vernon
Harder than Ronnie Pickering
- Location
- Meanwood, Leeds
They had their stencils upside down.
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welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
That lot makes me glad we only have one roundabout anywhere near where I live, and it's a normal one.
EltonFrog
Legendary Member
That's the same one as the OP innit?
byegad
Legendary Member
- Location
- NE England
The Swindon one is a great reason for the prompt execution of the loon that came up with it. The OP one looks Photo-shopped to me but if real is a simple mistake that any first class moron could make.
I recall a time when I and two friends were driving from a concert in Ampthill through Hemel. The driver was - among other things - a driving instructor, and the other passenger was at the time having driving lessons (not from friend 1). We got over the magic roundabout with no hassle, but the learner couldn't quite understand how it was possible to go round it anti-clockwise.
So the instructor turned round at the next opportunity and did a complete circuit, anti-clockwise, just to prove it could be done, with the learner getting progressively more freaked out...
So the instructor turned round at the next opportunity and did a complete circuit, anti-clockwise, just to prove it could be done, with the learner getting progressively more freaked out...
Over The Hill
Guru
- Location
- Ridden off into the sunset
We have this one in Basingstoke (amongst many more)
Some blurb on the council website where I just found this pic says -
"The work is designed to provide varied and intriguing views for those travelling around the roundabout."
I think I would prefer those travelling around the roundabout to be looking where they are going. I do like this it is by Ray Smith.
Some blurb on the council website where I just found this pic says -
"The work is designed to provide varied and intriguing views for those travelling around the roundabout."
I think I would prefer those travelling around the roundabout to be looking where they are going. I do like this it is by Ray Smith.
deptfordmarmoset
Full time tea drinker
- Location
- Armonmy Way
marknotgeorge
Hol den Vorschlaghammer!
- Location
- Derby.
If you think about it logically and dispassionately, the Magic Roundabouts at Hemel and Swindon are just a series of mini roundabouts in a circle. Treat each one in isolation, and you'll have no problem.
glasgowcyclist
Charming but somewhat feckless
- Location
- Scotland
Definitely.
If the OP shot was taken from the 4 o'clock position, this second was shot from the 6 o'clock position. Kerbs, surfaces and other features are identical.
Doesn't look photoshopped to me.
GC
The Swindon magic roundabout is a piece of p1ss, I ride across it every day.The one in Swindon is nightmare.... I had to work in Swindon for a few months a few years ago I used to dread going over it ..... on a plus they had THE best Curry house bar non none I had ever been in (can't remember its name though......) trouble is my expenses fell short of my bill whenever I used it.... (sorry I went a bit off topic) never went round the roundabout on a bikeand don't fancy going back and trying it either
Apparently it is safer than a normal roundabout, it certainly feels safer than some of the four lane 40mph roundabouts I have to negotiate.
simon the viking
Guru
When your used to to it I suppose it is, just a bit daunting for an outsider
snorri
Legendary Member
- Location
- East coast, up a bit.
Reminds me of basic advice to young navigators. When lost never follow another vessel, it may be a dredger going to load sand.
People tend to take more care and drive slower than a normal roundabout.
Riding it after heavy rain is daunting as it turns into the magic roundabout lake.