This under taking thing .....

[jimboalee]

Couldn't that be interpreted as ride on the pavement (though it would be no guarantee that you wouldn't get hit by a car). Or even if you were riding on the road - you could look at that statement and think the gutter was the safest place.

Yes, there is NO guarantee a cyclist won't be hit by a car.

When the conditions dictate, cycling between the double yellow 'no parking' lines might be the safest place to ride.

WHEN THE CONDITIONS DICTATE, getting off and pushing the bloody bike up the pavement might be the safest place....

Hark to item 1/. There's enough cyclist road sense info there.

If after completing item 1/, you still lack confidence, seriously consider whether cycling on the public highway is really for you,, ??

 

[BentMikey]

For the most part, yes, the highway code is very good. It does also contains gems such as suggesting to keep to the left of a roundabout when going around it.

That said, there's a lot cycle training can teach that's not covered in the highway code.

 

[jimboalee]

For the most part, yes, the highway code is very good. It does also contains gems such as suggesting to keep to the left of a roundabout when going around it.

That said, there's a lot cycle training can teach that's not covered in the highway code.

Like how to transport a set of ladders by bike.

See cafe 'are you a real cyclist?' thread.