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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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They don’t pollute the environment, take up less space than cars, they burn fat not oil. They get to work feeling energised and therefore are more productive.
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"They don’t pollute the environment, take up less space than cars, they burn fat not oil. They get to work feeling energised and therefore are more productive.
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Don't forget we reduce congestion. That one really pisses the motorists off |
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"They don’t pollute the environment, take up less space than cars, they burn fat not oil. They get to work feeling energised and therefore are more productive.
Don't forget we reduce congestion. That one really pisses the motorists off"
They always seem to forget that if everyone on a bike was in car instead, they’d be sat in traffic longer. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I look touching ace on lucrative. The motorists that get stuck behind me gave a craving view!
Auto carrot issues?  "
Sweet jesus just a bit!
Anyway I look fucking ace in lycra was the point I was making and motorists get a cracking view!  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I look touching ace on lucrative. The motorists that get stuck behind me gave a craving view!
Auto carrot issues?
Sweet jesus just a bit!
Anyway I look fucking ace in lycra was the point I was making and motorists get a cracking view! "
I just thought lucrative was the posh word for Lycra. |
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"They don’t pollute the environment, take up less space than cars, they burn fat not oil. They get to work feeling energised and therefore are more productive.
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Here here, well said my friend. You are spot on!!! |
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"I look touching ace on lucrative. The motorists that get stuck behind me gave a craving view!
Auto carrot issues?
Sweet jesus just a bit!
Anyway I look fucking ace in lycra was the point I was making and motorists get a cracking view!
I just thought lucrative was the posh word for Lycra. "
I thought the posh word for lycra was Rapha! |
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I think you are
However, please don’t take this the wrong way.
I understand drivers annoyance with some of you..
I was always taught never ride two abreast, yet today this seems to be ignored by lots of cyclists.
Insurance, I do think cyclists should have to take out insurance cover, I have had a cyclist hit my stationary car and cause several hundreds of pounds damage..
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"I think you are
However, please don’t take this the wrong way.
I understand drivers annoyance with some of you..
I was always taught never ride two abreast, yet today this seems to be ignored by lots of cyclists.
Insurance, I do think cyclists should have to take out insurance cover, I have had a cyclist hit my stationary car and cause several hundreds of pounds damage..
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Who taught you that?! |
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"Four wheels move your body, two wheels move your soul.
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Quoting this post would have been much more egotistical had I u still been usinv my old 2 wheels username! |
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"We especially like those cyclistswhere the rider lies on their back about 6” from the road surface.
Never fails to raise a smile."
Agreed - it looks daft and hard work. Pretty much always ridden by a middle aged man with a beard. Just an observation. |
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"I think you are
However, please don’t take this the wrong way.
I understand drivers annoyance with some of you..
I was always taught never ride two abreast, yet today this seems to be ignored by lots of cyclists.
Insurance, I do think cyclists should have to take out insurance cover, I have had a cyclist hit my stationary car and cause several hundreds of pounds damage..
Who taught you that?! "
Cyclist proficiency test when I was about 8
Perhaps they should bring it back |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Four wheels move your body, two wheels move your soul.
Quoting this post would have been much more egotistical had I u still been usinv my old 2 wheels username!"
Should be the heading of your profile. |
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"I think you are
However, please don’t take this the wrong way.
I understand drivers annoyance with some of you..
I was always taught never ride two abreast, yet today this seems to be ignored by lots of cyclists.
Insurance, I do think cyclists should have to take out insurance cover, I have had a cyclist hit my stationary car and cause several hundreds of pounds damage..
Who taught you that?!
Cyclist proficiency test when I was about 8
Perhaps they should bring it back"
50 years ago cyclists hadn't morphed into the lycra louts they are today  |
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"I think you are
However, please don’t take this the wrong way.
I understand drivers annoyance with some of you..
I was always taught never ride two abreast, yet today this seems to be ignored by lots of cyclists.
Insurance, I do think cyclists should have to take out insurance cover, I have had a cyclist hit my stationary car and cause several hundreds of pounds damage..
Who taught you that?!
Cyclist proficiency test when I was about 8
Perhaps they should bring it back
50 years ago cyclists hadn't morphed into the lycra louts they are today "
Oi! I’m not a lout. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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“Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There’s something wrong with a society that drives a car to workout in a gym.” — Bill Nye, US scientist |
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"I think you are
However, please don’t take this the wrong way.
I understand drivers annoyance with some of you..
I was always taught never ride two abreast, yet today this seems to be ignored by lots of cyclists.
Insurance, I do think cyclists should have to take out insurance cover, I have had a cyclist hit my stationary car and cause several hundreds of pounds damage..
Who taught you that?!
Cyclist proficiency test when I was about 8
Perhaps they should bring it back"
Why would they teach you to never ride in a manner which is encouraged in the highway code? I think you're making it up. |
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"I think you are
However, please don’t take this the wrong way.
I understand drivers annoyance with some of you..
I was always taught never ride two abreast, yet today this seems to be ignored by lots of cyclists.
Insurance, I do think cyclists should have to take out insurance cover, I have had a cyclist hit my stationary car and cause several hundreds of pounds damage..
Who taught you that?!
Cyclist proficiency test when I was about 8
Perhaps they should bring it back
Why would they teach you to never ride in a manner which is encouraged in the highway code? I think you're making it up."
I was told the same at my proficiency test about 45 years ago. Teaching and opinions change over time and that is reflected in the latest highway codes I guess. It’s still not a good idea to ride 2 abreast round here though, narrow winding country lanes, if you ride 2 abreast you’re likely to be taken out by a car or tractor coming round the corner. |
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"I think you are
However, please don’t take this the wrong way.
I understand drivers annoyance with some of you..
I was always taught never ride two abreast, yet today this seems to be ignored by lots of cyclists.
Insurance, I do think cyclists should have to take out insurance cover, I have had a cyclist hit my stationary car and cause several hundreds of pounds damage..
Who taught you that?!
Cyclist proficiency test when I was about 8
Perhaps they should bring it back
Why would I make this up?????
Cyclist I was warned that cyclists are very awkward to debate with, seems this is true..
That’s what I was taught in the 60’s
Why would they teach you to never ride in a manner which is encouraged in the highway code? I think you're making it up."
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"I think you are
However, please don’t take this the wrong way.
I understand drivers annoyance with some of you..
I was always taught never ride two abreast, yet today this seems to be ignored by lots of cyclists.
Insurance, I do think cyclists should have to take out insurance cover, I have had a cyclist hit my stationary car and cause several hundreds of pounds damage..
Who taught you that?!
Cyclist proficiency test when I was about 8
Perhaps they should bring it back
Why would they teach you to never ride in a manner which is encouraged in the highway code? I think you're making it up."
Why would I make this up? |
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"I think you are
However, please don’t take this the wrong way.
I understand drivers annoyance with some of you..
I was always taught never ride two abreast, yet today this seems to be ignored by lots of cyclists.
Insurance, I do think cyclists should have to take out insurance cover, I have had a cyclist hit my stationary car and cause several hundreds of pounds damage..
Who taught you that?!
Cyclist proficiency test when I was about 8
Perhaps they should bring it back
Why would they teach you to never ride in a manner which is encouraged in the highway code? I think you're making it up.
I was told the same at my proficiency test about 45 years ago. Teaching and opinions change over time and that is reflected in the latest highway codes I guess. It’s still not a good idea to ride 2 abreast round here though, narrow winding country lanes, if you ride 2 abreast you’re likely to be taken out by a car or tractor coming round the corner. "
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"I think you are
However, please don’t take this the wrong way.
I understand drivers annoyance with some of you..
I was always taught never ride two abreast, yet today this seems to be ignored by lots of cyclists.
Insurance, I do think cyclists should have to take out insurance cover, I have had a cyclist hit my stationary car and cause several hundreds of pounds damage..
Who taught you that?!
Cyclist proficiency test when I was about 8
Perhaps they should bring it back
Why would they teach you to never ride in a manner which is encouraged in the highway code? I think you're making it up.
I was told the same at my proficiency test about 45 years ago. Teaching and opinions change over time and that is reflected in the latest highway codes I guess. It’s still not a good idea to ride 2 abreast round here though, narrow winding country lanes, if you ride 2 abreast you’re likely to be taken out by a car or tractor coming round the corner. "
Are 2 cyclists wider than a car then? |
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"I think you are
However, please don’t take this the wrong way.
I understand drivers annoyance with some of you..
I was always taught never ride two abreast, yet today this seems to be ignored by lots of cyclists.
Insurance, I do think cyclists should have to take out insurance cover, I have had a cyclist hit my stationary car and cause several hundreds of pounds damage..
Who taught you that?!
Cyclist proficiency test when I was about 8
Perhaps they should bring it back
Why would they teach you to never ride in a manner which is encouraged in the highway code? I think you're making it up.
Why would I make this up?"
Yeah, i dunno mate, i really don't.
I guess this goes to show people who passed their driving text a long time ago should really read a modern highway code. |
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By *ugby 123Couple
over a year ago
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"I think you are
However, please don’t take this the wrong way.
I understand drivers annoyance with some of you..
I was always taught never ride two abreast, yet today this seems to be ignored by lots of cyclists.
Insurance, I do think cyclists should have to take out insurance cover, I have had a cyclist hit my stationary car and cause several hundreds of pounds damage..
Who taught you that?!
Cyclist proficiency test when I was about 8
Perhaps they should bring it back
Why would they teach you to never ride in a manner which is encouraged in the highway code? I think you're making it up."
Is it encouraged?
Quoted from the Gov HC link
"never ride more than two abreast, and ride in single file on narrow or busy roads and when riding round bends"
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"When man invented the bicycle he reached the peak of his attainments. Here was a machine of precision and balance for the convenience of man. And (unlike subsequent inventions for man's convenience) the more he used it, the fitter his body became."
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"I think you are
However, please don’t take this the wrong way.
I understand drivers annoyance with some of you..
I was always taught never ride two abreast, yet today this seems to be ignored by lots of cyclists.
Insurance, I do think cyclists should have to take out insurance cover, I have had a cyclist hit my stationary car and cause several hundreds of pounds damage..
Who taught you that?!
Cyclist proficiency test when I was about 8
Perhaps they should bring it back
Why would they teach you to never ride in a manner which is encouraged in the highway code? I think you're making it up.
Is it encouraged?
Quoted from the Gov HC link
"never ride more than two abreast, and ride in single file on narrow or busy roads and when riding round bends"
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You know those cyclists, they don't need much encouragement that lot! *shakes head. |
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"I think you are
However, please don’t take this the wrong way.
I understand drivers annoyance with some of you..
I was always taught never ride two abreast, yet today this seems to be ignored by lots of cyclists.
Insurance, I do think cyclists should have to take out insurance cover, I have had a cyclist hit my stationary car and cause several hundreds of pounds damage..
Who taught you that?!
Cyclist proficiency test when I was about 8
Perhaps they should bring it back
Why would they teach you to never ride in a manner which is encouraged in the highway code? I think you're making it up.
I was told the same at my proficiency test about 45 years ago. Teaching and opinions change over time and that is reflected in the latest highway codes I guess. It’s still not a good idea to ride 2 abreast round here though, narrow winding country lanes, if you ride 2 abreast you’re likely to be taken out by a car or tractor coming round the corner.
Are 2 cyclists wider than a car then?"
No they aren’t but if you’re on a bike and a tractor hits you it’s not going to be a happy ending so I prefer not to take the unnecessary risk. |
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By *ugby 123Couple
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You know those cyclists, they don't need much encouragement that lot! *shakes head.
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Sorry I am confused now, I thought you were saying what Steel was taught is out of date as you are encouraged to ride two abreast. It seems you are allowed to depending on the road conditions but not sure they mention encouraging it for any reason
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You know those cyclists, they don't need much encouragement that lot! *shakes head.
Sorry I am confused now, I thought you were saying what Steel was taught is out of date as you are encouraged to ride two abreast. It seems you are allowed to depending on the road conditions but not sure they mention encouraging it for any reason
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I knew it was encouraged for group riding, but obviously not by law. Just makes safe overtaking quicker. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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It would take me 56 minutes each way (9.6 miles) to cycle to work. I would then need to shower when I arrive and carry a change of clothes.
Do I post a weeks work of clothes to myself in advance? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Cyclists are awesome! I absolutely adore the ones who decide to avoid using the cycle lanes (that the motorist paid for) and elect to use the inside lane of the road instead! Marvellous...oh and the ones who need not observe simple red or green traffic signals...awesome too....
and when a cyclist ends up in a ditch, under the wheels of a proper vehicle or in casualty it's ALWAYS the driver of the motor vehicle's fault....
cyclists are an important species and we humans must do our best to protect them  |
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"You can post certain links Clem..see if it is an allowed one as you can't paste the whole article sorry"
Lol no way! Im not walking into a ban for posting links! That's like a policeman asking you how fast your car can go! |
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"Cyclists are awesome! I absolutely adore the ones who decide to avoid using the cycle lanes (that the motorist paid for) and elect to use the inside lane of the road instead! Marvellous...oh and the ones who need not observe simple red or green traffic signals...awesome too....
and when a cyclist ends up in a ditch, under the wheels of a proper vehicle or in casualty it's ALWAYS the driver of the motor vehicle's fault....
cyclists are an important species and we humans must do our best to protect them "
Please enlighten me how you think us motorists paid for the cycle lanes. And while you're at it would you like to estimate how many bicycle users do not also own cars? |
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"Sorry I am confused now, I thought you were saying what Steel was taught is out of date as you are encouraged to ride two abreast. It seems you are allowed to depending on the road conditions
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I regularly ride with a club, if there are around 6 of us, we'll ride 2-abreast as it's far safer to overtake a shorter group than if we were strung out (the car would be on the wrong side of the road for twice as long).
On a narrow road we'll single out if there's a long straight so any car behind can pass safely (assuming there's nothing coming).
If it's a single track road, a car will never be able to pass us safely, so we would stay 2-up in order to prevent any silly wankers trying and putting us all at risk.
Most cyclists are also drivers - if we're riding in a way that prevents you passing, it's usually because it's not safe and we're trying to protect ourselves, and you. Don't forget, our eyeline is usually a foot or so higher than a car driver so we can see over hedges and hear oncoming traffic.
That said, there are a similar percentage of twats on bikes as there are twats in cars. |
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"Cyclists are awesome! I absolutely adore the ones who decide to avoid using the cycle lanes (that the motorist paid for) and elect to use the inside lane of the road instead! "
Ah, we've got one of those muppets that think he pays "road tax" in order to build and maintain roads! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I think road works and alterations to the road network are paid from road tax and yes lots of cyclists are car owners....so bloody use them!!!
Sorry clem...is your lycra rompersuit too tight?
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"I think road works and alterations to the road network are paid from road tax and yes lots of cyclists are car owners....so bloody use them!!!
Sorry clem...is your lycra rompersuit too tight?
like shooting fish in a bucket "
Road tax eh...... |
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"I think road works and alterations to the road network are paid from road tax and yes lots of cyclists are car owners....so bloody use them!!!
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Firstly, there's no such thing as Road Tax, you pay Vehicle Excise Duty based on the emissions of your vehicle.
All tax goes into one central treasury pot - no tax is ring-fenced for one particular use. |
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"I think road works and alterations to the road network are paid from road tax and yes lots of cyclists are car owners....so bloody use them!!!
Sorry clem...is your lycra rompersuit too tight?
like shooting fish in a bucket "
I really suggest you do a little googling and educate yourself. |
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I love driving around the narrow roads of Pembrokeshire being unable to move freely due to large numbers of cyclists. I particularly enjoy the head on collision I have to avoid at least once a month by the idiots overtaking cyclists on blind bends.
I really enjoy having to move quickly out of the way of cyclists every day in London that are running through red lights (green for pedestrians) because they cannot be bothered to wait and think lights are only for cars. Love the cyclists who are happy talking on their mobile phones and the ones riding all over the pavements or the wrong way down streets that then knock pedestrians over (I haver seen a number of these in London). All the while blaming the pedestrian.
Yes, cars are far more dangerous and break the same laws. But nowhere near the frequency that cyclists do.
It is not the majority obviously, and I am 100% sure all posting here are safe cyclists that follow every law and are 100% considerate for other road users.
I myself used to cycle a lot and was nearly killed by an articulated lorry that side swiped me when overtaking me on a blind bridge, so I know how dangerous it can be. But let's not pretend that cycling is perfect - which too many cyclists do. Or use whataboutism. That is a popular one as well. |
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"I think road works and alterations to the road network are paid from road tax and yes lots of cyclists are car owners....so bloody use them!!!
Sorry clem...is your lycra rompersuit too tight?
like shooting fish in a bucket
I really suggest you do a little googling and
educate yourself. "
waste time like that? When all i need to to wind up some hotheads is type some meaningless nonsense on here?
I'm far too busy taking life seriously to do the likes of that |
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"I think road works and alterations to the road network are paid from road tax and yes lots of cyclists are car owners....so bloody use them!!!
Sorry clem...is your lycra rompersuit too tight?
like shooting fish in a bucket
I really suggest you do a little googling and
educate yourself.
waste time like that? When all i need to to wind up some hotheads is type some meaningless nonsense on here?
I'm far too busy taking life seriously to do the likes of that "
Ignorance really is bliss isn't it? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I love driving around the narrow roads of Pembrokeshire being unable to move freely due to large numbers of cyclists. I particularly enjoy the head on collision I have to avoid at least once a month by the idiots overtaking cyclists on blind bends.
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But how us the dangerous driving the fault of the cyclist? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I have nothing at all against cyclists but I do wish they would be aware of their own STINK! Guys, you get sweaty on your bike ride and when you get to the office, the sweat dries and the BO comes out in full force. You probably don't notice it because it's your own smell, but no amount of deodorant or body spray covers up that nasty smell. For those of you that have a shower in your workplace - USE IT! For those that don't - please wipe down your stinky pits in the toilets before inflicting your BO on everyone else. Thank you |
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I really enjoy having to move quickly out of the way of cyclists every day in London that are running through red lights (green for pedestrians) because they cannot be bothered to wait and think lights are only for cars. Love the cyclists who are happy talking on their mobile phones and the ones riding all over the pavements or the wrong way down streets that then knock pedestrians over (I haver seen a number of these in London). All the while blaming the pedestrian.
Yes, cars are far more dangerous and break the same laws. But nowhere near the frequency that cyclists do.
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I assume that you've neve notices the vast amount of cars that tailgate a line of trafficc through a changing light in London? Or the pedestriansignoring crossings?
London is ridiculously overcrowded and that's the problem.
As for your claim about cyclists breakibg laws more frequently than motorists, maybe walk along any line of traffic and see how many morists are using their phone? How many motorists get speeding tickets each year? How many motorists get charged with driving offences? Or drink driving? His many people get killed or injured in accidents where motorists are prosecuted?
I'm pretty much sure those numbers dwarf the numbers cominting offenses on 2 wheels
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"“Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There’s something wrong with a society that drives a car to workout in a gym.” — Bill Nye, US scientist"
I used to see that outside a gym car park in Blackpool. Motorists used to drive right to the front doors to save walking across the car.park..dry weather ..one billion cctv cameras, I thought that was funny.. |
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"I have nothing at all against cyclists but I do wish they would be aware of their own STINK! Guys, you get sweaty on your bike ride and when you get to the office, the sweat dries and the BO comes out in full force. You probably don't notice it because it's your own smell, but no amount of deodorant or body spray covers up that nasty smell. For those of you that have a shower in your workplace - USE IT! For those that don't - please wipe down your stinky pits in the toilets before inflicting your BO on everyone else. Thank you "
Not only cyclists can stink bad personal hygiene is everywhere shops buses trains |
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"I have nothing at all against cyclists but I do wish they would be aware of their own STINK! Guys, you get sweaty on your bike ride and when you get to the office, the sweat dries and the BO comes out in full force. You probably don't notice it because it's your own smell, but no amount of deodorant or body spray covers up that nasty smell. For those of you that have a shower in your workplace - USE IT! For those that don't - please wipe down your stinky pits in the toilets before inflicting your BO on everyone else. Thank you
Not only cyclists can stink bad personal hygiene is everywhere shops buses trains "
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House of Commons, ohh sorry that's BS |
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Not only cyclists can stink bad personal hygiene is everywhere shops buses trains "
I'm lucky enough to live in the sparsely-populated North West where the air smells clean and fresh.
The thing I hate most about going to big cities like London is the constant smell of exhaust fumes. I usually can't get out of their fast enough!
Funnily enough, I don't think anyone ever got cancer, asthma or COPD from a bit of BO. |
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I really enjoy having to move quickly out of the way of cyclists every day in London that are running through red lights (green for pedestrians) because they cannot be bothered to wait and think lights are only for cars. Love the cyclists who are happy talking on their mobile phones and the ones riding all over the pavements or the wrong way down streets that then knock pedestrians over (I haver seen a number of these in London). All the while blaming the pedestrian.
Yes, cars are far more dangerous and break the same laws. But nowhere near the frequency that cyclists do.
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I assume that you've neve notices the vast amount of cars that tailgate a line of trafficc through a changing light in London? Or the pedestriansignoring crossings?
London is ridiculously overcrowded and that's the problem.
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London cyclists have their own rules couldn't believe some of the antics I saw last time I walked from Euston to Marylebone |
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Not only cyclists can stink bad personal hygiene is everywhere shops buses trains
I'm lucky enough to live in the sparsely-populated North West where the air smells clean and fresh.
The thing I hate most about going to big cities like London is the constant smell of exhaust fumes. I usually can't get out of their fast enough!
Funnily enough, I don't think anyone ever got cancer, asthma or COPD from a bit of BO."
So, because a nasty disease can't be caught from bad body odour it's ok, is it? I'm afraid you show the typical arrogant and selfish ignorance as many other cyclists do. Be a little more considerate of your work colleagues please! |
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"I cycle everywhere, i have a beautiful dutch bike which when the washing line is full i use to hang my knickers on to dry, very resourceful see i need a good girl badge "
You really do! |
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I really enjoy having to move quickly out of the way of cyclists every day in London that are running through red lights (green for pedestrians) because they cannot be bothered to wait and think lights are only for cars. Love the cyclists who are happy talking on their mobile phones and the ones riding all over the pavements or the wrong way down streets that then knock pedestrians over (I haver seen a number of these in London). All the while blaming the pedestrian.
Yes, cars are far more dangerous and break the same laws. But nowhere near the frequency that cyclists do.
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I assume that you've neve notices the vast amount of cars that tailgate a line of trafficc through a changing light in London? Or the pedestriansignoring crossings?
London is ridiculously overcrowded and that's the problem.
London cyclists have their own rules couldn't believe some of the antics I saw last time I walked from Euston to Marylebone"
I rode my bike very differently when I'm in London for more defensive. But I drive differently when I'm there too. |
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^ this.
I don't mind 'people who ride bikes', they're generally OK - it's when they all of a sudden metamorphose into full 'cyclists' and they develop lycra skin and start riding carbon fibre steeds that cost more than a 10 year old 7 Series. All of a sudden their noses creep lower over their handlebars, posterior raised in a display akin to that of the Mandrill. No road on Dartmoor or the New Forest is free of huge groups of these brightly courted lemmings riding six abreast, painstakingly croaking their way up hills at 2.5mph, blocking you so you can't pass, then sailing down at 50mph breaking the speed limit so you can't pass safely. |
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"breaking the speed limit so you can't pass safely.
Why do you need to pass if they're riding above the speed limit?"
Because otherwise you have to follow them up the next hill at 2.5mph
Which is extremely uneconomical in most motor vehicles let alone frustrating. |
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"breaking the speed limit so you can't pass safely.
Why do you need to pass if they're riding above the speed limit?
Because otherwise you have to follow them up the next hill at 2.5mph
Which is extremely uneconomical in most motor vehicles let alone frustrating. "
It's the same as people who cannot exceed 40 in an NSL stretch 9f single carriageway then promptly speed up to 100 on the only overtaking stretch so nobody can pass without serious effort... |
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Not only cyclists can stink bad personal hygiene is everywhere shops buses trains
I'm lucky enough to live in the sparsely-populated North West where the air smells clean and fresh.
The thing I hate most about going to big cities like London is the constant smell of exhaust fumes. I usually can't get out of their fast enough!
Funnily enough, I don't think anyone ever got cancer, asthma or COPD from a bit of BO.
So, because a nasty disease can't be caught from bad body odour it's ok, is it? I'm afraid you show the typical arrogant and selfish ignorance as many other cyclists do. Be a little more considerate of your work colleagues please!"
This the wrong time to say how much i love the smell of a bit of freshly worked man sweat |
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"Because otherwise you have to follow them up the next hill at 2.5mph"
Here's an idea... Why don't you just follow safely without breaking the law and then overtake when they slow down?
Or are you one of those typical motoring morons who see a cyclist and simply *have* to get past?
I average around 20mph on most rides, in a 30mph zone (assuming it's flat) I have no problem riding at 30mph. But you always get some dickhead trying to push past. Why?? |
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Not only cyclists can stink bad personal hygiene is everywhere shops buses trains
I'm lucky enough to live in the sparsely-populated North West where the air smells clean and fresh.
The thing I hate most about going to big cities like London is the constant smell of exhaust fumes. I usually can't get out of their fast enough!
Funnily enough, I don't think anyone ever got cancer, asthma or COPD from a bit of BO.
So, because a nasty disease can't be caught from bad body odour it's ok, is it? I'm afraid you show the typical arrogant and selfish ignorance as many other cyclists do. Be a little more considerate of your work colleagues please!
This the wrong time to say how much i love the smell of a bit of freshly worked man sweat "
Fresh is ok if you're into stank, but give it a few hours and it smells like rotting meat  |
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"Because otherwise you have to follow them up the next hill at 2.5mph
Here's an idea... Why don't you just follow safely without breaking the law and then overtake when they slow down?
Or are you one of those typical motoring morons who see a cyclist and simply *have* to get past?
I average around 20mph on most rides, in a 30mph zone (assuming it's flat) I have no problem riding at 30mph. But you always get some dickhead trying to push past. Why??"
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"I think road works and alterations to the road network are paid from road tax and yes lots of cyclists are car owners....so bloody use them!!!
Firstly, there's no such thing as Road Tax, you pay Vehicle Excise Duty based on the emissions of your vehicle.
All tax goes into one central treasury pot - no tax is ring-fenced for one particular use. "
It's not based upon emmsions. There's not a single motorcycle that pays VED based on emmsions. For vans it's based on engine size and not emmissions. Under 1.6 lt and over 1.6 Lt up to 3.5 tonne.
Most care are not based up on emmissions, that is only one small part the is factored in to the VED grouping. Most now is based upon age (a new car at zero emmissions will cost £135/yr, a new zero emissions car which is classed as luxury and 4x4 will be put in a different VED band. Older vehicles pre 1978 I think it's without checking are VED free, some are very pollutant. So to sum it up, it's bollox all to do with emmissions, but about printing money for tax purposes, so it is a form of tax which VED is. |
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"You can post certain links Clem..see if it is an allowed one as you can't paste the whole article sorry
Lol no way! Im not walking into a ban for posting links! That's like a policeman asking you how fast your car can go! "
That's why you should check what's allowed first, then no ban |
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"You can post certain links Clem..see if it is an allowed one as you can't paste the whole article sorry
Lol no way! Im not walking into a ban for posting links! That's like a policeman asking you how fast your car can go!
That's why you should check what's allowed first, then no ban "
I don't get why my copy and pasted article wasn't allowed though? |
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"Because otherwise you have to follow them up the next hill at 2.5mph
Here's an idea... Why don't you just follow safely without breaking the law and then overtake when they slow down?
Or are you one of those typical motoring morons who see a cyclist and simply *have* to get past?
I average around 20mph on most rides, in a 30mph zone (assuming it's flat) I have no problem riding at 30mph. But you always get some dickhead trying to push past. Why??"
That's not really what I'm complaining about. No issue with people using road responsibly like that. I'm talking about the 20 strong hordes of unfit MAMILs riding six abreast up skinny undulating hilly roads, 2.5 mph on the way up, 40 mph on the way down. Queue of thirty cars behind them being forced to drive up steep hills at the same pace as the cyclist which results in burning a load more fuel than usual. |
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"Because otherwise you have to follow them up the next hill at 2.5mph
Here's an idea... Why don't you just follow safely without breaking the law and then overtake when they slow down?
Or are you one of those typical motoring morons who see a cyclist and simply *have* to get past?
I average around 20mph on most rides, in a 30mph zone (assuming it's flat) I have no problem riding at 30mph. But you always get some dickhead trying to push past. Why??
That's not really what I'm complaining about. No issue with people using road responsibly like that. I'm talking about the 20 strong hordes of unfit MAMILs riding six abreast up skinny undulating hilly roads, 2.5 mph on the way up, 40 mph on the way down. Queue of thirty cars behind them being forced to drive up steep hills at the same pace as the cyclist which results in burning a load more fuel than usual. "
Yeah cos that really happens |
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"You can post certain links Clem..see if it is an allowed one as you can't paste the whole article sorry
Lol no way! Im not walking into a ban for posting links! That's like a policeman asking you how fast your car can go!
That's why you should check what's allowed first, then no ban
I don't get why my copy and pasted article wasn't allowed though? "
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"They don’t pollute the environment, take up less space than cars, they burn fat not oil. They get to work feeling energised and therefore are more productive.
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Their lycra suits and bikes pollute the environment. Then they get to work earlier creating even more green house gases than drivers! |
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"They don’t pollute the environment, take up less space than cars, they burn fat not oil. They get to work feeling energised and therefore are more productive.
Their lycra suits and bikes pollute the environment. Then they get to work earlier creating even more green house gases than drivers!"
Huh ?! |
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My youngest child calls cyclists 'monkey butt people' because the padding in their shorts makes them look like ovulating female baboons.
Not relevant to the discussion at all, but I thought I'd share nonetheless |
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I like the bikes with those things on the spokes, you used to get them in cereal boxes.
If I was Chris Froome I would have them on my bike and a bell, I would ring the bell and shout "ring ring coming through" as I passed the peloton. |
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"I like the bikes with those things on the spokes, you used to get them in cereal boxes.
If I was Chris Froome I would have them on my bike and a bell, I would ring the bell and shout "ring ring coming through" as I passed the peloton."
I’m impressed you know the word peloton. |
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"I like the bikes with those things on the spokes, you used to get them in cereal boxes.
If I was Chris Froome I would have them on my bike and a bell, I would ring the bell and shout "ring ring coming through" as I passed the peloton."
Spokies we called them. |
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"I like the bikes with those things on the spokes, you used to get them in cereal boxes.
If I was Chris Froome I would have them on my bike and a bell, I would ring the bell and shout "ring ring coming through" as I passed the peloton."
Spokey dokies
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By *r MoriartyMan
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"I like the bikes with those things on the spokes, you used to get them in cereal boxes.
If I was Chris Froome I would have them on my bike and a bell, I would ring the bell and shout "ring ring coming through" as I passed the peloton.
I’m impressed you know the word peloton. "
My brother has a BMX so cycling is in the family, he's got stunt pegs on it. |
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By *r MoriartyMan
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"I like the bikes with those things on the spokes, you used to get them in cereal boxes.
If I was Chris Froome I would have them on my bike and a bell, I would ring the bell and shout "ring ring coming through" as I passed the peloton.
Spokies we called them. "
That's the ones, you gotta have spokies on your chopper. |
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"I like the bikes with those things on the spokes, you used to get them in cereal boxes.
If I was Chris Froome I would have them on my bike and a bell, I would ring the bell and shout "ring ring coming through" as I passed the peloton.
I’m impressed you know the word peloton.
My brother has a BMX so cycling is in the family, he's got stunt pegs on it."
My brother had a Raleigh Grifter with the comfy seat for chillin. |
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"They don’t pollute the environment, take up less space than cars, they burn fat not oil. They get to work feeling energised and therefore are more productive.
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love them less of the lycra though |
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"I like the bikes with those things on the spokes, you used to get them in cereal boxes.
If I was Chris Froome I would have them on my bike and a bell, I would ring the bell and shout "ring ring coming through" as I passed the peloton.
I’m impressed you know the word peloton.
My brother has a BMX so cycling is in the family, he's got stunt pegs on it.
My brother had a Raleigh Grifter with the comfy seat for chillin."
In all seriousness my brother is actually a pretty good cyclist, not on BMX. He rides Wilier's usually, I do enjoy asking him how his latest ride on his new Willy was. |
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"I like the bikes with those things on the spokes, you used to get them in cereal boxes.
If I was Chris Froome I would have them on my bike and a bell, I would ring the bell and shout "ring ring coming through" as I passed the peloton.
I’m impressed you know the word peloton.
My brother has a BMX so cycling is in the family, he's got stunt pegs on it.
My brother had a Raleigh Grifter with the comfy seat for chillin.
In all seriousness my brother is actually a pretty good cyclist, not on BMX. He rides Wilier's usually, I do enjoy asking him how his latest ride on his new Willy was."
Haha. Nice looking bikes if you’re into that type of thing. |
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"My youngest child calls cyclists 'monkey butt people' because the padding in their shorts makes them look like ovulating female baboons.
Not relevant to the discussion at all, but I thought I'd share nonetheless "
Thanks for your input |
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By *r MoriartyMan
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"I like the bikes with those things on the spokes, you used to get them in cereal boxes.
If I was Chris Froome I would have them on my bike and a bell, I would ring the bell and shout "ring ring coming through" as I passed the peloton.
I’m impressed you know the word peloton.
My brother has a BMX so cycling is in the family, he's got stunt pegs on it.
My brother had a Raleigh Grifter with the comfy seat for chillin.
In all seriousness my brother is actually a pretty good cyclist, not on BMX. He rides Wilier's usually, I do enjoy asking him how his latest ride on his new Willy was.
Haha. Nice looking bikes if you’re into that type of thing. "
Needs Spokies |
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"My youngest child calls cyclists 'monkey butt people' because the padding in their shorts makes them look like ovulating female baboons.
Not relevant to the discussion at all, but I thought I'd share nonetheless
Thanks for your input "
Monkey butt |
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