Cycling down dual carriageways/motorways

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

I regularly cycle on dual carriageways.

 

[rivers]

I occasionally, or most days really, see cyclists on the Keynsham by-pass on the A4 on days I need to take a motorised vehicle to work. I think they are a bit nuts, but that's just me.

 

[Kominic]

You appear to be asking a question from a decided position here.

My saddle sores don't allow me to sit on the fence. Sorry.

 

[screenman]

Has anyone peddaled the A3 Tolworth going west toward Guilford ?

About 45 years ago I think I would have done so but cannot really remember. I did use to connect those two places with a bike ride.

 

[Cuchilo]

About 45 years ago I think I would have done so but cannot really remember. I did use to connect those two places with a bike ride.

They have built a bypass since then , i don't even like driving it !

 

[snorri]

You appear to be asking a question from a decided position here.

I'm sure he was referring to the Brits among us, and not our continental cousins who invariably cycle right of centre.

 

[Biff600]

Most of the dual carriageways near me are restricted to 40 or 50mph. In fact the useless Highways Agency widened one dual carriageway to incorporate a third lane, then reduced the speed limit of that road by 20 mph !!

 

[mr_cellophane]

Have to agree on the A12 / A127, Very busy, although their is a kerb come cycle path westbound along the A127. I drive Basildon to Romford etc now and then so it's definitely a no no

The path on the A127 between Horndon and the M25 is best only done on a mountain bike.

 

[Donger]

Bits of the A38 South of Gloucester are dual carriageway, but I have never had any problems as there is a widish hard shoulder to ride on...... but the Quedgeley By-Pass part is a different matter. Not too keen riding through Quedgeley either, but the alternative is to stay on the A38 Northbound at a point where the vast majority of traffic is still accelerating away from the last roundabout. There is a big, wide slip road into Quedgeley that about half the traffic takes at speed. I saw someone cycle on across the exit yesterday and nearly get swiped off his bike. Too much like Russian Roulette for my liking. Fast slips roads are probably the biggest issue I have with dual carriageways.

 

[Glenn]

I past a couple yesterday cycling up to Okehampton on the A30 from Exeter, most traffic was doing bewteen 60 - 70mph, I don't think that would have been my choice of route

 

[r04DiE]

Yes. I cycle on them.

 

[Sharky]

A few years ago, well 50+ years ago, a former club mate and very good rider, apparently rode on a motorway (M6). The story was that he had been to a race with the bike on top and had broken down on the M6. So in the days before mobiles, you had to walk to the next emergency phone and having his bike with him, he took it down and cycled towards the emergency phone. But ... I think he was stopped by the police, but his plea was that it was illegal to walk on a motorway, so wasn't any more illegal to cycling on a motorway.

I think I've got the facts right, but I know my old club mate is still around, so if you recognise this little story, hope I haven't offended and you can put me straight.

Cheers

 

[doog]

I past a couple yesterday cycling up to Okehampton on the A30 from Exeter, most traffic was doing bewteen 60 - 70mph, I don't think that would have been my choice of route

but its their damned forsaken right to do so ....the A30 is simply a stroll in the park according to some...

(btw Im with you on that....complete madness )

 

[slowmotion]

Has anyone peddaled the A3 Tolworth going west toward Guilford ?

Personally, I wouldn't attempt it. I'm not fond of driving it either. It's busy, the lanes are really narrow and everybody is tooling along at 50mph or above.

 

[screenman]

I would rather cycle on some dual carriageway than some of the single roads around this area.