I enjoyed a 22 miler on the Penine Way yesterday (Warrington-Manchester direction). Beautiful hot week-end so I expected lots of walkers/cyclists (and got them).
Now, to me, it seems logical that everyone should stay left when facing on-coming cyclist (or walkers). I was amazed how many on-coming cyclist were cycling on their right and expecting me to move over.
Now I am not 'bolshy' and simply 'sticking to my rights'.....it's more a question of common sense-everyone on the left avoids any chance of mishaps.
There were also lots of pairs & groups that mostly went single file when they were on-coming but I was gob-smacked when (twice) couples stayed 2 abreast and expected me to dismount or go onto the rough verge so (I assume) they could continue their conversation.
Just wondering if others have similar experiences........or am I just wrong??
Now, to me, it seems logical that everyone should stay left when facing on-coming cyclist (or walkers). I was amazed how many on-coming cyclist were cycling on their right and expecting me to move over.
Now I am not 'bolshy' and simply 'sticking to my rights'.....it's more a question of common sense-everyone on the left avoids any chance of mishaps.
There were also lots of pairs & groups that mostly went single file when they were on-coming but I was gob-smacked when (twice) couples stayed 2 abreast and expected me to dismount or go onto the rough verge so (I assume) they could continue their conversation.
Just wondering if others have similar experiences........or am I just wrong??