Are cyclists a different breed to the rest of us?

[BN9 BHA]

"Blaming" cyclists and getting annoyed with them as a breed for being somehow gratuitously negligent for not wearing high vis vests and straps etc in the daytime gets right on my wick. Just take your time and look properly. What's the rush? My mate suggested this to me. He is the shattest driver in the world. ��

In reply to your hi viz comment.
Have you driven along the C7 Newhaven to Kingston/ Lewes road ? If you are not familiar with the C7 it has lots of trees and bushes either side, on a dull day I can see a cyclist that wears hi viz/ or bright clothing much earlier than one wearing black/ dark clothing.

Old saying, be safe, be seen.

 

[BN9 BHA]

You need to get out more.

He obviously does get out if he's watching cars in Brighton as he lives in Newhaven

 

[Pretty pink fairy]

You need to get out more.

priceless
regards
DR

 

[Wrong-Direction]

Well this has been terrific, see you all next year

 

[sydney]

trouble is with this whole debate is the "accountability" issue......40 years ago most people were quite sensible on the roads , today they are not , cars are faster bikes are faster and there are far more of both about , everything has "improved" ( questionable) better cars, bikes and roads , trouble is that most peoples attitudes towards other road-users of any kind are simply shocking......imho.

 

[Dick Head]

Yes, especially here.
I think it's just an excuse to wear Lycra, or the law.
I walked past a small cafe in a village over here and saw five blokes clad in cycling Lycra sitting round a table, though I could only see one bike outside?
Groupies?

Did the bike look like this?

 

[Dick Head]

Do you overtake motorized vehicles doing your 25mph that are actually conforming to the many 20mph speed limits in the town, or do you conform to the same speed limits?

Speed limits only apply to motorised vehicles but you can be done for wanton or furious cycling.

 

[DavePage]

Why would anyone want to breed them?

 

[Hamilton]

I'll admit to not being a fan of the lycra-clad brigade either, having to avoid them repeatedly on the pavements of Worthing when I am out running.

I know they'll be a very small minority of cyclists, but I'm happy to hate them all as a whole. It's easier than trying to segment them into distinct groups.

I've given that a thumbs up as I can only assume it is a joke, it's that odd.

 

[Indurain's Lungs]

Cyclist are no more "a breed" than Brighton fans are!

I imagine many of us would be appalled to be lumped in with some of the people on NSC. Likewise there are plonkers on bikes.

 

[rogersix]

Well this has been terrific, see you all next year

wot is your hobby?

 

[Wrong-Direction]

wot is your hobby?

Teaching people to spell.