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Pedestrian, cyclist, motorist. Looking out for vulnerable road users, raising road safety awareness.

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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
5 days
Quite a distinctive bike, if anyone knows him? Last night on New Kings Road past Parsons Green.
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
4 months
So I got an Uber tonight. Driver was doing 35mph in a 20mph limit. “You know it’s a 20mph speed limit don’t you?” “Yes, but it’s fine this time of night, there’s nobody about.” Sigh. Driver reported to Uber, who can verify his speed using their trip data.
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
4 months
Nearly ran over a cyclist this evening! They were wearing dark clothing, had no bike lights and I could hardly see them. He was wearing a pair of Armani jeans, a Calvin Klein jacket, a pair of Dr Marten’s and riding a dark blue Specialized Allez with a 105 Shimano groupset,
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
2 months
Well, he got his cigarette butt back. I heard a loud explosion behind me moments later, feeling a bit bad now.
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
2 months
The self entitlement of this driver is absolutely staggering. It’s the cyclist’s choice to use the road, NOT the driver’s.
@DaveAtherton20
David Atherton
1 year
A man is cycling north towards the North Circular in Walthamstow, completely ignores the cycle lane. The driver awards him "bell end of the year award."
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
2 months
The vigilante motorists are at it again. They just don’t like it when they can’t have things their way. Middle aged lonely virgin men throwing temper tantrums like spoilt children. The sense of self-entitlement is staggering. Why should the taxpayer have to mop up after them?
@HerdImmunity12
Herd Immunity News🇬🇧🇺🇸
3 months
News: The war between residents in Greater London and micro Mayor Sadiq Khan is moving apace. From the use of filling foam, telescopic ladders, angle grinders, stickers, paint, wire cutters, blow torches, sharpie pens, film over license plates, false license plates, stick on…
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
4 months
So instead of acknowledging dangerous driving (a very close pass) and apologising, a company just sent me a trademark violation letter, for using their trademark on one of my YouTube videos. We're going to be having fun with this one. Watch this space. :)
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
2 months
OK. Just finished up in Hyde Park. Between us, we caught 154 mobile phone drivers, in the space of 2-3 hours. That’s more than we all thought. Good work all! :)
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
5 months
Priory Lane again this morning. If a car is close enough to touch, it's too close. Far too close. #cyclingclosepass #priorylane
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
4 months
@dangle888 No it wouldn’t. Because it’s a dictionary. Or maybe your parents got you a picture dictionary for Christmas?
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
2 months
Someone threw a cigarette end out of a van this morning. I threw it back in. Does that make me a bad person?
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
22 days
Amongst us they live. #mobilephonedriver
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
4 months
And now it’s on the BBC! If only they cared to publish some terrifying close pass incidents, but no…
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
3 months
Wow. Chased by an angry Porsche driver tonight. Had to take evasive action. He tried to grab me (assault), having just close passed me on the INSIDE. Will wait to see what the Met have to say, probably won’t be able to post up the vid for a while.
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
5 months
If you can’t see someone in bright neon green with flashing lights next to your car window, can you honestly say you’re not distracted by using your mobile phone? #mobilephonedrivers
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
6 months
Why does some of the tax I pay go toward building and maintaining roads for cars to use? I don’t want to subsidise motorists. They can pay for their own roads.
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
10 days
A lone woman in a car being peered at because she was using her mobile phone whilst driving.
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
1 month
They live amongst us...
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
4 months
@deserter1900 These are maximum legal limits, not targets!
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
3 months
Wow. Caught TWO black cab drivers one behind the other, both using their mobile phones whilst waiting at a taxi rank, engines running. The Met have sent off letters to identify the drivers involved, and I have dropped TFL a note as well. A few bad eggs letting the trade down. :(
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
2 months
What is it with this roundabout!? She wasn't even looking right when she decided to enter it.
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
1 month
Just heard back from the Met about a court case a few weeks ago. 6 points and over a £1000 in charges, for using a mobile phone whilst stuck at a red traffic light. Why do people do it?
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
3 months
Mobile phone drivers can kill. Which is why there’s no excuse, and no sympathy given to those I capture on camera.
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
2 months
If someone has covered up their front and rear numberplates with badly stuck on plastic bags, is it wrong to pull the back one off whilst the car is stopped in traffic? Worth posting up the footage?
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
1 month
After much thought and deliberation, I’ve decided to give up my GoPro and no longer submit footage of drivers to the police. The stress and hassle is too much, and it’s just not worth it. I do hope others can get cameras and take my place. Bye all, Chapona X
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
4 months
@_VN5 @boltapp They last few times I’ve done it, they’ve checked the trip time, and then refunded the fare. Drivers will soon learn as they don’t get paid when they speed.
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
14 days
The anti-cyclist culture only seems to exist on social media and the mainstream press. The majority of drivers are law abiding, decent folk with road safety at the top of their agendas. But… just takes one…
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
4 months
This was a lady helpfully telling me I should keep to the left of the road, the driver having just sounded their horn and slowing down so their passenger could lean out the window and deliver an in-motion lecture.
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
3 months
@ruby_roubaix Wow. A cycle path that goes in completely the wrong direction to where I want to go. Nice find.
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
6 months
#wankpanzer in Kingston this morning. Driving like that and just expecting people to get out of your way, is infuriating. All he had to do was wait 3 seconds. But no! He can do what he wants in a Mercedes AMG #LT63OAZ as we are all his subjects and he's King of the Road!
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
2 months
My invisibility cloak is working well. If you're parked and need to set off, don't forget to indicate and let other road users know your intentions. Don't just pull out anyway and hope for the best.
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
10 days
I mean, why would you want to get anywhere in a hurry on a country road? There are motorways and A roads for that. These should default to residential speed limits.
@charlie_baker23
Charlotte Baker
11 days
So much appreciation for this article from @Benfogle in @thetimes 👏 I’ve lived in the New Forest and Oxfordshire, and cycled, walked and rode horses on roads like the ones he described 🚴‍♀️ 🐴 🚶🏼‍♀️ It’s terrifying and totally unnecessary to have 60mph limits in rural villages 👇
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
4 months
And why doesn’t that make headline news? It’s all just normalised, happens every day, and the media only care about 4 cyclists being caught running a red light. Despite uninsured drug drivers posing a much much bigger risk. 🤷
@SurreyRS
Surrey RoadSafe
4 months
Vehicle stopped in Guildford by #VanguardRST as it was showing as having no insurance. Once stopped, the driver provided a positive #DrugWipe for cocaine, which was a surprise to the driver as they had "only had cannabis that day". Driver arrested and vehicle seized. #Fatal5
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
3 months
Had a chat with the Met, and they’ve seen an unprecedented rise in camera submissions this year. Looks like a few concerned road users got dashcams or cycle cameras for XMas. We can’t be everywhere, but we can be anywhere. Please use the roads safely and take care out there!
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
2 months
The vast majority of video footage sent to the police, concerning road traffic incidents, is from motorists using dashcams. But when a cyclist submits footage? All hell breaks loose. I guess only those that “pay road tax” are allowed?
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
1 month
A few people have asked why I weren't in the #priorylane cycle lane. It's coz a car is. For football fans, this would otherwise be known as an "own goal". This chap accepted 3 penalty points and a £100 FPN.
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
4 months
Had a nice chat with a lovely lady this morning. She was looking at horses. 🤷‍♂️ #mobilephonedrivers
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
2 months
…and today? Witness intimidation, from two cabbies that appear to be using their real names on Twitter. John Sitton Mike Christou I wish I was making this up. @MetCC @CrimestoppersUK
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
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Cyclist - Oh look, there’s a crime being committed. Do I report it? FC Fan - Nah leave it 😂 Cyclist - I’ve reported it. FC Fan - You snitching leering pervert, grass, hope the worse happens to you, scum of the Earth. 😡 Cyclist - 🤷‍♂️ Police - Thanks for helping keep roads safe
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
4 months
@d_gilly6 @EamonRyan @cllr_ginokenny Why are you tailgating them? Keep your distance FFS. Especially when you’re clearly distracted whilst handling a video capture device of some sort. 21mph in a 30mph limit? A bit on the slow side, but I can’t see anyone holding up the flow of traffic? Plenty of space to overtake?
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
1 month
One to cheer you miserable lot up.
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
2 months
When cycling, always assume you're invisible. It's a good safety tactic.
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
2 months
Classic lines, such as "You were so close I thought you were going to scratch my car", "Some of us have got work to go to"; and nearly dooring a passing stunt cyclist. I looked around for the scriptwriter, being quite near @Rosetheatre , as surely you can't make this shit up?
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
2 months
..and a black cab for good measure. LOADS of space to overtake safely, but no.. :(
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
4 months
I do have an issue with being stuck behind motorists on the road when there is an option of a motorway for them to use.
@ShaneUtdfan99
Shane Easterbrook
4 months
@MikeyCycling I am always respectful of cyclists on the public road when there is no option for us but to share it. I do have an issue with being stuck behind cyclists on the road when there is an option of a properly maintained cycle lane for them to use. What are your thoughts on this?
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
4 months
I've never seen someone so happy about the prospect of getting 6 points and a fine for Christmas! :) #mobilephonedrivers
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
2 months
What you've all been waiting for! This chap had both his front and rear VRMs covered up with plastic bags. Car is ULEZ compliant, so looks to be congestion charge avoidance. Which is even weirder, as it was past 18:00. Didn't look like a boy racer either. Strange things afoot...
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
1 month
Another reason why to consider riding primary. Take the lane when coming up to a narrowing in the road ahead, otherwise arseholes like this will take the space. Give them an inch, they'll take a mile.
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
1 month
I need to get a bigger helmet camera so people can see it. This rider stopped alongside me, told me to stay on the left, then said he was going left. Then he went left. Those eagle-eyed football fans will no doubt miss the point entirely, and focus on the unlawful cyclists. Go.
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
2 months
Half the reason I post this stuff up, is because of crap like this. Cycle lanes offer NO protection. Swearing removed. Dangerously close passed, for just being in the road. 3 penalty points and a £100 fine weren't enough.
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
3 months
Sigh. Just another day on X.
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
2 months
Close pass of the day. I've a feeling this one will prickle the feathers of my troll fan base... but a close pass, is a close pass. Paint is no excuse. Reported, S172 inbound.
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
3 months
To balance things out a little, I reported TWO cyclists going through a red light today. The Met aren’t interested and said they have more important things to do, and won’t be taking any further action on this occasion.
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
2 months
Coming up to a pinch point and a junction. Better let him go I guess? Ignored a pedestrian waiting at the next zebra crossing too. The sense of self-entitlement and lack of road safety awareness, will be taken up with the company involved, as this was written on the side. Sigh.
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
2 months
On narrower roads, riding in the middle of the lane is safer. Drivers often indicate late (if at all!), and you need to be able to anticipate. Take extra care when overtaking, as there may be other road users wanting to come out of the junction that don't give a shit either.
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
1 month
ANGRY FOOTBALL SUPPORTER: "Use the cycle lane!" CYCLISTS: "We can't" ANGRY FOOTBALL SUPPORTER: "Well that's OK, he's got a job do, he can do what he wants you grass!"
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
2 months
Did someone just hit me with their wing mirror when overtaking me this morning? With a PHV sticker in their window? This won’t end well for them.
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
1 month
Oh. That's a new one. Scratching off a scratch card whilst driving, with the classic WhatsApp gap in front. Let's hope he won at least £100, so he'll be evens when the FPN comes through the post. #scratchcarddrivers
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
1 month
Pretty sure some people just don't know it's illegal. Which is why raising awareness of #mobilephonedriving is important. I've since given up trying to have a nice chat with people, and just ride on.
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
6 months
Shitty little cycle lane, cycling in primary, and Mr White Van Driver, despite having enough space in front to swing a Boeing 747, goes for the close pass. #cyclingclosepass
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
2 months
Anyone remember FleetSource? I do believe they'll have incoming...
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
4 months
“I’m a cyclist!” was the first thing he had say, having just clipped me with his wing mirror. via @YouTube
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
3 months
Hey Trolls! Check this one out. One could swing a bus in front of her and she wouldn't have noticed. But at least I put a smile on her face. It's nice making people happy.
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
2 months
I could hear a cyclist behind getting all huffy and puffy, which is one reason to slow down a bit just in case something happens ahead. Then if you see a junction coming up, keep an eye out for Uber drivers, and approach junctions with care. This guy, wasn't even looking...
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
2 months
Off to court again this afternoon, for another mobile phone driver. Guess they’re totting and will probably be disqualified. Oh well.
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
4 months
@Horwell5 You don’t know what a trunk road is. And we’ll done for supporting the illegal behaviour of a cab driver. You’re as bad as they are.
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
12 days
Since when is cycling a toxic topic? The police already shame drivers on social media, and receive far more footage from car dashcams than they do cyclists. Unlike @BBCRadio4 to be inflammatory like this. Do better.
@BBCRadio4
BBC Radio 4
12 days
Cycling has become a toxic topic, with cyclists shaming drivers on social media. And then there’s the hot topic of cycle lanes, which are loathed by many drivers… This week @adamfleming is joined for a debate on both sides of the coin. AntiSocial | Listen on BBC Sounds…
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
3 months
Proof that I'm not a cyclist. Eat that, mofos.
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
2 months
It's just not me, is it?
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
5 months
@mxwebs20 There's no obligation for cyclists to use a shared path. You'll tend to see slower ones on them, but not fit for purpose for a road bike. They're rarely swept, full of thorny stuff, and this one in particular has eight junctions on it. It's just quicker to be on the main road.
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
2 months
I caught another black cab in a cycle box today, and they were using their mobile phone. Is that 6 points for the mobile phone and another 3 points for the cycle box infringement?
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
7 months
"Use the cycle lane! It costs millions, get off the f'ing road!". Priory Lane, London. #richmondpark @MPSRoyal_Parks @MikeyCycling @tony_eh @cyclegaz @roadcc
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
10 days
@kmathewson1 No. She was already on the phone before she looked up and saw me. Next.
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
4 months
Another one from Chief Snitchington this evening. Complete oblivion. Didn't even notice I was there, with my flashing lights and hi-viz...
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
2 months
So, for those motoring cleverclogs out there, what poses most risk to pedestrians? A motorist, or a cyclist?
@RandomTheGuy_
The Random Guy
3 months
@PicturesFoIder That drivers reaction time saved his life 🤯
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
2 months
So, the number of cyclists taken to court for careless cycling, remains at zero since 2022.
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
4 months
Wow. People are trying so hard to doxx me, and failing miserably. I really wouldn’t waste your time. This account is completely separate from my personal and work accounts. But good luck trying! :)
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
2 months
MOTORISTS: Use the cycle lane! CYCLISTS: We can't! MOTORISTS: Well, if we need to park in it or drive in it then there's an exception to that rule, but the amount of times I've seen cyclists on pavements running down OAPs and wearing Lycra, unbelievable I'm telling you.
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
2 months
Result from court hearing 2 weeks ago. Driver was found guilty for using a mobile phone whilst driving. 6 points, and £1250 in total costs/fine/surcharge. This one was going over Putney Bridge. Traffic was stop/start.
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
6 months
Who wants to play #guessthecarmake ?
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
20 days
Aren't the @metpoliceuk @MetCC supposed to take driving a bit more seriously, and not close pass cyclists? Why the MGIF? Coming up to a red traffic light FFS.
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
4 months
There was someone on here recently saying cars couldn’t possibly be used as weapons. Think again. Saddened to hear about this. Thoughts and prayers to Ryan and his family.
@cheshirepolice
Cheshire Police
4 months
Ryan Watson had his whole life ahead of him. He was murdered by his fiancé, Alice Wood after she repeatedly drove her car at Ryan, hitting him and causing him to go under the car. Ryan was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. (1/2)
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
3 months
Going to court this week, following my report of a vehicle parked in a cycle superhighway. Over two years ago.
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
5 months
I've been promoted! Chief Snitch now. Mikey eat your heart out, although there's a position for Deputy Snitch going in my cabinet if you're up for it?
@RogerDodger1000
Roger Dodger
5 months
@ChaponaBike123 The face of the chief snitch. Let’s hunt the £&@!
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
2 months
Looks like some lovely weather!I’m off out with the helmet camera again today, to see how many mobile phone drivers I can catch. Thinking Hyde Park again. Anyone else coming?
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
12 days
Are the police overstepping the mark, by attempting to stop a lawful activity?
@CitizenUddin
WheelingEaling TBC
12 days
They really want to gag me it seems. Even though I didn't break the rules i.e must stop before the 16th of July. Now they serve me with a CPN @roadcc @metpoliceuk
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
1 month
A cyclist can be seen leaving the scene. If you witnessed this or have any information, call Crimestoppers on 101.
@AvonandsomerRob
Rob Boyd, Esq
1 month
A quite incredible sight as a stray container ship demolishes a bridge in Baltimore. This happened just an hour ago...
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
2 months
Confusing cycle lane, path, tree, cycle lane, path, tree, cycle lane, path, tree, cycle lane, path, tree; not actually sure how it's all supposed to work. Easier just to stay on the road... 🤷
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
5 months
Only setup a Twitter account 2 months ago. Had death threats, vulgar sexual insults, racist slurs… the lot! How’s everyone else doing? :)
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
3 months
If there’s a hazard ahead, slow down. Don’t just carry on like nothing is happening, as you will be held at fault (partially) if there’s a collision, even if the other guy is in the wrong.
@hansomLDNcabbie
LondonCabbie™️
3 months
I drive London, all day every day. Occasionally something unexpected/dangerous/illegal happens on the road Over time I have come to recognise 90% time unintentional. Driving in London is extremely difficult. Why would I then try to get someone to lose their job from a mistake
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
3 months
Well. Here it is. Can @MetCC follow this up?
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
4 months
Anyone else been seeing a lot of invisible cyclists lately?
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
20 days
If you do the SW London to City commute, you've probably seen him... one of our regular red light jumpers.
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
2 months
And today, close passed by a police car. Does close passing know no bounds?
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
2 months
The face of a red light jumper... just don't do it. Please!!
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
20 days
Off down Whitehall. He must have been important, nice suit and all that. Two sets of red lights for good measure.
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
17 days
wtf is this stupid weather doing? If I want hailstones bouncing off my helmet, I’ll ask, thank you very much.
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
2 months
@andrewellson Oh boo hoo!!!! Break the speed limit? You’ll likely get fined. The sense of self-entitlement is absolutely staggering in the responses. I’ve got a car, so why can’t I drive it faster? Jeez.
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@ChaponaBike123
Chapona Bike
3 months
I’d almost forgotten all about this, but now there have been further legal threats, the view counter is going up again. From 400 in November, to 290,000 views today.
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