Where would I cycle in this situation?
- Thread starter blackrat
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matticus
Guru
Assuming it's in the UK, then on the left.
Sterlo
Early Retirement Planning
- Location
- East Riding of Yorkshire
Would I be correct in assuming it's something to do with this sign? I can't see any cycle path signs on the path so would cycle on the road as usual. There is a marked cycle lane a few hundred yards further up after the mini roundabout.
- Location
- Inside my skull
On your turbo as this is from Google Street View
Yup, I'm back: I got this of the EDP24 web site this morning, apparently a van driver and cyclist got into it, no details I'm afraid because I do not have a subscription to that paper. Anyway. I was wondering if I come across this road on my tour through Britain, where would I be expected to ride so as not to pee off drivers? The road itself does not have any shoulder, is it the path between the hedges I should aim for?
albion
Guru
- Location
- South Tyneside
You ride to the situation. There is a parked car so the road looks 100% fine should you choose.
Alex321
Guru
- Location
- South Wales
No, you should ride on the road. If it annoys drivers, THEY are in the wrong.
presta
Guru
https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/24543084.cyclist-van-driver-heated-argument-southwold/
Still not much the wiser.
Still not much the wiser.
Brandane
Legendary Member
- Location
- Costa Clyde
You will pee off drivers, no matter where you ride. You will pee them off even if you are cycling nowhere near them. It's all part of the "fun" of cycling in the UK...
And not just cycling; there is an overall sense of entitlement going on with a significant percentage of our great public.
Dogtrousers
Kilometre nibbler
Just a general point. This is a shared use path sign.
If you see that sign on a path beside the main roadway you may use it (but obviously take care around pedestrians/children/dogs etc). But you are not obligated to use it. If it looks like a rubbish surface, or if it is bad for some other reason, then continue using the road.
If you don't see such a sign (and there isn't one in this case), then you should not use the path beside the roadway as it is for pedestrians only.
The only roads I can think of that have "shoulders" that cyclists can use are main dual carriageways. These vary but can be pretty much like motorways, with 70mph limits. They can be very unpleasant to ride on due to the high speeds of the traffic.
As mentioned above there is a significant subset of drivers in the UK who are peed off by the very sight of a cyclist. It's best not to engage in heated arguments with them, and I'd advise strongly against breaking van windows (as per the article).
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I thought in an attempt to soften drivers hearts when they see me cycling north to John o' Groats I might carry a sign saying I ride for the Koalas (I contribute) but the latest news letter that came yesterday said that hundreds of koalas are killed on Australia's roads every year, so now I am thinking maybe a sign like that might just make be a target.
Goldenretriever
Veteran
- Location
- Near Norwich
Blackrat, for my sins I have a subscription to the EDP, there isn't a lot of information on their site. Apart from, there was an altercation between a van driver and a cyclist. Apparently the police are looking for the cyclist, the van side window was broken. Have no more information atm.
Brandane
Legendary Member
- Location
- Costa Clyde
If my cynical view of the general British public is correct, they will just think you are riding a bike sponsored by a dark coloured fizzy drink company.
