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vorlon24 · 30-06-2005, 12:48

When I am on my bike my main objective is to get from A to B as quickly as possible, but not to the detriment of other road users and pedestrians. And that includes obeying all the traffic laws (like stopping at a red light!).

A lot of cycle lanes are designed badly, in that when you come to an adjoining road, you have to stop and give way (or at least check) to other traffic. On the road you have the same rights of way as the cars, so don't have to stop.

My usual cruising speed is around 17-20mph, which is easy to maintain, but not so easy if you are having to slow down or stop every 100 yards or so

30-06-2005, 12:48	#18
vorlon24 Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Tunbridge Wells Posts: 1,585 Liked: 0 times Rep Power: 44	Re: OK, now let's get the cyclists When I am on my bike my main objective is to get from A to B as quickly as possible, but not to the detriment of other road users and pedestrians. And that includes obeying all the traffic laws (like stopping at a red light!). A lot of cycle lanes are designed badly, in that when you come to an adjoining road, you have to stop and give way (or at least check) to other traffic. On the road you have the same rights of way as the cars, so don't have to stop. My usual cruising speed is around 17-20mph, which is easy to maintain, but not so easy if you are having to slow down or stop every 100 yards or so __________________ "The Hour of Scampering is usually around teatime, according to the Vorlon/Human Translation Dictionary."