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njee: [i]in the same way I'd happily kick a dog in the head[/i]
So what you are saying is: I regard cyclist on the pavement as a dog whose head I'm prepared to kick-in
You given me the impression that you are not-a-very-nice person; probably not true.
Regarding pavement riding, I think Wee from Norway as it right. Ride on the road or ride on the pavement, whichever is safer. That does not mean at 25 mph on a busy pavement, which clearly isn't safer. If I end up in court for my occasional deliberate illegal actions, that will be my defence: I broke the law to benefit everyone's safety.
the number of times I've been told to get off the path on my bike and then had to point out i'm only on it because they are on the cycle path amounts to more than I can remember.
the comeback is usually along the lines of "well I didn't know that" with a smart arse tone to it. when I try to (politely) point out the signs and the fact that its painted red for a reason I tend to get abuse.
the number of times I've been told to get off the path on my bike and then had to point out i'm only on it because they are on the cycle path amounts to more than I can remember.the comeback is usually along the lines of "well I didn't know that" with a smart arse tone to it. when I try to (politely) point out the signs and the fact that its painted red for a reason I tend to get abuse.
They're allowed on the bike path, but you're not allowed on the pedestrian side. Try not to forget that you're a 4th rate citizen while you're on your bike, please.
haha, yeah I know, it just pees me off that i get abuse when i've only done something because they have stopped me doing the correct thing.
the bit on langsett road (opposite the bike shop) is the worst, people ALWAYS walk on the cycle path and leave the footpath free.
[i]We had a set of letters in the local paper recently on this very subject. The comments cover most of the arguments[/i]
Thanks for those links Mike, makes stw look almost civil and coherent by comparison
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They are fun, aren't they 🙂
Interesting to read miketually. I personally ride on a pavement everyday as it is far safer than riding on the road where there are blind bends and car drivers overtaking in unsafe places. The piece of pavement i ride on connects two small villages and I have only seen a pedestrian use it once. In that case I stopped moved of the path and let the pedestrian walk past without a problem. As discussed in those letters I think the point is more about inconsiderate use of cycling on the pavement whereby cyclists do travel at a sensible speed and cause issues to pedestrians.
Unfortunately wherever we ride where there are other users someone will always take offense to it, be it a cyclist, road user or pedestrian.
I was stung by the dibble for riding on the pavement.cost £30 quid.annoyed me but frankly having seen so many idiots coming so close to me over the years i now just view it as cyclist taxation.in the end i would happinlly pay £30 quid rather than be hospitalised by some boy racer in his tin box.
Would the law be the same if you were p*ssed riding on the pavement as riding on the road? Not sure what the law is mind about riding p*ssed on the road..............cycling ban?!
Would the law be the same if you were p*ssed riding on the pavement as riding on the road? Not sure what the law is mind about riding p*ssed on the road..............cycling ban?!
IIRC, the offence of being drunk in charge of a bike is the same offence that makes it illegal to be drunk in a pub...
[i]We had a set of letters in the local paper recently on this very subject. The comments cover most of the arguments
Thanks for those links Mike, makes stw look almost civil and coherent by comparison
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Hang on. I swear those same letters have been in [i]my[/i] local paper too! They make em up don't they?
Same local paper perhaps!?
You given me the impression that you are not-a-very-nice person; probably not true
Meh, probably true, I'm not that bothered what people in internet land think of me, I'll leave my actual, 3D friends to judge me 🙂
My point was, and the line I missed out (so much trouble from implied statements!) was that I would do it in self defence, push a cyclist, or kick a dog. I'm not some vigilante stalking the streets pushing kids into the path of oncoming traffic whilst playing keepy-uppy with Rover and Fido, despite what some people seem to think!
[i]Same local paper perhaps!?[/i]
Point, missed. Him, North. Me, South.
I was only joking, I assumed that you did know a rough geographical location in order to express such surprise!
I swear those same letters have been in my local paper too! They make em up don't they?
I think there's a certain 'type' who write in to local newspapers. Of which, it seems, I have become one.
If I ride to my local trail it requires an uphill ride of a about a mile that is a very fast road. Due to my some part consideration for other road users and my major consideration of my own safety I WILL ride on the pavement in this section. Only having met a pedestrian a couple of times in the numerous times that I have done this I have only had to track satnd/hop off and around them rarely. I am not some racing whippet that flyes uphills at 15mph and as such think that this is a resonable defence.
Having said that if some herbert decided to push me off my bike I would then get very irked and might start demonstrating that irkness with them! I think the law catches it just right for a change. If it's safe for everyone carry on. If not your nailed.
N.B When on my way down the fast hill, always on the road and try to catch the cars!
folk look daft riding mtb's on the road - they are clearly designed for off road use. If you must cycle on the road do it on a proper road bike. Anyhow, what tyres for pavements?
So how do you get your bike to the trails if you do not drive Bluepalomino?