StuartG
slower but further
I used to cycle into central London in the days when it was rare to see another cyclist. No matter how slow it was faster than cars and buses (no bus lanes!).
Lately when I have done the route I am astounded by both the number and speed. A speed I wouldn't dare except on an open road. Many are relying on everybody else doing nothing wrong. I guess when a ped or motorist does err - then the blame is all down to them. I have to say that this class of cyclists is no better then the similar class of motorist that we (and they?) despair.
Indeed at certain junctions even I feel intimidated by the boy racers. It isn't a great encouragement to newbies trying to commute and already scared out of their minds by motorised traffic. But I don't know what can be done to encourage all road users to relax and co-operate rather than exercise their macho issues on a commute.
TTs are the place for that ...
Lately when I have done the route I am astounded by both the number and speed. A speed I wouldn't dare except on an open road. Many are relying on everybody else doing nothing wrong. I guess when a ped or motorist does err - then the blame is all down to them. I have to say that this class of cyclists is no better then the similar class of motorist that we (and they?) despair.
Indeed at certain junctions even I feel intimidated by the boy racers. It isn't a great encouragement to newbies trying to commute and already scared out of their minds by motorised traffic. But I don't know what can be done to encourage all road users to relax and co-operate rather than exercise their macho issues on a commute.
TTs are the place for that ...