Well?
I don't mind Cyclists, however I do not care for them cycling 2 or 3 a breast across a lane making it difficult to overtake particularly on a bad road. It annoys me that I pay over ÂĢ150 a year in road tax and have to sit behind cyclists who show little courtesy to other road users.
*Not tarring all with the same brush just my experiences!*
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What I object to is the cafuffle when you accidentally run them over 
No...in my opinion...I don't cycle, but they create less damage to the road system than cars/lorries...
They use the road and affect the traffic, so yes they should.
No...in my opinion...I don't cycle, but they create less damage to the road system than cars/lorries...
But they are getting the same privileges on the road and causing obstructions for vehicles who do pay to use it?
No...in my opinion...I don't cycle, but they create less damage to the road system than cars/lorries...
But they are getting the same privileges on the road and causing obstructions for vehicles who do pay to use it?
Yes but, no but......they don't weigh a lot do they? (*Wink* smilie, can't get smilies X).....and take their heavy wear out on the roads...that need repairing....
It makes much more sense to just make it legal to cycle on the pavement... its a ÂĢ30 fine isnt it for cycling on the path? Its far more dangerous cycling on the road than it is on the path.
It makes much more sense to just make it legal to cycle on the pavement... its a ÂĢ30 fine isnt it for cycling on the path? Its far more dangerous cycling on the road than it is on the path.
Who for?.....I don't want to dodge the cyclist whilst strolling along the pavement eating an icecream!
I'm all for recycling but this cycling rubbish, I can't see the point?
It makes much more sense to just make it legal to cycle on the pavement... its a ÂĢ30 fine isnt it for cycling on the path? Its far more dangerous cycling on the road than it is on the path.
Nah, cyclists who use pavements are fannies.
Unless they're pulling mad stuntz, in which case it's the law.
I'm all for recycling but this cycling rubbish, I can't see the point?
Recycle banana skins on pavements in front of cyclists..........can you see the point?
It makes much more sense to just make it legal to cycle on the pavement... its a ÂĢ30 fine isnt it for cycling on the path? Its far more dangerous cycling on the road than it is on the path.
Nah, cyclists who use pavements are fannies.
Unless they're pulling mad stuntz, in which case it's the law.
Who for?.....I don't want to dodge the cyclist whilst strolling along the pavement eating an icecream!
Which collision would cause less damage a pedestrian and a bike or a bike and a bus?
Who for?.....I don't want to dodge the cyclist whilst strolling along the pavement eating an icecream!
Which collision would cause less damage a pedestrian and a bike or a bike and a bus?
Well, from the pedestrians point of view - the latter.
Who for?.....I don't want to dodge the cyclist whilst strolling along the pavement eating an icecream!
Which collision would cause less damage a pedestrian and a bike or a bike and a bus?
Well I don't think the cyclist fairs well in either scenario....
It makes much more sense to just make it legal to cycle on the pavement... its a ÂĢ30 fine isnt it for cycling on the path? Its far more dangerous cycling on the road than it is on the path.
Who for?.....I don't want to dodge the cyclist whilst strolling along the pavement eating an icecream!
And I don't want to have to dodge a cyclist whilst driving on the road... whats worse? The risk of someone losing their life or someone losing their ice-cream? Its already bad enough avoiding those 16 year olds driving those over-powered hairdryers.
Who for?.....I don't want to dodge the cyclist whilst strolling along the pavement eating an icecream!
Which collision would cause less damage a pedestrian and a bike or a bike and a bus?
To the road or the people involved?
I'm all for recycling but this cycling rubbish, I can't see the point?
Recycle banana skins on pavements in front of cyclists..........can you see the point?
Well?
I don't mind Cyclists
I thought that said 'Well, I don't mind cystitis'
As for charging cyclists? Well, they are road users too. They are also able to skip through red lights with no comeback, pay no congestion charge...etc.
And before anyone says they don't cause congestion, try driving from West to South London in the morning, it's like the bloody Tour de France
I think if people use a bike to commute on a daily basis, especially in high traffic/ built up areas, then maybe they should pay some kind of fee to do so? On the flip side of that though they are not protected by insurance. So us drivers can play skittles all day long, a granny is 50 points they literally take their life into their hands when they venture out on to the roads with nothing to back them up if you get what I mean.
I still get a cold chill when I see toddlers or small children on a bike with their parents on the road in heavy traffic areas. It's not as common now, thankfully.
I still get a cold chill when I see toddlers or small children on a bike with their parents on the road in heavy traffic areas. It's not as common now, thankfully.
I know what what you mean ......BUT........would'nt it be nice if we could take our kids out on our bikes......without the "Cold Chill" feeling of doom around us.....the World (Including me) is a sadder place.......
I do not care for them cycling 2 or 3 a breast across a lane
Don't think they should pay road tax, but oooo this does annoy me, not just 2s and 3s but 4s, 5s, sometimes more in my part of the world... i compare them to horse riders, yes I'll always slow down and sit behind them, but the horse riders pretty much always then go into single file and thank you...the cyclists v v rarely do, (in my experience)
Why do people use bikes to travel? Are they showing everyone how fit they want to be? Or are they just twats that clog the road up? (and pay no tax). I will go for the latter. You can get those exercise bikes at home if you want to get fit but no, nobody will ever see how incredibly fit you're trying to be so you annoy cars instead in the hope that your aspiration to super fitness will be recognised complete with a stupid hat during your pointless endeavours.
Cars are faster. Stay at home with your stupid hat and ride a fake bike. You'll live longer and we won't be sick of trying to swerve round you while calling you increasingly inventive and creative insulting names which should not be repeated on this nice, family, God-fearing forum.
Why do people use bikes to travel?
'cos, if you haven't got far to go /live in an area where there is heavy traffic congestion it makes absolute sense and/or it is also enjoyable...I get that completely...Oh and some people can't afford cars or can't drive for a whole host of reasons.....My dad went everywhere on his bike, never had a motor!
What about the tube? Or hot air balloons?
Why do people use bikes to travel?
Syd replies.......Cos it costs nothing and works the muscles....and if in the country, views are good.
Stay at home with your stupid hat and ride a fake bike.
Syd replies.......How boring...unless you can't get out on a non fake bike, then good on you for riding a bike (don't wear a hat tho).
You'll live longer
Syd replies....... We will all live as long as we live.......rode a bike in 1975 on the Isle of Wight on holiday, poodling along side by side with my friend down a country lane......landed on top of an oncomming car......still here...and still want peeps to enjoy the country lanes on two wheels.....
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Why do people use bikes to travel? Are they showing everyone how fit they want to be? Or are they just twats that clog the road up? (and pay no tax). I will go for the latter. You can get those exercise bikes at home if you want to get fit but no, nobody will ever see how incredibly fit you're trying to be so you annoy cars instead in the hope that your aspiration to super fitness will be recognised complete with a stupid hat during your pointless endeavours.
Cars are faster. Stay at home with your stupid hat and ride a fake bike. You'll live longer and we won't be sick of trying to swerve round you while calling you increasingly inventive and creative insulting names which should not be repeated on this nice, family, God-fearing forum.
You missed out the "im doing my bit for the environment" arguement....
What about the tube? Or hot air balloons?
The tube is shit!
Balloons it is then. Sorry Syd wasn't demeaning the activity really, I can see how it makes sense on country lanes but not on busy roads.
What about the tube? Or hot air balloons?
The tube is shit!
Can't get smilie, but......PMSL...Up Up and Away......LOL
Anyway.....should the two wheeling peeps on the road without an engine pay "Road Tax"?......
Anyway.....should the two wheeling peeps on the road without an engine pay "Road Tax"?......
If you use the road the answer should probably be yes. If you're sane and regardless of whether you're cycling or driving if you're being taxed just for using the road the answer should probably be no.
Looking Stupid In The Air Tax 
Anyway.....should the two wheeling peeps on the road without an engine pay "Road Tax"?......
If you use the road the answer should probably be yes. If you're sane and regardless of whether you're cycling or driving if you're being taxed just for using the road the answer should probably be no.
What is road tax for?
Looking Stupid In The Air Tax
OMG.....*stops breathing* for fear of being overcharged.......
ohhhh there are so many things I would like to say but the British PC Brigade would have a field day. I think I might just sit & read this again & giggle to myself. Actually even better I'll share it with my Aussie mates with my thoughts & they'll have a laugh too.
Just one question though, I thought that cyclists were getting insurance now because of road rage or something like that?
ohhhh there are so many things I would like to say but the British PC Brigade would have a field day. I think I might just sit & read this again & giggle to myself. Actually even better I'll share it with my Aussie mates with my thoughts & they'll have a laugh too.
Just one question though, I thought that cyclists were getting insurance now because of road rage or something like that?
*sniggers*
