OFF TRACK Send your pictures to mark.sutton@intentmedia.co.uk • the devil rides out, gets a puncture • riders cycle from lisbon to newcastle
Muddy Hell lives up to its name
2012’S KNOG MUDDY HELL was suitably, well, muddy, with rain leading up to the event saturating the London course. For good measure it saw some downpours on the night too, but that didn't deter over 350 riders from taking in the cyclo cross event. Designed by Phil Glowinski, the churned up course saw Nick Craig emerge as winner. Three previous winners from the women’s event took part in women’s race, with Leona Kadir emerging victorious. The end of October mud fest also saw a vets race, novice race and an event for youths. Knog, Cyclelab, Vulpine and Bonvelo all supported the event. www.muddyhell.cx
Devils, zombies and, er, jesters... just another edition of Muddy Hell
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“THESE FIGURES are just not acceptable. Cycling may be a green means of transport but steps need to be taken to ensure that cyclists are safe. “I don’t want to discourage cycling and we have some excellent cycle facilities in Nottingham. I want to see more dedicated cycle paths which are traffic-free and safe. “I believe that we must all be
responsible road users; motorists, cyclists and pedestrians. There must be greater awareness among motorists that there are other modes on the roads and they must drive appropriately. Cyclists must be seen. I think these four points coupled with an awareness campaign
will have a big impact.” Nottingham North MP Graham
Allen reveals he will be campaigning to make it law for cyclists to wear
helmets, speaking to the Nottingham Post, November 1st, 2012
“Safer cycling is a very important issue and it’s great that British Cycling is campaigning on it. “As somebody who is married to
someone who cycles a lot in London, my wife Justine, it’s incredibly important that people have safe places to cycle. “Every incident involving a cyclist, the
terrible tragedies that can happen, is a reminder that there is a lot more to do to make cycling safer in our cities.” Ed Miliband, Labour Leader, speaking at the headquarters of British Cycling,
November 2nd, 2012
“The bike is the future and the task for British cities now be must be to adapt to the bike.
“While cyclists too can always benefit from taking greater care, statistics show clearly that the vast majority of incidents between motor vehicles and bikes are caused by driver, rather than cyclist, error.” “[The] stated aim of this campaign has never been to change drivers or cyclists. Rather, it has been to change the cities in which they cycle and drive.” The ‘Thunderer’ leader column in The Times,