Rant about a cyclist

robbo1234biking

Reggie_Rebel wrote: »

Having had enough of trying to own the road it now seems like all the cyclists near me are having a go at owning the pavement

Sounds about right no one wants to share with us cyclists as all cyclists are menaces to society - not to mention the hundreds of poor car drivers etc etc. Why cant people just accept that their are poor examples of behavior across all three groups - drivers, cyclists and pedestrians

janninew

freakybacon wrote: »

When cycling to work on my local greenway I find ringing my bell followed by clear statement of intent works- usually yelling "Coming past on your left/right!"

I think that is a very good idea, espcially if the cyclist doesn't have a bell! I walk alot with my 2 dogs and come across loads of cyclist's everyday, the majority i am pleased to say are fine and will ring their bell or shout that they are coming! Things have definatly improved recently and cyclist's do seem to be much more considerate!

Rallydriver

I just avoid riding on paths as much as possible - having 23C tyres puts paid to most paths anyway. If I can't avoid a particular path and I do meet a pedestrian I'll always unclip a foot and put it on the ground while passing just to reassure the pedestrian that I'm not going to fall on them

The only path on my daily commute is alongside a dual carriageway, is a National Cycleway and I've only met two pedestrians on it in two and a half years. When I see other regular commuting cyclists coming the other way we both move to our lefts early and its quite normal to pass at a combined closing speed of over 40mph without incident.

Tonight on the way back on that same stretch I was tired from work so was cruising along at only about 10-12mph and see a family of 3 on bikes approaching. Daughter and Mother are on the right and show no signs of moving over so I go to my right well in advance and roll. I've nearly rolled to a stop before the Father looks far enough ahead to see me then swerves over nearly taking his wife out in the process.

A discourteous person will be discourteous to others whether they are in a vehicle, on a bike, on foot or controlling a trolley in Sainsburys.

I don't like the fact that more and more cyclists seem to use pavements rather than the road, but the treatment of cyclists by car drivers seems to deteriorate year on year so I can quite understand why its happening.

custardy

vikingaero wrote: »

Since a couple of years ago all new bikes have to be sold with a bell.

i bought one about a year ago that didnt

Lemonade_Pockets

custardy wrote: »

i bought one about a year ago that didnt

and people sell cocaine every day, what's your point?

custardy

Lemonade_Pockets wrote: »

and people sell cocaine every day, what's your point?

lol ,whats yours?
i bought from a large retailer that didnt fit the bell.
since it was posted that its was a requirement for more than the elapsed time.
they not put the bromide in your tea tonight?

Lemonade_Pockets

custardy wrote: »

lol ,whats yours?
i bought from a large retailer that didnt fit the bell.
since it was posted that its was a requirement for more than the elapsed time.
they not put the bromide in your tea tonight?

People sell things all the time that don't fall within the boundaries of the law/.
Yes the bromide helps to stop me following up stupid comments with equally stupid comments.

custardy

Lemonade_Pockets wrote: »

People sell things all the time that don't fall within the boundaries of the law/.
Yes the bromide helps to stop me following up stupid comments with equally stupid comments.

yup,you have missed that dose

johncas1

geri1965 wrote: »

Heh, I am a cyclist but I agree with you - some people cycle way too fast on pavements and shared paths. I cycle along a very narrow cycle path to my mum's hosue at weekends, and always slow down when another cyclist is approaching - just wish they would do the same, and not try and force me into the hedge!

Men are the worst.

OH It is illegial t cycle on a pavement or has the law changed I only cycle on the road or a designated cycle path the only time you will see my bike on a pavement is outside my house or outside a shop

Rallydriver

johncas1 wrote: »

OH It is illegal to cycle on a pavement or has the law changed

Nope, its still illegal. You can make an exception for kids but adults shouldn't be. There seem to be more cycling on pavements than roads nowadays.

There was a case a year or so ago where a young woman was killed I think by a thug on a bike crashing into her. My point about discourteous people stands for thugs aswell. A thug is a thug whether in a car, on a bike or on foot!