An Important Message For Cyclists

hilts said:
I don't know maybe not wanting to harm another human being badly even a fuck nut. Not wanting your own vehicle damaged, the hassle of going thru insurance. Not wanting to see a cyclist take out a pedestrian.

Anyhow it seems odd not to comment on situations where people do daft things that could cause self harm. But obviously you have never done that:-)

Tis just a forum where people comment on all sorts of important and non Important things.
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Seemingly misinterpreting the bit where I say only when they’re putting only themselves at risk. The conversation has moved on a bit from when we were discussing why motorists get upset about cyclists not wearing helmets or wearing lycra.
 
Cheer Up Peter Reid said:
I'd like to think that most cyclists regard me as a nice considerate driver, who waits patiently for a suitable overtaking opportunity. But the one's who get together in big groups on a Sunday morning wearing identical Lycra uniforms, and think it is ok to obstruct the road riding in a peloton formation no doubt think I am a total twat.
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Tuearts right boot said:
I meant it as you mentioned, to highlight the dangers on the road. Besides that, bikes should really only be used by school boys and factory workers going to work.
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Not a fan of old fat gutted blokes trundling along slowly thinking they look like Bradley Wiggins?

It's like a learner driver wearing a crash helmet and Mclaren overalls getting into their Corsa SX
 
Cheer Up Peter Reid said:
I'd like to think that most cyclists regard me as a nice considerate driver, who waits patiently for a suitable overtaking opportunity. But the one's who get together in big groups on a Sunday morning wearing identical Lycra uniforms, and think it is ok to obstruct the road riding in a peloton formation no doubt think I am a total twat.
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“Obstructing” the road or simply going slower?
 
Citizen of Legoland said:
Seemingly misinterpreting the bit where I say only when they’re putting only themselves at risk. The conversation has moved on a bit from when we were discussing why motorists get upset about cyclists not wearing helmets or wearing lycra.
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Ermmm..... like in the vast majority of cases they are actually aware of what may happen. Trying to back out of what you meant with pedantry shall no't work young man.

Make sure you look over your shoulder when you do though:-)
 
hilts said:
Not a fan of old fat gutted blokes trundling along slowly thinking they look like Bradley Wiggins?

It's like a learner driver wearing a crash helmet and Mclaren overalls getting into their Corsa SX
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It really isn’t. Lycra is a material that wicks away moisture helping the person wearing it to feel more comfortable. It’s not supposed to be a fashion statement.
 
Kinkybyname said:
I drive, I cycle... but when cycling I assume everyone drives like a **** (even though the majority do not) - it's the only way to stay alive
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Same. I think if your average brain dead "bloody cyclists" twat spent one day using the third world cycling infrastructure in this country they'd quickly wisen up

(actually scrap that - third world countries are better at cycling than we are)
 
hilts said:
Not a fan of old fat gutted blokes trundling along slowly thinking they look like Bradley Wiggins?

It's like a learner driver wearing a crash helmet and Mclaren overalls getting into their Corsa SX
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Absolute, utter fucking drivel spoken by cunts.

It's more akin to wearing football shorts when playing football, or swimming trunks when going swimming, or salopettes when skiing.
 
Cheer Up Peter Reid said:
I'd like to think that most cyclists regard me as a nice considerate driver, who waits patiently for a suitable overtaking opportunity. But the one's who get together in big groups on a Sunday morning wearing identical Lycra uniforms, and think it is ok to obstruct the road riding in a peloton formation no doubt think I am a total twat.
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Riding two up is safer as it minimises close passes by thick twats in cars who have no spatial awareness.

Read the highway code.
 
hilts said:
Depends if the ones on the right are trying to beat their personal record or not. Cause if they are no slow accelerating vehicle behind, bend approaching or anything else will come into their heads.

Get the fuck out of my way I'm gonna get home in less than 29 mins 34 seconds or die trying.
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Just overtake when it is safe to do so. I'd suggest just before a bend ins't a safe place to overtake.

You can always spot a poor overtake from miles away as the driver will be either dangerously close, or on the brakes the moment they've passed (must get in front drivers).
 
Tuearts right boot said:
I meant it as you mentioned, to highlight the dangers on the road. Besides that, bikes should really only be used by school boys and factory workers going to work.
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Cars should then only be driven by high ranking executives or those travelling long distances, that is what they are designed for. Everyone else not fitting that criteria should utilise public transport as much as possible, correct?
 
Citizen of Legoland said:
“Obstructing” the road or simply going slower?
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At the Risk of getting into a VAR type discussion, I would call forming a 20 mph moving roadblock longer than an Artic on a country road obstruction. I accept the highway code might not view it that way but surely it is unnecessary and dangerous, or just plain inconsiderate. I have witnessed many near misses with people trying to overtake them in unsuitable locations. I haven't done so myself, I just make my feelings known by "alerting them to my presence", with the usual flip the bird responses.
 
Cheer Up Peter Reid said:
At the Risk of getting into a VAR type discussion, I would call forming a 20 mph moving roadblock longer than an Artic on a country road obstruction. I accept the highway code might not view it that way but surely it is unnecessary and dangerous, or just plain inconsiderate. I have witnessed many near misses with people trying to overtake them in unsuitable locations. I haven't done so myself, I just make my feelings known by "alerting them to my presence", with the usual flip the bird responses.
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Shut the fuck up then pal.
 
Johnny Mars Bar said:
Riding two up is safer as it minimises close passes by thick twats in cars who have no spatial awareness.

Read the highway code.
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Totally agree. I am not talking about two-up. I am talking about groups of 12/14/16 riding two-up in a long line (peloton). One local cycling club near me seems to do it every Sunday morning in the summer.
 
Cheer Up Peter Reid said:
Totally agree. I am not talking about two-up. I am talking about groups of 12/14/16 riding two-up in a long line (peloton). One local cycling club near me seems to do it every Sunday morning in the summer.
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Sounds like they are doing absolutely nothing wrong. Overtake when it is safe to do so. And by the next set of traffic lights you'll both being in the exact same place anyway.

Where you off to in such a rush on a Sunday morning that being inconvenienced by a few seconds is wrecking your life so much? Stick Cerys Matthews on 6 Music and chill out.

Cycling at club level is an expensive hobby. Those guys will all be motorists too, you know.
 
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