06-01-2014, 01:40 AM
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Re: Lycra clad cycling groups
Originally Posted by stevmk2
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I like that term - Lycra-Louts!I'm lucky that I don't encounter too many cyclists on my work runs but I do see a few!
I see one character regularly on a bike though; obligatory dark clothing, no lights, hands in pockets so cycling 'freehand', (meaning No Control whatsoever in an emergency!) and he does this every-single-day!
When I was a kid we were told in no uncertain terms that we needed to be seen, needed lights in dark / gloomy conditions, we needed to be in FULL control all the time and we were to respect other Road Users.
Does that no longer apply to today's Cycling Nuts?!! stevmk2
Quite agree Steve. I see no end of idiots in dark clothing, and with either no lights, or else tiny dim things about as much use as a candle would be.
I also blame bicycle manufacturers and the law for allowing such piddly little lights and back reflectors on bikes. They need to be at least twice the size they are now so drivers can spot them quicker. It should also be illegal not to wear something reflective on the cyclist himself (if its not already?).
06-01-2014, 03:04 PM
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Re: Lycra clad cycling groups
Originally Posted by Mups
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I see no end of idiots in dark clothing, and with either no lights, or else tiny dim things about as much use as a candle would be.I also blame bicycle manufacturers and the law for allowing such piddly little lights and back reflectors on bikes. They need to be at least twice the size they are now so drivers can spot them quicker. It should also be illegal not to wear something reflective on the cyclist himself (if its not already?).
The only legalities in the Highway Code are the 'MUSTs' everything else is advisory.
https://www.gov.uk/rules-for-cyclists-59-to-82
06-01-2014, 06:51 PM
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Re: Lycra clad cycling groups
Should be illegal for pedestrians too, we get people walking around the lanes at night & you can't see them until they pop out in front of you! Mind you a lady that walked her dog in the daylight, always wearing a high-viz jacket got killed not long ago!
06-01-2014, 09:18 PM
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Re: Lycra clad cycling groups
Originally Posted by Pats
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It's not illegal (more's the pity) there are many 'rules' that cyclists break.The only legalities in the Highway Code are the 'MUSTs' everything else is advisory.
https://www.gov.uk/rules-for-cyclists-59-to-82
I think that's the annoying part about this issue, most of those cyclists in the original post are likely to be hobby cyclists who regularly drive cars, so (in theory at least) they should know better.
06-01-2014, 09:37 PM
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Re: Lycra clad cycling groups
Originally Posted by Victors Mate
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So basically the considered opinion on this thread seems to be unless you are travelling in your own personal tin can you should stay off the roads unless of course you are taking Fido for his daily defecating walkies.
Even my dogs have reflective clothing for dark nights and flashing lights on their collars. If I can manage to make them visible must be possible for cyclists and runners etc.
06-01-2014, 11:25 PM
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Re: Lycra clad cycling groups
Originally Posted by welshlion
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Even so, cyclists should be reminded that the Highway Code applies to them just as much as it does to car users. I think that's the annoying part about this issue, most of those cyclists in the original post are likely to be hobby cyclists who regularly drive cars, so (in theory at least) they should know better.
Having said that, there a many motorists too who think that the Highway Code only applies to them when they are learning to drive...
07-01-2014, 12:27 AM
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Re: Lycra clad cycling groups
Originally Posted by Victors Mate
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So basically the considered opinion on this thread seems to be unless you are travelling in your own personal tin can you should stay off the roads unless of course you are taking Fido for his daily defecating walkies.
No one has said that at all VM. I read it as cyclists, walkers, joggers etc need to make themselves easily visible, especially so on dark nights, if they want to get home in one piece. They shouldn't need telling that in the first place.
07-01-2014, 09:39 AM
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Re: Lycra clad cycling groups
My point simply is this no group of people whether they be cyclists, walkers, joggers, car drivers, dog walkers, horse riders are all good or all bad what is needed is patience and tolerance and less of the "its not us its all the others" attitude.|
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