28-07-2020, 11:12 AM
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Re: Anti Cyclists
Originally Posted by marciniak
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I think cyclists should have insurances…should they pass a test, maybe a theory test that includes the highway code.Maybe an enforced speed reduction on all city roads of 20 mph might attract more cyclists due to safety issues.
28-07-2020, 11:12 AM
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Re: Anti Cyclists
Originally Posted by OldGreyFox
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The main complaints seem to come from those who would never be seen dead on a bicycle.....But want to spoil the fun of those that do......Errrrr...
Perhaps I should have worded that differently.....
28-07-2020, 11:21 AM
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Re: Anti Cyclists
Originally Posted by spitfire
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What do the Anti Cyclists think about the new Government Initiative to get people moving and healthier, and do you think Boris's £50.00 Lycra allowance is a good idea?
28-07-2020, 11:23 AM
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Re: Anti Cyclists
Originally Posted by TessA
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Just adding, we just had notification and voting on re-opening old rail tracks around here, for walkers and cyclists, seems like some routes will be long to coast and places of interest. I hope it goes through!
We had lots of these treks done around here, great idea.. access to out of the way places.
Sadly these paths through the forestry and such attract some unsavoury characters.... With reports of muggings, assaults makes you think twice
28-07-2020, 11:25 AM
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Re: Anti Cyclists
Originally Posted by OldGreyFox
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Why?...
I think it was a good idea and they should have to have licences herein the UK. Cyclist's should also have to take a test before being allowed out on the highway, have insurance and wear high-viz jackets and helmets, and obey the rules of the road like car drivers. Some of the cyclists around here are complete idiots, they ride up to four abreast, and don't abide by the rules, some even cycle down one way streets the wrong way.
28-07-2020, 11:30 AM
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Re: Anti Cyclists
Originally Posted by marciniak
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I think cyclists should have insurances…should they pass a test, maybe a theory test that includes the highway code.Maybe an enforced speed reduction on all city roads of 20 mph might attract more cyclists due to safety issues.
28-07-2020, 11:30 AM
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Re: Anti Cyclists
Originally Posted by Dextrous63
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Agreed to a point. However, there are plenty of roads/tracks which either are appropriate, or which could be changed.
28-07-2020, 11:31 AM
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Re: Anti Cyclists
It's like anything else, some folks get on a bike and dawdle along, Ok, as far as fitness goes the joints are moving but, very few calories will be burnt and of light impact on the cardiovascular system, the you get the predominantly Geezers who blast along head down, burning calories like there is no tomorrow but defeating one of the objectives of Cycling like taking in the scenery and surroundings, that can't be pleasurable, probably, just like running, to have any physical benefit you should be somewhere in the middle, slightly physically uncomfortable but, fully aware of the freedom and surroundings, bit like Foxy, on an eight miler.28-07-2020, 11:31 AM
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Re: Anti Cyclists
Originally Posted by Dextrous63
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There is an argument for making all drivers ride a bike (perhaps even virtually) as part of their test so they are aware of what it "feels like" to cycle on a main road. They might then be less likely to endanger cyclists, in addition to understanding why a cyclist might have to swerve out due to an obstacle (such as a drain grid), and also deter them from parking in cycle lanes.
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