Not a cyclist bashing thread - plenty of bad drivers and peds who need sorting as well...
Noticed over the last few months a definite increase in the number of cyclists on the commute, compared to last year.
Unfortunately, although I've seen a few 'good' cyclists, it seems that I'm seeing a greater proportion of cyclists who don't have a clue.
I know we have 'discussions' about RLJs and cycling on the pavement. However, I'm talking about people doing such as cycling on pavements and then jumping off the kerb to pass junctions, without attempting a lifesaver or showing any regard for other road users (or pavement users).
In the last few weeks I've seen at least 2 cyclists a week on Sheffield Parkway. Its illegal and signposted as such. Its a minimum dual carriageway, 4 lanes in parts. Last year I'd see one every 3-4 weeks.
And this week I saw a guy cycling on the wrong side of the road, through a set of lights, into oncoming traffic.
I'm also seeing a lot of (what I assume are) new cyclists, with a road position between the kerb and the yellow line....
Now i was thinking do we need better education in schools?
As we're all 'road users' at some point, should there be a highway code test as part of the curriculum?
But the majority of these I'd estimate as late teens to early twenties, schools too late...
Do we rely on the Darwin effect, or any other suggestions?
Noticed over the last few months a definite increase in the number of cyclists on the commute, compared to last year.
Unfortunately, although I've seen a few 'good' cyclists, it seems that I'm seeing a greater proportion of cyclists who don't have a clue.
I know we have 'discussions' about RLJs and cycling on the pavement. However, I'm talking about people doing such as cycling on pavements and then jumping off the kerb to pass junctions, without attempting a lifesaver or showing any regard for other road users (or pavement users).
In the last few weeks I've seen at least 2 cyclists a week on Sheffield Parkway. Its illegal and signposted as such. Its a minimum dual carriageway, 4 lanes in parts. Last year I'd see one every 3-4 weeks.
And this week I saw a guy cycling on the wrong side of the road, through a set of lights, into oncoming traffic.
I'm also seeing a lot of (what I assume are) new cyclists, with a road position between the kerb and the yellow line....
Now i was thinking do we need better education in schools?
As we're all 'road users' at some point, should there be a highway code test as part of the curriculum?
But the majority of these I'd estimate as late teens to early twenties, schools too late...
Do we rely on the Darwin effect, or any other suggestions?