Careful when you drive too close to that cyclist

[SueEllen]

Then you're a prick. Nobody has to use a cycle path and if they aren't being used its normally because they are tulip, for a number of different reasons.

To be fair he probably doesn't realised a painted coloured mostly- continuous but stops at junctions part on the road isn't a proper cycle path.

[TheCyclingProgrammer]

To be fair he probably doesn't realised a painted coloured mostly- continuous but stops at junctions part on the road isn't a proper cycle path.

Even if there was no good reason not to use a cycle path it wouldn't justify not leaving enough room when overtaking.

But the vast majority of cyclists I'm sure would be happy to use GOOD infrastructure where it's provided. You only have to look at how popular the good parts of the London CSH network are. Unfortunately most cycling infrastructure in this country is poor.

[SueEllen]

Even if there was no good reason not to use a cycle path it wouldn't justify not leaving enough room when overtaking.
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Well some people act like having nightmares and flashbacks for life over seriously maiming or killing someone isn't a problem.

The again he could always be a psychopath...

[BrilloPad]

You only have to look at how popular the good parts of the London CSH network are.

I switched routes to take advantage of better cycle lanes. Though I know a few people knocked off at Deptford McDonalds. People will not look when they are racing for a BigMac. Mudskipper.....

[greenlake]

People will not look when they are racing for a BigMac. Mudskipper.....

[BrilloPad]

There are signs that mean mandatory cycling path only sh!theads like you don't seem to understand what mandatory means.
PS Im a very regular cyclist myself and seem to be the only one keeping to the rules

https://www.eta.co.uk/cycling-and-the-law/

If there is a cycle track along a main road, am I obliged to use it as a cyclist? In the event of a collision, can motor insurers seek to reduce payments for compensation if they argue the cyclist had the option to use a cycle lane?

Under the Highway Act section 72, it is illegal to ride on the pavements, however, both this legislation and the Highway code (rule 63), state that where there is a designated cycle lane, cyclists should ‘Keep within the lane when practicable… Use of cycle lanes is not compulsory and will depend on your experience and skills but they can make your journey safer.’

In the unreported case R. v Cadden (Unreported August 8, 2006) the Court initially held that Mr Daniel Cadden contributed to the negligence by not using the designated cycle lane. However, the appeal Court overturned this decision and held the verdict that it is not a legal requirement for cyclists to use cycle lanes but as above, it is dependent upon experience and skills. The prominent decision of the Courts is not a concrete precedent and was judged upon whether the claimant was aware of their responsibilities to others and whether he was impeding traffic by not using the cycle lane at the time. Essentially, it comes down to the reasonableness of a cyclist’s behaviour in the circumstances.

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However please carry on. Don't let facts spoil your argument.

[DaveB]

There are signs that mean mandatory cycling path only sh!theads like you don't seem to understand what mandatory means.
PS Im a very regular cyclist myself and seem to be the only one keeping to the rules

Cycle paths in the UK are NOT mandatory and never have been. Signage is simply to indicate that they are there. Frequently they a covered in crap, full of potholes, stop and start at random and are often blocked by parked cars.

From the highway code:

63 Cycle Lanes. These are marked by a white line (which may be broken) along the carriageway (see Rule 140). Keep within the lane when practicable. When leaving a cycle lane check before pulling out that it is safe to do so and signal your intention clearly to other road users. Use of cycle lanes is not compulsory and will depend on your experience and skills, but they can make your journey safer. Multi-lane carriageways (133-143)

If you are deliberately riding close to cyclists because they are not in a cycle lane then not only are you being a dick you are potentially committing an offence.

Rule 163:
Overtake only when it is safe and legal to do so. You should:
not get too close to the vehicle you intend to overtake
move quickly past the vehicle you are overtaking, once you have started to overtake. Allow plenty of room. Move back to the left as soon as you can but do not cut in
give motorcyclists, cyclists and horse riders at least as much room as you would when overtaking a car (see Rules 211-215)

The highway code even gives a pretty picture to help you understand the rule.

[SueEllen]

There are signs that mean mandatory cycling path only sh!theads like you don't seem to understand what mandatory means.
PS Im a very regular cyclist myself and seem to be the only one keeping to the rules

There are no mandatory cycle lanes in the UK and the fact that you aren't aware of that means you need to go on a adult cycle skills course to learn to ride properly in traffic.

You will then learn why other cyclists position themselves on the road as they do e.g. in the centre of the lane when it isn't safe for traffic to overtake, and why you shouldn't use some cycle lanes if you want to live e.g. being in the door zone.

Most local authorities have them for adults either free or for a token cost. You need to work, study or live in that local authority area to be eligible and they are easily found via Google.

[BrilloPad]

in the centre of the lane when it isn't safe for traffic to overtake

And there are adverts on London buses advising this.

[BlueSharp]

If there's a bicycle path next to the road and they cycle on the main road, I refuse to give them a lot of space at all. Stupid arrogant pedantic idiots especially those on a "lay down" bicycle with a kids flag on it.

So you risk people's lives because of your sense of entitlement, do you think because you pay 'road tax' you have more rights then them?

I bet you think it's illegal for cyclists to ride in pairs as well...