Comments on: Why Do Cyclists Ride In The Middle Of The Road? http://www.cyclechat.net/blog/2008/08/why-do-cyclists-ride-in-the-middle-of-the-road/ A mixture of articles on the wonderful world of cycling Wed, 30 Dec 2009 08:06:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: CycleChat Cycling Blog » Why Do Cyclists Not Pay Road Tax? http://www.cyclechat.net/blog/2008/08/why-do-cyclists-ride-in-the-middle-of-the-road/comment-page-1/#comment-124 CycleChat Cycling Blog » Why Do Cyclists Not Pay Road Tax? Sat, 30 May 2009 14:47:09 +0000 http://www.cyclechat.co.uk/blog/?p=94#comment-124 [...] Why do cyclists ride in the middle of the road? Permalink|Comments RSS Feed - Post a comment|Trackback URL. [...] [...] Why do cyclists ride in the middle of the road? Permalink|Comments RSS Feed – Post a comment|Trackback URL. [...]

]]> By: CycleChat Cycling Blog » Why Do Cyclists Ride On The Road? http://www.cyclechat.net/blog/2008/08/why-do-cyclists-ride-in-the-middle-of-the-road/comment-page-1/#comment-56 CycleChat Cycling Blog » Why Do Cyclists Ride On The Road? Fri, 08 Aug 2008 19:04:11 +0000 http://www.cyclechat.co.uk/blog/?p=94#comment-56 [...] Last week we looked at the road positioning that cyclists often use, and why they will sometimes place themselves in the “Primary” position despite that fact that it may slow down following traffic. We saw that cyclists will do this for the benefit of their own safety, and to prevent other road users from overtaking when the cyclist can see that there isn’t space up ahead, or to avoid other hazards. We also learned that cyclists are particularly vulnerable road users, and that minor incidents in a car can become major accidents when a cyclist is involved. [...] [...] Last week we looked at the road positioning that cyclists often use, and why they will sometimes place themselves in the “Primary” position despite that fact that it may slow down following traffic. We saw that cyclists will do this for the benefit of their own safety, and to prevent other road users from overtaking when the cyclist can see that there isn’t space up ahead, or to avoid other hazards. We also learned that cyclists are particularly vulnerable road users, and that minor incidents in a car can become major accidents when a cyclist is involved. [...]

]]> By: Peter Bancroft http://www.cyclechat.net/blog/2008/08/why-do-cyclists-ride-in-the-middle-of-the-road/comment-page-1/#comment-39 Peter Bancroft Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:08:43 +0000 http://www.cyclechat.co.uk/blog/?p=94#comment-39 Hi Julian, thanks for the feedback, it's greatly appreciated. Admittedly I was being fairly laid-back with my use of "middle of the road" in the above article, as I think many non-cyclists would be as well. Basically where I was using "middle" I guess I pretty much meant "not the gutter." Hi Julian, thanks for the feedback, it’s greatly appreciated. Admittedly I was being fairly laid-back with my use of “middle of the road” in the above article, as I think many non-cyclists would be as well. Basically where I was using “middle” I guess I pretty much meant “not the gutter.”

]]> By: Julian Bond http://www.cyclechat.net/blog/2008/08/why-do-cyclists-ride-in-the-middle-of-the-road/comment-page-1/#comment-36 Julian Bond Mon, 04 Aug 2008 12:21:29 +0000 http://www.cyclechat.co.uk/blog/?p=94#comment-36 I'm not sure the middle of the lane is a good place to be either. That's where all the diesel, oil, screws, nails, glass collect. I'd prefer to be in the wheel tracks of a typical small car, which means 1/3 or 2/3 across the lane. I’m not sure the middle of the lane is a good place to be either. That’s where all the diesel, oil, screws, nails, glass collect. I’d prefer to be in the wheel tracks of a typical small car, which means 1/3 or 2/3 across the lane.

]]> By: Catrike UK http://www.cyclechat.net/blog/2008/08/why-do-cyclists-ride-in-the-middle-of-the-road/comment-page-1/#comment-35 Catrike UK Mon, 04 Aug 2008 08:03:13 +0000 http://www.cyclechat.co.uk/blog/?p=94#comment-35 Yes I do that as well, a friendly wave and a thank you, costs me nothing and shows I appreciate the courtesy. Yes I do that as well, a friendly wave and a thank you, costs me nothing and shows I appreciate the courtesy.

]]> By: Admin http://www.cyclechat.net/blog/2008/08/why-do-cyclists-ride-in-the-middle-of-the-road/comment-page-1/#comment-33 Admin Sat, 02 Aug 2008 23:57:15 +0000 http://www.cyclechat.co.uk/blog/?p=94#comment-33 Must admit, I always thank drivers who hold-back, give way, or give me plenty of room. Usually with a visible thumbs-up! It's just plain good manners, and hopefully it breeds / spreads good road-karma :-) Must admit, I always thank drivers who hold-back, give way, or give me plenty of room. Usually with a visible thumbs-up!

It’s just plain good manners, and hopefully it breeds / spreads good road-karma :-)

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