jamesey Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 hi im thinking of parking the car at bakewell and riding my bike towards monsal head has anyone on here done this , is it flat , are there any tunnels , and whats beyond monsal , ive not been on my bike for 2 years and just wanted an easy start if you know what i mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Sleeps Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 The tunnels on the Monsal Trail are open now. I've walked it many times. Easy on a bike, I presume. http://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk - Cycling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnvqsos Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 hi im thinking of parking the car at bakewell and riding my bike towards monsal head has anyone on here done this , is it flat , are there any tunnels , and whats beyond monsal , ive not been on my bike for 2 years and just wanted an easy start if you know what i mean. You can do this with two wheels and both eyes open,and even have change from 50 pence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runningman Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Hi Jamesy Recommend you try this during the week. The trail is very busy at weekends and unfortunately many folks on the trail are oblivious to cyclists, especially in the tunnels. Wear some HV clothing. You will enjoy some magnificent scenery ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sibon Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Hi Jamesy Recommend you try this during the week. The trail is very busy at weekends and unfortunately many folks on the trail are oblivious to cyclists, especially in the tunnels. As far as I know, the cyclists are supposed to be aware of the pedestrians, not the other way round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
altus Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 As far as I know, the cyclists are supposed to be aware of the pedestrians, not the other way round. Nothing Runningman said indicates they think cyclists shouldn't be aware of pedestrians. Is there any reason they both shouldn't be aware of each other? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sibon Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Nothing Runningman said indicates they think cyclists shouldn't be aware of pedestrians. Is there any reason they both shouldn't be aware of each other? The Highway Code section 62 is pretty clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
altus Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 The Highway Code section 62 is pretty clear. It is indeed - which bit of Runningman's post do you think contradicts it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sibon Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 It is indeed - which bit of Runningman's post do you think contradicts it? The section is very clear. If you are riding a bike, you have a responsibility to the more vulnerable road/path user. Therefore you give way to pedestrians. As I said, the HC is perfectly clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalman Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Does the Highway Code apply on something that isn't a highway though? I rather presumed he was on about people who walk strung out across the trail so no-one else can get past and kids that run out in front of you at random really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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