mjr
Comfy armchair to one person & a plank to the next
- Location
- mostly Norfolk, sometimes Somerset
Towing a trailer containing a gas bottle had a similar effect (see recent post in "tales from today's utility ride"
Ways to deter motorists?
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"Ways to deter motorists" is not a good way to start a discussion. Roads are shared between all road users and the ultimate aim is surely to have harmony.
Would be better to rephrase the opening stance with "Ways to safely share the roads with motorists"
One strategy is education. There are a few schemes in place such as "stay wider than the rider". Motorists need to be educated, but also the cyclists in "defensive" riding. There is much talk of "primary position", but I feel this gives a false sense of security. I prefer being in "primary control". Knowing when to ride out and knowing when to keep in and being the one to choose when a car overtakes, by indicating to the car when you want to be passed.
Would be better to rephrase the opening stance with "Ways to safely share the roads with motorists"
One strategy is education. There are a few schemes in place such as "stay wider than the rider". Motorists need to be educated, but also the cyclists in "defensive" riding. There is much talk of "primary position", but I feel this gives a false sense of security. I prefer being in "primary control". Knowing when to ride out and knowing when to keep in and being the one to choose when a car overtakes, by indicating to the car when you want to be passed.
HMS_Dave
Grand Old Lady
I think (hope) i understand what you are trying to say and achieve but as a motorist myself i seldom see how you can 'deter' motorists away from you. We share the roads with each other, i dare say unfortunately so but no one mode of transport owns the road... Country roads by definition are twisty, narrow and have limited visibility owing to poorly maintained hedgerows and trees. Cars will swing around blind corners at national speed limits and will sometimes slam the anchors on when they see a cyclist right there. How do you prepare for that? Tow a beacon? Honestly, other than making yourself as visible as possible i see no other way. Those long flag poles you often see on recumbent trikes are not a bad idea, hopefully they'll be seen over the hedges. Also bare in mind, pedestrians and joggers use country lanes often with no pavement. Its the way of our networks unfortunately.
Long term, i hope for better cycle and pedestrian networks because as i have said before, this puts a lot of people off before they get started!
Good luck either way and if you invent something, do share!
steveindenmark
Legendary Member
Deter motorists from what?
Driving on the road? No. They are allowed to do that.
I think you need to be a bit more specific.
Driving on the road? No. They are allowed to do that.
I think you need to be a bit more specific.
Drago
Legendary Member
- Location
- Suburban Poshshire
Dressing up as Ronnie Pickering, the police, or wearing a face mask featuring some now discredited 1970s DJ is all you need to keep Attilla the Motorist at bay.
DaveReading
Don't suffer fools gladly (must try harder!)
- Location
- Reading, obvs
Deter:
discourage (someone) from doing something by instilling doubt or fear of the consequences
We're still waiting to know what it is that you want to deter motorists from doing.
roadrash
cycle chatterer
- Location
- sitting on the edge of wigan pier
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Increase the cost of fuel that will certainly deter some
mudsticks
Obviously an Aubergine
Affix a flashing LED, and an old record player stylus to the end, of one of them sticky out 'keep yr distance' thingies..
Enjoy the satisfying sound of paintwork being modified, on any vehicle that doesn't respect your personal space.
Badgers??
I just shout at em to get out of the way
Enjoy the satisfying sound of paintwork being modified, on any vehicle that doesn't respect your personal space.
Badgers??
I just shout at em to get out of the way
Shut Up Legs
Down Under Member
But motorists are already wider than the riders: the latter get FAR more exercise!
Arjimlad
Tights of Cydonia
- Location
- South Glos
Aforementioned gas bottle, paint it green, fashion a pointy nose-cone on it, affix some tailfins and point it in their general direction perhaps ? Otherwise, mock up a piece of pipe to resemble a Panzerfaust ?
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Slightly seriously a 3rd wheel which when fastened to the bike is 1.5M from the frame with a pole on it with flashing red LED's to the rear & white/amber to the front. It should be made of as lightweight material as possible (carbon fibre) & if it is hit it should detach from the bicycle so as to protect the rider. But it should also be capable of being moved 90 degrees from alongside the cycle to being trailed behind the cycle for when you are on cycle paths or narrow situations.
Sounds overly complicated. I once rode a few miles with a boat hook balanced on my handlebars couched like a jousting lance (long story).
I see no reason that this cannot be adapted into a delivery mechanism for one of those Saving-Private-Ryan-style sticky bombs (and a remote detonator paired to a garmin/wahoo)
