May 2010
May 29
Yesterday I went to London for the monthly Critical Mass, my first in daylight.
Rather than make the trip purely for that, I made a day of it and cycled along the Regent’s Canal towpath from Limehouse Basin to Regent’s Park.
Critical Mass had the usual mix of jubilant cyclists and angry motorists, resulting in at least two incidents of bikes being rammed by vehicles (both taxi’s), but it was mostly a very pleasant affair.
The numbers had dwindled somewhat by the time we arrived at Parliament Square, but there was still a good, strong number which excited the protestors at the so-called ‘Democracy Village’.
I haven’t kept abreast of Brian Haw’s ongoing campaign, so was amazed to see a large number of tents actually on the green, rather than just a handful at the kerbside as was the case my last visit.
May 25
Not only do humans needlessly lose their lives to motor vehicles, but animals too… like this badger.
May 16
I took part in the ‘Tour de Tendring’ for the first time this morning, along with hundreds of other cyclists. It has become my favourite of the three local Bike Events rides, for the pleasure of the route, the organisation, and entertainment at the start/finish.
Even Essex Police took part!
Desford Lane Pedallers VCC brought along a collection of vintage bicycles.
The Harwich Royal British Legion Brass Band played for the masses.
I got a train back to Colchester, with a change at Manningtree, where on Wednesday an attempted raid took place on the cashpoint. The damage doesn’t look too bad from inside.
Entries made in April.