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Exactly, or broadside a car reversing out of a driveway
Arrogant or just plain ignorant - ?
- Thread starter simongt
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On the, 'there was a cycle lane next to these guys' point. I cycle through Brighton and Hove most of the time, which has a number of dedicated cycle lanes. I'll use them in certain places but in other places, it's just dangerous IMO. Potholes, parked cars, poorly fitted drains, sharp objects like glass, nails, tools, ripped up cans etc. I've had comments from a number of drivers; one of whom slowed down to drive alongside me, boxed me by the curb, and asked me if I knew there was a cycle lane on the pavement. A curious exchange followed in which I had time to tell the guy that the cycle lane on the pavement (by BHASVIC for anyone local) crossed a number of side street entrances. Drivers are supposed to give way and check what's coming but I've had a few not do that and almost had horrible accidents. I got an "Ok, no worries" as the guy accelerated past.
Very long-winded way to say that cycle lanes aren't always the safest path for someone on a bike and it's up to the person on the bike to decide that for themselves. This is something I've had to explain to my Dad and Sister, who moan about it.
Very long-winded way to say that cycle lanes aren't always the safest path for someone on a bike and it's up to the person on the bike to decide that for themselves. This is something I've had to explain to my Dad and Sister, who moan about it.
Bit rubbish at staying undercover though ... should fit right into MI5/6 ...
derrick
The Glue that binds us together.
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- On the edge of London
Was not there so can't comment.On the way to work yesterday at 05.30h, I let an 18 tonner go first when the lights changed. This is habitual for me as they can get on and it prevents them from having to follow me down a road that is difficult to overtake on. Same with buses. Anyway, two 'roadies' came out from a side road a little ahead of said 18 tonner. By this time, there was an artic and several cars behind the 18 tonner. However, the roadies were riding two abreast, and continued to do so for the next 3/4 mile until they went down a slip road. There was no attempt or effort to single out to let the built up traffic past.
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As others have said - not enough info.
What was the speed limit for the road? Was it difficult to overtake on? How fast were the roadies going?
If they weren't significantly holding up the traffic they may have decided it was safer to continue at two abreast until they could peel off. 60 seconds isn't going to make that much difference if it was a 30mph road. Could have been less if they were faster, or if it were downhill.
newfhouse
Resolutely on topic
newfhouse
Resolutely on topic
A grammatical form it is difficult to argue with.
seems that the OP is just shoe horning extra its of info into the thread as it goes along.......im gonna guess he's moaning that the roadies didnt use the cycle path next to them and nothing to do with holding up traffic or difficult road to over take
Ming the Merciless
There is no mercy
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- Inside my skull
This is a made up crock of shoot
simongt said:
Thanks @newfhouse. I can read.
The OP has said that the road is both difficult to overtake on and not difficult to overtake on. A Schrodinger's road if you will.
Sittingduck
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On which road in Norwich was the scene of this crime?
newfhouse
Resolutely on topic
Perhaps the whole thread has no basis in reality and is just a thought experiment.
FTFY.
