Re: Cyclists to listen to the public anger
 

If it was motorist ineptitude more would be dead. Last night was okay but Friday and Saturday were rediculous, it was almost like some of them didn't want to stay alive

Ill equipped because I haven't killed someone because of the care I take, no thanks to them, if they showed the same level of responsibility as me we'd all get on fine.

And anecdotes of poor cycling causing their own death far outweigh anything else still I'm sure you'll continue to peddle out excuses for their behaviour

No matter how dangerous or irresponsible

Re: Hundreds attend protest after 3 cyclists killed on streets of London in under a w
 

It seems some members are in need of being reminded of the following:

• Do not bicker with each other.
  
• Do not use offensive language (Specifically the bad ones that are still in the swear filter).
  
• Do not use alternative forms of said swear words in order to avoid the filter.
  

Failure to comply with the above will see forced forum breaks.

Re: Hundreds attend protest after 3 cyclists killed on streets of London in under a w
 

Did you not read?
Low light area
Black hi vis on black
Black reflectors
Black lights
Thin black bike

In other words he had no visibility aid at all. About all I could see was his face between the black helmet and black cycling gear.

Re: Hundreds attend protest after 3 cyclists killed on streets of London in under a w
 

I did read. Your use of the terms 'Black lights and black reflectors' is confusing. A black light means no light? Well I never.

Over 120 in 2016. A trifling figure eh?

But your nerves imply this is luck not judgement on your part.

I see what you did there.

Re: Hundreds attend protest after 3 cyclists killed on streets of London in under a w
 

If we were ever to go down the route of making cyclists pass tests and and get insurance at what age should that start ?

If we were ever to go down the route of making cyclists pass tests and get insurance how many would just say "sod this "and go and buy a car or a motorbike thus increasing the congestion .

Drivers and cyclists need educating it really is as simple as that

Re: Hundreds attend protest after 3 cyclists killed on streets of London in under a w
 

It might be nice if cyclists would stop riding on pavements/footpaths that are pedestrian only..Getting sick of being nearly mowed down by cyclists on the sea front promenade despite all the signs and 12 inch high no cycling signs painted in white on the footpath.

Re: Hundreds attend protest after 3 cyclists killed on streets of London in under a w
 

I have a street that I walk down to get the morning paper. It's one way east bound yet cyclists without lights and black clothing use it the wrong way on either side and then when the rat runners come hurtling down they veer onto the footpath. Madness! It's only a matter of time before one gets totalled.

Not a copper to be seen of course.

Re: Hundreds attend protest after 3 cyclists killed on streets of London in under a w
 

Cyclists have insurance; we are covered by (your) vehicle insurance.

I agree drivers need educating; their education is underway.

Better get used to sharing pavement space Maggy.

Even so, I'd bet the main highway is a lot more dangerous than the odd oncoming rat runner.

Re: Hundreds attend protest after 3 cyclists killed on streets of London in under a w
 

It's a tragic figure, they can't have all Ben the fault of drivers though

More like skill, hazard perception and awareness don't just happen and I am nervous around cyclists, no matter how much you slow down or how much room you give them its not enough and you just can't legislate for what they'll do next

Clever eh :dunce:

Re: Hundreds attend protest after 3 cyclists killed on streets of London in under a w
 

Agreed.

Are all the cyclists near you performing unicycle artistes?

Up there with Pythagoras :dunce:

Re: Hundreds attend protest after 3 cyclists killed on streets of London in under a w
 

Looks like you do condone riding through red lights then.

Re: Hundreds attend protest after 3 cyclists killed on streets of London in under a w
 

Cyclists already have a cycle-way along the seafront..and they are breaking the by-laws by riding on the seafront promenade...but of course there is never anyone around to do anything about them.:mad:

Re: Hundreds attend protest after 3 cyclists killed on streets of London in under a w
 

10/10 for persistence :D.

Similarly I suppose, there is never anyone around to stop pedestrians walking on the cycle-way. But then, cyclists are happy to share 'their' space.

Re: Hundreds attend protest after 3 cyclists killed on streets of London in under a w
 

I am but don't worry, now I know what you see where you stand on the cyclist front, you will not see another response to any of your posts from me, goodbye and good luck on the roads. Btw, expect a smack in the gob, if you ever jump a red light when I am crossing the road.

Re: Hundreds attend protest after 3 cyclists killed on streets of London in under a w
 

The onus is on cyclists to avoid pedestrians since there is no restriction to stop pedestrians walking in 'cycle ways' .A marked out track on a footpath does not mean it is solely for cyclists