| Sir Trev |
03-09-10 12:05 PM |
Re: F%&*&$g CYCLISTS!!! ARRGGGHHH!!!
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Originally Posted by Drew Carey
(Post 2359977)
For me personally, I ride on the roads and pavements depending on the situation.
In areas where there are a lot of walkers, I ride on the road. However there are some parts like down the main road (Hagley Road) into Brum, that the road is two lanes but not wide enough. On these parts I pre-plan and go on the pavement when safe to do so and there is no one there. If I see a pedestrian, then I slow right down and go past politely and safely.
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I do the same.
Having been told off the the village Bobby (remember when we used to have them?) for riding like a twit on the pavement when a kid I'm aware it is not allowed, but common sense and manners make it fine in reality. The key, as Drew said, is to slow down (to a pedestrian's speed), be polite, and thank. I regularly do this in Wycombe town centre in full view of any passing police officers and PCSOs with no problem.
Although I would not condone violent encounters I was waiting at a pedestrian crossing once where a cyclist ignored the red light and the guy beside me pushed the little scrote over as he shot past. As he lay bleeding on the road the guy told him where his hadlebars would be inserted next time he ignored the red light. It was bound to happen - that crossing point was notorious for cyclists hitting pedestrians (and yes, I do know pedestrians should look before blindly stepping out into the road). |
