swee'pea99
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Rebel Ian said:
None. Speed limits apply only to motorised vehicles.
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None. Speed limits apply only to motorised vehicles.
[quote name='swee'pea99']None. Speed limits apply only to motorised vehicles.[/QUOTE]
A quote "Despite the fact that speed limits do not apply to bicycles, you can be prosecuted simply for cycling too fast - under the charge of 'cycling furiously'. You can also be prosecuted for riding dangerously or carelessly."
A quote "Despite the fact that speed limits do not apply to bicycles, you can be prosecuted simply for cycling too fast - under the charge of 'cycling furiously'. You can also be prosecuted for riding dangerously or carelessly."
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I think it might be 'pedalling furiously' actually.
I'm always calm though, so, I don't really know...
I'm always calm though, so, I don't really know...
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I'm ace at pedanting furiously. Even when I only have one wheel on my waggon...
If you were trying to catch up with someone who had really wound you up then you might be pedalling furiously.
Unfortunately, I suspect that this "furious pedalling" is something of a myth. A bicycle is a "carriage within the meaning of the Highway Act (1835)" and as such can be driven "wantonly or furiously".
Unfortunately, I suspect that this "furious pedalling" is something of a myth. A bicycle is a "carriage within the meaning of the Highway Act (1835)" and as such can be driven "wantonly or furiously".
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...on my occasional commute to work there a speed reminder-thingy at the top of a hill, just round a bend as it goes flat... I always try to get the highest reading possible... usually about 14-15, but once I managed 18... best is when there's a car overtaking you as you approach, and it says 25 or so... 
and I think "if only my legs were capable"... 
and I think "if only my legs were capable"...
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Fnaar said:...on my occasional commute to work there a speed reminder-thingy at the top of a hill, just round a bend as it goes flat... I always try to get the highest reading possible... usually about 14-15, but once I managed 18... best is when there's a car overtaking you as you approach, and it says 25 or so...
Just think Fnaar - a 'furious knee trembler' would be just around the corner
[quote name='swee'pea99']None. Speed limits apply only to motorised vehicles.[/QUOTE]
Yes but if people on this thread are claiming to be holier than thou about speeding on the basis that it's dangerous then I believe it's slightly hypocritcal if those same people have riden their bikes at those speeds, irrespective of whether the limits apply.
I'd rather be hit by a car at 30mph than a bike to be honest.
Yes but if people on this thread are claiming to be holier than thou about speeding on the basis that it's dangerous then I believe it's slightly hypocritcal if those same people have riden their bikes at those speeds, irrespective of whether the limits apply.
I'd rather be hit by a car at 30mph than a bike to be honest.
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Rebel Ian said:
...a bike would swerve around you...
mangaman
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Rebel Ian said:
That's probably the maddest post I've seen in 5 or 6 years posting here and the old cycling+
Would you really???
If so I'm free this weekend - stand in my road and I'll drive at you at 39(that was the speed involved) in my car, and the on my bike ( I obviously couldn't get to 39mph on my bike - but as quickly as possible)
I should do the bike test 1st I guess as you wouldn't be injured. The car test you would be dead.
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Well the OP was driving at 39 so that is kind of what the thread is about.
Don't worry though - stand still in the middle of my road and I'll stick to 30. You won't enjoy it.
I'm free all weekend - so feel free to PM me and I'll arrange to video it. I'll start on my bike and see how you fare, then drive at you at 30 mph in my car.
I would make sure you have a will that is up to date though.
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The OP was not even marginally over the limit, this was deliberate speeding.
The OP and anyone else who deliberately speeds is a complete fcukwit.
The OP and anyone else who deliberately speeds is a complete fcukwit.