Cyclists are a slightly strange bunch. Many of us think that it is us that are uniquely singled out for abuse. It is actually not true at all, peds and joggers in particular get a lot of abuse shouted at them. On that basis this lady doesn't need someone else adding to the already considerable levels she already receives.
Cycle Lanes - for cyclists?
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Cyclists are a slightly strange bunch. Many of us think that it is us that are uniquely singled out for abuse. It is actually not true at all, peds and joggers in particular get a lot of abuse shouted at them. On that basis this lady doesn't need someone else adding to the already considerable levels she already receives.
Not the most useful post ever is it? If this is the standard we have to deal with it's no wonder that people regard commuting and general cycling as a cesspit.
Your comparison of middle of the road is not that applicable in my view for two blindingly obvious reasons. Firstly motorists frequently complain about pedestrians just crossing the road - which they are entitled to do. Secondly they actually frequently complain about them walking in the road, something which they are also entitled to do, but even told how to do in the highway code when there is no pavement...
Be polite, courteous and allow them to pass.
On my commute there is a small "fitness company" who has their customers jogging in a group, across both pedestrian and cycle routes.
I show the ultimate courtesy of stopping to allow them to pass. Which for some reason really annoys them as it blocks half of the group who then have to move into double file to get by.
In turn this makes it worthwhile!
On my commute there is a small "fitness company" who has their customers jogging in a group, across both pedestrian and cycle routes.
I show the ultimate courtesy of stopping to allow them to pass. Which for some reason really annoys them as it blocks half of the group who then have to move into double file to get by.
In turn this makes it worthwhile!
lukesdad
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Yes, you are missing an understanding of the Highway Code and an ounce of courtesy.
Empathy for an arrogant road user? No thanks.
Pedestrians have priority.
Without pavements, pedestrians should walk / run towards the traffic (If there is no pavement keep to the right-hand side of the road so that you can see oncoming traffic), so she should be running exactly where she was running.
Swearing at another human is generally not a good thing, but doing so when you are in the wrong is a definite "cyclist fail", IMO,
snorri
Legendary Member
- Location
- East coast, up a bit.
Yes on both counts, but the rule is not bizarre.
growingvegetables
Guru
- Location
- Leeds
Get away with you - she wasn't wrong! Just following Highway Code rule 2!
Trams have to stick to tram lines, cos they can't think. Cyclists (ummm .... most cyclists?) can think and .......... can get out of the cycle lane when it's the polite or safe thing to do. Simples.
You have no idea of the state of the grass verge - whether it's bumpy, hard, soft or safe and level. If that had been me running towards you when I was training for marathons, you would have been on the receiving end of some strong language for acting like a pillock. The runner was fully entitled to be where she was, just as you are fully entitled to use as much of the carriageway as you need when cars are trying to overtake you.
MrHappyCyclist
Riding the Devil's HIghway
- Location
- Bolton, England
Just as some cyclists complain about them walking in the cycle lane which they are perfectly entitled to do.
BigonaBianchi
Yes I can, Yes I am, Yes I did...Repeat.
- Location
- Iskele TRNC & Mordor UK
well i think the least vulnerable road user should have right of way.. I would have knocked her dwn though
