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Originally Posted by denphone
That would be pretty difficult given my ongoing multiple comorbidities and disabilities but in a ideal world if l was capable of riding a bike a helmet would be the second thing l would buy after a bike as its better to be safe rather then sorry.
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You wouldn't be 'safe' in a little plastic hat Den. Unless it's a condom.
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Originally Posted by ianch99
I don't normally agree with Kursk  but he seems one of the few here with a sense of perspective. All transport types have their fair share of idiots. Cyclists are no worse than car drivers .. |
Well said.
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Originally Posted by Paul M
Round here they are.
One such idiot thought it a good idea to pull straight across me today at a junction. Only the fact I was going at about 5mph saved him, I missed him by inches. Had I hit him, my car might have got a slight bump - he on the otherhand would likely be in hospital, if not worse. Complete moron.  |
Perhaps the cyclist thought "who's this idiot driving at 5mph?" A circus parade could have pulled straight across you with no risk of collision
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Originally Posted by Maggy J
Just wish they would stay off the pavements..
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Pavements are the most economically viable new shared space.