Because coming to a stop every few meters to let a car passed would mean the journey would take forever.Why?
Because coming to a stop every few meters to let a car passed would mean the journey would take forever.Why?
Yes. The fact the stream of traffic prevented passing, but it was still caused by a blockage in the road, that was unnecessary.Did you get my meaning? The bit in bold, yeah?
Why?
Ha, yes that's true, but not what I was thinking. Just that it was cyclist plus oncoming traffic causing the obstruction, rather than cyclist alone.I was second guessing a hidden message that you insinuated more cyclists = less traffic.
Because that is using the M62, where iirc bicycles aren't allowed, cycling would add an extra 5 miles, taking it to 40 each way, or 80 round trip.
How many, even very enthusiastic cyclists here do 400 miles per week? or nearly 5 hours per day 5 days per week? On top of a 45 hour working week?
I would love to move closer, but it would mean getting rid of all motorised transport, my dog, garden, shed, tools, and move into a 2bed flat for £200 more than my current mortgage.
Ha, yes that's true, but not what I was thinking. Just that it was cyclist plus oncoming traffic causing the obstruction, rather than cyclist alone.
Would you have to cycle both legs of the journey? Could you do one or two days a week? Could you go for a multi-modal option?
I'm not having a go, it's just that from your responses on this thread, you don't seem to have much understanding or empathy with cycling.
Please may we have more funny "memes" of the driver catapulting himself forwards into improbable and amusing scenarios. I know how good you all are at them.
TIA
I would have to do both legs, as I would also prefer to use public transport than drive in rush hour manchester traffic, the train would even be cheaper! But even the Manchester infrastructure doesn't supply public transport at the times when I regularly finish working.
I do have empathy with cycling, admittedly, I don't commute, and cycle purely for pleasure. I dislike the strong anti-car attitude, and the militant "cyclist does no wrong". I was merely suggesting that there are other ways to go about it. I had a car inches from my bumper this morning, I didn't pull next to him at the lights and tell him how stupid he was. I simply moved over, let him go, no more tailgating, no confrontation. Admittedly, I can and have lost my temper before and confronted drivers. But, I know immediately, that 90% of the time it's not the right choice.
I take primary when I need to dominate the lane for my safety, such as pinchpoints, narrow 1 way roads, blind country road corners, roundabouts, etc.
If a line of traffic have patiently waited for a short while behind me, for a safe passing point, but cannot pass due to oncoming traffic. Why not pull over when safe and convenient to return the consideration that they have shown me?
I just don't see everything as black and white, there's a middle ground in all of this. Not cyclists demanding they have a right to be there, and using those rights because they can. And not cars forcing their way through because they're bigger and faster. There needs to be equal consideration.
If you haven't seen a modern theory test, check this link out
http://www.safedrivingforlife.info/take-official-free-practice-driving-theory-test/
Have a go, and it will show the issues. The tests ask more about first aid, and questions about trams, than anything about cycling. In fact, when I was helping my partner recently pass a test, I don't recall ever seeing a question about cyclists.
It's not entirely anti-cycling, but lack of driver education, that leads to a lot of these issues.
Maybe I'm naive, but I like to have enough faith in humanity, that the majority of people don't want to harm or endanger me when cycling. But, simply don't realise what they are doing is dangerous.
https://twitter.com/lstwhl/status/628338649818603521
Here's a good reason not to be cycling next to parked cars
It says a public order offence, so presumably because he was a shouty p*llockI'm not overly surprised - but no detail of the caution has been given .
Other posters on this thread seem to have missed your link though.
I'm not overly surprised - but no detail of the caution has been given .
Other posters on this thread seem to have missed your link though.