I know what times I will be commuting, are they safe?

[summerdays]

Is it well used at those sort of times? If it isn't then I'd stick to the roads or do a combination of the two.

 

[SW19cam]

If you have a decent set of lights (and spares) cycling in the dark is great fun.

 

[Matthew_T]

Is it well used at those sort of times? If it isn't then I'd stick to the roads or do a combination of the two.

The mornings can be busy with dog walkers but I cannot really see having a massive problem with them (as long as they move out of my way).
There are some dodgey people around here but I have gone out on rides at 10pm and havent had any problems with anyone.

 

[Matthew_T]

If you have a decent set of lights (and spares) cycling in the dark is great fun.

I know, after a few drinks I went out once and loved just weaving through the lines on the road when there were no cars to be seen at all.

I also talk to myself quite a lot (had an embarrasing moment yesterday when on a river pathway) so I will keep myself from getting lonely.

 

[classic33]

I know, after a few drinks I went out once and loved just weaving through the lines on the road when there were no cars to be seen at all.

I also talk to myself quite a lot (had an embarrasing moment yesterday when on a river pathway) so I will keep myself from getting lonely.

And you wonder why things happen!!

Is the first point in bold related in away to the second?

Sorry, for sounding like mr_hippo, but you seem to bring a bit onto yourself.

 

[summerdays]

I talk to myself - sometimes I'm the only one listening. Other times you suddenly realise someone is staring at you or even replies to your ponder.

 

[Cheshire Celt]

It's like a Bloody crèche in here some times just get on ya bike and ride

 

[Jimmy Doug]

Just get on with life and stop worrying! Stop being paranoid - is that why you use a helmet cam?

 

[vickster]

The mornings can be busy with dog walkers but I cannot really see having a massive problem with them (as long as they move out of my way).
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You are of course aware that the pedestrians have right of way, so you'll have to move out of their way, slow down or give way, not the other way round Be courteous, perhaps ting your bell, smile and say thanks and most dog owners will let you pass, but don't assume and be prepared to slow down or stop

I know you don't drive but you really should read the Highway Code as well as Cyclecraft, reckon you could avoid a ton of bother.

 

[Matthew_T]

You are of course aware that the pedestrians have right of way, so you'll have to move out of their way, slow down or give way, not the other way round Be courteous, perhaps ting your bell, smile and say thanks and most dog owners will let you pass, but don't assume and be prepared to slow down or stop

I know you don't drive but you really should read the Highway Code as well as Cyclecraft, reckon you could avoid a ton of bother.

I was joking by what I said, thats why the comment was in brackets.

I know pedestrians have right of way, there is even a new sign on the prom which says "Cyclists give way to pedestrians". I normally do a nice toot of the airzound (a long way from them), they hear and then move over. It is of course up to them to move over but when people see me bearing down on them, they move out of fear really (another joke).
I do slow down for people as dog walkers have a tendancy just to ignore me, forcing me to avoid their mutt on my own. I even had to stop yesterday because a cute little dog looked like he was going to walk into my path so I played it safe and stopped.

I have read the highway code and have a copy of it on me at all times.

 

[Cheshire Celt]

You carry a copy of the high way code ???????

 

[Boris Bajic]

Matthew, for commuting I'd drop the Airzound. When you toot someone from a long way off, someone else (whom you are not tooting) might be a lot closer. I really do wonder what the benefit of an air horn is on a bicycle.

Likewise, I'm not sure you need a copy of the Highway Code on you at all times.

For your commute, ditch everything you don't absolutely need and then ditch half of what you have left.

 

[palinurus]

I know, after a few drinks I went out once and loved just weaving through the lines on the road when there were no cars to be seen at all.

There's nothing better. It isn't necessary to drink beforehand, weaving is always pleasurable.

 

[Matthew_T]

You carry a copy of the high way code ???????

Only the bits relating to cyclists.