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  • #31
    Re: Cyclists on the roads

    Originally posted by North Cardiff Blue View Post
    You have to remember a used bike can cost as little as £5, so a lot of cyclists, (most of the bad ones) are fairly young, inexperienced in life and danger, and a bit dopey half the time.

    It's not ideal but cut them some slack we were all young once, give them some room and maybe a few beeps to let them know you are there as they'll probably have earphones in and be miles away in their own little world.

    As there are no tests to take or number plates to report bad cycling expect the worst and for them to jump red lights and ignore the 20 mph speed limits, they are just another one of life's annoyances!

    No, they are not really safe on the roads, I drive, cycle, and walk, and cycling is the most dangerous, I try and avoid roads and use the cycle paths and taff trail etc. Like all modes some are good, some are terrible, and most are somewhere in between.
    Bicycle registrations!!! Now there's an idea.

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    • #32
      Re: Cyclists on the roads

      Originally posted by dembethewarrior View Post
      Bicycle registrations!!! Now there's an idea.
      The police do f all about illegal scooters and converted electric bikes, so I can't see them doing anything about potentially unregistered bikes.

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      • #33
        Re: Cyclists on the roads

        Originally posted by BLUETIT View Post
        Me thinks you better check that statement ?
        I don't think so. Road tax hasn't existed since 1936-ish.

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        • #34
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          Cyclists on road when there’s a perfectly good cyclist path surprised this has not been mentioned yet

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          • #35
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            It’s chuffing wonderful in UK compared to Poland.

            Brand new unused cycle lanes everywhere, double width pavements with their own signage which hardly anyone uses.

            On the roads, hundreds of Polish pensioners, dressed in black, doing 1 mph on a 1930s cycle with no lights, no helmet or hi viz. Same with hundreds of kids going to school in the morning and the worst are the hundreds on nuns (honestly)

            I’m shocked that no one has been killed in my local town since I’ve been here.

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            • #36
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              A cyclist who used a recent change to the Highway Code to his full advantage was rewarded with instant karma, in scenes captured in viral social media footage.


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              • #37
                Re: Cyclists on the roads

                I cycle around 80 miles a week. Most serious cyclists tend to adhere to the Highway Code, the issue is bad drivers who just don’t “ think bike “ and whenever I’ve encountered incidents, about half of the time they are using their phones and not paying attention to other road users.

                A dedicated cycle network is probably the way forward though as it’s getting worse.

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                • #38
                  Re: Cyclists on the roads

                  Originally posted by TWGL1 View Post
                  I cycle around 80 miles a week. Most serious cyclists tend to adhere to the Highway Code, the issue is bad drivers who just don’t “ think bike “ and whenever I’ve encountered incidents, about half of the time they are using their phones and not paying attention to other road users.

                  A DEDICATED CYCLE NETWORK is probably the way forward though as it’s getting worse.

                  I think they have got these in Cardiff now, there’s just not enough cyclists using them !

                  We’ve been over and over this, it’s a total waste of taxpayers money as they will never be busily used, like they are in other countries.

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                  • #39
                    Re: Cyclists on the roads

                    Originally posted by TWGL1 View Post
                    I cycle around 80 miles a week. Most serious cyclists tend to adhere to the Highway Code, the issue is bad drivers who just don’t “ think bike “ and whenever I’ve encountered incidents, about half of the time they are using their phones and not paying attention to other road users.

                    A dedicated cycle network is probably the way forward though as it’s getting worse.
                    agree with all of that.

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                    • #40
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                      Originally posted by North Cardiff Blue View Post
                      phew

                      If you moved here could she use the license here?
                      i think you have to take a test here

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                      • #41
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                        I think cyclists and motorists can behave like idiots on the road

                        But I think that us drivers even though sometimes it can be a pain , need to be patient and drive with care around cyclists

                        Skin and bone against metal , tyres and the road is only going to lead to horrific conclusions and I want to enjoy my time on the planet not spend 3 years in prison for death by dangerous driving

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                        • #42
                          Re: Cyclists on the roads

                          Originally posted by BLUETIT View Post
                          I think they have got these in Cardiff now, there’s just not enough cyclists using them !

                          We’ve been over and over this, it’s a total waste of taxpayers money as they will never be busily used, like they are in other countries.

                          You think Cardiff has a designated cycle network?

                          What I mean is a totally separate road network with protection from all other non cycle traffic. It would take years but if they are serious about the environment ( which I doubt they are otherwise we wouldn’t be having this thread) this is what they need to do.

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                          • #43
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                            Originally posted by SLUDGE FACTORY View Post
                            I think cyclists and motorists can behave like idiots on the road

                            But I think that us drivers even though sometimes it can be a pain , need to be patient and drive with care around cyclists

                            Skin and bone against metal , tyres and the road is only going to lead to horrific conclusions and I want to enjoy my time on the planet not spend 3 years in prison for death by dangerous driving
                            Just happened

                            The man's next of kin have been informed and police are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

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                            • #44
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                              Originally posted by BLUETIT View Post
                              Several lives changed forever in seconds there

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                              • #45
                                Re: Cyclists on the roads

                                Originally posted by TWGL1 View Post
                                You think Cardiff has a designated cycle network?

                                What I mean is a totally separate road network with protection from all other non cycle traffic. It would take years but if they are serious about the environment ( which I doubt they are otherwise we wouldn’t be having this thread) this is what they need to do.
                                Absolutely. It's the only way forward I'm afraid.

                                I've stopped cycling on roads as I personally know of 2 people who have been killed and a number more who have had serious injuries due to cars. One was a young father out for a bit of exercise with his friend, and never came home, friend in a coma. Young family now without their father... Absolutely horrendous.

                                As you said before, mainly due to people on their phones behind the wheel, or just not giving cyclists the due care and attention they should have. Where cycle lanes are not being used and cyclists are on the roads, then you have to question how well the cycle lane functions as a serious alternative...

                                Sludge is right - cyclists might be a pain, but the human body is no match for a car. The vast majority of the time the car won't get to its destination any slower, despite being held up for a short while behind a bike. Overtake when safe only. Why risk somebody else's life (and the impact on yours) for a bit of irritation which ultimately doesn't make any difference.

                                Some of the attitues towards cyclists is quite shocking (though unfortunately not unexpected). I think driving in general got worse during lockdown, and seems to have remained poor. RIP to the poor man who lost his life yesterday.

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