4 cyclists killed in road accident in wales :(
08 January 2006, 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by imlach
Condolences to all involved.
08 January 2006, 12:31 PM
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Very sad. I actually worked on this road a few months ago during a period of roadworks. As the road is straight and flat for long stretches the cars were going extremely fast making it dangerous for us to work there even though we had temporary traffic lights up. So it doesnt really surprise me when something like this happens.
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08 January 2006, 12:40 PM
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There used to be a load of us cycle to work. I couldn't help but think that at times we were a moving target for some motorists.
There was one instance where a bus overtook us and cut back in for a stop swiping 3 guys off !!
The driver seemed perplexed that we should complain about his driving and shouted and swore at us through his open door.
There was one instance where a bus overtook us and cut back in for a stop swiping 3 guys off !!
The driver seemed perplexed that we should complain about his driving and shouted and swore at us through his open door.
08 January 2006, 01:01 PM
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Our condolences to all involved
But hang on
Why ? He's only saying they should have their own cycleway FFS, some of the two wheel brigade around here dont use the fecking cyclepath thats right next to them FFS and cycle in the road instead I'm paying for that in my council tax why don't they fecking use for their own safety then things like this might not happen,no but they rule the road in their own minds
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Another new low....
Why ? He's only saying they should have their own cycleway FFS, some of the two wheel brigade around here dont use the fecking cyclepath thats right next to them FFS and cycle in the road instead
I'm paying for that in my council tax why don't they fecking use for their own safety then things like this might not happen,no but they rule the road in their own minds
08 January 2006, 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Rannoch
That is horrendous.
It had to happen one day - open roads - unsighted corner...
It had to happen one day - open roads - unsighted corner...
08 January 2006, 01:08 PM
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doubt it actually moose ..
Thing is , is it practical to provide a 'cycle' lane for every road in the country..? ..and lets face it most cars ignore them anyway
Thing is , is it practical to provide a 'cycle' lane for every road in the country..? ..and lets face it most cars ignore them anyway
08 January 2006, 01:09 PM
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Wait a bloody minute!!!!
I suggest that cyclists have their OWN cycleway and I am being slated???
Some people need to look at why they are objecting!! People have died and all they can think about is how to respond to a pslewis post .... YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF YOURSELVES!!!!
Thanks for highlighting it Huxley!
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I suggest that cyclists have their OWN cycleway and I am being slated???
Some people need to look at why they are objecting!! People have died and all they can think about is how to respond to a pslewis post .... YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF YOURSELVES!!!!
Thanks for highlighting it Huxley!
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08 January 2006, 01:11 PM
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doubt it actually moose ..
Thing is , is it practical to provide a 'cycle' lane for every road in the country..? ..and lets face it most cars ignore them anyway
Thing is , is it practical to provide a 'cycle' lane for every road in the country..? ..and lets face it most cars ignore them anyway
Oh the closed eyes of the blind
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08 January 2006, 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by dpb
yer jus sh!te stirring Pete - as well you know.!
Cyclists need protecting against motorists and we CAN have cycleways if there was the will .... I cannot see what words I have used to upset ANYONE!!
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08 January 2006, 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by King RA
Around the ENTIRE country??? I'm ashamed I even responded to your idiotic post
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08 January 2006, 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by GC8
On this occasion Im not convinced that the post is stupid. In Holland/The Netherlands cyclists moped riders and cyclists all share the red footpaths and the system works very well. I would certainly support the systems introduction here, for pedestrians and cyclists at least (but not the stupid 10 metre long red 'cycleways' built for EU grant money).
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Plus, cyclists don't pay road tax remember??? Would you be willing for your taxes to be spent on this?? I doubt it very much.
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08 January 2006, 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by King RA
Ok, how big is Holland, and how big is the UK?? If you really think this is feasible then you are just as much a moron as pslewis.
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08 January 2006, 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by pslewis
You hate me with a vengence ... you are allowing it to affect your judgement - stop now, you are allready looking VERY stupid indeed!
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It's just, at times, you don't know when to shut up and stop crossing the mark.
Don't think for 1 minute I don't know what you're doing here
08 January 2006, 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by King RA
Ok, how big is Holland, and how big is the UK?? If you really think this is feasible then you are just as much a moron as pslewis.
08 January 2006, 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by GC8
F*ck off! Dont start coming the c*nt with me; you were wrong. Youre making a right fool of yourself now arent you? *****.
d1ck.
siding with mr.lewis, onto a winner there
08 January 2006, 01:26 PM
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Pete,
maybe it is the crying wolf problem.
When so many of your posts are in 'wind-up mode' and this one reads in just the same style it is perhaps hard to tell you are making a serious point for a change.
As for all the suggestions that it may be the cyclists fault - if it was your family that had just been wiped out then I suspect you might think differently. I like the approach taken in India - the largest vehicle involved in any accident is always responsible. And cars will usually come off better against a cyclist, or even a bunch of them.
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maybe it is the crying wolf problem.
When so many of your posts are in 'wind-up mode' and this one reads in just the same style it is perhaps hard to tell you are making a serious point for a change.
As for all the suggestions that it may be the cyclists fault - if it was your family that had just been wiped out then I suspect you might think differently. I like the approach taken in India - the largest vehicle involved in any accident is always responsible. And cars will usually come off better against a cyclist, or even a bunch of them.
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08 January 2006, 01:27 PM
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I know that road, it is a very fast road, the locals do not take prisoners when they are blasting down there.
All it needs is a slightly narrow section a bit of a slide or on comming traffic and some cylists taking up the width (two abreast? ) and it would be indeed very messy.
All it needs is a slightly narrow section a bit of a slide or on comming traffic and some cylists taking up the width (two abreast? ) and it would be indeed very messy.