Nigel-YZ1
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When I ride I do so knowing the risks.
Competition riding on public highways
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Because they are riding within the law on a clear piece of road when they are usually hit from behind by an inattentive driver. It wouldn't matter whether they were time trialling or out for a leisure ride on that road because neither would make any difference to the drivers lack of attention.
Because they are riding within the law on a clear piece of road when they are usually hit from behind by an inattentive driver. It wouldn't matter whether they were time trialling or out for a leisure ride on that road because neither would make any difference to the drivers lack of attention.
Ian H
Ancient randonneur
All cycle competitions on the road are governed by laws enacted in (I think) 1968. Road races require police permission and are strictly regulated by British Cycling or The League International. Time trials are governed by Cycling Time Trials or (a few) by BC, and organisers have to inform the police, use approved courses and conform to local regs. There are moves to update the law to make it easier to obtain road closures and to allow marshalls to control traffic.
totallyfixed
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I'm going to intrude a little here, the Irish girl was on a club run with friends of mine and had nothing to do with any kind of competition.
There is no need to justify the use of roads for competition, and the misquoting of deaths / injury to suggest that they should not happen is a little inflammatory to say the least.
There are deaths in competitions, but as above they are not usually the fault of the cyclist.
The cyclist would have been equally at risk if they were shopping, touring or commuting at the point they were hit. There is no greater risk in most on road competition than using the bike in any other circumstances.
On road competition occurs because the roads are a resource that can be used legally.
Would you care to clarify why your position on this and why yo felt that you need ed to raise the question?
There are deaths in competitions, but as above they are not usually the fault of the cyclist.
The cyclist would have been equally at risk if they were shopping, touring or commuting at the point they were hit. There is no greater risk in most on road competition than using the bike in any other circumstances.
On road competition occurs because the roads are a resource that can be used legally.
Would you care to clarify why your position on this and why yo felt that you need ed to raise the question?
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Titan yer tummy
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Titan yer tummy
No meatings b4 dinner!
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- Beckenham, SE London
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Titan yer tummy
No meatings b4 dinner!
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No meatings b4 dinner!
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I thought I would give you an opportunity to display your astonishing knowledge and wisdom.......
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Many years ago I used to navigate a rally car. We 'raced' on public roads - quite quickly if I recall correctly, but within the speed limit of the road.
I have also run a bunch of road races - 10k - to 1/2 marathon.
Perhaps you need to a little bit more research into the subject. So what is your next trolling subject; helmets, red lights, slick race tyres - come on give us a hint.
I have also run a bunch of road races - 10k - to 1/2 marathon.
Perhaps you need to a little bit more research into the subject. So what is your next trolling subject; helmets, red lights, slick race tyres - come on give us a hint.
If you care to read any of the reports of cyclists that you have quoted as being killed or injured during competition then you would not need to ask.
Typically the cyclist is struck by a passing vehicle
Now that is a surprise.
This is rather familiar...
Post something controversial and inflammatory, misquote a few press cuttings about injured cyclists then refuse to discuss any of the points raised, or contribute apart positively.
True to previous form
