This doesn't come as any surprise, but apparently a significant minority of drivers still use handheld phones for quick calls whilst driving. Even worse, almost 10% admit to doing so on a regular basis. These figures are from What Car? and ... (more)
From MumsNet - David Cameron live webchat, Friday 14th March: Yes, bike is still in use - I ccycled to work twice this week. I always do it on a wednesday to try and get some energy up for the bizarre ritual of PMQs. And - no - no car ... (more)
Despite OPEC's best efforts, a supply glut is causing the crude price to keep falling. It is now firmly below $40, and today is actually under $36. Interestingly, a BoilerJuice spot check shows that the consumer price is rising right now; ... (more)
http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Techcrunch/~3/196295442/ It’s only been about a month since Google launched OpenSocial, its development platform for social networking applications. But already developers are frustrated with how half ... (more)
What's this latest offering? PlusNet Max Premium gives you a boost on your uplink speed, to the business-standard ADSL rate of up to 832Kb/s. You should realistically expect to get around 700Kb/s with this service. After the introductory ... (more)
I had my VO2 max measured today, at Loughborough University, and it came out at 67.5, with a max pulse of around 184. Not sure if the oxygen figure is terribly great, but I think it was accurate; I was pretty puffed out afterwards! Thanks ... (more)
(Daniel, age 12+2 months) and his dad John (age 37). On stationary exercise bikes, Tested by the Surrey Human Performance Institute in January 2012, London UK. DANIEL: 153.1 cm tall, start heart rate = 90, 15 watt increments, 39.55 kg (5 ... (more)
Performance Programme My plan and diary for keeping fit in 2023 will continue to focus on audaxes (long-distance rides) throughout the year. I'm still undecided about riding Paris-Brest-Paris in August, as it does seem to be a bit of a faff ... (more)
Cyclocross Cyclo-cross is the less well known of the cycling disciplines, maybe because it doesn't qualify for either the winter or summer Olympics calendars. It really is a mixed bag! Having said that, the sport is in rapid growth, at ... (more)
The Cyclists Touring Club Donate to the Cyclists Defence Fund! The CTC is the UK's primary society for all levels of cyclist. It campaigns for cyclists' rights, and advocates responsible cycling for a better and healthier society. ... (more)
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