Popular Post ramjet Posted February 18 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 18 So I went for a drive in the Esprit this arvo after work. Did have to go to the painters, but he had left early and I missed him. Oh well, a drive it is then. So I'm driving along a bit of road and I see this huge sign several times. Give cyclists space to ride safely. And all I could think to myself was "Sure. They can have space. I'm not stopping them. I don't know how they are going to get there and how they will stay warm, but they can have space. Us guys with cars want the road." 3 Quote All we know is that when they stop making this, we will be properly, properly sad.Jeremy Clarkson on the Esprit. Opinions are like armpits. Everyone has them, some just stink more than others. For forum issues, please contact one of us Moderators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM TdM Posted February 18 Gold FFM Report Share Posted February 18 I do cycle, usually off road but I do cycle on the road to get where I'm going at times. When I cycle though I will pull over occasionally to let cars past which makes my journey a lot less stressful. I also act like I'm the squishiest thing on the road and generally try not to do anything that would surprise a driver. For some reason most other bikers on the road: 1) Never EVER pull over and are happy to have a huge train behind them even as they crawl slowly up a hill 2) Cycle up the inside of traffic, even if that means bumping wing mirrors - Why? Not only does it infuriate everyone and damage cars but drivers also aren't expecting a road user on the inside of them in a queue on a smaller road - why is this even allowed? 3) Believe they own the road - I have literally driven two wheels off the road into a bush and slowed to a crawl before to let a bike through coming the other way down a very narrow road, they had plenty of space. He then shouts abuse at me for having the temerity to even be on the road with him I try not to get into one road user is more entitled than another situations but for some reason bikes are becoming more and more of a menace. The problem being that THEY are the ones who will get hurt but are doing their best to maximise their chance of it and the driver is the one who will be prosecuted when a cyclist does something suicidal that the driver stands no hope of predicting. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Popular Post windymiller Posted February 18 Gold FFM Popular Post Report Share Posted February 18 few years back near me the council spent a fortune widening a path to make it a cycle path thingy whatsit and so then what you see is a cyclist on the road holding up traffic next to an empty cycle path, now in that instance the cyclist should be fined for not using the available cycle path 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete Posted February 18 Report Share Posted February 18 Looking forward to this,https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/ridelondon-2022-route-map-essex-diversity-cycling-b983189.html. 25000 cyclists in Essex Quote hindsight: the science that is never wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exeterjeep Posted July 11 Report Share Posted July 11 A Farmers view of cyclists.... Harvest has begun and chaos is already ensuing so here's a bit of a reminder for cyclists, especially during harvest who think that their joy ride is more important than food production. Also FYI, the last cyclist that tried to get past our convoy of tractors and harvesters ended up in a hedge so choose your battles wisely (and before someone says something it wasn't on purpose, it was his own fault). From an irritated farmer: A polite-ish notice to all cyclists on country roads during this harvest. Please understand I have zero issues with you using the roads to ride your bicycle, I’m all for exercising and if slipping in to a lycra suit and impaling your self on a cock shaped bike seat for hours keeps you satisfied then each to their own. If I’m driving a car I always give plenty of ‘safe space’ when passing cyclists which is only fair, we know how sensitive you are to your requested road space, you have just as much right to the roads as anyone.... HOWEVER, if I’m coming at you in a bloody great big tractor with 20 tons behind me on a single track road, do me and yourself a favour and STOP for one second, either move as far over to your side of the road or just step on to the verge if there is one, so I can pass safely, do not just continue at full speed and then piss and moan as you go past because if it goes wrong you’ll end up being pressure washed off a tractor wheel. Unfortunately for you we take all your space and we can’t help it, so unless you want to lend a hand either changing a tyre that’s blown out or shovelling up a spillage, then we’re not dropping our wheels into drainage grips so that you can continue your bicycle ride. Cars, horse riders and runners are capable of it, I seem to be missing something with cyclists, I presume either you don’t want to get your special bike dirty, you’re trying to beat your PB or more than likely you’re just a complete cock in general. Regards your Road Safety Advocate for the 3 shires 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM C8RKH Posted July 11 Gold FFM Report Share Posted July 11 Brilliant @exeterjeep. That farmer is a wise old bugger. Personally, there are times that if I was in a parallel universe I'd happily volunteer to pressure wash the cyclists off tractor wheels! However, the problem I have with farmers (to be probably more precise their contractors)is that they drive those bloody big tractors with their 20 tonne loads at full pelt, one handed, all over the road as the other hand is holding their freakin' phones. Now that Farmer Sir is a cock that is so dangerous it should never be allowed to slip into a cab, or any other confined space. 1 Quote Alcohol. Sex. Tobacco. Drugs. Chocolate. Meh! NOTHING in this world is as addictive as an Evora +0. It's not for babies! The first guy to ride a bull for fun, was a true hero. The second man to follow him was truly nuts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exeterjeep Posted July 11 Report Share Posted July 11 We had our field cut Saturday and turned today - but this was not our load.... Some farmer in Exeter yesterday.... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/tractor-driver-exeter-uses-single-7315271 Tractor driver stopped in Exeter after securing huge load with just one strap. 15 minutes ago, C8RKH said: drive those bloody big tractors No cyclist in sight though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM C8RKH Posted July 11 Gold FFM Report Share Posted July 11 47 minutes ago, exeterjeep said: No cyclist in sight though. Is that not the cyclists helmet between rear wheel and mudguard? Quote Alcohol. Sex. Tobacco. Drugs. Chocolate. Meh! NOTHING in this world is as addictive as an Evora +0. It's not for babies! The first guy to ride a bull for fun, was a true hero. The second man to follow him was truly nuts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim_marra Posted July 11 Report Share Posted July 11 3 hours ago, C8RKH said: Brilliant @exeterjeep. That farmer is a wise old bugger. Personally, there are times that if I was in a parallel universe I'd happily volunteer to pressure wash the cyclists off tractor wheels! Great. You should've stopped there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exeterjeep Posted July 12 Report Share Posted July 12 Naked charity cyclists left terrified after Perthshire road rage attack https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-62121867 Are they a bit mad? There is even a pic ..... Two naked charity cyclists have said they were left terrified after being deliberately knocked off their tandem as they travelled through Perthshire. Colin Unsworth and Sadie Tan were riding near Bridge of Earn when they were targeted, shortly after the car's female passenger shouted abuse at them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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