Why?

qwert_yuiop

Cotta wrote: »

On a country road where it's already difficult to pass one bike? I don't think so. Many cyclist are out of control, cycling at full speed on footpaths and in general being a down right nuicance.

Full speed? Out of control? On a foot path? Really?

The_Hurricane

qwert_yuiop wrote: »

So have you been charged with assault yet and if not why not?

You call the tune that fits the piper.

almillar

As above, I though it was public hire taxis that were allowed to use the bus lane. This co-incides with wheelchair accessible, which would include the van-type taxis. Mondeo, Vectra, Skoda taxis (private hire, minicabs) are NOT allowed in that lane. Have a look at our roads and you might think different. It's these drivers, that the Gov were considering allowing in, that the cyclists protested over.
As tara747 says, you're supposed to leave space for the cyclist to fall over - ie one lane. This isn't practical in all situations of course, hopefully cyclists and drivers can both agree on that!

It's difficult to stay at 30 or below in a modern car, gear ratios don't seem to be chosen with this speed in mind. Too slow for fifth, too fast for third or fourth. 50 should not be a problem.

Whilst it's true that newer cars have longer ratio, and often throw in a 6th gear for fun too, to acheive better economy at high speed. To say that a car is har to stay at 30 or below in though - you really need to think about your driving. If you're in too high a gear, yes, it is easier for the car to run away, but go down a gear or 2 and you should be able to hold a speed without any kangarooing.

guiriman

tara747 wrote: »

I would guess that he wasn't in the middle of the road, as that's the white line. He was probably in the middle of the lane. This is where a cyclist should be, in order to avoid parked cars and the 'door zone'. If you've ever been on a bicycle and had someone fling open a car door right in front of you without looking, you'll know how dangerous it is. :eek: Hence the need to cycle a door's width away from parked cars.

You're correct, he was in the middle of the lane, not the road. However, in my opinion, a cyclist should be in the cycle lane where there is one provided (as there was in this case). There is zero risk of having a car door flung open into you when there are no parked cars (and there were none here either). Can't understand why a cyclist deliberately chooses not to use the cycle lane when there is one provided :question:

qwert_yuiop

The_Hurricane wrote: »

You call the tune that fits the piper.

Do explain. You put someone off a bike, that's assault. Malicious wounding if they're damaged. Suspended sentence if you've no previous. You say you make a habit of it. That's prison.

Or would be if the initial statement was true. And it wasn't.

The_Hurricane

qwert_yuiop wrote: »

Do explain. You put someone off a bike, that's assault. Malicious wounding if they're damaged. Suspended sentence if you've no previous. You say you make a habit of it. That's prison.

Or would be if the initial statement was true. And it wasn't.

It's easy to do, bike is coming in your direction, a gentle nudge to make it look accidental and either the rider goes down or they're severely spooked.

NI22

The_Hurricane wrote: »

It's easy to do, bike is coming in your direction, a gentle nudge to make it look accidental and either the rider goes down or they're severely spooked.

I've seen that done before, in fair the rider was to blame but by golly did the walker teach them a lesson. :beer:

NI22

qwert_yuiop wrote: »

Full speed? Out of control? On a foot path? Really?

I've seen it too, cyclists are out of control and need to be fined for dangerous cycling.

tara747

almillar wrote: »

As above, I though it was public hire taxis that were allowed to use the bus lane. This co-incides with wheelchair accessible, which would include the van-type taxis. Mondeo, Vectra, Skoda taxis (private hire, minicabs) are NOT allowed in that lane. Have a look at our roads and you might think different. It's these drivers, that the Gov were considering allowing in, that the cyclists protested over.
As tara747 says, you're supposed to leave space for the cyclist to fall over - ie one lane. This isn't practical in all situations of course, hopefully cyclists and drivers can both agree on that!

Whilst it's true that newer cars have longer ratio, and often throw in a 6th gear for fun too, to acheive better economy at high speed. To say that a car is har to stay at 30 or below in though - you really need to think about your driving. If you're in too high a gear, yes, it is easier for the car to run away, but go down a gear or 2 and you should be able to hold a speed without any kangarooing.

Glad that it wasn't just me who thought that!

On your other point, I agree that it's not always practical to leave a full car width when overtaking on narrow country roads. This is where courtesy goes a long way on both sides

I don't often ride on narrow country roads, but if I had £1 for every time a driver has squeeeeezed past me at pinch points in Belfast (traffic islands etc) and clipped/almost clipped my handlebars...

guiriman wrote: »

You're correct, he was in the middle of the lane, not the road. However, in my opinion, a cyclist should be in the cycle lane where there is one provided (as there was in this case). There is zero risk of having a car door flung open into you when there are no parked cars (and there were none here either). Can't understand why a cyclist deliberately chooses not to use the cycle lane when there is one provided :question:

As I said, cycle lanes (the few that aren't obstructed by cars, industrial bins, delivery vans, or black cabs using them as an unofficial taxi rank!) are often full of debris, glass etc. Difficult to see from inside a car, but visible from a bike.

There is usually a good reason for a cyclist choosing not to use a cycle lane.

qwert_yuiop

The_Hurricane wrote: »

It's easy to do, bike is coming in your direction, a gentle nudge to make it look accidental and either the rider goes down or they're severely spooked.

Is that so? You make a habit of causing injury, then you come on here to brag about it.

Keep posting - it shouldn't be too difficult for the law to track you down.