I think the point still stands though regarding the potential for cyclists to pay "a tax" to use the roads whatever title it's given. (even though I don't think it'll ever happen personally)
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give it to gordon
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Saw two club cyclists practicing their right to ride in the middle of the lane. It's a 50 mph duel carriageway and not something I would dream of doing
But to make matters worse there was the 3 metre wide raised cycle path to their left which they didnt use !
Bonkers
Back in the 90's when I was a keen cyclist I would have loved big wide cycle paths or any cycling paths
But to make matters worse there was the 3 metre wide raised cycle path to their left which they didnt use !
Bonkers
Back in the 90's when I was a keen cyclist I would have loved big wide cycle paths or any cycling paths
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I think the majority of pedestrians from the green cross code era will simply not be able to change their habits. They'll wait and wait until finally the Mexican stand off has caused a two mile tailback.
I just don't see this as a concept that they'll be able to get their head around.
I just don't see this as a concept that they'll be able to get their head around.
kaz7
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Pedestrians walking into the road as you are turning into a road will cause two things , dead pedestrians when the hgv behind you doesnt see why you have suddenly stopped mid turn and goes up your arse , stupid fucking idea
Tuearts right boot
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Especially the gormless twats checking up on their ' likes 'Pedestrians walking into the road as you are turning into a road will cause two things , dead pedestrians when the hgv behind you doesnt see why you have suddenly stopped mid turn and goes up your arse , stupid fucking idea
kaz7
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It will be carnage , a lot of people drive up yer arse these days there is no hope they wont hit you if you suddenly stop deadEspecially the gormless twats checking up on their ' likes '
I meant traffic light controlled crossings. You have to wait for the green man but on other non traffic light controlled junctions you no longer have to waitNot really. The new hierarchy of road users rules say 'should give way' with respect to non marked crossings, and 'MUST give way' with respect to Zebra crossings. A violation of a 'must/must not' relates to a direct criminal offence under the Road Traffic Act. A violation of 'should/should not' can be used against you in court, even if violating them is not an automatic criminal offence.
When turning, I regularly slow down well in advance of certain junctions where I know that is what people do to reduce the chances of that happeningPedestrians walking into the road as you are turning into a road will cause two things , dead pedestrians when the hgv behind you doesnt see why you have suddenly stopped mid turn and goes up your arse , stupid fucking idea
They of course gesture in a friendly manner whilst pulling across to the other side of the road to overtake.
stevemacca
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Off topic slightly but just read John Cooper Clarkes autobiog and loved the line about when his missus bought a type 2 VW camper:
"whenever we were involved a long backlog, we were usually at the front"
I have the same vehicle and will be using that line a lot
"whenever we were involved a long backlog, we were usually at the front"
I have the same vehicle and will be using that line a lot
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Did you progress to a Chopper?Grifter?
That was quite good for me.
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If only there was a new rule to make others think like this!When turning, I regularly slow down well in advance of certain junctions where I know that is what people do to reduce the chances of that happening
They of course gesture in a friendly manner whilst pulling across to the other side of the road to overtake.
Trevor Morley's Tache
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Essentially traffic lights for people.I meant traffic light controlled crossings. You have to wait for the green man but on other non traffic light controlled junctions you no longer have to wait
This is rather like covid rules, child discipline etc…If only there was a new rule to make others think like this!
additional rules are not followed by those who don’t follow the existing rules.
Trevor Morley's Tache
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No, but the extra publicity surrounding the new rule changes have reminded drivers of their responsibilities and from what I've seen so far if seems to be having a positive effect overall.This is rather like covid rules, child discipline etc…
additional rules are not followed by those who don’t follow the existing rules.
Well Wisher
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The brilliance of that comment was in the double use of the word Grifter (as to how your bike became worth more than most cars). I thought it was my greatest moment, but if I have to explain it, maybe not. Top 5 though.Did you progress to a Chopper?
Trevor Morley's Tache
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I found a Grifter in the local brook that was obviously nicked and dumped. I took it home and hosed it down, and my dad did the honourable thing of reporting it to the police. After 14 days he got a call back from the police to say it hadn't been reported stolen, so I got to keep it.The brilliance of that comment was in the double use of the word Grifter (as to how your bike became worth more than most cars). I thought it was my greatest moment, but if I have to explain it, maybe not. Top 5 though.
I ended up completely stripping it down, cleaning it and fixing it back up again. Even the 3-speed Sturmey-Archer hub gears. Took a while and a bit of research (old school library books on bike maintenance), but it was well worth it.
I remember that thing being the weight of a small neutron star, but it was a great bike. Sadly long gone.
Beswick Prize Bands Big Drum
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Does anyone know the name of the prick who thought these new rules up.
hilts
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Bradley Wiggins?Does anyone know the name of the prick who thought these new rules up.
Well Wisher
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Yeah, Grifters were not built to fly, which was a pity because Evel Knievel was popular at the time so they had to fly! Heavy landings, bent/snapped forks, hospital visits, great times had by all.I found a Grifter in the local brook that was obviously nicked and dumped. I took it home and hosed it down, and my dad did the honourable thing of reporting it to the police. After 14 days he got a call back from the police to say it hadn't been reported stolen, so I got to keep it.
I ended up completely stripping it down, cleaning it and fixing it back up again. Even the 3-speed Sturmey-Archer hub gears. Took a while and a bit of research (old school library books on bike maintenance), but it was well worth it.
I remember that thing being the weight of a small neutron star, but it was a great bike. Sadly long gone.
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Ah yes flying through the air like evil knievel until the landing! Snapped forks over the handlebars and the customary broken collar bone!!!Yeah, Grifters were not built to fly, which was a pity because Evel Knievel was popular at the time so they had to fly! Heavy landings, bent/snapped forks, hospital visits, great times had by all.