Doubling Up On Road

[freecyclist]

Mr paul has said cars should not overtake a cyclist unless they can do it !00% in the opposite lane.
I am asking with reference to the above ;
If you were cycling down a road with no oncoming traffic.
Due to cars parked partly on the opposite carriageway cars attempting to overtake can only utilise 2/3rds of the opposite lane , therefore they would have to dip into your (the cyclists) lane by 1/3rd to be able to overtake.
Under mrpauls theoretical ideology an overtake should not be done under said conditions.
I am asking what would you do - ride secondary and allow the cars to overtake.
or
enforce the no overtaking by riding primary.
And for those prevaricating about potholes and suchlike theres one 2 inch pothole about 15 yards but shoudnt be a problem , fingers crossed.
anyone got the minerals to actually offer an opinion.

 

[MissTillyFlop]

Has anyone died on this thread yet?

Oh my god, several people were lost along the wayside.

God rest their bloodied corpses.

 

[400bhp]

But think of the children. Please won't someone think of the children.

 

[freecyclist]

Something else you will notice freecyclist, how they try to say your something your not. Im not irate at all, just being supportive No doubt Ill be called a troll next, because I have an opinion that doesnt agree with some others thoughts.

Yes - anyone who disagrees with tillyflop must by default be stupid and irate and be silenced by whatever nasty means necessary.

 

[freecyclist]

Not you!

Was referring to freecycle's repeated posts demanding an exact measurement of how far one should ride away from he pavement.

Various people answered in various tones, but he took exception to every single person, accusing everyone of "refusing to give him a straight answer", when it's pretty much a "how long is a piece of string?" situation.

Usually silly innacurate nonsense.

 

[400bhp]

You still here.

 

[MissTillyFlop]

Mr paul has said cars should not overtake a cyclist unless they can do it !00% in the opposite lane.
I am asking with reference to the above ;
If you were cycling down a road with no oncoming traffic.
Due to cars parked partly on the opposite carriageway cars attempting to overtake can only utilise 2/3rds of the opposite lane , therefore they would have to dip into your (the cyclists) lane by 1/3rd to be able to overtake.
Under mrpauls theoretical ideology an overtake should not be done under said conditions.
I am asking what would you do - ride secondary and allow the cars to overtake.
or
enforce the no overtaking by riding primary.
And for those prevaricating about potholes and suchlike theres one 2 inch pothole about 15 yards but shoudnt be a problem , fingers crossed.
anyone got the minerals to actually offer an opinion.

How wide is the road?
Is it up or down hill?
How light is it?
How fast are you going?
What is the weather like?
Why is the car behind you behaving like?
What is the surface of the road like? (smooth, loose covering,dry, wet?)
Urban or rural location?
Any sign of debris at the side of the road?
How are you feeling?

 

[MissTillyFlop]

Usually silly innacurate nonsense.

Why wont anyone give a straight answer ???

 

[MrHappyCyclist]

@The Sperminator

I didn't ask a question (apart from the rhetorical one regarding the poster's intentions) and certainly didn't repeat a question. You need to work on your comprehension. Also, that was days ago; do try to keep up.

So correcting your text: The 9 feet (for arguments sake) that you give a car, you should also give a bicycle. As has already been said, the bicycle is much narrower so the same 9 feet of room between you and the bicycle kerb will still leave you having to move to the right much less than you being much further away from the bicycle than you would have to with be from a car.

 

[freecyclist]

How wide is the road?
Is it up or down hill?
How light is it?
How fast are you going?
What is the weather like?
Why is the car behind you behaving like?
What is the surface of the road like? (smooth, loose covering,dry, wet?)
Urban or rural location?
Any sign of debris at the side of the road?
How are you feeling?

I would ride secondary and let the traffic go past me.
Thats my opinion.
It is contrary to what mrpauls ideology prescribes the correct action to be.
My riding dosnt vary that much depending on if theres any debris on the ground to the point that i am paralysed from giving an opinion based on hyperthetical sceenario.
I wont be taking anyone to court for wrong advice.

 

[lukesdad]

Very good thanks col and you ?

 

[col]

Good thanks, Iv been very busy with work and things. Hence my absence.

 

[freecyclist]

Yes, you are misguided and foolish at best.

Adrian - no opinions just personal attacks.
What do people like adrian get out of forums like this other than some strange vicarious joy of attacking somebody that they presumably cant get in real life. What are you contributing adrian.

 

[Origamist]

Good thanks, Iv been very busy with work and things. Hence my absence.

We've missed you.

 

[lukesdad]

Yes, you are misguided and foolish at best.

......and at worst just like Adrian and the rest of the playground bullies.