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[cleggy]

This looks like a potentially good programme on BBC1 Wednesday 21.00 hrs.

The conflict between Motorists and Cyclists, a topic we often mention on here

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01p7q2l

[Lizzie_Zoom]

That will no doubt be interesting

The age old problem is of course modern traffic conditions and our roads do not cater well for cyclists.  They just do not mix on main roads.

Like Holland, and Milton Keynes, Britain as a whole needs to cater for cyclists. Completely separate cycleway's, with bridges, flyovers, etc, are required to keep cyclist away from motor vehicles.  It would cost a fortune though.

[TheBoy]

I wish it was a war, then I would be perfectly entitled to mow the gay lycra idiots down, rather than receiving abuse when I've had to take avoiding action because these retards do not understand basic road laws  . Let alone basic courtesy 


I know there are many law abiding cyclists, but you are getting fewer.

[TheBoy]

And I didn't say "idiots"

[tigers_gonads]

Until cyclists obay the traffic laws, they will always be given little respect by the car driver.
For starters, make them wear compulsory hi visability clothing and helmets.
Have a minimum standard of insurance and make them get there bikes checked out and a certificate issued every year.
Also a proficiency test of some sort should be compulsory

Imo, the above is for the benefit of the cyclist as well as the general public and motorist 

[Gaffers]

Until cyclists obay the traffic laws, they will always be given little respect by the car driver.
For starters, make them wear compulsory hi visability clothing and helmets.
Have a minimum standard of insurance and make them get there bikes checked out and a certificate issued every year.
Also a proficiency test of some sort should be compulsory

Imo, the above is for the benefit of the cyclist as well as the general public and motorist 

Agreed (as a regular cyclist) 

[Gaffers]

I know there are many law abiding cyclists, but you are getting fewer.

I know and I dispair 

Those that cycle with complete disregard for anyone else on the road probably piss me off even more than you do.  I had a 'chat' with one the other day who seemed to think that the rules on a roundabout didn't apply to him as long as he could squeeze through a tiny gap between me and the car ahead of me.  I think he saw the car and thought I was a 4-wheeled armchair loafer when he said "You have no idea what it is like to cycle on these roads"  He promptly shut up after my reply.  Retard.

What annoys me the most is that these ones that wheave in and out of traffic and jump lights, etc never seem to get hurt.  I and many others obey the rules yet it seems we are the ones who get knocked off or worse.  I don't get it, where is karma when you need it?

[omega3000]

Wish i could ride a bike 

[cleggy]

Wish i could ride a bike 

I've riden many,  and regretted it in the morning

[BazaJT]

Most cyclists round here ride on the pavement,and then have the cheek to give pedestrians abuse for getting in their way!!Unfortunately much though I agree with it I don't see that profficiancy tests/insurance/cycle checks would be enforcable.

[tigers_gonads]

Wish i could ride a bike 

I've riden many,  and regretted it in the morning

Hope you wore a love glove 

[cleggy]

Then there was this in todays Mail :-

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-2242003/Arrogant-abusive-oh-smug--cyclists-think-theyre-law.html

[05omegav6]

Wish i could ride a bike 

I've riden many,  and regretted it in the morning

Hope you wore a love glove 

Different sort of bike, but should probably be regulated as well

[tigers_gonads]

Wish i could ride a bike 

I've riden many,  and regretted it in the morning

Hope you wore a love glove 

Different sort of bike, but should probably be regulated as well

ooooooh, ok 
Me and my dirty little mine 

[Taxi_Driver]

What really pees me off with cyclists....I know I drive an 8 seater so i like to give them a wide berth when overtaking.....so i patiently wait behind them until theres a gap in the oncoming traffic.....so ive patiently waited, then overtake.....I then get stopped by a red light....then the same cyclist catches me up and squeezes inbetween the kerb and me so they are in front again.....and im back to square one 

I had one cyclist do this to me twice.......so on the third overtake i was so pissed off i gave him about an inch clearance