Roundabout tip

[Soup890]

I have always found using the outside lane on a roundabout easier then using the inside lane.

On the inside lane if you want to switch to the outside lane to exit the roundabout you always find yourself blocked by a car.

Always use the outside lane.

 

[uclown2002]

Lord, give me mercy...................
Shouldn't you be getting ready for school instead of trolling here?

 

[Sharky]

For me it varies. I get to know certain roundabouts and sense where the flow of traffic is going and which path is the safest to take. Am always wary of cars coming onto a roundabout and often hold back a smidge, looking into the driver's eyes until I see that he has seen me and then I know I am safe.

Keith

 

[Sharky]

Lord, give me mercy...................
Shouldn't you be getting ready for school instead of trolling here?

I should have been riding to work this morning, but going by car now!

 

[doug]

"Always use the outside lane" is VERY BAD advice, but it depends on the roundabout and which direction you are going. On many roundabouts if you are turning right and are in the outside lane then cars will cut you up as they exit across you.

I treat a roundabout the same way I would in a car:
- left turn use the outside
- right turn use the inside
- straight on - depends on the roundabout and traffic, but generally outside lane

See Highway Code rules 76 to 78 and 184 to 190
https://www.gov.uk/rules-for-cyclists-59-to-82/roundabouts-76-to-78
https://www.gov.uk/using-the-road-159-to-203/roundabouts-184-to-190

And indicate what you are doing - especially if you are turning right or changing lanes.

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

I have always found it a much better idea to ride naked.

Always have your todger out.

 

[Soup890]

I have always found it a much better idea to ride naked.

Always have your todger out.

Lol, which side are you going to let it hang on the bike?

 

[ManiaMuse]

Lol, which side are you going to let it hang on the bike?

Split saddle.

 

[Profpointy]

I have always found using the outside lane on a roundabout easier then using the inside lane.

On the inside lane if you want to switch to the outside lane to exit the roundabout you always find yourself blocked by a car.

Always use the outside lane.

.... mmmm, do you actually ride a bike ?
Just askin'

PS April 1st was yesterday

 

[Peter Armstrong]

Split saddle.

That made me LOL in the office, everyone was like, WTF you laughing at?

 

[akb]

....
PS April 1st was yesterday

Hmmm, pretty sure April 1st was on Tuesday...!

 

[akb]

I thought you had gone Soup

 

[winjim]

[QUOTE 3009006, member: 45"]Current theory test includes questions requesting acknowledgment that cyclists may use the nearside lane all the way around a roundabout.[/QUOTE]
Is that not a warning to drivers, rather than advice for cyclists?

 

[vickster]

Get hold of a copy of cyclecraft

 

[Hip Priest]

Great tip.

Also, make sure you filter up the left hand side of HGVs, and never ever check over your shoulder before moving out.