Re: Cyclists told "You won't be fined for riding on pavements"

I wonder why people who ride bikes on the road, don't have to pass a test to show they can handle the bike and know the highway code? If they know how to ride a bike and have insurance to cover any damage they cause, perhaps they would display a little more caution on the roads.
Where I live lots of people ride horses on the minor roads and both riders and drivers show respect for each other. It is sad that cyclists and drivers don't show equal respect for each other

Re: Cyclists told "You won't be fined for riding on pavements"

To the tune of the Red Flag, "..... we'll change the country bit by bit, so nobody will notice it ....."

Re: Cyclists told "You won't be fined for riding on pavements"

And there was me just about to agree with Fender, agreeing with you ..

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And me, on this one occasion!

Re: Cyclists told "You won't be fined for riding on pavements"

Well yes ,... but there's no need to call him Christ.

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I show a great deal of respect for cyclists who ride sensibly and with regard for other road users - not riding, for example, two abreast on a narrow road.

I am of the firm belief, however, that the present 'lack of respect' between motorists and cyclists is due to the selfish behaviour of many of the cyclists.

This attitude, in turn, is as a direct result of their knowledge that there appears to be absolutely no punishment for their misbehaviour. In fact, giving them carte blanche in this way positively encourages their bad behaviour, along with the ubiquitous 'head cameras' they wear as a 'warning' to motorists that they will be the ones punished regardless of whose actual fault it is.

As far as I'm concerned, the self-centred element of the cycling fraternity deserve to be flattened into the tarmac, preferably by a bus or HGV.

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Quite right Morty - that's me......

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Nothing new there then. Round here they all ride on the pavements and through the shoppers in the prescint
Never taken to task, just not good enough IMO.

Re: Cyclists told "You won't be fined for riding on pavements"

What about Motorists who Cycle, have they no Self Respect?

Re: Cyclists told "You won't be fined for riding on pavements"

Carry a big stick darlin' and if they come too close to you, ram it through their spokes!!!