The anti road cycling thread

[Lowtower]

You sound like a right fucking charmer.

Cheers mate

I do try my best.

 

[Uncle Wally One Ball]

We have 3 cyclists at work, get right dressed up for it too, also fat fucks, not a good combo. Part of a club that wear the same jersey.

Always wondered why they are still so fat considering they put all that effort in to get to work, and bike about at weekends in a convoy, whilst I'm still relatively in shape and drive in everyday.

Sounds like its unfortunate for them that they dont share your superior genetics

 

[blue b4 the moon]

We have 3 cyclists at work, get right dressed up for it too, also fat fucks, not a good combo. Part of a club that wear the same jersey.

Always wondered why they are still so fat considering they put all that effort in to get to work, and bike about at weekends in a convoy, whilst I'm still relatively in shape and drive in everyday.

Bet they're doing the BJ jog routine.

 

[Trevor Morley's Tache]

Hence why I said not kerb hugging, also I never stated anything about junctions or pinch points. You can file everything under common sense. And sitting in a car seat or on a bike seat doesn't automatically give you either.

Some bike riders like to socialise and ride for their own benefit, some car drivers don't like being held up. There really isn't the need to pick a side.

As a cyclist they are in more danger of harm if they or someone else fucks up. For that reason I was always presuming everyone was out to get me whether on my bike or motorbike.

If people used their noggins things would be much better, but they won't.

Anyhow balance appears to be a minority style if posting on here so am opting out.


Plus I'm about to put death race 2000 on:-)

Kerb hugging is probably the absolute worst place to be on the road. People often don't realise the blind-spots modern vehicles have, more so big 4x4/SUV's. I'd say the majority of SMDSY's are down to vehicle blind spots and cyclists inexperience.

 

[Johnny Mars Bar]

I don't cycle any more. Not worth the potential injuries. Doubt anyone who has a pop at cyclists has ever tried it though. They should. They'd change their tune.

Might not help but even with the UK's sub-third world cycling infrastructure and brain dead blind twats on the road, the health benefits of cycling massively outweigh the risks.

There's plenty of traffic-free routes out there even if you'd rather not ride on busy roads - which is understandable.

 

[gordondaviesmoustache]

Yes it is.

It prevents close passing and cyclists being too far towards the kerb on blind corners, and forces cars to only overtake when it's actually safe to do so.

Happy to admit when I’m wrong. You should try it some time.

 

[Fiftyyearsandcounting]

On my regular cycling route there is is one spot that always creates a big risk. It is a staggered junction where I turn left and then immediate right. Regularly, cars set off behind me then overtake just at the point where I'm about to turn right. My arm is out to indicate my intentions but is ignored. Braking sharply with one hand can itself cause a problem.
Now I sit and wait until all the car have cleared..

 

[ganganvince]

On my regular cycling route there is is one spot that always creates a big risk. It is a staggered junction where I turn left and then immediate right. Regularly, cars set off behind me then overtake just at the point where I'm about to turn right. My arm is out to indicate my intentions but is ignored. Braking sharply with one hand can itself cause a problem.
Now I sit and wait until all the car have cleared..

Can you not go past first turn then hop on the footpath (:

 

[blueish swede]

Why? It’s what’s designed for cyclists to wear, like any other sports kit

So FKW's then?

 

[Metal Biker]

On my regular cycling route there is is one spot that always creates a big risk. It is a staggered junction where I turn left and then immediate right. Regularly, cars set off behind me then overtake just at the point where I'm about to turn right. My arm is out to indicate my intentions but is ignored. Braking sharply with one hand can itself cause a problem.
Now I sit and wait until all the car have cleared..

Especially if your only braking hand is for the rear brakes on a corner.

It's a shame they haven't made overtaking on a corner illegal, just the usual "you should not".