Why do some cyclists use the entire lane, use fog horns, and flashing lights?????????

Retrogamer

trinidadone wrote: »

Often during one lane traffic, u see a lone cyclist who uses the entire lane and holds the traffic up while cycling in the middle of the lane, why do cyclists do that?

Seeing as you should be using the other side of the road to overtake them safely, what difference does it make?
Most people do it to prevent motorists attempt an unsafe overtake (happens often) or to avoid motorists opening car doors into their path (happens often)

trinidadone wrote: »

Some Cyclists are now using fog horns, what has happoned to the tradional bell?

I suspect a lot of motorists can't hear the bell inside their car. I bought one as well as even when i ring my bell several times, there's a growing number of pedestrians that either ignore it or are too busy texting / being spaced out they don't notice it.

trinidadone wrote: »

Why the flashing rear and front lights at night, cant cyclist just have ordinary cycle lights like before, do the ordinary ones not work???

Probably in an attempt to be seen better so there's less chance of a motorist pulling out in front of / into you then saying "sorry mate, i didn't see you" (happens often)

esuhl

trinidadone wrote: »

Often during one lane traffic, u see a lone cyclist who uses the entire lane and holds the traffic up while cycling in the middle of the lane, why do cyclists do that?

Because there isn't enough room for other vehicles to overtake safely, so the cyclist "takes the lane" to discourage reckless/dangerous driving. Also, at junctions, where most accidents occur, it's important that cyclists ensure they are noticed and that vehicles generally don't overtake on the junction itself (which is often particularly foolhardy).

I usually try to stay to the left, but if vehicles attempt to speed past with millimetres to spare, I'll pull out to stop anyone else doing the same. It's just not worth the risk.

The more dangerously vehicles behave around me, the more likely I am to take the lane to protect myself. If motorists all obeyed the law and drove safely, it would rarely be necessary for a cyclist to take the lane (except, perhaps, at junctions where cyclists need to make sure they are seen).

trinidadone wrote: »

Some Cyclists are now using fog horns, what has happoned to the tradional bell?

Fog horns?! Are you sure?! I don't think I've ever seen fog thick enough that a cyclist would need to tow several tons of maritime equipment behind them! I guess you just mean a "horn".

The traditional bell is alive and well and great for alerting pedestrians to your presence. However, have you ever wondered why you don't have a bicycle bell on your car?

trinidadone wrote: »

Why the flashing rear and front lights at night, cant cyclist just have ordinary cycle lights like before, do the ordinary ones not work???

They can have "ordinary" lights, but the flashing ones increase conspicuity as our brains identify sudden changes in our visual field more rapidly and easily than gradual ones.

Why does it matter to you? Do the flashing ones not work???

AndyBSG

trinidadone wrote: »

the cyclists holds the traffic up as she/he goes on their merry way

The average speed of motor traffic in London is slower than the average speed of cyclists.

During my cycling commute of 24 miles I average 14 MPH. When I make the same journey by car I average 8 MPH(according to official stats the average speed of vehicles in City Of London during the day is 8.98MPH)

As for cyclists 'hogging the road', cyclists account for 24% of all road traffic in central London during the day but only 12% of roads are dedicated cycle lanes(and these are regularly encroached on by vehicles)

Your argument would have some merit if you had done a modicum of research and put a balanced discussion across rather than this amateur attempt at trolling.

The only surprise I have at your post is that you didn't add the questions "Why don't cyclists pay road tax" and "Why do so many cyclists not wear helmets"

trinidadone

Norman_Castle wrote: »

OP I'm assuming you're asking as a motorist who has become irritated after following a cyclist.

I have already had this exchange of messages with someone else regarding assumptions

trinidadone

i have read all this stuff on this thread regarding fog horns, flashing lights and primary postioning, yet, there are stillo massive deaths on the road, and endless you tube clips of people using the road, so something is still wrong

wealdroam

trinidadone wrote: »

...so something is still wrong

Quite possibly, but could it be some other factor than those three you mentioned?

Or have you just assumed the massive number of deaths are in some way due to one or more of those three things?

trinidadone

wealdroam wrote: »

Quite possibly, but could it be some other factor than those three you mentioned?

Or have you just assumed the massive number of deaths are in some way due to one or more of those three things?

yawn, yawn, and more yawn

wealdroam

trinidadone wrote: »

yawn, yawn, and more yawn

Thank you for your reasoned argument. I'll now leave you to your trolling.

Norman_Castle

trinidadone wrote: »

Norman_Castle wrote: »

OP I'm assuming you're asking as a motorist who has become irritated after following a cyclist.

I have already had this exchange of messages with someone else regarding assumptions

You're welcome to explain why you#re asking.

trinidadone

wealdroam wrote: »

Thank you for your reasoned argument. I'll now leave you to your trolling.

and thank you for yours, bye troll