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1. chakaping - Member

   Grown-up people riding on the pavement wind me up at the best of times, but what I just saw this lunchtime took the biscuit.

   You may have noticed it's snowed a bit lately. The roads round here are pretty clear but the pavements are covered in slush and slippery compacted snow. Quite a few pedestrians are choosing to walk in the road instead.

   So I was surprised to see a clearly nervous middle aged lady cyclist wobbling along on the treacherous pavement at walking pace, when the road next to her was clear of snow and the traffic all driving at very sensible speeds for once.

   I won't be happy if my taxes have to pay for her hip replacement.

   Posted 3 months ago #
2. Surrounded By Zulus - Member

   Folk riding through the footpath diversion at Shandwick place in Edinburgh annoy me.

   Posted 3 months ago #
3. HoratioHufnagel - Member

   you should hook up with the guy who filmed these...

   
   www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zp4IbLXI8Fs

   Posted 3 months ago #
4. organic355 - Member

   I had to ride on the pavement this morning as my hub/freewheel went half way to work. luckily the last half was kind of downhill so i could freewheel. Didnt feel comfortable on the road with no "power".

   Posted 3 months ago #
5. angryratio - Member

   Give these guys a call.

   Helpline.

   Posted 3 months ago #
6. PeterPoddy - Member

   I won't be happy if my taxes have to pay for her hip replacement.

   I'll pay for it out of MY taxes for you then, because I don't give a shit.

   Happy now?
   

   Posted 3 months ago #
7. DezB - Member

   Happy now?

   I am! Cos that was funny

   Posted 3 months ago #
8. Mister P - Member

   People are stupid. All of them. Yes even you OP. And me. All of them.

   Posted 3 months ago #
9. aracer - Member

   I won't be happy if my taxes have to pay for her hip replacement.

   I wonder how she feels about her taxes going to patching up mountain bikers who break themselves doing reckless things.

   Posted 3 months ago #
10. landcruiser - Member

    "I wonder how she feels about her taxes going to patching up mountain bikers who break themselves doing reckless things."

    Nuf said really !

    Posted 3 months ago #
11. Solo - Member

    I'd be ashamed and embarrassed to cycle on the pavement.

    I'd rather get off and walk it.

    Perhaps I aint Core enough ?.

    Posted 3 months ago #
12. hugor - Member

    I have no problems cycling on the pavement with appropriate care for pedestrians.
    If the roads were better then I would use them but they're shit and not worth risking my life for.

    Posted 3 months ago #
13. TandemJeremy - Member

    there is almost never any excuse for cycling on the pavements. either cycle on the road or walk on the pavements.

    Posted 3 months ago #
14. elzorillo - Member

    I have no problems cycling on the pavement with appropriate care for pedestrians.

    If the roads were better then I would use them but they're shit and not worth risking my life for.

    +1

    Posted 3 months ago #
15. b r - Member

    there is almost never any excuse for cycling on the pavements. either cycle on the road or walk on the pavements.

    Stupid comment of the day?

    You've probably never heard of the A40, there's an excuse.

    Posted 3 months ago #
16. elzorillo - Member

    there is almost never any excuse for cycling on the pavements. either cycle on the road or walk on the pavements.

    I do wonder what planet you live on. The last 500 yard of my ride home, the cycle path dodges on and off the road at least half a dozen times. It's much more dangerous to try and follow the cycle path, jumping between road and pavement every few yards, than it is to simply stay on the 4mtr wide path.

    Posted 3 months ago #
17. MrSalmon - Member

    I don't really have a problem with people riding on the pavements if they give priority to peds at all times (although I do think it's a bit lame for adults to do it). The people who ring their bells or expect pedestrians to get out of their way can eff off though.

    Posted 3 months ago #
18. paddy0091 - Member

    Had a guy the other day pointing at the cycle lane while I was smashing it along University Boulevard road in Nottingham.

    Said path is covered in branches/debris/foreign students with their eyes closed and not really the best place to be doing 25mph plus right?

    Posted 3 months ago #
19. emac65 - Member

    People who get so wound up over such trivial matters make me smile,does it really matter,I mean, REALLY.....

    Posted 3 months ago #
20. sprocker - Member

    I ride on the pavement to avoid the tram lines for about 30 yards out of a 12 mile commute with the appropriate level of respect for pedestrains, cost me a £30 fine the other day and nearly got arrested for calling the policeman a fat useless .... when he just refused point blank to my listen to my explanation of why.

    Posted 3 months ago #
21. rickmeister - Member

    Portobello Prom, or the battle through Porty on the road, buses, cars bins... Prom any day.

    Posted 3 months ago #
22. TandemJeremy - Member

    Only been cycling all over the uk for 40 years and never cycle on pavements.

    Elzorillo - just go on the road if the cycle lane is crap.

    A40 - its a road - for vehicles, pavement - for pedestrians. those of you scared to ride on the road do some training FFS and gain some confidence.

    Cycling on pavements winds up the public

    rickmister - Porty prom is legal to cycle on despite the signs

    Posted 3 months ago #
23. hugor - Member

    I will cycle on quiet or wide enough roads.
    I'm not sure how the rest of Britain compares with Cardiff, but round here I don't think the roads are wide enough for 2 lanes of traffic let alone cyclists too.
    The few places where they exist the bike lanes are used as extra parking spots for cars. The verges are usually very rough, full of litter and water grates which forces you out into the traffic and places your life in the hands of any random driver out there.
    Thats a risk I'm not prepared to take.
    I will use the road when I feel its safe but have no reservation in slowing down and using the pavement if it isnt.

    Posted 3 months ago #
24. TandemJeremy - Member

    Hugor - you need to get some training then to understand how to ride safely on the road and gain the confidence to do so.

    Cyclecraft book is a good starting point

    Posted 3 months ago #
25. hugor - Member

    Cycling on pavements winds up the public

    TJ since when have you been concerned about winding people up?

    Posted 3 months ago #
26. ncfenwick - Member

    I ride on trails, pavements, footpaths, roads, towpaths and bridalways.

    Posted 3 months ago #
27. TandemJeremy - Member

    

    I really feel strongly about pavement cycling. there really is no excuse for doing it IMO.

    I ride in Edinburgh - and old city with lots of narrow roads. i will not go on pavements.

    Posted 3 months ago #
28. flippinheckler - Member

    No excuse for riding on the pavement, its illegal anyway! Cyclist get a bad enough deal on the roads as it is to any inconsiderate idiot that rides on a pavement is endangering pedestrians and themselves. Nuff said.

    Posted 3 months ago #
29. manxambassador - Member

    I was in Japan and borrowed a bike and they encouraged you to ride on the pavements. Took a while getting used to dodging peds but they expected it so didnt seem to cause any issues.

    Posted 3 months ago #
30. slugwash - Member

    TJ - I cycle on this pavement on my ride into work and I've got an e-mail from the county council Highways Officer saying cyclists are allowed to (so nerrrrrr! )...

    

    Posted 3 months ago #
31. dangerousbeans - Member

    I always ride on the pavement around Ainley Top roundabout. In my opinion you'd have to be a nutter to try using the actual roundabout, its hard enough trying to cross each single entry/exit.

    Posted 3 months ago #
32. Northwind - Member

    hugor - Member

    I have no problems cycling on the pavement with appropriate care for pedestrians.
    If the roads were better then I would use them but they're shit and not worth risking my life for.

    This, 100%. On my old commute I used pavements every day, because the road layout was designed terribly, and because the pavements were open, clear, and empty. No reason not to other than "you're not supposed to", but plenty of reasons to.

    Posted 3 months ago #
33. HoratioHufnagel - Member

    Cycling on pavements winds up the public

    So does cycling two abreast, taking primary road position, not paying "road tax", filtering, stopping in the ASL and not moving off quickly enough etc etc.

    I really don't see the problem with sensible use of wide or quiet footpaths. Lots are converted to dual-use anyway.

    Posted 3 months ago #
34. miketually - Member

    there is almost never any excuse for cycling on the pavements. either cycle on the road or walk on the pavements.

    And yet the Home Office disagree with you.

    Cycling on pavements winds up the public

    So does not wearing a helmet.

    Posted 3 months ago #
35. dangerousbeans - Member

    Cycling on pavements winds up the public

    I am the public

    Posted 3 months ago #

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