[Closed] Pavement cycling insanity

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

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

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".

Give these guys a call.

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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?
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I am! Cos that was funny 😀

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

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.

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

Nuf said really !

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

I'd rather get off and walk it.

Perhaps I aint [i] Core [/i] enough ?.

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.

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

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.

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

Stupid comment of the day?

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

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.

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.

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?

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

Cycling on pavements winds up the public

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

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

🙂

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.

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.

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.

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! 😉 )...

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Cycling on pavements winds up the public

I am the public

"ncfenwick - Member
I ride on trails, pavements, footpaths, roads, towpaths and bridalways."

I'll second that ! 😈

Cycling on pavements winds up the public

So does riding through red lights.

Suppose it's up to the individual to choose which way they want to wind people up.

You made your choice.

I'll make mine.

If I see people riding on pavements I usually accidently walk in front of them and do the same to those riding the wrong way in one way streets .Often they crash 😆

Really mike - where do they say that? Have the repealed the relevant parts of the road traffic act?

Beans - why not walk round the pavement on that roundabout?

If the bit of road is unsafe you can walk on the pavement with your bike

I love this - STW at its finest - go thru a red light or not wear a helmet you are the devil incarnate. but riding on pavements is fine

TJ - Cos I believe that sometimes riding on the pavement is ok, for example the roundabout above where you hardly ever see a pedestrian or a stretch next to the dual carriageway along from us where i have never, ever seen someone on foot ( the council seem to be making it part of a cycle lane as I type).

And it would be a long walk!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Personally I think it should be more about responsible behaviour for everyone and less about absolute laws and rules.

Really mike - where do they say that?

They just put a blue cycling sign up, then it becomes legal. Like this...

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Emac65 - no it doesnt REALLY matter but its a free country and i can get wound up about whatever i choose :p

i feel some people may have delibrately missed the bit where i explained the pavement was treacherous with snow and the road was clear.

My hip comment was tongue in cheek but you really pwned me good didnt you peterpoddy?

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You'd need narrow bars to ride round the post without leaving the cycle lane coming towards.

And that VW bike is going the wrong way.

Thats exactly how it is round my way - parked cars in bike lanes.
Usually on long fast sections too forcing a merge with the traffic.
A divide is needed.

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.

oh, so all i need is to increase my confidence to stop jonny douchbag ploughing into the back of me while hes on his phone and looking the other way 🙄