Stop Cycling up Ditchling Beacon!!!!

[Albumen]

Are we saying drivers that use Ditchling Beacon instead of the A23 are driving the wrong way and are trying to use the countryside as a shortcut? Thought so.

 

[amexee]

Ban cycling up Ditchling Beacon?

So I should get off my bike and push it up instead?

The cyclist would get to the top quicker if they dismounted at the car park at the bottom and pushed their bikes up the footpath. The distance is probably 1/5 of that by road and consequently a lot quicker.

 

[culvers]

Read that comment 7 times now and it still doesn't make any sense at all. Congrats

Was meant to say Trying not Driving - sorry!

 

[rouseytastic]

The Highway Code will help you again here. It's available from all good bookshops, or for free on the web.

146
Adapt your driving to the appropriate type and condition of road you are on. In particular

•do not treat speed limits as a target. It is often not appropriate or safe to drive at the maximum speed limit
•take the road and traffic conditions into account. Be prepared for unexpected or difficult situations, for example, the road being blocked beyond a blind bend. Be prepared to adjust your speed as a precaution
•where there are junctions, be prepared for road users emerging
•in side roads and country lanes look out for unmarked junctions where nobody has priority
•be prepared to stop at traffic control systems, road works, pedestrian crossings or traffic lights as necessary
•try to anticipate what pedestrians and cyclists might do. If pedestrians, particularly children, are looking the other way, they may step out into the road without seeing you

Wow!!!! You are an actual legend!! You responded to a post about a previous comment not making any sense with your own post that has absolitely NOTHING to do with the subject matter of the post you just quoted!

That breaks new ground. You Sir, take a bow...................TAKE A BOW!!!!!

 

[Tummy Burger]

I would have thought stopping traffic going up there would be more fitting for a proper AONB.

Ha. Yeah, or perhaps build a swanky football ground on it. Not really the best forum to talk about aonb's is it.

Personally agree with the OP. it's my route to the amex and the cyclists are a pain in the arse.

 

[Perry's Tracksuit Bottoms]

Wow!!!! You are an actual legend!! You responded to a post about a previous comment not making any sense with your own post that has absolitely NOTHING to do with the subject matter of the post you just quoted!

That breaks new ground. You Sir, take a bow...................TAKE A BOW!!!!!

I must admit I didn't actually notice there was a mistake in the post you quoted - I read it as trying in the first place! I am bowing as we speak.

 

[rouseytastic]

I must admit I didn't actually notice there was a mistake in the post you quoted - I read it as trying in the first place! I am bowing as we speak.

Good man! We all make mistakes my old mate

 

[armchairclubber]

Was meant to say Trying not Driving - sorry!

unfortunately you would need a modicum of intelligence to work "thet" one out

 

[TotallyFreaked]

I cycle nearly everyday both for work and pleasure and generally have no problem at all interacting with car drivers where we seem to be able to share the road (inc Ditchling Beacon). However after some comments on this thread I think I have got it all wrong and really should be fear for my life every time a car comes near me in case it's one of you guys who think cyclists are the lowest life form.

 

[Stat Brother]

The cyclist would get to the top quicker if they dismounted at the car park at the bottom and pushed their bikes up the footpath. The distance is probably 1/5 of that by road and consequently a lot quicker.

That all depends on how quickly you can cycle up it. :biggrin:

 

[Perry's Tracksuit Bottoms]

That all depends on how quickly you can cycle up it. :biggrin:

Or quite possibly :bigring:

 

[Garage_Doors]

Are we saying drivers that use Ditchling Beacon instead of the A23 are driving the wrong way and are trying to use the countryside as a shortcut? Thought so.

Not a short cut, just the most direct and cost effective way.

 

[Stat Brother]

Or quite possibly :bigring:

Lets not be silly now, I'll not be big ringing it up there, not with my knees...



...hips



...stomach



...lungs



...circulation



...I could go on!

 

[Perry's Tracksuit Bottoms]

Good man! We all make mistakes my old mate

I probably should have quoted your post #111 instead.

 

[armchairclubber]

Not a short cut, just the most direct and cost effective way.

surely more cost effective to go by cycle... dont shoot the messenger.

 

[amexee]

That all depends on how quickly you can cycle up it. :biggrin:

I think this thread would have stopped on page one if cyclists were doing 15 - 20 mph up the beacon. Some of them must take close on an hour to get up there.

It does not really bother me, they cause a minute or two's delay. There are many more on the hill these days. I cannot remember the last time I went up there and there was not a few cyclists. Go back just a few years and they were rare beasts testing themselves on the hill.

I do think that one will get seriously hurt soon though, just because of the numbers involved, and the few twats on both sides of the argument who will not compromise.

 

[Garage_Doors]

surely more cost effective to go by cycle... dont shoot the messenger.

Not with a van load of tools no, far too heavy to carry and somewhat dangerous on a cycle to be honest.

 

[armchairclubber]

Not with a van load of tools no, far too heavy to carry and somewhat dangerous on a cycle to be honest.

so for you maybe not, but for others maybe so

 

[Stat Brother]

I do think that one will get seriously hurt soon though, just because of the numbers involved, and the few twats on both sides of the argument who will not compromise.

I'd image that sentiment, carries through to well over 75% of all vehicle/cycle incidents.

 

[armchairclubber]

I think this thread would have stopped on page one if cyclists were doing 15 - 20 mph up the beacon. Some of them must take close on an hour to get up there.

It does not really bother me, they cause a minute or two's delay. There are many more on the hill these days. I cannot remember the last time I went up there and there was not a few cyclists. Go back just a few years and they were rare beasts testing themselves on the hill.

I do think that one will get seriously hurt soon though, just because of the numbers involved, and the few twats on both sides of the argument who will not compromise.

What compromise is being suggested ? As a car driver and a cyclist I think both should have the right to use the hill with full awareness of the other and using cautious speed as on other roads, perhaps some more warning signs for cyclists and a reduction in speed whether it be cyclists/cars going up/down, any other suggestions ?