Ramblers bad attitude towards Cyclists.

pault123

I've been training hard for the Manc to Blackpool 63 mile charity ride and what has become more apparant than ever over the last few weeks is the snobbish attitude of "i won't move out of the way for anyone" stance that ramblers take.

If I use my bell many seem to take offence that i'm suggesting they stand aside and let me through. If I don't use my bell they shout something derogatory which includes "use your bell" while waving their rambling cane

I do my fair share of walking in the summer have no problem moving to the side of a bridleway or canal towpath if theirs a group of us blocking the way of a cyclist.

Why the attitude ramblers? :mad:

Chippy_Minton_2

Hope you have a permit to ride on the towpath.

pault123

Chippy_Minton wrote: »

Hope you have a permit to ride on the towpath.

Obtained free from here thanks :rolleyes:

http://www.waterscape.com/things-to-do/cycling

Chippy_Minton_2

pault123 wrote: »

Why the attitude ramblers? :mad:

Well if you read you own link, it clearly states cyclists should give way to others on the towpath. It appears you're the one with the attitude expexting them to move for you. Or cant't you comprehend that?

mikey72

I have exactly the same problem down our country lanes. Whenever I come up behind a cyclist when I'm in the car, I can blast the horn, and they still don't stop and wave me past, and I end up having to slow down and squeeze through.

Chippy_Minton_2

mikey72 wrote: »

I can blast the horn, and they still don't stop and wave me past

Does the highway code say the have to?

MrsE_2

Chippy_Minton wrote: »

Does the highway code say the have to?

Its a joke, they are giving the OP a bit of their own medicine;)

terryya

Chippy_Minton wrote: »

Well if you read you own link, it clearly states cyclists should give way to others on the towpath. It appears you're the one with the attitude expexting them to move for you. Or cant't you comprehend that?

How can you give way to somebody travelling slower than you in the same direction?

vikingaero

terryya wrote: »

How can you give way to somebody travelling slower than you in the same direction?

I imagine that if you're a group of ramblers you should be aware of other walkers and path users who want to get past you instead of walking 10 abreast.

pault123

Chippy_Minton wrote: »

Well if you read you own link, it clearly states cyclists should give way to others on the towpath. It appears you're the one with the attitude expexting them to move for you. Or cant't you comprehend that?

how do you give way to someone in front of you travelling slower :rotfl:

mikey72

vikingaero wrote: »

I imagine that if you're a group of ramblers you should be aware of other walkers and path users who want to get past you instead of walking 10 abreast.

Don't get me started on cyclists two abreast. Should be made to ride in line, with a 100m gap between each one.