I have only a couple of miles on a cycle track to commute to get me off a very busy road. Unfortunatley it is a shared one with pedestrians which are not a problem, its the joggers who are travelling in the same direction as yourself. Virtually everyone has an Ipod plugged in, you slowly pedal up behind them watching there actions working out what side to overtake on, they veer from left to right, sometimes two abreast leaving no room to get past, you ring your bell and they cannot hear you cos of there Ipods, when you decide to creep past they will suddenly look over there shoulder and swerve into you as if they are on a death wish, I hate joggers.
Bl**dy Cycle Paths
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Andy 71
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- Chelmsford
At the end of the day, cycle paths are usually an afterthought and are seldom of really good quality.
When I lived in Bexley, I stuck to the main roads - over the heath, through Deptford, New Cross etc and up the Old Kent Road. The traffic was usually so bloomin slow, it was safe enough.
I was visiting a (sadly now deceased) relative in Eltham a couple of years back, and I noticed that Westmount Road (from the Welcome Inn to Rochester Way) had been recently signed as a National network cycle route. Totally unsuitable - 1) Busy road with parking either side; 2) Said 'path' is a 0.5m margin painted on side of road that everyone parks in anyway!!
Ultimately, cycle paths, if suitable, are an option but this does not remove our entitlement to use main roads if we see fit.
I wonder - Does the new highway code say we have to use paths where available? Could motorists use this as a defence?
When I lived in Bexley, I stuck to the main roads - over the heath, through Deptford, New Cross etc and up the Old Kent Road. The traffic was usually so bloomin slow, it was safe enough.
I was visiting a (sadly now deceased) relative in Eltham a couple of years back, and I noticed that Westmount Road (from the Welcome Inn to Rochester Way) had been recently signed as a National network cycle route. Totally unsuitable - 1) Busy road with parking either side; 2) Said 'path' is a 0.5m margin painted on side of road that everyone parks in anyway!!
Ultimately, cycle paths, if suitable, are an option but this does not remove our entitlement to use main roads if we see fit.
I wonder - Does the new highway code say we have to use paths where available? Could motorists use this as a defence?
HF2300
Insanity Prawn Boy
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Cycle Routes and Other Facilities. Use cycle routes, advanced stop lines, cycle boxes and toucan crossings unless at the time it is unsafe to do so. Use of these facilities is not compulsory and will depend on your experience and skills, but they can make your journey safer.
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Cycle Tracks. These are normally located away from the road, but may occasionally be found alongside footpaths or pavements. Cyclists and pedestrians may be segregated or they may share the same space (unsegregated). When using segregated tracks you MUST keep to the side intended for cyclists as the pedestrian side remains a pavement or footpath. Take care when passing pedestrians, especially children, older or disabled people, and allow them plenty of room. Always be prepared to slow down and stop if necessary. Take care near road junctions as you may have difficulty seeing other road users, who might not notice you.
[Law HA 1835 sect 72]
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Cycle Lanes. These are marked by a white line (which may be broken) along the carriageway (see Rule 140). Keep within the lane when practicable. When leaving a cycle lane check before pulling out that it is safe to do so and signal your intention clearly to other road users. Use of cycle lanes is not compulsory and will depend on your experience and skills, but they can make your journey safer.
Make of that what you will....
Cycle Routes and Other Facilities. Use cycle routes, advanced stop lines, cycle boxes and toucan crossings unless at the time it is unsafe to do so. Use of these facilities is not compulsory and will depend on your experience and skills, but they can make your journey safer.
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Cycle Tracks. These are normally located away from the road, but may occasionally be found alongside footpaths or pavements. Cyclists and pedestrians may be segregated or they may share the same space (unsegregated). When using segregated tracks you MUST keep to the side intended for cyclists as the pedestrian side remains a pavement or footpath. Take care when passing pedestrians, especially children, older or disabled people, and allow them plenty of room. Always be prepared to slow down and stop if necessary. Take care near road junctions as you may have difficulty seeing other road users, who might not notice you.
[Law HA 1835 sect 72]
63
Cycle Lanes. These are marked by a white line (which may be broken) along the carriageway (see Rule 140). Keep within the lane when practicable. When leaving a cycle lane check before pulling out that it is safe to do so and signal your intention clearly to other road users. Use of cycle lanes is not compulsory and will depend on your experience and skills, but they can make your journey safer.
Make of that what you will....
