CYCLISTS (66)
uptall: You must spend your life riding
I will not rise to that bait
But I do head out with friends for a good days cycling at the weekends
serene.... I'm a dog walker and I often feel quite guilty when I've got in the way of a cyclist but why the hell don't they ring their bell??? 
pedalguy59: There probably is no better way to get around than cycling in
the London area.
the London area.
Cycling in London, would be like swimming in shark infested water.
It's bleeding dangerous!
I have good health insurance and a healthy disregard for taxi drivers.
RainComeShine: serene.... I'm a dog walker and I often feel quite guilty when I've got in the way of a cyclist but why the hell don't they ring their bell???
Not many bikes come with bells these days.
Speaking for myself, I would feel guilty if I was to shout to alert you of my presence, in case you thought I was just yelling at you to get out of my way, or I startled the dog.
I would hang back and cycle as slow as I could, until the dog was aware I was there, and you turned around.
2girlsnocup: Not many bikes come with bells these days.
Speaking for myself, I would feel guilty if I was to shout to alert you of my presence, in case you thought I was just yelling at you to get out of my way, or I startled the dog.
I would hang back and cycle as slow as I could, until the dog was aware I was there, and you turned around.
Speaking for myself, I would feel guilty if I was to shout to alert you of my presence, in case you thought I was just yelling at you to get out of my way, or I startled the dog.
I would hang back and cycle as slow as I could, until the dog was aware I was there, and you turned around.
Right.
2girlsnocup: Not many bikes come with bells these days.
Speaking for myself, I would feel guilty if I was to shout to alert you of my presence, in case you thought I was just yelling at you to get out of my way, or I startled the dog.
I would hang back and cycle as slow as I could, until the dog was aware I was there, and you turned around.
Speaking for myself, I would feel guilty if I was to shout to alert you of my presence, in case you thought I was just yelling at you to get out of my way, or I startled the dog.
I would hang back and cycle as slow as I could, until the dog was aware I was there, and you turned around.
That works for me too.
For some reason the bell or horn on a bicycle was always an add on. I thought it was law to have one or the other!
RainComeShine: For some reason the bell or horn on a bicycle was always an add on. I thought it was law to have one or the other!
Different laws regarding that depending on Country, State, Province. Same with Helmets. There is no way I'd have one on my Road
bike.
pedalguy59: Different laws regarding that depending on Country, State, Province. Same with Helmets. There is no way I'd have one on my Road
bike.
Why is that pedal?bike.
RainComeShine: For some reason the bell or horn on a bicycle was always an add on. I thought it was law to have one or the other!
I spent a lot of money on my bike. I'm not ruining it's looks by having a bell on it, especially when I can shout a lot louder than a tiny bell.
The law states cycles have to be sold with a bell, but there's nothing stopping people ripping it off once they get the bike home.
RainComeShine: Why is that pedal?
I have three different ones. A Road bike is for long distance.
Very rarely does one encounter pedestrians, which usually have and
I pod in anyway and are oblivious to their surroundings. Plus as
2 girls said, it would ruin the look of it. A Mountain bike I have
is an off road machine for single track trails. My third is a
single speed retro machine for commuting, city etc, but still fast.
I just say when close enough, on your left, or on your right as a
warning of my approach.
pedalguy59: I have three different ones. A Road bike is for long distance.
Very rarely does one encounter pedestrians, which usually have and
I pod in anyway and are oblivious to their surroundings. Plus as
2 girls said, it would ruin the look of it. A Mountain bike I have
is an off road machine for single track trails. My third is a
single speed retro machine for commuting, city etc, but still fast.
I just say when close enough, on your left, or on your right as a
warning of my approach.
Very rarely does one encounter pedestrians, which usually have and
I pod in anyway and are oblivious to their surroundings. Plus as
2 girls said, it would ruin the look of it. A Mountain bike I have
is an off road machine for single track trails. My third is a
single speed retro machine for commuting, city etc, but still fast.
I just say when close enough, on your left, or on your right as a
warning of my approach.
Here the law is Bikes must come with reflectors, but a Bell is optional. Helmets must be worn by anyone under age 18.(Ontario)
In New Zealand far North we have alot of one way bridges.Cyclists they will cruise them which is okay' but then as I go home I see, 1 coming, so I stop. But then there is 5 more cyclists moving where I cannot see, so have to back up on the bridge.. to save their lives...Theirs!!!!
sophiasummer: In New Zealand far North we have alot of one way bridges.Cyclists they will cruise them which is okay' but then as I go home I see, 1 coming, so I stop. But then there is 5 more cyclists moving where I cannot see, so have to back up on the bridge.. to save their lives...Theirs!!!!
Never a bad thing to "Think Cyclist"
And cows.
RainComeShine: Cycling is a wonderful sport but in the public domain I think it should be exercised with respect and safety.
Should realise they're not invincible out on the road, and adjust they're riding practises accordingly.
I've been riding a bike since I was 5 ish, and have had dozens of them, from BMX, freestyle, to 10/12 speeds and mountain bikes, and still own 4 of them, which I ride, other than when winter shows up. I realised at an early age that you can't compete with a car, truck, or a city bus when jockeying for position on a city street. I wish the idiots out there would come to the same conclusion.
PS: A blinking light on the rear is never a bad idea, helps you from having your stool unnecessarily pushed in.
kidatheart: Should realise they're not invincible out on the road, and adjust they're riding practises accordingly.
I've been riding a bike since I was 5 ish, and have had dozens of them, from BMX, freestyle, to 10/12 speeds and mountain bikes, and still own 4 of them, which I ride, other than when winter shows up. I realised at an early age that you can't compete with a car, truck, or a city bus when jockeying for position on a city street. I wish the idiots out there would come to the same conclusion.
PS: A blinking light on the rear is never a bad idea, helps you from having your stool unnecessarily pushed in.
I've been riding a bike since I was 5 ish, and have had dozens of them, from BMX, freestyle, to 10/12 speeds and mountain bikes, and still own 4 of them, which I ride, other than when winter shows up. I realised at an early age that you can't compete with a car, truck, or a city bus when jockeying for position on a city street. I wish the idiots out there would come to the same conclusion.
PS: A blinking light on the rear is never a bad idea, helps you from having your stool unnecessarily pushed in.
sophiasummer: And cows.
On bicycles...?
Cocheta: On bicycles...?
How funny is that
pedalguy59: I have three different ones. A Road bike is for long distance.
Very rarely does one encounter pedestrians, which usually have and
I pod in anyway and are oblivious to their surroundings. Plus as
2 girls said, it would ruin the look of it. A Mountain bike I have
is an off road machine for single track trails. My third is a
single speed retro machine for commuting, city etc, but still fast.
I just say when close enough, on your left, or on your right as a
warning of my approach.
Yes some do that and it seems to work.Very rarely does one encounter pedestrians, which usually have and
I pod in anyway and are oblivious to their surroundings. Plus as
2 girls said, it would ruin the look of it. A Mountain bike I have
is an off road machine for single track trails. My third is a
single speed retro machine for commuting, city etc, but still fast.
I just say when close enough, on your left, or on your right as a
warning of my approach.
sophiasummer: In New Zealand far North we have alot of one way bridges.Cyclists they will cruise them which is okay' but then as I go home I see, 1 coming, so I stop. But then there is 5 more cyclists moving where I cannot see, so have to back up on the bridge.. to save their lives...Theirs!!!!
They are indebted to you.RainComeShine: They are indebted to you.
They,Cows...yes,.....
kidatheart: Should realise they're not invincible out on the road, and adjust they're riding practises accordingly.
I've been riding a bike since I was 5 ish, and have had dozens of them, from BMX, freestyle, to 10/12 speeds and mountain bikes, and still own 4 of them, which I ride, other than when winter shows up. I realised at an early age that you can't compete with a car, truck, or a city bus when jockeying for position on a city street. I wish the idiots out there would come to the same conclusion.
PS: A blinking light on the rear is never a bad idea, helps you from having your stool unnecessarily pushed in.
I've been riding a bike since I was 5 ish, and have had dozens of them, from BMX, freestyle, to 10/12 speeds and mountain bikes, and still own 4 of them, which I ride, other than when winter shows up. I realised at an early age that you can't compete with a car, truck, or a city bus when jockeying for position on a city street. I wish the idiots out there would come to the same conclusion.
PS: A blinking light on the rear is never a bad idea, helps you from having your stool unnecessarily pushed in.
Of course this doesn't appl;y to all cyclists but everytime I see a near miss involving a silly cyclist and a motor vehicle I think, 'don't they realise that if they'd been killed that motorist has to live with that!'
Also a cyclist travelling in excess of 30mph on a down hill stretch where todlers are walking. Don't they realise that they would have to live with having hit that child.
Lara_: Should ride naked...
They do, look up naked criterium.
Cocheta: Never a bad thing to "Think Cyclist"
Lovely pic.pedalguy59: Lovely pic.
Thank you
All cyclists should wear black hats with two yellow bands around them to prevent cars from parking on their heads!
RainComeShine: Cycling is a wonderful sport but in the public domain I think it should be exercised with respect and safety.
I'm a motorist and a cyclist and equally responsible . Unla's reply sums it up for me but from your poll options I voted for third one .
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