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View Poll Results: Cyclists 2 abreast on busy country roads (see post)? | |||
Absolutely fine. | 14 | 56.00% | |
Inconsiderate. | 11 | 44.00% | |
keth d . Everyone dies. | 0 | 0% | |
Keith double D I cocked up the poll | 0 | 0% | |
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01-06-20, 07:34 PM | #11 |
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Re: Cyclists riding 2 abreast on busy country roads
i dont think they should be off the road i think they should be more aware and courteous. FTR i have nothing against cyclists.
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01-06-20, 07:43 PM | #12 | |
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Gotta love some irrational bitterness though.. You're doing a sterling job. |
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01-06-20, 07:52 PM | #13 |
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so how come ever single one of the lycra clad cyclists i have told them they are in the wrong give the finger?
maybe the attitude in Ireland is different but the large majority of tour de frogs lycra clad wannabe's i have met bar the odd few have had a serious furking attitude toward other road users even though most of them drive their car to then go cycling which always amuses me. i dont have any time of day for 'bubble' people. |
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Why do you emphasise the clothing material so much? Last edited by Chris_SVS; 01-06-20 at 07:59 PM. |
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01-06-20, 08:06 PM | #15 | |
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i dont have shizzy attitude. ask pretty much any orger that has met me. i would like to think i have a pretty good attitude towards my fellow humans. as i said i dont like people that wont take the blame for their mistakes as i will be the first to put my hand up if i'm in the wrong so i expect it from others. |
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01-06-20, 08:12 PM | #16 | |
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Oooh poll is 50/50
Being surrounded by cyclists at home and knowing their view on this I was surprised so many think differently. Quote:
I think you think my grievance with this scenario is that I am travelling in the same direction as the cyclists and am upset that I have to apply my brakes, it is not - i'm concerned about the number of times I've had to deviate my path sharply because cars (and lorries!) avoiding cyclists doing this have swerved dangerously into my lane. And before you say, adjust your road positioning from the crest when rounding blind bends - I do. But couple the above bad driving arising from a needless (imo) situation with a new rider and you get something like this. Or a car that has no where to move in fact. In my mind it's a bit like riding your motorbike and turning right and taking a central or left positioning for the turn and stopping traffic. You CAN do it but you really shouldn't increase your chance of a rear shunt like that. Or even simply, if you didn't HAVE to wear a helmet you can express your right USA style all you like but I probably wouldn't do it and it's a terrible mess for everyone to clean up.
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01-06-20, 08:12 PM | #17 |
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You've repeatedly referred to cyclists as asswipes, kurnts, furkers and suggested they should be shot.
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01-06-20, 08:18 PM | #18 |
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you forgot the lycra.... most everyday cyclists are fine. its the tour de frog wanabeezzz that are the biggest problem. we are plagued with them every summer in the borders, they even get the privilege of having roads closed for their little bum chum get togethers. why should they get special privileges when the rest of the public cant.
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01-06-20, 08:19 PM | #19 |
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I'll vouch for Bibio's frank approach but deep down loveliness. He's pretty balanced but will tell you when you;re being a p**** and most times he's done that to me he's proved to be wiser - and I'm not sure saying that because he's definitely right on this matter. Although not seen him since before the big operation so they could have removed some vital parts.
Re. lycra - for me it's just banter , the same as when I'm talking about myself on a motorbike I'll refer to leather clad gimpyness . For me it's intended to lighten the atmosphere - appreciate it may not come off that way on the net!
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