[Travel] An ignorant cyclists

Felpham Seagull · Jun 16, 2019

I have just been driving down the A259 towards Felpham where highways England have just spent a fortune laying a cycle path up to Littlehampton when I saw a big tailback going eastwards behind a a bloke on a bike lest than 4 foot from the cycle path riding on the road . Are these people thick?

Green Cross Code Man · Jun 16, 2019

'An ignorant cyclists' reminds me of the joke 'What's the difference between a duck'.

And yes, some cyclists are either thick or unkind much like motor car drivers.

wigman · Jun 16, 2019

Felpham Seagull said:
I have just been driving down the A259 towards Felpham where highways England have just spent a fortune laying a cycle path up to Littlehampton when I saw a big tailback going eastwards behind a a bloke on a bike lest than 4 foot from the cycle path riding on the road . Are these people thick?

That cyclepath ran over budget at a cost of nearly 2 million pounds and
It's hardly ever used.

LowKarate · Jun 16, 2019

Felpham Seagull said:
Are these people thick?

These are a thick people.

BensGrandad · Jun 16, 2019

If a cycle lane is provided shouldn't it be an offense to ride on the road and not in the lane.

Billy the Fish · Jun 16, 2019

Yes, I've seen some ignorant cyclist.

Harry Wilson's tackle · Jun 16, 2019

Perhaps the cycle lane is unkempt, littered with brambles and broken glass, and a danger to all, despite the enormous expense. Like Madonna's growler, perhaps (to theme with the topical music thread)

thedonkeycentrehalf · Jun 16, 2019

So, without wanting to upset [MENTION=435]Stat Brother[/MENTION] this is something that bugs me. I agree that there should be investment in cycle paths and the one on the A259 should be a very useful addition to the network. However, there are still a number of cyclists who don't use the cycle paths provided which will only then help those who argue that they are a waste of money.

I travel up the A273 most days and most days there will be someone stretching some lycra to its limits while weaving up the hill from Pyecombe at a pace which would embarrass an arthritic snail causing a huge tailback of traffic. There is an alternative route which takes out the hill but they don't bother with that. Then, once you get to Hassocks there is a cycle path from the edge of Hassocks to Burgess Hill but yet again, most decide that this isn't for them so continue to cause delays for the traffic.

Maybe there needs to be some legislation that forces cyclists to use cycle paths where the have been provided. This would not only stop these argument but also help the cycling community to lobby for more cycle paths to benefit both sides.

AmexRuislip · Jun 16, 2019

Harry Wilson's tackle said:
Perhaps the cycle lane is unkempt, littered with brambles and broken glass, and a danger to all, despite the enormous expense. Like Madonna's growler, perhaps (to theme with the topical music thread)

Are you trying to get across, that cycling is for pussies :shrug:

el punal · Jun 16, 2019

AmexRuislip said:
Are you trying to get across, that cycling is for pussies

The saddles are.

banjo · Jun 16, 2019

Think they’ve had a lot of trouble with nails (tacks) and the likes being thrown over the path. Christ knows why. It’s a bloody horrible road to ride down.

Wrong-Direction · Jun 16, 2019

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lawros left foot · Jun 16, 2019

A cyclepath psychopath

Saunders · Jun 16, 2019

To enforce cyclists to use the cycle lanes by law they would have to be legally safe to use...hahahahahaha good luck waiting for that to happen when its the place all the drains, manhole covers, water and gas access points are placed randomly to make your journey more eventful. They would also have to keep it clear of all the debris and crap thrown into it by cars/trucks.

Weststander · Jun 16, 2019

Are these rural cycle paths less suitable for road bikes with skinny tyres at high pressure? Due to small stones that might puncture the tyres and/or a surface that provides more resistant?

Just asking. A road cycling former colleague avoided them and preferred to stick to roads.

Herr Tubthumper · Jun 16, 2019

Teachers get too many holidays.

Stat Brother · Jun 16, 2019

Felpham Seagull said:
I have just been driving down the A259 towards Felpham where highways England have just spent a fortune laying a cycle path up to Littlehampton when I saw a big tailback going eastwards behind a a bloke on a bike lest than 4 foot from the cycle path riding on the road . Are these people thick?

Where, exactly?

Felpham Seagull · Jun 16, 2019

Stat Brother said:
Where, exactly?

Towards Gravit lane

Stat Brother · Jun 16, 2019

Felpham Seagull said:
Towards Gravit lane

But where, just over the river, by the static Home place, by Climping Football club?

Felpham Seagull · Jun 16, 2019

Stat Brother said:
But where, just over the river, by the static Home place, by Climping Football club?

just past the oyster catcher

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