Originally Posted by Maggy J (Post 35962525)

Already had a word with my local representative..but as I said lack of any real resources most of whom are chasing litterbugs in the main high street of the town and the smaller boroughs like mine are at the end of the line. They recently changed the rules on dog walkers but as far as I'm aware no one has been pulled up about breaking those..not enough staff.

Originally Posted by Kursk (Post 35962563)

Perhaps put your concerns in writing so that you have a (dated) point of reference if something grisly does happen in the future? No real solution sorry.

Unfortunately, idiotic vermin scourge that they are, cyclists look for refuge for their own personal safety.

Originally Posted by pip08456 (Post 35962572)

Without concern for anyone else, especially pedestrians.

Originally Posted by papa smurf (Post 35962637)

This'll make em soil their Lycra

Shocking footage shows moment lorry almost ploughs into group of cyclists in London who escape injury by just inches


http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...ts-London.html

Originally Posted by Kursk (Post 35963075)

I suggest all pedestrians wear a helmet.



Clear evidence that £millions needs to be spent on segregated cycleways all over the Country. Keep up the good work papa. :tu:

Originally Posted by Kursk (Post 35963075)

I suggest all pedestrians wear a helmet.



Clear evidence that £millions needs to be spent on segregated cycleways all over the Country. Keep up the good work papa. :tu:

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35963082)

Before you start preaching to pedestrians to wear a helmet you need to preach to some of your fellow cyclists first on that score..

Originally Posted by Stephen (Post 35963092)

If cyclists obeyed the road rules correctly then there would be no reason to suggest such silly ideas.

Originally Posted by Kursk (Post 35963168)

Continuing the theme that bland statements deserve bland responses:



Helmets are not compulsory for cyclists (or pedestrians). Didn't you know that?

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35963170)

l knew that but perhaps a more considered intelligent remark from you to start rather then your typical dismissive throwaway comments against anybody who criticises cyclists as you seem to be stuck on default defending the irresponsible cyclists of which there are quite a few sadly on our roads nowadays.

Originally Posted by Kursk (Post 35963173)

I made a factually correct statement to assist you. Isn't that the very definition of a considered and intelligent remark? Strewth.

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35963174)

Your considered and intelligent remark was..

Originally Posted by Kursk (Post 35963168)

Helmets are not compulsory for cyclists (or pedestrians).

Originally Posted by Kursk (Post 35963168)

Continuing the theme that bland statements deserve bland responses:



Helmets are not compulsory for cyclists (or pedestrians). Didn't you know that?



The road rules are not the issue. There are many 'shared space' facilities which are routinely abused by pedestrians - they'd be safer if they wore a helmet.

Originally Posted by richard s (Post 35963209)

Should be made compulsory for cyclists to wear helmets... It is a no brainer.

Originally Posted by Stephen (Post 35963269)

shared or not, pedestrians do not need safety hats. Thats just a silly suggestion. If cyclists were more careful and did not break all the rules then there would be no problems. Deliveroo and Uber Eats cyclists are by far the worst around.

Originally Posted by Kursk (Post 35963275)

And yet, only two countries in the entire World currently require and enforce universal use of helmets by cyclists.



Yes, it is a silly suggestion. A bit like "if cyclists were more careful and did not break all the rules" is also a silly suggestion.