Read two pages and couldn't be bothered to read the rest of the predictable 'cyclists are an inconveniece to ME how dare they use MY road' bullshit .... search S.I.D.S.Y.M. and ponder on the fact that there is well known acronym for the phenomenon
The advanced training for two wheeled road users devotes a lot of time to "defensive" riding. This involves a lot of positioning which I am sure is where the "weaving" complaints come from.
Bicycles are essential transport for a lot of people. For young people seeking work, a bicycle can be the difference between working and not.
My children's great grandfather cycled south from Newcastle in the 30's searching for skilled work. He ended up in Birmingham and having established himself moved his wife and kids down.
Star when was the last time you used public transport to get to work and back?
I start at 6am and leave the house at a rather unsocial time, there are no buses then, and even when they are running I would have to get one into the middle of town then get onto a connecting one and even then they do not come onto the business estate I work on.
Also it would cost me nearly £8 a day, so no thank you.
Star I dont want to be in a gym watching a tv or a girl bend over and paying stupidly over priced fees for something I can do for free, I want to be in the fresh air looking and listening to the wild life, looking across the fields, saying hello to the ladies on horseback, walkers and other cyclists.
Vive la fresh air!
The way this looks we all simply agree to disagree.
No one camp can even slightly change the feelings and opinion of the other camp.
And we have no strayed in another topic all together.
If you ask me above all training courses, driving licenses, refreshing course, cycling courses and whatnot people have to learn common sense and mutual respect not only on the road but off the road as well.
With a bit of common sense and respect for the other people involved in the high/slow speed movement of objects and people i think all that nonsense could be easily avoided.
@mrs-bmw
There is so much more to paying your gym fee than just using the machines. The culture in the gym I used was all about stretching, warming up and cooling down before and after exercise so as not to 'injure' yourself. Whilst not my scene, my gym specialised in 'road runners' and they always stretched and warmed up properly before going out the door.
I'm not certain that such culture or good practice exists with people who just launch themselves on their bikes from home which might sometimes account for the level of self inflicted injuries cyclists sometimes incur when they fall off.
Star, I am happy that the public transport in your area works for you, it just doesn`t work in my area. I drive to work and there have only ever been one maybe two occasions in my working life that the snow has kept me at home.
What`s wrong with being out in the all weathers, I am outside at work so it doesn`t really bother me, stick on some warm clothes and water proofs and away you go. If I can`t get out to ride I go for a brisk walk.
Star interestingly enough I am looking for a new cycle as this weekend my old one that I have had for around 15 years has finally bit the dust. I am looking in the region of around £400 for a new one, how many months is that in gym fees? If it lasts for another 15 years I will be very happy.
GnV finally yes I do warm up to exercise, I also cool down and stretch after a ride or walk.
And so I will leave the thread there, we don`t seem to be getting anywhere as I like to be outside riding my bike and looking at the fields, and everyone else seems to enjoy looking at girls bending over :grin:
Stag, you owe me 3minutes 47 seconds of thinking time too. I will accept a pint on our next trip to Gods other own country.
Society is far too blasé about road misuse. It is after all the biggest cause of death amongst folk under 40 summat in the UK.
Did ya know there are a couple of licensed drivers on our roads who have each been banned no less than 8 times.
You failed to read or understand a post yet again.
All of it, it would seem, given the "joke".
