David Brennan
@magnatom
Rambling skeeterings from the mind of a Glaswegian helmet camera multi-modalist. + renewable heating, energy and a pinch of politics. CEO of a biotech. He/him 🏴🇪🇺🇺🇦
The last couple of days I've witnessed a lot of aggressive, angry and dangerous driving. This is one example. There is no way you can see around this bend and they sometimes come fast the other way... Frank Swords & Sons FL72AXZ. Apologies for the swearing.
Drivers: Don't cycle in the middle of the lane (road). Also drivers:... #DNRPoliceScotland
This is what it feels like for cyclists using cycle infrastructure in many parts of the UK (certainly in my area - East Dunbartonshire). A short section here, a small bit there. Completely unconnected. Takes you nowhere. Surrounded by roads that feel hostile. This is why more people don't cycle.
The significant lack of forward planning from this driver and the resulting red light jump this morning definitely resulted from MGIF fever... 🤦🏻♂️ (front camera footage in next post) #DNRPoliceScotland
When every other driver overtakes by moving fully into the outside lane, and this driver does this...despite the difficulties of the reporting system up here, this one is getting reported.
Episode 179 of crazy things you see when you cycle commute: Driver driving with a dog on their lap, with one hand holding the dog, the other holding the steering wheel. 🤦#DNRPoliceScotland
Ooh. Who else is getting @pedalonparliament.org merch and more importantly coming to #PoP2026 on the 30th May? Remember if you can't make it you must send 5 others in your place!
Just unplugged the iron...eek! That could have been nasty. No idea how that happened! 😱
...time. That poor kid is learning their approach to life from this scumbag. 😞 Oh and...shock horror...
Very random abuse from this passenger who was completely hanging out of the passenger window. Started with the w@anker sign and then pointed to the path. I think I can hear the word 'pr1ck'. The saddest thing about it is the fact that there is a child in the rear seat at the... #DNRPoliceScotland
Our local @scotlibdems.org.uk trying their very best to not upset anyone whilst still making it clear (if you're paying attention) that they support drivers saving small amounts of time over the safety of those not in a car. Rather than asking us what we think, tell us straight what you think! 🙄
I was looking at some of my camera footage from today and I accidentally increased the FOV to get this 'interesting' view... Enjoy. 🤣
Oh I think this is peak 'War on Motorists'. From a Facebook post about #20mph in East Dunbartonshire. 🤣
This is a screenshot from a live stream in Glasgow. The dome has collapsed now. 😀
I find people are sometimes perplexed when I say I have no urge to go and live in a hot country. This morning was a perfect example of what I'd miss.
Has anyone noticed I've been quiet recently? Probably not! Anyway I've been in India. Lots of different parts of India for work. Fascinating country, but definitely one I would not cycle in! The driving is...😱
Out of interest, this was the image of the riders face that helped identify him for the case.
...they were identified when they were caught a few days later by the police. I've been informed that he has pled guilty to this and some other related incidents and will be sentenced later this month. Will he do it again? Probably, but we can only win the war if we fight the battles.
A rare victory. This dirt bike rider did a very close pass on me in May 2025. The incident was captured on my 360 degree camera. This front view (rear in next post) shows how close he was. Obviously no registration plate, but the camera did pick enough of the riders face up that...
OMG! The roads in East Dunbartonshire are chaos!! The changes that the council are implementing are meaning that more drivers are driving under the speed limit. It's a disaster! 🙄🤦🏻♂️
...The first picture here was from the 1st Dec 2025. The second picture was at lunch time today. I'd obviously scared her off from parking on that dropped kerb, but she parked on double yellows, on the pavement just 20m along the road. Absolutely disgusting how NHS staff can have such disregard...
This is what we're up against. Hospital. Right next to spinal injuries unit. NHS staff member parking on dropped kerbs & on the pavement blocking access. She says she's only parking for 3 mins. I know this isn't true (see thread). I've seen the same car parked here before SH75OZO @yplac.bsky.social
You might have noticed I've been a bit quiet. I've been away for work over the last week. Here's a clue to where I was...
