A brief discussion on why "you're a fat, ugly slag" is the worst possible punishment, regardless of the crime, the context, or the recipient's actual physical attractiveness and number of sexual partners. Plus some scary statistics of just affecting it is when we women are so regularly taught to equate size with success
There's no question that cyclists need separate lanes from motorised traffic. But until that day arrives, here are some things drivers can do to help their fellow road-users, and improve their own journeys into the bargain.
So many people like the idea of cycling but simply don't know where to begin. From one late-starter to another, here are my tips for taking to London's streets with the minimum of fear, fuss, and damage to one's social life