Isn't It Time Cyclists re-claimed the road?

[Less]

Originally Posted by SPUGGIE J

Yet it is seems to be ok for motorists to force you on the pavement with their irresponsable actions. Me I am quite happy using the road but if a driver cannot see me despite lights and reflective clothing then they need their eyes tested. I would be quite happy to pay for insurance a bike mot etc. That seems to be the motorists biggest gripe.

That is why the title is:-

Isn't It Time Cyclists re-claimed the road?

To get you off the pavement needs you and I to make sure you can use the road.

[SPUGGIE J]

Originally Posted by Less

That is why the title is:-


To get you off the pavement needs you and I to make sure you can use the road.

Can I go on a pavement to plough through Chavs though? Could be classed as street cleaning.

It is time that some did make sure that we as motorist and the pedal powered
realised the other is there and have the same rights on the road. I get road rage and I am cycling it gets that bad sometimes. Even heard cyclist being abused by drivers because they are on the road. I sometimes wonder if they would be happy if one of their family was clobbered by a wheel mounted pavement lout.

[Less]

Originally Posted by SPUGGIE J

It is time that some did make sure that we as motorist and the pedal powered
realised the other is there and have the same rights on the road.

Both are entitled to use the road, unfortunately the cyclist has been seen for far too many years abusing that privilege i.e. ignoring traffic lights.

I get road rage and I am cycling it gets that bad sometimes. Even heard cyclist being abused by drivers because they are on the road.

This is of course wrong, but can you blame a motorist when he sees cyclists abusing the law and getting away with it? Time the cyclist showed that he is a worthy road user perhaps?

I sometimes wonder if they would be happy if one of their family was clobbered by a wheel mounted pavement lout.

I doubt that anyone would be happy with that type of result, but perhaps it is time for a cyclist to take responsibility for him/herself? Why should the Onus always be on the motorist? Surely a decent cyclist would take out some form of insurance, after all it isn't always the car drivers fault.

[DaveinGermany]

I assume then, that unlike many Countries in Europe there isn't an extensive network of cycle paths in UK for the pedalists to use & domineer ?

Believe me they're tinging their bell at you good style over here if you so much as step on their red denoted pathways, even old dears with sixteen stone of shopping & a zimmer frame aren't spared this harassment.

[SPUGGIE J]

Originally Posted by Less

Both are entitled to use the road, unfortunately the cyclist has been seen for far too many years abusing that privilege i.e. ignoring traffic lights.



This is of course wrong, but can you blame a motorist when he sees cyclists abusing the law and getting away with it? Time the cyclist showed that he is a worthy road user perhaps?



I doubt that anyone would be happy with that type of result, but perhaps it is time for a cyclist to take responsibility for him/herself? Why should the Onus always be on the motorist? Surely a decent cyclist would take out some form of insurance, after all it isn't always the car drivers fault.

I stick to the rules with them. Anyone ignoring em runs the risk of losing an argument with a car or clobbering a pedestrian waiting to cross (could be classed as assault or dangerous driving) over the road.

I take it serious on a road as I can be as much a danger to a motorist as they are to me.

Never tried to get insurance for a cyclist. Reckon the premiums would be high than that of a newly qualified 17 year old driver. Cyclists cause more trouble to motorists than the other way round. I have wing mirrors on mine so I dont have to turn round to see what is behind me. Also have brake light and rear indicators so those behind know my intentions and what i am doing.

[SPUGGIE J]

Originally Posted by DaveinGermany

I assume then, that unlike many Countries in Europe there isn't an extensive network of cycle paths in UK for the pedalists to use & domineer ?

Believe me they're tinging their bell at you good style over here if you so much as step on their red denoted pathways, even old dears with sixteen stone of shopping & a zimmer frame aren't spared this harassment.

There is but usually in the big towns and cities.

[Less]

Originally Posted by SPUGGIE J

Never tried to get insurance for a cyclist.

Bicycle and cycle insurance from Cycleguard

[SPUGGIE J]

Originally Posted by Less

Bicycle and cycle insurance from Cycleguard

Thank ya for the link.

£40 and that includes public liability cover. In shock!!!

Need a closer look though

[Less]

Originally Posted by SPUGGIE J

Thank ya for the link.

Not a problem, I'm glad that in showing this to you means this thread isn't as was suggested by a rather sensitive member:-

Originally Posted by Barrie Yates

just another of your mindless whinges?

Perhaps we should have a law preventing him riding his high horse in public? I'll have a word with the politico's

[SPUGGIE J]

It is a good idea then people cant say it is all one way. The fact that there is insurance shows that there are people out there that want it and would feel comfortable with it.

As for riding a horse is there insurance with that as well?

[mattylad]

I'm sure that there is insurance for horse riders.

[glasgow guy]

Originally Posted by mattylad

I'm sure that there is insurance for horse riders.

there is - I am sure mrs gg had public liability insurance when she had her horse and I have a stand alone policy on my bike, I cycle every day and not always but quite alot of time I get abused from car drivers etc..

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by Less

My words, what a wonderful phrase,
Please ignore the rest of your post where you go on to tell us that you speak your mind, (you went to full capacity on that when you introduced yourself some time ago), you wanted to blame the politicians, well yes, perhaps your right, it's their fault because they haven't nagged the Police to enforce the laws that we have, OR perhaps it isn't their fault, the laws are in place with no excuse for the Police not to enforce them.

P.S. Love you too.

Try running a Red Light on a Friday night, think they'll enforce the law alright then Less

[katex]

Coming out of Levenshulme last night, spotted (just about) a cyclist on a busy, but not that well lit road, no lights, dark clothing and on his mobile.. it didn't help that he was dark-skinned too ...

Agree, some very bad cyclists on the road, but can work both ways. My son cycles to work everyday and saw a comment on his Facebook page that he had developed a super hero power .. invisibility, which is only activated when he's on his bike and pedestrians are crossing the road or drivers pulling out of junctions. Yes, he wears all the gear including hi-viz waistcoat, etc.

Will always be disrespectful people on the roads and that can includes pedestrians.

[jaysay]

Just a warning for people thinking of taking a stroll in Ossy in the near future, I'm digging my wheelchair out and am contemplating terrorising the footpaths