How would define a safe cyclist?

Are you a safe cyclist?


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classic33

Leg End Member
Um, the thread is titled "how would you define a safe cyclist?", I don't really know that I can answer whether or not I am safe or average etc. until the parameters are defined? So to some degree the poll doesn't quite match the title?
For me, "never having had an accident" wouldn't be one of the definitions, well at least not stated that way, you can be in an accident through no fault on your part at all, once, as a pedestrian I was made all too aware of this.
That said, surely anyone who takes the time and interest to read and post here is surely already ahead of the curve?...though I did answer "average" as I have much to learn, even though my name isn't Luke.
It's not you know!

How would define a safe cyclist?
 

simongt

Guru
Location
Norwich
When it comes down to it, there are far too many variables, some simply to do with individual perception and attitude to give any logical conclusion - ! ^_^

On the basis that my cycling style rarely appears to cause negative reaction from other road users, I think I'm a fairly safe cyclist. But maybe other road users just can't be a***d to react if they don't like my riding style - !:rofl:
 

classic33

Leg End Member
Maybe the question should have been "How would you define a competent cyclist?"
I'll declare myself in the competent classification, but as for safe; that is too hard to call as it depends on the actions of others as well as me.
You've not tried answering the questions on the tread in question then?
 
Some interesting ideas of what makes a safe cyclist. Hmmmm.

Fwiw - for myself, I reckon it's about reading the road, reading other road users (sheep excluded :tongue: - they're DUMB), alertness, and anticipation. Seeing a "trap" - and taking action to avoid it. Whether it be position in the lane, not going down the left of an artic, or even shooting through an amber cos I've got a dangerous **** hard on my tail who ain't planning to stop :cursing:.
 

classic33

Leg End Member
 

classic33

Leg End Member
Some interesting ideas of what makes a safe cyclist. Hmmmm.

Fwiw - for myself, I reckon it's about reading the road, reading other road users (sheep excluded :tongue: - they're DUMB), alertness, and anticipation. Seeing a "trap" - and taking action to avoid it. Whether it be position in the lane, not going down the left of an artic, or even shooting through an amber cos I've got a dangerous **** hard on my tail who ain't planning to stop :cursing:.
Mis-read part of that. Let you work out which part.
 

Brandane

Legendary Member
Location
Costa Clyde
It's what started this one off. Have fun?
Couldn't get past page 1 of the survey because answers are required and I CBA'd with these meaningless, badly thought out surveys. That's why the whole section is on ignore (as are 28 out of a possible 41 sections now, after my latest clean-up :ohmy:).
 
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