chem1st Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 I used to cycle a good 70 miles a week, but I'm not happy about doing it anymore, it ain't safe, I got run over on the pavement, and the culprit drove off. Didn't get the numberplate so police wern't interested. Ain't worth risking your life to cycle round Sheffield. It often ain't worth working when you consider bus fares. Might aswell sign on, do a bit of work cash in hand, take a stroll in a car free park and wait for the hyperinflation to reset the economy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Bourne Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Agreed, I regulary see cyclist jump light, pop on/off pavements when it suits to get ahead. If the only alternative is being stuck behing a diesel-chugging, fume-belching bus, of which only two will pass before the traffic lights turn red again, then hell YES, I'll take the pavement* * (when there are no pedestrians about ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Bourne Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 I'm thinking of taking up cycling but am discouraged by the awful standard of drivers around our fair city. Everybody is in it for themselves and goes too fast! It's not that bad, honestly. I've only had three minor incidents since I started cycling 5 years ago (one incident was with a bus). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclone Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Could you make this a bit clearer - is he two exits to your left? I read it as the car coming from 2 exits around and going straight across, the bike was already on the roundabout and going around, the car enters the roundabout anyway and drives across the front of the bike causing it to have to stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyper Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 The standard of driving in Sheff is awful to say the least. New drivers should have to take a test, then resit a year later with no points of fault accidents and pass with no bad habbits. However cyclist who think traffic lights don't apply to them should have points put on there car liecence. I'd put cameras on most traffic light forget speed cameras.Why should a cyclist who happens to also own a driving licence be more severely punished than one who doesnt? But I agree there should be some penalty/fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyper Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 also think cyclists should be forced to take a proper test, some are real idiots that think road rules and laws dont apply to them!!!!all the tests in the world arent going to change attitudes and behaviour. If someone wants to disobey the law, then they will. Only stiffer penalties (and I admit I havent thought through how to implement them) will change behaviour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclone Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Points on your driving license is already the penalty for cyclists who run lights (if caught and if they have a license). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishcake Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 I have cheekily gone onto the pavement if it is empty a few times, and only if there are no cars coming through the lights. It is cheeky I know but the fumes stink when you have to sit with the traffic. I stay over to the side as much as I can but I see other people cycling in the middle of the road when there is no need for them to do so. I have also noticed since I started cycling to work 3 weeks ago , that a lot of cyclists hate to be behind another cyclist and overtake you only to sit in front of me. There are prats in cars and on bikes. Prats are everywhere. If you see me on my gimpy folding bike could you also not offer your opinion on what a prat I look OR my lack of helmet. I thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sccsux Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 If you see me on my gimpy folding bike could you also not offer your opinion on what a prat I look OR my lack of helmet. I thank you. Tell us your normal route, and I'll try to oblige with some choice insults:hihi:. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishcake Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Tell us your normal route, and I'll try to oblige with some choice insults:hihi:. ecclesall road in the morning and evening. I look forward to some new abuse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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