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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2017 23:04:03 GMT
But surely being aware and moving over for speeding young women in 66 plate Chelsea Tractors with Coldplay blaring comes under the common sense barrier? Not the legal one. I'd value the fact that I could walk still over who was legally right or wrong, Warwick.  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2017 9:03:26 GMT
I also get annoyed by the city boys that come up to Warwickshire of a weekend and ride two abreast nattering away without regard for other traffic. Often lycra clad also wearing goggles. [pedantic arse]Two abreast is actually legal though; it's MORE than two abreast that isn't [\pedantic arse] I thought current advice for cyclists was to ride in as big a group as possible? Something about being more visible and easier for traffic to pass in one go? |
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Post by bugsy on Feb 16, 2017 9:30:01 GMT
I can only admire those who grit their teeth and continue to cycle on UK roads despite all the scary moments described in this thread. My wife and I now cycle only in France and Belgium (we are regular visitors) where dedicated, protected cycle routes are the norm and the holier than thine mode of transport war does not seem evident.
The weather is better too haha.
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Post by tlrjunkie on Feb 16, 2017 23:11:55 GMT
But surely being aware and moving over for speeding young women in 66 plate Chelsea Tractors with Coldplay blaring comes under the common sense barrier? Not the legal one. I'd value the fact that I could walk still over who was legally right or wrong, Warwick. You might be onto something there lol @ Bugsy I'm really lucky with my commute; apart from using some quiet town roads where I live for a couple of miles, and about half a mile across the industrial estate where I work, my 12.5 mile each-way ride is mostly cycle paths, bridleway, quiet country lanes and village roads. The dual carriageway that runs roughly parallel with my route takes nearly all the traffic. In the Winter months when it's dark on the way in, once out of town I see more deer and dog walkers than I do cars As for the weather, it's a bit like on a motorcycle. It looks miserable to a passive observer, but once you're out in it and getting on with it, it's actually no big deal It's only a problem if you don't have the right kit for the conditions. |
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Post by kickstart on Feb 17, 2017 12:45:24 GMT
I,ve been trying to get fit recently on a hybrid bike , mainly weekends due to the daylight , scares me to death sometimes when a cyclist wizzes past me on my daily commute in the Sheffield traffic , if I cycled like that I,d pack up before I got foobarred, not all cyclists are bad but some are proper t"""s....
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Post by tlrjunkie on Feb 18, 2017 8:17:45 GMT
I,ve been trying to get fit recently on a hybrid bike , mainly weekends due to the daylight , scares me to death sometimes when a cyclist wizzes past me on my daily commute in the Sheffield traffic , if I cycled like that I,d pack up before I got foobarred, not all cyclists are bad but some are proper t"""s.... Just like pretty much every other subset of road users then  I feel so much better since I started cycling regularly a year or so ago when I moved (I was then able to cycle to work). I've not really lost any weight (still the wrong side of 100kg / 16st) but I've lost a couple of inches around the middle at least There's lots of apps out there that can be quite motivating to use as well - Strava's a good one. You can see how your performance is improving over time (be it distance or speed). Good way to get to know other like-minded individuals too; Strava has a tool called 'flyby' on their website, which shows other users that you passed or passed you. The only downside of cycle commuting regularly (for me at least) is it means I put far fewer miles on my motorbikes. In my case I'm recovering from injury but I rode my VFR for the first time yesterday since mid-November :S It didn't half feel weird!! |
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Post by kickstart on Feb 18, 2017 15:42:56 GMT
Thanks TLR I,ll have a look at the strava app sounds spot on , I must say I really enjoy getting out on the old push-bike ,I,ve worked in Sheffield the last 14 years which is a little over 15 mile's each way that was a major reason why I use my motorbike for commuting as it saves time and money before that I used to cycle or run the 2 miles to work to help keep fit, i,ve fancied a bash at cycling for a while so bought myself a bike from Halfords towards the end of last november, good bike for the money , so much to do so little time so I,ve made my mind up to try and enjoy what I do whilst I,m doing it whether it be biking or biking lol to the best of my limited abity 👍
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