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Keen cyclist here,central area but known to put the bike in the car and head for new pastures, pre lockdown obvs. Do a lot of it on my own though,that way I please myself over distance, average speed etc
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"What's with the cycling next to each other hogging the road? Can you cycle in a single line please, I also have places to go in the car, thanks 
Mrs"
Hi,
It's a common question from non cyclists. If it's a standard road (2 lanes), then riding 2 abreast should cause no delay to a driver as to give sufficient room to a single cyclist the driver would have to move into oncoming traffic. So regardless of single file or 2 abreast you have to wait for the traffic coming in the opposite direction to be clear.
If riding in single file, it takes longer for a motorist to pass, therfore they have to wait for a bigger gap in the oncoming traffic (less common for it to come along). So, it is actually better for a motorist if cyclists ride two abreast.
This is assuming the motorist gives the cyclist the correct space (at least 1.5m / 5 feet) and doesn't try and squeeze past.
I how this explains it.
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"What's with the cycling next to each other hogging the road? Can you cycle in a single line please, I also have places to go in the car, thanks
Mrs
Hi,
It's a common question from non cyclists. If it's a standard road (2 lanes), then riding 2 abreast should cause no delay to a driver as to give sufficient room to a single cyclist the driver would have to move into oncoming traffic. So regardless of single file or 2 abreast you have to wait for the traffic coming in the opposite direction to be clear.
If riding in single file, it takes longer for a motorist to pass, therfore they have to wait for a bigger gap in the oncoming traffic (less common for it to come along). So, it is actually better for a motorist if cyclists ride two abreast.
This is assuming the motorist gives the cyclist the correct space (at least 1.5m / 5 feet) and doesn't try and squeeze past.
I how this explains it.
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Aye, I hear you
Could you not get a motorbike to make you go faster so we can go faster while waiting for it to be safe to pass you |
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"What's with the cycling next to each other hogging the road? Can you cycle in a single line please, I also have places to go in the car, thanks
Mrs
Hi,
It's a common question from non cyclists. If it's a standard road (2 lanes), then riding 2 abreast should cause no delay to a driver as to give sufficient room to a single cyclist the driver would have to move into oncoming traffic. So regardless of single file or 2 abreast you have to wait for the traffic coming in the opposite direction to be clear.
If riding in single file, it takes longer for a motorist to pass, therfore they have to wait for a bigger gap in the oncoming traffic (less common for it to come along). So, it is actually better for a motorist if cyclists ride two abreast.
This is assuming the motorist gives the cyclist the correct space (at least 1.5m / 5 feet) and doesn't try and squeeze past.
I how this explains it.
Aye, I hear you
Could you not get a motorbike to make you go faster so we can go faster while waiting for it to be safe to pass you "
Could you not leave earlier so your not in such a rush to get where your going |
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"What's with the cycling next to each other hogging the road? Can you cycle in a single line please, I also have places to go in the car, thanks
Mrs
Hi,
It's a common question from non cyclists. If it's a standard road (2 lanes), then riding 2 abreast should cause no delay to a driver as to give sufficient room to a single cyclist the driver would have to move into oncoming traffic. So regardless of single file or 2 abreast you have to wait for the traffic coming in the opposite direction to be clear.
If riding in single file, it takes longer for a motorist to pass, therfore they have to wait for a bigger gap in the oncoming traffic (less common for it to come along). So, it is actually better for a motorist if cyclists ride two abreast.
This is assuming the motorist gives the cyclist the correct space (at least 1.5m / 5 feet) and doesn't try and squeeze past.
I how this explains it.
Aye, I hear you
Could you not get a motorbike to make you go faster so we can go faster while waiting for it to be safe to pass you
Could you not leave earlier so your not in such a rush to get where your going "
Ok, I'll leave earlier, you leave later. Glad we sorted that  |
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"What's with the cycling next to each other hogging the road? Can you cycle in a single line please, I also have places to go in the car, thanks
Mrs
Hi,
It's a common question from non cyclists. If it's a standard road (2 lanes), then riding 2 abreast should cause no delay to a driver as to give sufficient room to a single cyclist the driver would have to move into oncoming traffic. So regardless of single file or 2 abreast you have to wait for the traffic coming in the opposite direction to be clear.
If riding in single file, it takes longer for a motorist to pass, therfore they have to wait for a bigger gap in the oncoming traffic (less common for it to come along). So, it is actually better for a motorist if cyclists ride two abreast.
This is assuming the motorist gives the cyclist the correct space (at least 1.5m / 5 feet) and doesn't try and squeeze past.
I how this explains it.
Aye, I hear you
Could you not get a motorbike to make you go faster so we can go faster while waiting for it to be safe to pass you
Could you not leave earlier so your not in such a rush to get where your going
Ok, I'll leave earlier, you leave later. Glad we sorted that "
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Keen cyclist here, I do about 30 to 40 plus miles daily plus with strava for the goals, I agree would be great to get back out on a group, the now I go round the lock at Caldercruix |
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"What's with the cycling next to each other hogging the road? Can you cycle in a single line please, I also have places to go in the car, thanks
Mrs
Hi,
It's a common question from non cyclists. If it's a standard road (2 lanes), then riding 2 abreast should cause no delay to a driver as to give sufficient room to a single cyclist the driver would have to move into oncoming traffic. So regardless of single file or 2 abreast you have to wait for the traffic coming in the opposite direction to be clear.
If riding in single file, it takes longer for a motorist to pass, therfore they have to wait for a bigger gap in the oncoming traffic (less common for it to come along). So, it is actually better for a motorist if cyclists ride two abreast.
This is assuming the motorist gives the cyclist the correct space (at least 1.5m / 5 feet) and doesn't try and squeeze past.
I how this explains it.
Aye, I hear you
Could you not get a motorbike to make you go faster so we can go faster while waiting for it to be safe to pass you "
I prefer the bike with the engine in it anyway lol |
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"Hi there wondered who else on here goes cycling , particularly keen to meet anyone that cycles in Lothian ,Fife or central areas "
Not the keenest of cyclists, but I do like making short trips of under 2 miles by bike. |
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"My bike is sitting in the garage unused and I've been meaning to get out. Any recommendations for routes around Falkirk? "
Callander Wood fantastic trails off road
On the road some wonderful cycle paths in and around Falkirk all the way to the pineapple get the bike out |
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