jamesmarshall
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Now don't get me started on motor-homers with bike racks and bikes on the back. They must be double angry.
Listen smartarse, I don't need an eyesight test .... OK?
I have a perfectly good Guide Dog.
And how does that old mongrel do on the Snellen Eyechart test then?:dog:
He passed with flying colours and is now doing Art History and Political Science at Cambridge University.
We are not all thick up here you know. :cool1:
It is just the same as car drivers, speeding, passing too close, punishment passes, using mobile phones, coffee in one hand toast in the other, kids unrestrained, throwing rubbish out of the windows, parking on pavements, parking across junctions, leaving car on double yellow lines engine running two kids in back seat to go shopping........I think all cyclist should be registered by law and have to wear/display some sort on visible ID Number available for all to see (kids too). Those that don't wear one should be pulled over by the plod and prosecuted. I am so sick of seeing 2, 3, & 4 a breast and being so damn rude by not pulling over to allow anyone to pass safely. The other day we were heading up a very steep narrow hill called Greenhow Hill, and yes we were stuck behind 1 cyclist which remained in the middle of the road going up there and he had no intention of pulling over into any of the gateways of which there were plenty. Poor van was 1st & 2nd then back to 1st this went on for near 2 miles. when i did get to go past he gave me a load of abuse for some reason. (and they wonder why people loose there patients with them)
I often wonder how do these people react when they are running late for say a hospital appointment and then get stuck behind cyclists themselves. Surely they too must get frustrated too when they are in a car or any other 4+ wheel vehicle.
Plus the fact when they ride down the side of you or go through red lights.. I have even seen one go through railway crossing at red and barrier was down. But they get away with it as they can't be identified!! ITS WRONG!!!
I'm a just being a grumpy old bugger? Or do you think the same??
When you have been unnesesserely held up by a cyclist dont forget to clear your windscreen as you overtake them.
They can and should get 3rd party liability insurance. Don't forget should any cyclist cause you damage or injury there is always the option to take them to court. And Vice Versa. Its not difficult.
How do you do that when the give you the middle finger and scoot of down some ally into a housing estate where there mates are waiting to brick you.
Better not mention women drivers either or ww3 may start.:lol-049::scared:
Its usually difficult for them to run away when you have your front wheel parked on their leg.
I love these debates but get myself confused as I start agreeing with comments on both sides of the argumentInspector Maurice Le blank, has stated
Are you sure the motorhome drivers saw any cyclists? they don't normally, too busy on the phone or playing with satnav gadgets and anything else but watching the road so they can enjoy free camping.
He further added that Froome it appears was a re offender, although charges of furious cycling the equivalent to due care and attention seemed unlikely according to his pal at lunchtime over a leffe blonde.
The leffe blonde did mutter something about drugs and cycling. Team I sky with my little eye, refuted all allegations and mentioned Froome had provided enough blood tests and urine samples to fill the local pissoir. Well would have done if motorhomers hadn't got there first .
Channa
When you have been unnesesserely held up by a cyclist dont forget to clear your windscreen as you overtake them.
If you do make sure that your window is shut if you come to a traffic jam further down the road, the cyclist may have to clear there throat when passing you.
Link to an interesting, relevant article here - No matter what the road safety issue is, cyclist-hating always seems acceptable | Peter Walker | Opinion | The Guardian
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