Originally Posted by Maz
(Post 11527646)
The Netherlands have been cycle friendly for decades. Their relationship with cycling is hugely different to ours.
Motorists some,get impatient of other motorists and do risky overtakes. So what are the chances of being patient with a cyclist. |
Perhaps the Dutch just aren't in a hurry to get anywhere?
This is some proof: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Dutch_Formula_One_drivers |
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Cyclist did not have any lights on.....but to leave him for dead, I can only think shock would make you act like that.
Also found this on the website.....brilliant! http://road.cc/sites/default/files/i...rivers1985.jpg |
Originally Posted by davyboy
(Post 11543202)
Cyclist did not have any lights on.....but to leave him for dead, I can only think shock would make you act like that.
Also found this on the website.....brilliant! http://road.cc/sites/default/files/i...rivers1985.jpg |
the passenger was only 15 years old
not sure if that is an excuse, I would hope my 15year old would be more reactive |
Does this count as riding two abreast?
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Fooking cyclist tried overtaking me today in the Scoob and I indicated right whilst he was over taking me and nearly took him out, I didn't even see him pull from near the curb to the middle of the road. He went bezerk.
Really overtaking a scoob on your push bike!!!! |
Originally Posted by hodgy0_2
(Post 11543253)
the passenger was only 15 years old
not sure if that is an excuse, I would hope my 15year old would be more reactive |
I did think you were being uncharacteristically harsh - lol
Poor lad, prob his first Job |
Originally Posted by hodgy0_2
(Post 11543468)
I did think you were being uncharacteristically harsh - lol
Poor lad, prob his first Job |
Originally Posted by RS_Matt
(Post 11543431)
Fooking cyclist tried overtaking me today in the Scoob and I indicated right whilst he was over taking me and nearly took him out, I didn't even see him pull from near the curb to the middle of the road. He went bezerk.
Really overtaking a scoob on your push bike!!!! |
I mostly ride on the cycle paths around here, luckily they are very good. But once a few cars block junctions for me, sometimes looking me in the eye then pulling forward to block the drop curb I take to the road. It's there that the true arseholes appear, turning right when I'm overtaking them - obviously nothing's faster than a car - or closing the gap to the curb and my personal favourite seeing how close they can get to me when passing.
I wouldn't however ride two abreast, too dangerous. |
Originally Posted by JackClark
(Post 11543902)
I mostly ride on the cycle paths around here, luckily they are very good. But once a few cars block junctions for me, sometimes looking me in the eye then pulling forward to block the drop curb I take to the road. It's there that the true arseholes appear, turning right when I'm overtaking them - obviously nothing's faster than a car - or closing the gap to the curb and my personal favourite seeing how close they can get to me when passing.
I wouldn't however ride two abreast, too dangerous. |
Illegal to ride on the pavement
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Originally Posted by andy97
(Post 11543916)
Evidence contradicts your last sentence. If you happen to have a friend who cycles with you, ride abreast, it is safer. We wouldn't want to lose your posts in computer section :)
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Originally Posted by dpb
(Post 11543920)
Illegal to ride on the pavement
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Originally Posted by andy97
(Post 11543948)
In the true legal stance yes, Highways act1837. Paths that are beside carriageways, eg Roads, but most authorities ignore the law especially for children. I will ride on the path at busy junctions. It's safer, also I don't ride fast when on paths where pedestrians are about.
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Originally Posted by andy97
(Post 11543851)
You passed a cyclist which you saw on the near side, whilst travelling slow enough for a push bike to filter pass you (probably because there was no room on the kerb). You didn't observe your surroundings whilst turning right. You deserved the reaction of the rider for your inability to ensure you made a safe maneuver.
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Originally Posted by CrisPDuk
(Post 11544055)
He did say he was indicating to turn right when the cyclist tried to overtake, that would put the cyclist at fault surely :wonder:
Mirror, Signal, Manoeuvre. |
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