Cyclist overtaking Cyclist on Cycle Path

[Jody]

OMG yes,how many times has that happened?

Once to me.

 

[Lonestar]

The OP hasn't been on since Wed @ 19:56 so I think we answered this wrong.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

For what it's worth, similar happened to me today.
No scate-boarder, a pedestrian I was about to overtake on a shared path.
Simultaneously, another cyclist very close passed me.
I always shoulder check collision avoided.
Swore at the other cyclist a wee bit 'cause he gave me a fright, he just laughed.

 

[Lonestar]

The fast overtake on Southwark Bridge the other day was shocking so now I don't leave a gap.There is very little space for a half witted overtake like that.

There is a pavement on the left and a continuous concrete block on the right.

Obviously that wouldn't work on a cycle lane.Also had to close the gap on my left at Blackfriars every day as I suspected that a cyclist was going to attempt to undertake me.

 

[Blue Hills]

I would say 50/50 .You should always look/shoulder check before any overtaking manoeuvre and her impatience.

Very true.So much of cycling road sense/politeness is just as the same as you're taught when driving a car. Far too many cyclists ignore this.

 

[ozboz]

If a cycle path/ Lane is congested I personally wait to see what the best option is , hold back and observe , yesterday on a narrow section of the 315 at Richmond I just stopped and let the oncomers peds and bikes go , if them behind were a bit annoyed then tough ,

 

[Vantage]

I consider a cycle path one of the few places left where road rules don't apply, except for one. She should have made her presence known if she was going to pass you as she doesn't know your level of cycling knowledge and/or skill and therefor can't predict what you will or won't do ahead of her.
Leave the racing and other piss poor behaviour for the roads where its expected.

 

[Alan O]

She should have made her presence known if she was going to pass you as she doesn't know your level of cycling knowledge and/or skill and therefor can't predict what you will or won't do ahead of her.

And how about "You should always check over your shoulder for cyclists coming up behind before pulling out, because you don't know their level of cycling knowledge and/or skill and therefore can't predict what they will or won't do approaching you"?

 

[Vantage]

And how about "You should always check over your shoulder for cyclists coming up behind before pulling out, because you don't know their level of cycling knowledge and/or skill and therefore can't predict what they will or won't do approaching you"?

Unless a following cyclist expects me to bunny hop those in front of me then they shouldn't attempt overtaking me when I'm already about to do that. Common sense and so on.

 

[Alan O]

Unless a following cyclist expects me to bunny hop those in front of me then they shouldn't attempt overtaking me when I'm already about to do that. Common sense and so on.

It seems common sense to me for everyone be aware of what's around them before making any maneuver.

 

[Vantage]

I do sort of agree with you there but unlike most folk, a cyclist is constantly looking forward and travelling faster than most folk on a cycle/shared path so it's up to them to make sure they have safe passage to their destination. It's not terribly difficult to ring the bell or call out to those about to be passed.
Like I say, there are few places left where the threat of motorised transport isn't an issue and care free travel can be enjoyed. Looking back in these places to check for some strava segment chasing speed junkie shouldn't be needed.

 

[Lonestar]

Unless a following cyclist expects me to bunny hop those in front of me then they shouldn't attempt overtaking me when I'm already about to do that. Common sense and so on.

Yes , but you can't assume they are going to use common sense.Especially on the CS'ses or anywhere.

You haven't seen the E - W cycle superhighway crash have you?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/video/ne...ing-head-crash-London-cycle-superhighway.html

Actually this wasn't what I was looking for and it's a Daily Wail link.

Ah yes I know that bit,you've got to be really careful on that bend.Both had lights here,that's unusual.

 

[alvintc]

So if there's an obstruction directly in front of someone who's ahead of you but walking to your left, you wouldn't anticipate them stepping around it?

Of course, but I'd still expect them to check it's clear BEFORE the stepped out

 

[JackoLondon]

The OP hasn't been on since Wed @ 19:56 so I think we answered this wrong.

Was on holiday - & nope already accept my blame. For everyone who's asked info, it was CS3 cycle lane.

 

[Lonestar]

Was on holiday - & nope already accept my blame. For everyone who's asked info, it was CS3 cycle lane.

OMG...yes the CS 3 is bad.I'd expect all sorts of $hyt£ on there.People are so unaware that I now rarely overtake but just wait . It's safer.It's an awful setup.Too narrow but the victim of it's own success.

We can't all be perfect.I did a bit of bad cycling on Sunday pulling into a side street just as a motorist was pulling out (I had to quick draw on the brakes).I could see he was worried for a sec.I stopped and apologised.He was fine about it.See even I'm not perfect.

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