New cycle proficiency test

cinderfella

When turning right it is sometimes a good idea to just wait by the curb until there is no traffic at all. I learnt this by turning right one day and waiting on the centre line. There were a few cars coming towards me when one decided to overtake (he had not seen me), he finally saw me and overtook me on the wrong side of the road. Well, I am still alive but I never put myself in a compromising position on the road. The Highway Code might state rules but it was written a long time ago when there were not quite so many MANIACS on the road!

As for occuping the centre of a lane, its a sure way of being killed. Who ever said that needs a serious talking to by the PLOD.

Limey

All for cycle training, even if there's one part that's contencious the rest can only be doing some good.

We have so many kids round where I live who are all over the roads, it's only a matter of time before one gets killed.

I've always moved to the centre line when turning right, not too bothered about cars 'undertaking'.

Tinks74

One thing that amuses me (in an ironic sense) as a motorcyclist when learning to ride motorbike I was taught that even at slow speeds (for a motorbike) 30mph the correct protective clothing ie jacket, trousers, gloves, boots and full face helmets, should all be worn to prevent road rash in the event of an accident.

Whereas cyclists who are capable of reaching similar speeds can often be found in shorts, t-shirts and trainers and faceless helmets.

Also, anyone know what the safe stopping distance is for a cyclist is at 25 - 30mph?

custardy

Tinks74 wrote: »

One thing that amuses me (in an ironic sense) as a motorcyclist when learning to ride motorbike I was taught that even at slow speeds (for a motorbike) 30mph the correct protective clothing ie jacket, trousers, gloves, boots and full face helmets, should all be worn to prevent road rash in the event of an accident.

Whereas cyclists who are capable of reaching similar speeds can often be found in shorts, t-shirts and trainers and faceless helmets.

Also, anyone know what the safe stopping distance is for a cyclist is at 25 - 30mph?

well I bet my disc equipped bikes would give your bike a fright
tyre traction is the limit to my braking system

as for full face helmets
some wear them but its slightly more effort pedaling than turning a grip /pushing a pedal
so a little airflow is appreciated

Limey

Tinks74 wrote: »

Also, anyone know what the safe stopping distance is for a cyclist is at 25 - 30mph?

In the wet with rubber block brakes about 50 meters.:rotfl:A million times better with disk brakes (which is why I want a set for my racing bike).

custardy

Limey wrote: »

In the wet with rubber block brakes about 50 meters.:rotfl:A million times better with disk brakes (which is why I want a set for my racing bike).

I was discussing this the other day with a roadie enthusiast
he wasnt keen due to the probably requirement to beef up the frame/wheels for the tresses
however I run a Boardman hybrid as a commuter
reasonably light and runs discs (though I have replaced the OE cables for hydraulics)
you could easily swap out the front forl for a disc compatible one and theres canti mods available from when MTBs started going from V's to disc

Limey

custardy wrote: »

I was discussing this the other day with a roadie enthusiast
he wasnt keen due to the probably requirement to beef up the frame/wheels for the tresses
however I run a Boardman hybrid as a commuter
reasonably light and runs discs (though I have replaced the OE cables for hydraulics)
you could easily swap out the front forl for a disc compatible one and theres canti mods available from when MTBs started going from V's to disc

I think I'd have to buy a new bike for disks, as I ride a Peugeot 106 Carbolite which is knocking on 20 years old. :cool: Lots of it's bits are odd sizes, I can't find a new seat post for love nor money.

custardy

I would like to apologise for my typing just now
left my glasses at work

custardy

Limey wrote: »

I think I'd have to buy a new bike for disks, as I ride a Peugeot 106 Carbolite which is knocking on 20 years old. :cool: Lots of it's bits are odd sizes, I can't find a new seat post for love nor money.

I was looking over this the other day

http://www.cotic.co.uk/product/roadrat

make a nice commuter
road bikes are good for the open road but I dont like them in the city

Limey

custardy wrote: »

I was looking over this the other day

http://www.cotic.co.uk/product/roadrat

make a nice commuter
road bikes are good for the open road but I dont like them in the city

Nice :T , bit out of my price range though. Although the virtually new chainset, gears and wheels on my racer might be transferable.

I like my racer round town as I can keep up with the traffic's acceleration and if it's dry braking. :rotfl:Mean's you're more a part of the flow rather than a wobbly obstruction.