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And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014 -
Originally posted by vetran View Post
If you want to daydream then go somewhere you can do so safely. The path is a shared resource.
Or buy a mansion and wander through the grounds.
Not sure who had right of in the little run in my sister in law had the other day though. She was with another mum on the cycle path and both were pushing their pushchairs 2 abreast. Some Lycra lout came up behind and gave them a right mouthful. Poor gir, she was very upset. If I'd have been there I'd have given him a smack in the mouth there and then on the spot. Won't stand for this yobbery.Comment
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Originally posted by zoco View PostI should imagine that foot trumps wheel on these paths in much the same way as sail before steam on the water.And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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Originally posted by zoco View PostI should imagine that foot trumps wheel on these paths in much the same way as sail before steam on the water.
Not sure who had right of in the little run in my sister in law had the other day though. She was with another mum on the cycle path and both were pushing their pushchairs 2 abreast. Some Lycra lout came up behind and gave them a right mouthful. Poor gir, she was very upset. If I'd have been there I'd have given him a smack in the mouth there and then on the spot. Won't stand for this yobbery.
I think that answers your question as to who was in the wrong. If it was a shared pedestrian & cycle route she might have a point.
The cyclist appears to been rude, but if they had been pushing their prams down the middle of the road would they have not been tooted and sworn at by drivers? They could have used the pedestrian part or were the other pedestrians slowing them down or getting in the way?
On Canal's pedestrians have priority, that doesn't mean they have the right to obstruct others, its just that if someone should go first where the road is too narrow/changes other users should give way to pedestrians. So if you walk 4 abreast on the towpath you should move out the way, if you wander in the middle of the path then move aside as you would for another pedestrian.
Share the Space, Drop your PaceAlways forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.Comment
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Originally posted by vetran View PostShe was with another mum on the cycle path
I think that answers your question as to who was in the wrong. If it was a shared pedestrian & cycle route she might have a point.And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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I don't think that apps like Strava (https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...trava&hl=en_GB) help. I know a few people that 'race' through the streets of London during rush hour to get a higher ranking.Comment
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Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostIndeed. It's an advanced concept that seems to go over some people's heads.Comment
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Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostWhy?Comment
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Originally posted by zoco View PostOk, I used the term cycle path but it's actually mixed use.And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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Originally posted by zoco View PostOk, I used the term cycle path but it's actually mixed use.Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.Comment
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