for safer cycling conditions. A front page feature helps get the message across to an audience that perhaps is less aware of the issues. Hopefully they’ll be a few copies of the Times floating around parliament today. ”
Now we all know that this Newspaper has been responsible for the making and breaking of the ruling party of the British Parliaments in past generations so can they now exercise their authority to see that their proposals are carried through to a successful conclusion ?
Meanwhile let us all hope that the young lady recovers and will be able to cycle to work in the not too distant future !
The Times is a well respected Newspaper internationally and has the reputation of caring for their employees and today I found that they are seeking to assist the Cycling Community as a result of injury to one of their reporters !
Found the following on another Cycling Blog ( Londoncyclist.com ) and copied it in whole :
“ Three months ago Times Reporter Mary Bowers was hit by a lorry as she made her way to her office. She remains in critical condition in hospital. Today, her colleagues have launched a campaign to call for safer measures to be put in place to protect cyclists.
The campaign has a front page position in the Times newspaper and is calling for people to visit this page to pledge their support:
http://thetim.es/cyclecampaign
Additionally, people on Twitter are asked to use the #cyclesafe to see if it can become a trending topic.
The times is calling for the below measures:
Trucks entering a city centre should be required by law to fit sensors, audible truck-turning alarms, extra mirrors and safety bars to stop cyclists being thrown under the wheels.
The 500 most dangerous road junctions must be identified, redesigned or fitted with priority traffic lights for cyclists and Trixi mirrors that allow lorry drivers to see cyclists on their near-side.
A national audit of cycling to find out how many people cycle in Britain and how cyclists are killed or injured should be held to underpin effective cycle safety.
Two per cent of the Highways Agency budget should be earmarked for next generation cycle routes, providing £100 million a year towards world-class cycling infrastructure. Each year cities should be graded on the quality of cycling provision.
The training of cyclists and drivers must improve and cycle safety should become a core part of the driving test.
20mph should become the default speed limit in residential areas where there are no cycle lanes.
Businesses should be invited to sponsor cycleways and cycling super-highways, mirroring the Barclays-backed bicycle hire scheme in London.
Every city, even those without an elected mayor, should appoint a cycling commissioner to push home reforms.
It’s good to see a big newspaper getting behind the campaign for safer cycling conditions. A front page feature helps get the message across to an audience that perhaps is less aware of the issues. Hopefully they’ll be a few copies of the Times floating around parliament today. ”
Now we all know that this Newspaper has been responsible for the making and breaking of the ruling party of the British Parliaments in past generations so can they now exercise their authority to see that their proposals are carried through to a successful conclusion ?
Meanwhile let us all hope that the young lady recovers and will be able to cycle to work in the not too distant future !
Jan 27, 2012
AUSTRALIA DAY 2012
Abbott and Costello show made the headlines even here in Austria ! 
Seems , according to ORF radio FM4 , that Tony Abbott , leader of the Australian Parliamentary Opposition wanted the Aboriginal Encampment near Parliament House removed and chose Australia Day to make this comment to the Media . Julia Gillard and Tony Abbott were dining in style that night when 200+ demonstrators let their views on this subject become clear with a rowdy and vocal display of what many politicians regard as “ over the top ” behaviour .
Whilst leaving the Restaurant , Gillard lost a shoe as she was carried to “ safety ” by 50+ members of the Law Enforcement Authorities some of whom were wearing riot gear . The Aboriginals even made front page news in a photo by offering to return the shoe . Seems like the whole thing was a “ Media Stunt ” setup to give those Aboriginals cause a more public airing but Mike_Rann former premier of South Australia state is typical of those politicians tweeting their opinions :
“ Appalled by the violent behaviour of 'protestors' in Canberra today, as should every Australian. Do they think they have advanced their …”
“ Do they think they have advanced their cause? ”
Hopefully the camp will be left alone but more Australians will voice their support and when their demands are considered and hopefully some concessions , albeit token , are met they will fade away .
My day started with a call to FM4 during the 8am News to remind them of an email I had sent asking for “ Waltzing Matilda ” to be played to mark our National Day . Some of the staff are Aussies so as I was speaking to them they were downloading a song which contained references to “ Waltzing Matilda ”. As I was speaking to John Mc Gill , a Canadian , I could hear the start of Kylie Minogue’s duet , Dark Prince , start playing . Pointed out that this could be played any old time but “ Waltzing ” was more appropriate as it is so well known worldwide .
When the call had finished and the song faded John came back on air to say there were complaints about this track , then Rollie weighed in with a version of what I had said . He decided “ WTF ” was an abbreviation of my comment . They then announced that “ Waltzing ” would follow shortly . After the 8.30am news they launched a version of a song that I had not heard before , but demonstrated how intrinsic “ Waltzing ” is to the Australian Heritage ! After this finished I again rang to suggest that this item would be more appropriate on the 25th April and John agreed that Anzac Day would have been better . He also was able to remind me that “ Canada Day ” was 1st July so I will be looking for Canadians on the Tour de France that day !
Having made a visit to Schwaz I set out to do some ski touring under bright sunny skies with below breezing temperatures as I had the day before . Half way up the climb the skins separated from the skis so it was back to find some glue to sort the problem . As I set out again I came across a local starting her daily climb , but that is another story elsewhere .
Today I finally got around to ringing a colleague from my days at NCR in Sydney . He was always “ Mr NCR ” to all that knew him and his family . Last year about this time I had spoken with Brian and he had advised that Dee was ill with Cancer so I was on tenterhooks as to her well being . Brian advised that she is in Hospital and thus this Year has not started well for him . His Sons and Daughter continue in good health and success with their careers . At 82yo he must miss Dee greatly so I could only wish them both well and hope I will get to see them when I next get to visit Oz .
Seems , according to ORF radio FM4 , that Tony Abbott , leader of the Australian Parliamentary Opposition wanted the Aboriginal Encampment near Parliament House removed and chose Australia Day to make this comment to the Media . Julia Gillard and Tony Abbott were dining in style that night when 200+ demonstrators let their views on this subject become clear with a rowdy and vocal display of what many politicians regard as “ over the top ” behaviour .
Whilst leaving the Restaurant , Gillard lost a shoe as she was carried to “ safety ” by 50+ members of the Law Enforcement Authorities some of whom were wearing riot gear . The Aboriginals even made front page news in a photo by offering to return the shoe . Seems like the whole thing was a “ Media Stunt ” setup to give those Aboriginals cause a more public airing but Mike_Rann former premier of South Australia state is typical of those politicians tweeting their opinions :
“ Appalled by the violent behaviour of 'protestors' in Canberra today, as should every Australian. Do they think they have advanced their …”
“ Do they think they have advanced their cause? ”
Hopefully the camp will be left alone but more Australians will voice their support and when their demands are considered and hopefully some concessions , albeit token , are met they will fade away .
My day started with a call to FM4 during the 8am News to remind them of an email I had sent asking for “ Waltzing Matilda ” to be played to mark our National Day . Some of the staff are Aussies so as I was speaking to them they were downloading a song which contained references to “ Waltzing Matilda ”. As I was speaking to John Mc Gill , a Canadian , I could hear the start of Kylie Minogue’s duet , Dark Prince , start playing . Pointed out that this could be played any old time but “ Waltzing ” was more appropriate as it is so well known worldwide .
When the call had finished and the song faded John came back on air to say there were complaints about this track , then Rollie weighed in with a version of what I had said . He decided “ WTF ” was an abbreviation of my comment . They then announced that “ Waltzing ” would follow shortly . After the 8.30am news they launched a version of a song that I had not heard before , but demonstrated how intrinsic “ Waltzing ” is to the Australian Heritage ! After this finished I again rang to suggest that this item would be more appropriate on the 25th April and John agreed that Anzac Day would have been better . He also was able to remind me that “ Canada Day ” was 1st July so I will be looking for Canadians on the Tour de France that day !
Having made a visit to Schwaz I set out to do some ski touring under bright sunny skies with below breezing temperatures as I had the day before . Half way up the climb the skins separated from the skis so it was back to find some glue to sort the problem . As I set out again I came across a local starting her daily climb , but that is another story elsewhere .
Today I finally got around to ringing a colleague from my days at NCR in Sydney . He was always “ Mr NCR ” to all that knew him and his family . Last year about this time I had spoken with Brian and he had advised that Dee was ill with Cancer so I was on tenterhooks as to her well being . Brian advised that she is in Hospital and thus this Year has not started well for him . His Sons and Daughter continue in good health and success with their careers . At 82yo he must miss Dee greatly so I could only wish them both well and hope I will get to see them when I next get to visit Oz .
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