Do Not Overtake Cyclists

[Jemps]

There's a two mile stretch of road that has a number of these on either side.
View attachment 722109 Rumours are circulating that the they will become permanent, when work is finished.

https://www.cyclinguk.org/blog/do-n...anging-one-road-sign-helps-keep-cyclists-safe

 

[classic33]

Yep
Chances are I'd be on the pavement (especially if a regular, known route) - almost certainly if towing the trailer - leave the carriageway clear for the tin box brigade.

Not an option on the section covered by those signs.

 

[Sterlo]

There's a couple on a road here where there are a few traffic islands, strange really as there's also a cycle path (the side you can't see on the picture) on the pavement but better safe than sorry.

 

[biketrailerguy]

Similarly sometimes as a Cyclist, it's sensible to cycle the other side of the cones if there is a road surface

Agreed

Not an option on the section covered by those signs

Why?
Is there not pedestrian access .. or passage for a cyclist pushing a bike?

 

[classic33]

https://www.cyclinguk.org/blog/do-n...anging-one-road-sign-helps-keep-cyclists-safe

There's no safe way of dismounting, and pushing a pedal cycle on the two mile stretch where I took the picture. And no alternate route(s) either.

The Cyclists Dismount signs are still used by Northern Gas Networks, round here at least. And they still don't mean you have to dismount.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Is it just a roadworks related temporary sign?

I've seen the sign a couple of times.
Yes, it was a temporary roadworks sign.

 

[Slick]

I've seen that sign a few times round these parts.

Similarly sometimes as a Cyclist, it's sensible to cycle the other side of the cones if there is a road surface.

I must admit, that is my method of choice for getting round some roadworks.

Much to the horror of some people I tell due to the risks, but obviously you need to do your own risk assessment depending on the circumstances.

 

[classic33]

I've seen the sign a couple of times.
Yes, it was a temporary roadworks sign.

Temporary takes on another meaning on the stretch the signs cover here!

An earlier sign looking back along to the sign posted here.

https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/strange-road-signs.233428/post-6779321

 

[biketrailerguy]

obviously you need to do your own risk assessment depending on the circumstances

Fully agree.

 

[classic33]

I've seen that sign a few times round these parts.


I must admit, that is my method of choice for getting round some roadworks.

Much to the horror of some people I tell due to the risks, but obviously you need to do your own risk assessment depending on the circumstances.

We don't all cycle on two wheels!

 

[Slick]

We don't all cycle on two wheels!

Fair point.

 

[matticus]

We don't all cycle on two wheels!

Presumably that would be quite a big part of your risk assessment?

 

[presta]

Similarly sometimes as a Cyclist, it's sensible to cycle the other side of the cones if there is a road surface.

I did that once, and got shouted at by the workmen for rolling a groove in their new tarmac.

 

[icowden]

I did that once, and got shouted at by the workmen for rolling a groove in their new tarmac.

The important part is "if there is a road surface"...

 

[Andy in Germany]

The important part is "if there is a road surface"...

To be fair, there was a surface... just not one solid enough to support @presta on a bike...