Jim Hardie Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Yeah, sure. That comment was just pure BS to try and get off, which he did. What kind of idiot thinks its perfectly safe and legal to ride a bike with only one brake? Sorry officer, I didnt realise that my car had to have brakes at the front as well Perhaps, perhaps not. My point was that the only person that KNOWS if he knew is himself. Here's someone with no reason to lie who says he didn't know it was illegal. 'Why I ride a bike without a brake' http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-41036581 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestTinsley Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 (edited) Perhaps, perhaps not. My point was that the only person that KNOWS if he knew is himself. Here's someone with no reason to lie who says he didn't know it was illegal. 'Why I ride a bike without a brake' http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-41036581 Ive ridden one of these bikes but the old style pushbikes in Amsterdam, didnt realise they made racing bikes like that. Some cyclists especially couriers in London seem rather aggressive tbh, for a cyclist to run over someone seems to take a certain type Some of these london courier services are descending on other towns and cities and seem to be quite careless in their riding in particular deliveroo cyclists in Sheffield. Some ride at high speeds and often on pavements or pedestrian walkways like lunatics..anyway As for the fellow in London to use a high speed (a PlanetX from Tinsley was used) bike on Londons roads without proper brakes is insane... Edited August 25, 2017 by WestTinsley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the fonz Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 He seems like a nasty piece of work but I cant help but feel he is being used a scapegoat. He should have had a front break but: He would not have stopped in time with a front brake. She stepped into him. He was not cycling too fast. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/bike-blog/2017/aug/23/motorist-would-not-have-landed-cyclists-wanton-and-furious-driving-charge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewalk Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 I've had two incidents involving cyclists who appear to believe that they own the track and have sworn or yelled at us to get out of the way. Both incidents were on the Transpenine Trail, one was at Dunford Bridge when a female cyclist told us to get out of the way from about 30 Yard away, can't be much fun for people walking dogs. The other really was an aggressive idiot who drove straight at us, my wife and I and three strangers, the red faced cyclist " told us to get out of the f*****g way. Some days there are so many cyclists on the Transpenine trail between Elsecar Heritage and Manvers you seem to be permanently having to stand to the side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Hardie Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 I've had two incidents involving cyclists who appear to believe that they own the track and have sworn or yelled at us to get out of the way. Both incidents were on the Transpenine Trail, one was at Dunford Bridge when a female cyclist told us to get out of the way from about 30 Yard away, can't be much fun for people walking dogs. The other really was an aggressive idiot who drove straight at us, my wife and I and three strangers, the red faced cyclist " told us to get out of the f*****g way. Some days there are so many cyclists on the Transpenine trail between Elsecar Heritage and Manvers you seem to be permanently having to stand to the side. Next time, shove your brolly through his spokes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olive Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 I had to dodge two adult males in full kit cycling along Fargate the other day. I wonder what part of pedestrian precinct they don't understand. My son cycles and I'm certainly not against it, but pedestrian safety should be paramount. I had a very near miss recently, walking along the pavement on Middlewood road on my way home from work. Was just about to turn the corner left up my street when an adult on a bike whizzed past me on my left hand side. If I'd have turned a second earlier I'd have been flattened. I had no idea he was there. Nearly gave me a heat attack. Wondering if I need to get rear view mirrors fixed to my jacket?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cid Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 This case is the equivalent of a car driving killing someone when he had no brakes on his car claiming he would use engine braking to stop. That is why he deserves to go to prison. The judge has said he will serve time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgksheff Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 ............ Both incidents were on the Transpenine Trail, one was at Dunford Bridge when a female cyclist told us to get out of the way from about 30 Yard away, .......... The stretch of the TPT from Wortley to Dunford Bridge is a bridleway and, as such, cyclists are required to give way to pedestrians. Leaving Dunford Bridge to the west the bridleway ceases and TPT rules then require mutual respect, which generally means keeping to the left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
area 51 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 I have nearly been hit twice on the pavement in the last few months.I stepped out of a shop and he was right on me at speed.My hearing isnt as good as it used to be so i cannot hear them coming and to be honest you are not really expecting it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairyloon Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 I think it's fair to say our judges are far from consistent in the application of sentencing. I think it fair to say that most commentators don't know all the facts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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