I was on my way home from a milk run; picking up donor breast milk and delivering to The Queen Charlotte and Chelsea hospital Milk Bank.
Usually, the trip is without incident. However, it can get exciting and interesting for all sorts of reasons. Today I filtered to the front of a blockage to find a chap in the middle of the three carriageways struggling with a dog.
The cars and lorries drivers were just sitting there watching; I parked the bike and approached the man. He was holding the dog on the ground and the dog had a really strong grip on the man's hand; there was blood all over.
As I was wearing gloves, I grabbed the dog's jaws and prised them apart so the man could release his hand. More blood.
In the end, I used one of the straps on my bike to secure the dogs mouth so we could get the dog safely to the man's house.
The gloves went straight into the bin.
Good deed for the day done

I have reported the incident to the police.

Sorry for the poor quality caused by the restrictions of Blogger

DA59 CDF Texting whilst driving

Another idiot who thinks the car drives itself.
When I requested she Put The Device Down and Then Drive I was ignored and got abuse.

Keep an eye out for a Black VW DA59 CDF in the North London area.

Found another idiot who thought the rule about using mobile phones didn't apply to him; meet BMW driver LB53 AMK.
However, where there is one bad driver there could well be a second. The driver of the Ford car EA12 LBU isn't too good at lane disciple.

140616 mobile phone

Another idiot mobile phone user KS07 LKD

SERV ride out incidents

A group of SERV riders were going out from the Royal British Legion base in Harpenden to RAF Abingdon to take part in the Ride of Respect. These riders are experienced and can handle most situations without concern.

During the ride to Abingdon three incidents occurred. I present these incidents for your enjoyment.

Poor Riding video on You Tube

This is a common incident; a driver concentrates on the car and pulls out and fails to notice the bike, or cyclist.
The positioning of the car gave me indication if the driver was going to turn left or carry on around the roundabout. I pulled up close the the car but the driver didn't look at me, even with my headlight in his face. Had he seen me or was he ignoring me? I decided to let him go first.
It was only when I could see the back of the car did I see the L plate. Was he a learner driver? Was he insured? Just as worrying was the thought that he was a qualified driver who was teaching someone else?

Mind yourself if you come across LR11 UAC during your travels

Another road user who thinks they are above the law and use a mobile phone whilst driving.
To get his attention I pointed at him and he did lower the phone and then wave to me. I hope this makes him think next time.

Keep a look out for EA12 DFY.