Use the cycle path!!

[Rickshaw Phil]

Having used the cyclepath mentioned myself I'll just point out that it is not a complete connection. For the most part it is just a pavement that cycling is permitted on. It runs alongside the road on a nice wide bit where there is room to overtake but disappears again when the road narrows and it would be useful.

It's a half hearted exercise and I dislike it.

 

[fossyant]

They aren't suitable most of the time, and certainly not for doing 20 plus MPH on. If you've ridden enough, you'll know how poor, and dangerous most cycle paths are.

 

[RobWard]

I suppose you have to see the ones im talking about to fully understand. I would use them and I am sure a lot on here would too.

 

[vickster]

I suppose you have to see the ones im talking about to fully understand. I would use them and I am sure a lot on here would too.

Post images from google then

 

[r04DiE]

Its the same coming out of Windermere towards Kendal. That road is national speed limit with a lot of blind bends. But still, I see cyclist using it instead of the cycle path.

And why shouldn't they?

 

[fossyant]

Having used the cyclepath mentioned myself I'll just point out that it is not a complete connection. For the most part it is just a pavement that cycling is permitted on. It runs alongside the road on a nice wide bit where there is room to overtake but disappears again when the road narrows and it would be useful.

It's a half hearted exercise and I dislike it.

These are usually the most dangerous - dumping you on the road again. Far safer to stay on the road. You should see the mess Manchester Council is making of Oxford Road with new cycle 'lanes' - seriously dangerous and I no doubt there will be far more cyclist and pedestrian injuries.

 

[vickster]

And why shouldn't they?

Maybe because they get in the way and cars have to slow down! Which they should do anyway if there are blind bends regardless of the the posted speed limit

 

[classic33]

You know a lot of these cyclists deaths where the cyclist"sneaks to the inside". Often they're just in the cycle lane. You are cycling along and a lorry turns left across you. No chance. Dead. Cycle paths are great at putting cyclists in this position.

I take it you were driving at the time!

 

[r04DiE]

Well, @RobWard, we've given you plenty of reasons why we shouldn't use cycle lanes, so let's have some of yours as to why we should, please.

 

[briantrumpet]

Well, @RobWard, we've given you plenty of reasons why we shouldn't use cycle lanes, so let's have som of yours as to why we should, please.

To get out of the way of cars, obviously. We should be grateful for even substandard shared use paths, for the joy they give to motorists.

 

[RobWard]

Im not bitching here. I was just asking why so many dont.. for example the pic below is the A591 coming out of Windermere. The cycle path is just to the right. The road is national speed limit with a lot of blind bends.

 

[vickster]

Ugh no...l

Looks way way way too...





Hilly!

 

[classic33]

Im not bitching here. I was just asking why so many dont.. for example the pic below is the A591 coming out of Windermere. The cycle path is just to the right. The road is national speed limit with a lot of blind bends.

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If you're driving, match your speed to the road conditions, not your expectations.

 

[classic33]

Ugh no...l

Looks way way way too...





Hilly!

Where?

 

[vickster]

Where?

Everywhere!