... asks Jorren Knibbe in the Guardian. In my opinion, no; it diminishes my ability to react, and (obviously) to use both my hands. I don't even listen to music on headphones while I cycle, cause I want to hear what's going on around me; not just for safety, but cause it's part of the fun! What do you reckon?
London's True Colours:
a film for the London Cycle Map Campaign
London's True Colours (above) is a new film showing what the London Cycle Map Campaign is all about. It was animated by Stuart France.
Our campaign and associated petition promises to change the capital forever, by giving more people the confidence to cycle and to do so in safety.
The big idea is to create a single London Cycle Map that’s clear and easy to use and corresponds to a unified network of signed cycle routes throughout Greater London: the cycling equivalent of the London Underground Map.
Take a look at Simon Parker's fantastic London Cycle Map design here (as drawn by KOLB), and find out more about the London Cycle Map Campaign here.
Sign the London Cycle Map Campaign Petition here.
Einstein & the Art of Mindful Cycling - signed copies!
“In connecting Einstein, meditation and the bicycle, Ben Irvine artfully expresses something so many cyclists have wondered about for so long. The book is a delight to read.” – Rob Penn
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Written by Ben Irvine, Einstein and the Art of Mindful Cycling is a book all about how inspiring cycling can be.
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When you're cycling, anything
When you're cycling, anything that distracts you from your immediate surroundings is obviously undesirable. Of course, if you're not concentrating then you're more likely to miss indicators of what's ahead, and have less chance of reacting quickly to it. But you'll also miss the opportunity to notice and appreciate things you could only experience from a bike. Cycling's like running in this respect: when you're doing it you feel properly engaged in the world, so even though your mind might be wandering elsewhere, your senses become attuned to the surroundings (almost like being on autopilot). Talking on the phone puts a stop to all this, so it minimises your chance to enjoy the ride. Sipping a mochafrappuccino while meandering along (a la Helena Christensen), however, is scientifically proven to promote flow and is therefore heartily encouraged.