New Forest Cyclist

[G-Zero]

A member of a motorhome forum that I frequent put a post on last night complimenting a Lycra clad male cyclist, on a busy road through the New Forest for pulling over and waving their coach past, as it was unable to overtake due to oncoming vehicles.
Unfortunately she didn't say when, or give a better location, but she was very complimentary.

Well done if it was you, it's nice to see a little bit of positive press.

 

[Racing roadkill]

A member of a motorhome forum that I frequent put a post on last night complimenting a Lycra clad male cyclist, on a busy road through the New Forest for pulling over and waving their coach past, as it was unable to overtake due to oncoming vehicles.
Unfortunately she didn't say when, or give a better location, but she was very complimentary.

Well done if it was you, it's nice to see a little bit of positive press.

I always pull into the gravel traps,and wave lorries and anything else that's big that is hanging behind me when I'm down that way.

 

[vernon]

Considerate behaviour by cyclists on narrow roads isn't confined to the New Forest.

Just saying.

 

[Markymark]

And inconsiderate vehicles are far from confined to cyclists.

 

[TVC]

A considerate cyclist in the New Forest? Certainly wasn't @Mattonsea then.

 

[Spoked Wheels]

A considerate cyclist in the New Forest? Certainly wasn't @Mattonsea then.

 

[Stephenite]

Why should the cyclist pull over? It's not as if they could park in a lay-by, grill some sausages and enjoy them on a fold-out table with a can of something low-alcohol, watching the world go by, is it?

 

[Racing roadkill]

Why should the cyclist pull over? It's not as if they could park in a lay-by, grill some sausages and enjoy them on a fold-out table with a can of something low-alcohol, watching the world go by, is it?

It's about rights and responsibilities. We cyclists have a right to be on the same road, at the same time, as the big thing. I feel it's my responsibility to make sure I allow the big thing, to proceed without undue hinderence. If I can safely move over a bit ( maybe ride along a long lay-by) and let the big thing get along more easily, then I personally think I should.

 

[Markymark]

Fantastic. It's been a least few days before the 'should cyclists pull over' has gone back and forth 5,000,000 times.

 

[numbnuts]

Since riding my trike if there is more then three cars trying to over take I will pull in if I can and let them go and always get a thank you, we have to share the road so why not be friends.

 

[Markymark]

Depends if it's safe and convenient.

 

[snorri]

Why should the cyclist pull over?

'Cos it's in the Highway Code, Rules 168 & 169.

 

[Mattonsea]

A considerate cyclist in the New Forest? Certainly wasn't @Mattonsea then.

No wasn't me Guv ,I was up the top of the county.

 

[Stephenite]

'Cos it's in the Highway Code, Rules 168 & 169.

You can cherry-pick quotes from my post to support whatever argument you like.

 

[Stephenite]

It's about rights and responsibilities. We cyclists have a right to be on the same road, at the same time, as the big thing. I feel it's my responsibility to make sure I allow the big thing, to proceed without undue hinderence. If I can safely move over a bit ( maybe ride along a long lay-by) and let the big thing get along more easily, then I personally think I should.

Eh? He/she could have shared their sausages is all I'm saying.