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17-08-07, 07:46 PM
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Speeding on a bicycle of the pedal variety.
I was cycling the 11 miles to work today and down one long hill I clocked 70.1 km/h, approx 44 mph, a new PB, and could have done better but the cars in front slowed me down, as they were sticking to the 30 mph speed limit.
My question is can you get done for speeding on a push bike, when you are not required to have a speedo? And if you do get done is it a fine or points or an ASBO? |
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17-08-07, 08:03 PM
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Re: Speeding on a bicycle of the pedal variety.
I can't wait to hear the answer to that one!
On a similar note, me and a mate (when we were about 16) used to try and set off a GATSO on our pushbikes that's in a 30 zone at the bottom of a massive hill (Parbold Hill for those that know the area). My mate had a speedo on his pushbike & reckoned we managed 41. Anyone know if a GATSO can even be triggered by a pushbike? 
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17-08-07, 08:16 PM
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Re: Speeding on a bicycle of the pedal variety.
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17-08-07, 08:17 PM
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17-08-07, 08:19 PM
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Re: Speeding on a bicycle of the pedal variety.
Have been reading about this on a cycling forum recently - the offence is something like 'bicycling furiously', rather than speeding itself.
I cycled to work last week and hit 36.9 mph in a 30 limit - that was on my mountain bike, with off road gearing and chunky semi-slick xc tyres. I have got a very nice hybrid on its way soon which will be a bit lighter, have 23mm 120psi tyres and a 53/12 gearing. There is a camera on one section that I usually go past at around 30ish - with the new bike I will have to see if I can set it off 
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17-08-07, 08:24 PM
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Re: Speeding on a bicycle of the pedal variety.
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 Does anyone know if a fast RC car will set one off? Yes, I am lazy. |
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17-08-07, 08:52 PM
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Re: Speeding on a bicycle of the pedal variety.
I would stop you, then shake you by the hand! Well done, try harder next time!!
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17-08-07, 08:59 PM
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17-08-07, 09:25 PM
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Re: Speeding on a bicycle of the pedal variety.
Sweet video, but luckily we've no speed cameras in North Yorkshire, but some helmet cam action may be required.
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17-08-07, 10:50 PM
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Re: Speeding on a bicycle of the pedal variety.
I believe the offence is 'Wanton and Furious Cycling.'
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