1) Olympic champion Chris Boardman and expert driving instructor Blaine Walsh on rule 163 of the Highway Code
The short film, funded by the Bicycle Association and British Cycling, explains the importance of rule 163 of the Highway Code which states that motorists should give cyclists the same amount of space as they would another car when overtaking.
It outlines the need to overtake in a safe manner and respect the "dynamic envelope" – a term used to describe the exclusion zone which should surround a cyclist riding on the road.
There’s also a companion video on why it is safer to overtake cyclists who are riding side-by-side – two abreast – rather than strung out in a long line. Share these clips with fellow road-users.
2) This jaw-dropping clip that shows just how big HGV blind spots are
The next time you consider cycling up the inside of a bus or lorry do bear this in mind.
3) Danny MacAskill: The Ridge
Scottish stunt rider Danny MacAskill returned to his roots to film a series of gravity-defying feats along the Cuillin Ridge in his native Skye. This video sees him traverse the edge of sheer cliff faces, ascend rugged mountain passes and even somersault over a barbed-wire fence.
4) 10 tools every cyclist should own
Own them and learn how to use them.
5) An excellent film on women’s professional cycling
Half The Road, a documentary film directed by Kathryn Bertine, charts the issues, obstacles and struggles faced by many professional women cyclists around the world as they battle for parity with their male counterparts.
6) Amsterdam Bicycle Rush Hour
There is something so wonderfully sedate and relaxing about it.
7) Sir Bradley Wiggins throws his bike away
Is there nothing this man does that isn't effortlessly cool?
8) Edinburgh Zoo panda Yang Guang gives himself a fright
OK, so this isn’t a cycling video but EVERYONE should watch it. Gets me every time.
What are your must-see cycling videos? Let me know at susan.swarbrick@heraldandtimes.co.uk
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