Cyclists get pulled for 39mph in a 30 limit.

[mjr]

Great point, and proves an unconscious bias in me as I wouldn't in a car, but happy to discuss on here how we forgot to come out the pub and got on the bikes to pitch our tents in a bit of a rain storm.

I suggest coming out the pub before you're unconscious, next time!

 

[chris667]

I think it's very interesting that some of the people on here who have no problems with cyclists on pedal bikes riding at 39mph on a road which has a 30mph speed limit for cars are not happy with people on ebikes riding at 39mph on roads with a 30mph limit.

Makes the kinetic energy argument rather moot, doesn't it? An ebike is not that much heavier than a pedal bike.

But yes, the thread is getting pretty boring.

 

[Alex321]

I think it's very interesting that some of the people on here who have no problems with cyclists on pedal bikes riding at 39mph on a road which has a 30mph speed limit for cars are not happy with people on ebikes riding at 39mph on roads with a 30mph limit.

Makes the kinetic energy argument rather moot, doesn't it? An ebike is not that much heavier than a pedal bike.

But yes, the thread is getting pretty boring.

Nobody on here would be happy with pedal cyclists doing 39mph in the places where they complain about ebikes doing that.

There are a few places where 39mph in a 30 limit is perfectly reasonable on a bike. There are MANY more where it would not be at all reasonable.

The complaints about fast ebikes have been where they have been weaving in and out of traffic or riding fast on pavements, and I don't think any of us would accept that as reasonable on a pedal bike.

 

[classic33]

I think it's very interesting that some of the people on here who have no problems with cyclists on pedal bikes riding at 39mph on a road which has a 30mph speed limit for cars are not happy with people on ebikes riding at 39mph on roads with a 30mph limit.

Makes the kinetic energy argument rather moot, doesn't it? An ebike is not that much heavier than a pedal bike.

But yes, the thread is getting pretty boring.

Most ebikes* weigh around the 30-35kg mark, before the batteries are added.

*The illegal derestricted type not the e-assist type

 

[matticus]

I think it's very interesting

Is it? Gosh. Well I'm glad you've found something interesting to read here, we've brought a little extra something to your day! x

 

[chris667]

Gosh. Well I'm glad you've found something interesting to read here, we've brought a little extra something to your day! x

I am delighted to have brought a little sunshine to your morning. x

 

[Dogtrousers]

Is it? Gosh. Well I'm glad you've found something interesting to read here, we've brought a little extra something to your day! x

And I found this amusing.

So interesting and amusing. What more could you want in a thread?

 

[mjr]

So interesting and amusing. What more could you want in a thread?

This weekend's lottery numbers?

 

[Slick]

I suggest coming out the pub before you're unconscious, next time!

To be fair, your not the first to suggest it.

 

[Solocle]

Nobody on here would be happy with pedal cyclists doing 39mph in the places where they complain about ebikes doing that.

There are a few places where 39mph in a 30 limit is perfectly reasonable on a bike. There are MANY more where it would not be at all reasonable.

The complaints about fast ebikes have been where they have been weaving in and out of traffic or riding fast on pavements, and I don't think any of us would accept that as reasonable on a pedal bike.

Or indeed faster. Speed limits can't account for road conditions etc, so they can be higher than would be safe, or lower than would be safe.
One of the privileges of being non-motorised is that you get to use your discretion - just like the police do. They're not exempt from careless driving!

East Chevin Road in Otley is such a place, down a very steep hill. A couple of driveways to watch, but very few hazards otherwise.

 

[Cycleops]

I knew this subject would divide options but I think if there's one thing we can take away from this which I hope everyone can agree on is that speed creates more problems than it ever solves.

 

[classic33]

Or indeed faster. Speed limits can't account for road conditions etc, so they can be higher than would be safe, or lower than would be safe.
One of the privileges of being non-motorised is that you get to use your discretion - just like the police do. They're not exempt from careless driving!

East Chevin Road in Otley is such a place, down a very steep hill. A couple of driveways to watch, but very few hazards otherwise.
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It's the crossroada near the bottom that I don't like.

 

[Solocle]

It's the crossroada near the bottom that I don't like.

Oh, for sure, but it's pretty easy to ease off in time. Even sitting up works quite well as an aerobrake!

 

[matticus]

I knew this subject would divide options but I think if there's one thing we can take away from this which I hope everyone can agree on is that speed creates more problems than it ever solves.

A journo once asked Eddie Van Halen* "what use is speed?".
His answer: "Staying up all night."

*Arguably legendary/innovative/much-copied rock guitarist. RIP

 

[Cycleops]

A journo once asked Eddie Van Halen* "what use is speed?".
His answer: "Staying up all night."

But not while riding a bike.