Cyclists on the roads

[SLUDGE FACTORY]

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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.

Mobile phone drivers

So many accidents waiting to happen

It's incredible how many idiots still use them

I want to be able should it happen to me to be able to say to the family ....I am so sorry your brother died but he crashed into me and it wasn't my fault

[TWGL1]

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Mobile phone drivers

So many accidents waiting to happen

It's incredible how many idiots still use them

I want to be able should it happen to me to be able to say to the family ....I am so sorry your brother died but he crashed into me and it wasn't my fault

Slightly off topic , but cycling is not only good for physical exercise, it’s up there with one of the best pastimes for mental health. An hour a day on a bike can really lift one’s mood and sets you up nicely for the day.

[SLUDGE FACTORY]

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Slightly off topic , but cycling is not only good for physical exercise, it’s up there with one of the best pastimes for mental health. An hour a day on a bike can really lift one’s mood and sets you up nicely for the day.

I admire those that get out and do the hours and miles on the roads , especially in the winter

Great engines , superb aerobic fitness

Generally quite skinny though ?

[TWGL1]

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I admire those that get out and do the hours and miles on the roads , especially in the winter

Great engines , superb aerobic fitness

Generally quite skinny though ?

I suppose most are that said, if you want to lean up do some cycling and eat less calories than you burn. ( that applies to any exercise) You could cycle for hours but if you eat rubbish all day you won’t lose any weight, not unless you’re fortunate in respect of your metabolism

[SLUDGE FACTORY]

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I suppose most are that said, if you want to lean up do some cycling and eat less calories than you burn. ( that applies to any exercise) You could cycle for hours but if you eat rubbish all day you won’t lose any weight, not unless you’re fortunate in respect of your metabolism

I enjoy walking , it's the mobile phone and boy racer mob that would stop me from getting on the bike

[Divine Wright]

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Always strikes me as a bit rich when people who are filling the air full of toxic fumes pretend to give lessons to others.

Noise pollution is considered anti-social behaviour. People who pollute the air should be regarded in a similar light.


As for cyclists. The negative impact they have on society are relatively inconsequential. The positive consequences of more people cycling (or walking for that matter) are undeniable.

[Eric the Half a Bee]

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I enjoy walking , it's the mobile phone and boy racer mob that would stop me from getting on the bike

Yep. I was texting my mate something similar when I was doing 80 down the A470.

[SLUDGE FACTORY]

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Yep. I was texting my mate something similar when I was doing 80 down the A470.

Why not

You had a spare moment

You have every right

[Eric the Half a Bee]

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Why not

You had a spare moment

You have every right

Absolutely.

All jokes aside, I remember not long after I passed my test having a close escape lighting up a fag while driving. Phones? Mine is always on silent anyway but it's always out of the way and I've never considered using one, even hands free, when driving.

[SLUDGE FACTORY]

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Absolutely.

All jokes aside, I remember not long after I passed my test having a close escape lighting up a fag while driving. Phones? Mine is always on silent anyway but it's always out of the way and I've never considered using one, even hands free, when driving.

I hate mobile phones

I only have one to dial for a kebab 🥙

[Eric the Half a Bee]

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I hate mobile phones

I only have one to dial for a kebab ��

Lots of kebab shops have an app nowadays.

[SLUDGE FACTORY]

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Lots of kebab shops have an app nowadays.

That would mean me using a phone

[Eric the Half a Bee]

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That would mean me using a phone

How the feck do you phone them?

[SLUDGE FACTORY]

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How the feck do you phone them?

I phone them using my landline

I like talking to people on a normal phone

I don't like mobile phones

Tablets I can deal with

[Ninja]

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I phone them using my landline

I like talking to people on a normal phone

I don't like mobile phones

Tablets I can deal with

You know those blue tablets are no good for you.
Learn to get it up without them, do some exercise sonny.