Jim's Wheels
@jimswheels.bsky.social
Cyclist, husband, father, lawyer, South Gloucestershire
You've heard of the WhatsApp Gap, now motorists give you the Laptop Gap!
December 10, 2025 at 4:18 PM
You've heard of the WhatsApp Gap, now motorists give you the Laptop Gap!
Wondered why so many oncomers were flashing their lights then I realised that the driver of this big Volvo SUV had his on full beam! Public service performed.
December 9, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Wondered why so many oncomers were flashing their lights then I realised that the driver of this big Volvo SUV had his on full beam! Public service performed.
Lesson to me not to shirk putting studded tyres on the bike, when the car's iced up. No lasting damage.
December 3, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Lesson to me not to shirk putting studded tyres on the bike, when the car's iced up. No lasting damage.
A bit of water and a bit of gravel adding interest and adventure to my commute this morning 😁! Chain has been dried and relubed.
December 2, 2025 at 10:39 AM
A bit of water and a bit of gravel adding interest and adventure to my commute this morning 😁! Chain has been dried and relubed.
Looking forward to this getting finished. There are two stretches like this where the junctions haven't been completed yet. Some locals still insist cyclists should be using them!
November 21, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Looking forward to this getting finished. There are two stretches like this where the junctions haven't been completed yet. Some locals still insist cyclists should be using them!
Idiot driver reported. This was on a bend as well. I'd have paid the price if he'd lost control in the water, or encountered an oncoming vehicle.
November 18, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Idiot driver reported. This was on a bend as well. I'd have paid the price if he'd lost control in the water, or encountered an oncoming vehicle.
If I'd seen this one a few seconds later, the vehicle would've been stationary, which makes phone use alright according some.
Of course, some drivers are on their phones as often as possible whether stationary or not.
Of course, some drivers are on their phones as often as possible whether stationary or not.
November 14, 2025 at 11:31 AM
If I'd seen this one a few seconds later, the vehicle would've been stationary, which makes phone use alright according some.
Of course, some drivers are on their phones as often as possible whether stationary or not.
Of course, some drivers are on their phones as often as possible whether stationary or not.
In which a BMW driver chooses not to stop for a red light on a pedestrian crossing.
November 12, 2025 at 3:04 PM
In which a BMW driver chooses not to stop for a red light on a pedestrian crossing.
Easy to spot. Driving along phone in hand.
November 11, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Easy to spot. Driving along phone in hand.
Giving me the w ⚓ sign, because I stopped your incompetent driver from overtaking me into the path of two oncoming 🚔 cars with lights and sirens wasn't a fair reaction from the passenger here!
November 11, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Giving me the w ⚓ sign, because I stopped your incompetent driver from overtaking me into the path of two oncoming 🚔 cars with lights and sirens wasn't a fair reaction from the passenger here!
The trouble with stationary drivers using phones is when they move off. This one missed the traffic setting off in front of her and ended up jumping the red light quite late.
November 6, 2025 at 8:53 PM
The trouble with stationary drivers using phones is when they move off. This one missed the traffic setting off in front of her and ended up jumping the red light quite late.
Road closure near me... Very heavy traffic on the country lanes. Explained it to a driver. Hope it was helpful.
November 5, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Road closure near me... Very heavy traffic on the country lanes. Explained it to a driver. Hope it was helpful.
There's something wrong with the world today,
I don't know what it is,
Something's wrong with our eyes
I don't know what it is,
Something's wrong with our eyes
October 23, 2025 at 11:01 AM
There's something wrong with the world today,
I don't know what it is,
Something's wrong with our eyes
I don't know what it is,
Something's wrong with our eyes
WhatsApp during the school run really isn't on. This vehicle was in motion.
October 17, 2025 at 9:36 PM
WhatsApp during the school run really isn't on. This vehicle was in motion.
This was waayyy too close this morning! Reported to FirstBus and the police.
October 6, 2025 at 3:28 PM
This was waayyy too close this morning! Reported to FirstBus and the police.
Incompetent driver. Separated cycle lanes are going in and drivers are whining about them.
October 1, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Incompetent driver. Separated cycle lanes are going in and drivers are whining about them.
Didn't like this much at all...
October 1, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Didn't like this much at all...
Stay frosty! She'd overtaken me 20 seconds earlier...🤷🚴🤦
September 16, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Stay frosty! She'd overtaken me 20 seconds earlier...🤷🚴🤦
Pleased that Avon and Somerset Police took action against this red light jumper.
September 9, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Pleased that Avon and Somerset Police took action against this red light jumper.
Er, one in three this morning !!
September 1, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Er, one in three this morning !!
Sometimes feels like one in four drivers can't be bothered to turn the steering wheel a few more inches to avoid getting reported for a close pass, let alone passing another human being in a safe manner.
Other times, everyone gets it right and all is right on the roads!
Other times, everyone gets it right and all is right on the roads!
August 29, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Sometimes feels like one in four drivers can't be bothered to turn the steering wheel a few more inches to avoid getting reported for a close pass, let alone passing another human being in a safe manner.
Other times, everyone gets it right and all is right on the roads!
Other times, everyone gets it right and all is right on the roads!
Something something cyclists red lights blah..
August 22, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Something something cyclists red lights blah..
Well, I hope this gets fixed soon. First gen bolt users are having problems and a firmware update is needed
August 19, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Well, I hope this gets fixed soon. First gen bolt users are having problems and a firmware update is needed
Three no left turn signs ignored, tenth driver reported doing this, £500 raised for the public purse. Truly an idiot tax.
July 30, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Three no left turn signs ignored, tenth driver reported doing this, £500 raised for the public purse. Truly an idiot tax.
Today's HGV close pass! Reported to Avon and Somerset Police for re-education.
July 29, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Today's HGV close pass! Reported to Avon and Somerset Police for re-education.