An Important Message For Cyclists

[TinFoilHat]

Does the highway code apply to deliveroo cunts?

I suspect it doesn't.

 

[Metal Biker]

As far as I know cyclists dont need to take a cycling test, maybe they should, might save a few lives.

Taking a test doesn't seem to save drivers' lives.

There's always the CPT, or Bikeability, which you should do, at least to make you more aware of the dangers of the road. But... it's a bike; it's about as difficult to learn as walking.

 

[Metal Biker]

Does the highway code apply to deliveroo cunts?

I suspect it doesn't.

Yep. Getting them to follow it is another matter entirely.

 

[Trevor Morley's Tache]

As far as I know cyclists dont need to take a cycling test, maybe they should, might save a few lives.

The problem being is the more you legislate, the more it will discourage active travel, which in turn will have an impact on the overall health of the nation. It will actually cost lives in the long run.

Much more effective to focus on the main cause of the problem, motorists, who are responsible for on average 5 deaths EVERY SINGLE DAY on the UK's roads.

 

[Big Joe Corrigan]

I suppose it depends on what you mean by behaving badly. In the example video just posted it could be they were filtering to the front of the queue, which they are allowed to do if it’s safe, but then perhaps one decides “sod it, nothing coming” so makes the decision to jump the light, and the others follow. I wouldn’t think that any of them would be thinking of doing likewise in a vehicle. More likely they are wearing clips and trying to avoid unclipping, I see it all the time.

I can only speak for myself, but as a cyclist I always stop at red lights, give way to pedestrians, stop for horses on bridleways etc. I try to be equally as courteous when driving. As for the four cyclists in the video, to go through a red light whilst turning right at a crossroads is dangerous, you can see how busy the adjacent road is after they’ve turned. Jumping a red light, especially on a bike, is always going to be a risk and fraught with danger. They all look like experienced cyclists so should have no issues with unclipping from their pedals, either that or do a track stand.

 

[Pedestrian]

Cycle helmets are only designed to protect the head from low velocity impacts such as a static fall onto pavement.

They will do sweet FA if you get snotted by a vehicle from behind.

Best not bother then.

 

[PolarBearCub]

I’m a cyclist and a driver gave up on the roads when I got knocked off and a broken shoulder….he stopped…did you not see me indicate?….we I would have if you did….but…you’re supposed to look before you turn mate…..

 

[Trevor Morley's Tache]

I’m a cyclist and a driver gave up on the roads when I got knocked off and a broken shoulder….he stopped…did you not see me indicate?….we I would have if you did….but…you’re supposed to look before you turn mate…..

Drivers all too often think that them putting on their indicator automatically changes the priority.

 

[Citizen of Legoland]

I can only speak for myself, but as a cyclist I always stop at red lights, give way to pedestrians, stop for horses on bridleways etc. I try to be equally as courteous when driving. As for the four cyclists in the video, to go through a red light whilst turning right at a crossroads is dangerous, you can see how busy the adjacent road is after they’ve turned. Jumping a red light, especially on a bike, is always going to be a risk and fraught with danger. They all look like experienced cyclists so should have no issues with unclipping from their pedals, either that or do a track stand.

I don’t disagree but I still think the driving experience is so different to the cycling experience that being daft in one activity doesn’t mean the same person will be similarly stupid in the other. I’ve been a cyclist too in the past, but most drivers haven’t and don’t understand why cyclists do some of the things they do.

 

[denislawsbackheel]

Do wear a helmet, don’t wear lycra, and don’t go through red lights. Apparently if all cyclists did these things then all drivers would be calm and courteous.

I agree that cyclists should abide by the rules of the road but why does them risking only their own lives (when it IS only their own lives) make car drivers so angry? Seems like every driver has an inner Clarkson they need to channel.

Moronic post.
Innocent People have been killed by cunts cycling on the pavement.

https://www.itv.com/news/wales/2022-07-14/cyclist-who-rode-on-pavement-jailed-for-fatal-collision-with-pedestrian

 

[Citizen of Legoland]

Moronic post.
Innocent People have been killed by cunts cycling on the pavement.

https://www.itv.com/news/wales/2022-07-14/cyclist-who-rode-on-pavement-jailed-for-fatal-collision-with-pedestrian

Moronic answer as it’s nothing to do with what I said, if you read it properly.

 

[Marklr]

I would imagine the type of cyclist who behaves badly on the road is highly likely to behave just as badly when driving a car.

Big difference...the cyclists are unlikely to kill someone else. Just themselves.

 

[Marklr]

Never wore a helmet and never stopped at a red light...unless i want a rest.

 

[Metal Biker]

Moronic post.
Innocent People have been killed by cunts cycling on the pavement.

https://www.itv.com/news/wales/2022-07-14/cyclist-who-rode-on-pavement-jailed-for-fatal-collision-with-pedestrian

Er, between 2005-2018, 542 people were killed by cars driving on the pavement. Not on the roads; Driving. on. the. pavement. Let that sink in.

The number of people killed by cyclists riding on the pavement in that same time frame was 6.

 

[Lavinda Past]

Er, between 2005-2018, 542 people were killed by cars driving on the pavement. Not on the roads; Driving. on. the. pavement. Let that sink in.

The number of people killed by cyclists riding on the pavement in that same time frame was 6.

I came to the conclusion many years ago that, as with guns, the problem lies entirely with the human element rather than the equipment involved.

People can be incredibly stupid.

 

[Big Joe Corrigan]

Big difference...the cyclists are unlikely to kill someone else. Just themselves.

That’s true mate, though how about the poor driver who kills a cyclist through no fault of his own, because the cyclist has jumped a red light etc?

 

[ballbag]

Used to cycle, but most motorists are absolute cunts so now I just drive like a twat to annoy everyone else.

 

[kippax123]

I wish they passed a law requiring all cyclists to wear a suitable helmet. I now expect numerous hilarious pictures of "suitable helmets"!

My brother got knocked of his bike last February. He wasn't wearing a helmet, sadly. He now has a severe brain injury and after working for the past 40 years, he now has very bad depression as he's not able to go back to work. I could go on for a week about the difference it has made to him and his family. I just wish he had listened to us all and worn a helmet.

 

[JASR]

How does a cyclist not wearing a helmet affect you?

Seems an odd thing to be annoyed about

if they work in A&E, i'd say they are affected by lots of people not doing the basics of safety

 

[Trevor Morley's Tache]

Moronic post.
Innocent People have been killed by cunts cycling on the pavement.

https://www.itv.com/news/wales/2022-07-14/cyclist-who-rode-on-pavement-jailed-for-fatal-collision-with-pedestrian

The problem is the disproportionate level of outrage when it happens.

It's around 1 or 2 PER YEAR, and whilst every death is tragic, motorists are responsible for 5 deaths EVERY SINGLE DAY and nobody really bats an eyelid. The majority if those deaths do not result in the driver facing a jail sentence.