Is it OK to jump from the pavement to the road ?

[YahudaMoon]

Clonk from Manchester do just fine on the Bromptons

 

[YahudaMoon]

Ahh Having read the full rule it now reads different

 

[YahudaMoon]

Thanks

 

[CopperCyclist]

The Police reckon differently unfortunately and they are well within their rights to issue a £30 FPN if they catch you.

If you are going so slowly you aren't impeding pedestrians (which in its self is hard to believe because if you go that slowly you'll be swerving everywhere) just walk anyway.

Of course this is all pointless if you are younger than 16 as they can't issue FPNs to under 16s

No we don't, it's the government that do! I believe that slow, careful and considerate pavement cycling should be allowed. Please note this does not include myself as I like to barrel along as fast as poss, and would never wish to slow to use the pavement. Personally though I don't see a massive problem with people crawling along at a slow speed as long as they are ready to give priority to pedestrians, and get off and push when necessary!

 

[sabian92]

Apologies in that case. Wasn't picking on coppers in general.

I understand the difference but people generally just barrel along on the pavement with no regard for anybody else. I see it all the time.

 

[JC4LAB]

As a Brompton owner with the same bike for 10 years I would warn it has been quite an expensive pet to service and you need a specialist shop which has the parts and that might not be handy..so best avoid unnecessary visits to it if you can.. After tyre pressure the main thing about its performance is Wheel trueness..Slighty off true and it will cost you in terms of daily mileage.so why do anything that may affect it.For me broken rear spokes are the bug bear of any long distance tour.A pothole can make spoke go.never mind a curb drop..

 

[Boris Bajic]

I think it is inadvisable.

It cannot make sense to ride a folding bicycle off a kerb and onto the highway.

Indeed it cannot make sense to ride a folding bicycle anywhere or at any time, unless as part of a comedy routine or circus act.

The OP might like to consider buying a proper bicycle.

No wonder our jails are so full!

I hope this has helped but fear it has not.

 

[mangaman]

It makes no sense to ride from the pavement onto the highway on any bike unless there is some sort of infrastructure.

MrP's cute sketch of life with kiddies pootling along pavements I can agree with - they stay on the pavement.

We're talking about jumping off pavements (not filtering from cycle paths - as the OP had to jump a curb) which is irresponsible whatever bike you ride.

 

[LCpl Boiled Egg]

I think it is inadvisable.

It cannot make sense to ride a folding bicycle off a kerb and onto the highway.

Indeed it cannot make sense to ride a folding bicycle anywhere or at any time, unless as part of a comedy routine or circus act.

The OP might like to consider buying a proper bicycle.

No wonder our jails are so full!

I hope this has helped but fear it has not.

So why are you reading the Folding Bikes forum?

 

[mangaman]

[QUOTE 1896454, member: 45"]It's not just about kiddies pootling. Around here the majority of cycling is done on the pavement, by most people. Safely, cooperatively and correctly.[/quote]

That's great - but do they bunny hop on and off the pavement over curbs?

That's all I'm trying to say - which was the OPs point