Pavements that double as cycle lanes

[FailedComic]

Hey guys... another stupid question here, but thought I'd ask anyway!

Around my area there are a few pavements that have the walking and cycling signs on them, especially on the main road - these ones aren't split into "cyclists" and "pedestrians", just one pavement. I was wondering, is it ok to use the opposite side of the road to cycle on these - basically against the cars on that side of the road?

Hope this makes sense!

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Opposite side of the road, but on the pavement? Yes.

the cutting edge irony is just too much for us mere newbies

Yes, Failed Comic, it is ok, we have a few of those here too, like along the River Clyde. Sometimes you will notice, at certain points on the path, pictures of 2 bikes side by side, the one on the left facing up the way, the one on the right facing down the way, as in you are supposed to keep left on the bike.
Mind you, between pedestrian, joggers, idlers watching the river front, you're faster taking the road if you feel up to negotiating traffic.

 

[FailedComic]

Thanks guys! That's all I wanted to know, obviously I need to now work on my articulation skillz :P

 

[stephen.rooke]

theres a cycle path near me thats absolutley dreadfull, but i use it because the traffic is too heavy to be in the road with lorrys etc flying past. other roads i dont bother with cycle paths unless its really windy and my speeds low

 

[ufkacbln]

No it isn't!


Highway Code rule 62

62

Cycle Tracks. These are normally located away from the road, but may occasionally be found alongside footpaths or pavements. Cyclists and pedestrians may be segregated or they may share the same space (unsegregated). When using segregated tracks you MUST keep to the side intended for cyclists as the pedestrian side remains a pavement or footpath. Take care when passing pedestrians, especially children, older or disabled people, and allow them plenty of room. Always be prepared to slow down and stop if necessary. Take care near road junctions as you may have difficulty seeing other road users, who might not notice you.

My emphasis

 

[Hacienda71]

No it isn't!


Highway Code rule 62



My emphasis

I think the OP is referring to none segregated.

 

[FailedComic]

I think the OP is referring to none segregated.

He is referring to non segregated. I know, because I'm OP

 

[ufkacbln]

He is referring to non segregated. I know, because I'm OP

Well, I suppose that gives you some right to interpret the post!

My apologies, I had misread this

 

[Norm]

He is referring to non segregated. I know, because I'm OP

Whilst I'm not the OP I ride the same roads so I'm wondering whether you are thinking of the one between Maidenhead and Windsor.

 

[FailedComic]

Whilst I'm not the OP I ride the same roads so I'm wondering whether you are thinking of the one between Maidenhead and Windsor.

Hey Norm, nah I wasn't thinking about them. I was on about the Bath Road that stretches by Boyne Hill CC and Thicket Roundabout

 

[Norm]

Is that a shared use path? I thought those were just footpaths there.

 

[FailedComic]

Is that a shared use path? I thought those were just footpaths there.

Yeah there's signs there saying it's shared path. Unless someone has done an elaborate practical joke on me.