Allergies barely contained, and the Feed

Just letting you know that while things are not really bad on the health front, they aren’t all that perky either. I’m walking a fine line between not enough and too much on my allergy meds, because if I don’t stay above a therapeutic threshold I get no effect, but just a little over that and I get zonked semi-conscious and unable to function. Add to that the “stuff” I have been visiting the chiropractor over, and let’s just say that getting old ain’t for sissies to quote my wife’s mother.

Also we had our two weeks of spring, the high outside WoaB World HQ in the Beautiful Suburbs of Hell was 80°F.

We got lucky today with few new wrecks to report, all from Jolly Olde. Rope peril for cyclist This is far from the “rope trick” spell used in D&D, this is more like the “clothesline trick” used to take out German motorcycle couriers during WWII. Many of them died, and it almost took out this cyclist. The only way of avoiding this booby trap is a very bright headlight aimed right where it will get on oncoming vehicle operators’ eyes. I think you can see where the problem would be with that.

Next we have another cyclist riding next to an overturning truck. Cyclist injured after lorry overturns on Chester Road, Stretford, causing severe traffic delays I think this makes two very similar wrecks in as many days, and the article is more concerned about the people going to the footy match being delayed than they are about the cyclist who escaped being crushed by inches.

And I really hope this article is not an April Fool’s joke by the media outlet. Kingsley Gordon-Allen killed cyclist Edward Orrey while drink-driving in February last year I’m sure your asking yourself what the heck is going on thinking that this might be a prank? The driver is going to jail for a very long time, and he’s going to be banned from driving for a total of up to 18 years, the 8 he’s in prison plus the additional 10 after release. I have seen DUI drivers that killed a cyclist get 250 hours of community service and a slight fine, which is why I think this might be a prank.

An unusual bit of bicycle infrastructure from NY. Schumer Pushes For Citi Bike Commuter Tax Break The “break” would pay for the monthly Citi Bike payment which is substantially more than the annual payment. This way everybody gets covered for their full amount.

Infrastructure news from OH. Protected bike lanes People are finally starting to see that a stripe of paint is no defense against a 2 ton hunk of hurtling steel and plastics.

Infrastructure news from the US. The 10 most dangerous states for cyclists—and the coverage riders need Given the high number of fatal hit-and-runs cyclists get compared to other forms of transportation having access to uninsured motorist (which also covers H&R) is beyond a “good idea”. And FL as the second most dangerous state to walk or ride a bike was short-lived as they are now back on top. Depressing, really.

Infrastructure news from the UK. 10 things that put people off cycling

Lifestyle from SD CA. San Diego Police Chief Shelley Zimmerman rides a bicycle

More Lifestyle from NYC Photos: Sam Polcer’s New York Bike Style, Which Launches Friday With a Party in DUMBO

Your daily dose of Ted Rogers. Your fool-free Morning Links, including a well-done bike film, and a book deservedly thrown by OC prosecutors Just read end enjoy.

Cycling may be coming to the Winter Olympics. UCI: Fatbikes in Winter Olympics, Banned from MTB Races

And another unicycle with training wheels roams the streets. A Bike or What?

And those were all the links that gave me fits or giggles. I much prefer giggles. Speaking of Giggles, I will be snagging as many April Fools links as I can for the post tomorrow.

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