Wandering walkers and irresponsible dog walkers

[david k]

Just because LyB has a different opinion to you dosnt make him atroll.
To suggest that is just a copout.

i think the post was quite extensive and therefore dont see one sentence as a cop out

 

[Cyclopathic]

I really have to come down on the side of the pedestrians here. On a multi use path I think it is just common courtesy and common sense to slow down a bit, cover your brakes and be patient. I am a pedestrian and a dog walker as well and I expect to be able to let my dog have a bit of a run around without having to worry about some overly enthusiastic cyclist wiping him out as they belt along imagining that they are in a sprint finish. If you want to ride like some road warrior then do it on the road not where everybody has to use the space. I think it's just nice that there are more of these multi use paths that we can ride on and it has never even occured to me that there would be anyone who could possibly have a problem with just easing up a bit and giving pedestrians the proirity. If I see someone ambling along with their headphones on I just give them a wide berth, how is that any hardship at all. Like someone else pointed out a pedestrian today may be a car driver tomorroe and I don't think it's wise to give them a reason to want revenge.

So come on folks, lighten up a bit and don't take yourselves so seriously. I expect better from cyclists as we all know only too well what it is like to have vehicles that are bigger and faster cutting you up and being jerks.

The best way to combat stupid and selfish behaviour is to lead by example. We can only control what we do and hope that others take a lead from that. We have no control over anyone else.

 

[Hip Priest]

As for what do I call "being under control" a dog on a fixed lead

I hate those trendy fakenger dogs though.

 

[Andy_R]

I hate those trendy fakenger dogs though.

 

[Hip Priest]

See, no front brake. These hipster hounds are a menace!

 

[Little yellow Brompton]

I really have to come down on the side of the pedestrians here. On a multi use path I think it is just common courtesy and common sense to slow down a bit, cover your brakes and be patient. I am a pedestrian and a dog walker as well and I expect to be able to let my dog have a bit of a run around without having to worry about some overly enthusiastic cyclist wiping him out as they belt along imagining that they are in a sprint finish. If you want to ride like some road warrior then do it on the road not where everybody has to use the space. I think it's just nice that there are more of these multi use paths that we can ride on and it has never even occured to me that there would be anyone who could possibly have a problem with just easing up a bit and giving pedestrians the proirity. If I see someone ambling along with their headphones on I just give them a wide berth, how is that any hardship at all. Like someone else pointed out a pedestrian today may be a car driver tomorroe and I don't think it's wise to give them a reason to want revenge.

So come on folks, lighten up a bit and don't take yourselves so seriously. I expect better from cyclists as we all know only too well what it is like to have vehicles that are bigger and faster cutting you up and being jerks.

The best way to combat stupid and selfish behaviour is to lead by example. We can only control what we do and hope that others take a lead from that. We have no control over anyone else.

Just one question. Why do you "...expect to be able to let my dog have a bit of a run around", when the HC specifically says "

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Dogs. Do not let a dog out on the road on its own. Keep it on a short lead when walking on the pavement, road or path shared with cyclists or horse riders."




All I'm asking for is for people to follow the same HC I do.




For that it seems, I risk having my bike thrown into a hedge unless I kowtow to a dog owner, who deigns to let me pass whilst momentarily paying lip service to the HC.

 

[Fifelad]

He was practising that earlier, he's currently on board the overnight sleeper to Fife.

 

[NotFabian]

Approx 5miles of my commute is on a shared path, the bye-law relating to national cycle network in relation to speed is 5mph(dunno if its the same across the country) this I think is ridiculously slow, however, the signs also say dogs are to be kept under control, and we're to have consideration for all users of the path-(not a direct quote) those of us who quote bye-laws and HC in relation to other users' malpractices is one thing but its a 2 way street. I do roll my eyes and maybe mutter under my breath at wanderers etc, but if I stuck to the rules ie speed limit, then the wanderers and dogs wouldn't impede me, so I just let the issue slide.

If I'm out for a training ride I stay away from shared paths.

 

[apollo179]

Approx 5miles of my commute is on a shared path, the bye-law relating to national cycle network in relation to speed is 5mph(dunno if its the same across the country) this I think is ridiculously slow, however, the signs also say dogs are to be kept under control, and we're to have consideration for all users of the path-(not a direct quote) those of us who quote bye-laws and HC in relation to other users' malpractices is one thing but its a 2 way street. I do roll my eyes and maybe mutter under my breath at wanderers etc, but if I stuck to the rules ie speed limit, then the wanderers and dogs wouldn't impede me, so I just let the issue slide.

If I'm out for a training ride I stay away from shared paths.

Good post.
Let he who is without sin cast the first stone.

 

[benb]

Good post.
Let he who is without sin cast the first stone.

No-one is to stone anyone until I blow this whistle.
Even if they do say Jehovah.

 

[Cyclopathic]

Just one question. Why do you "...expect to be able to let my dog have a bit of a run around", when the HC specifically says "

"

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Dogs. Do not let a dog out on the road on its own. Keep it on a short lead when walking on the pavement, road or path shared with cyclists or horse riders."




All I'm asking for is for people to follow the same HC I do.




For that it seems, I risk having my bike thrown into a hedge unless I kowtow to a dog owner, who deigns to let me pass whilst momentarily paying lip service to the HC.

I ride on the same path as well and as long as everyone acts in a civil way and people don't ride like idiots then there really is no risk. It's a shared path with a lot of green off to each side which is ample for dogs to have a run. However riders should just take some care and remember it isnt a road. HC isn't a law just a guideline.

 

[Little yellow Brompton]

I ride on the same path as well and as long as everyone acts in a civil way and people don't ride like idiots then there really is no risk. It's a shared path with a lot of green off to each side which is ample for dogs to have a run. However riders should just take some care and remember it isnt a road. HC isn't a law just a guideline.

Do you need me to point out that you ignored the question?

 

[Andy_R]

This is now getting silly and out of hand......as usual......I find it amazing that so called "sensible adults" can take a thread, hijack it and use it to make a particular personal point. Why? It solves nothing ie it gives the op no help what so ever, instead it becomes a soapbox for those with issues. For f@cks sake, give it a rest. If you have a point to make then start your own fekking thread! Label it "RANT FOR SOMEONE WITH ISSUES" and run with that.

 

[Little yellow Brompton]

Approx 5miles of my commute is on a shared path, the bye-law relating to national cycle network in relation to speed is 5mph(dunno if its the same across the country)

Ok I give up I've searched for this byelaw, with little success. Can you give me a clue where to find it?

 

[Little yellow Brompton]

This is now getting silly and out of hand......as usual......I find it amazing that so called "sensible adults" can take a thread, hijack it and use it to make a particular personal point. Why? It solves nothing ie it gives the op no help what so ever, instead it becomes a soapbox for those with issues. For f@cks sake, give it a rest. If you have a point to make then start your own fekking thread! Label it "RANT FOR SOMEONE WITH ISSUES" and run with that.

I like it! :-)

An off topic rant, from somone making a particular personal point, about, off topic rants! Are you a fan of "Con Air" perchance?