Bl**dy pavement riding RLJ's...

[addictfreak]

Trusty

I wouldnt feel to bad mate. Theres a distinct difference between the guy in court and those who use pavement because they do not have the confidence to ride on the road.

 

[addictfreak]

Oh Trev

Now you've gone and done it! The righteous cycle zealots will get you.

 

[purplepolly]

Theres a distinct difference between the guy in court and those who use pavement because they do not have the confidence to ride on the road.

That's true, some of us are capable of using the road, others aren't. We shouldn't be too judgmental.

 

[marinyork]

It's stupid and wrong, people always see the bad side of things, and it's people like you who give law abiding cyclists like me a bad name.

I'm tired of the amount of close passes I get on my commute, by drivers who see me as nothing but a tax dodging criminal. If every cyclist used the roads in the same way I do then we might get the respect we deserve.

Whilst everyone is entitled to their opinion I think this is a bit low. As has been said many times before cyclists are an outgroup. There's no chance of us getting this respect as it is built on a false non-level playing field. As the transport research laboratory have said motorists quite happily justify things they do wrong and then lambast the cyclists even they they can be conceptualised into the same sort of reasons. The conclusion? We're an outgroup. They'd do it anyway, if it wasn't RLJing it'd be something else. Good behaviour is something which should be an aim in itself. When I've seen people skip junctions by going over the pavement and having to rejoin sometimes it is a danger to themselves and others (other than peds). If it's a danger to you, it's a good idea to be on the road instead.

 

[addictfreak]

Not all that is in the HC is law!

 

[Trevrev]

Cyclists will never get respect from car drivers, nor will motorcyclists. It's all because us on two wheels have the ability to pass them with ease while they're stuck in their boxes wasting fuel stuck in traffic.......And do you know what.......I really don't give a sh1t if i get respect or not.

 

[purplepolly]

Not all that is in the HC is law!

a rule which uses the word 'MUST' is a legal requirement

a rule that doesn't use the word 'MUST' is a recommendation

 

[purplepolly]

or get the bus/take the car.

I wouldn't want them driving anywhere near me

 

[Trevrev]

In all honesty reading this thread has shocked me because I can't believe that some people lack the basic skills or confidence to ride on the road. Go and take some lessons or get the bus/take the car.

I love my bike........The car stays at home !!! You need balls to ride on the road nowadays.

 

[Baggy]

Not all that is in the HC is law!

But those parts which state you "MUST NOT" do something refer to activities which are road traffic offences.

 

[addictfreak]

I dont recall anyone saying that they in particular dont have the confidence or skill to ride on the road.

But if youy really thought everyone did then your living in cloud cuckoo land.
I am extremely confident on road or off. But I have seen many who are not, even some posters on here who are either new or returning to cycling after a number of years.
Perhaps if your so good Lee you should be a little more understanding of those who are not.

 

[Trevrev]

User3143......You must be god!!
Do you get off on talking to people like they're 15 year olds ??

 

[Baggy]

You need balls to ride on the road nowadays.

I don't have balls, but I'm happy riding on the road.

 

[Trevrev]

Master something !!! Cyclist wasn't the thing that popped into my head.

 

[yenrod]

I've had a few close calls with pavements cyclists: I was thinking I get banged up by a cyclist: me (a bigtime cyclist) of all people...