Reply to: Cyclists Again

[Dallas]

It even happens in the office. 5 minutes ago someone was walking down middle of corridor (exactly wide enough for 2 people of 1 Diver) and walked within inches of me even though I had stopped.

isnt that what elbows are for ....

[BrilloPad]

Yes Brillopad, you're right, some pedestrians are rather oblivious as to what is around them. These pedestrians also annoy other pedestrains. I'm constantly held up due to being stuck behind a 'Texter'. When I text in the street I usally get out the way and stand against a wall. I would never be in such a rush to send or read a received text while crossing the road.

It even happens in the office. 5 minutes ago someone was walking down middle of corridor (exactly wide enough for 2 people of 1 Diver) and walked within inches of me even though I had stopped.

[En force]

Agree strongly with your entire post above(not just my snip). But a couple of observations. Firstly cyclists are generally more selfish as people are more selfish. Secondly pedestrians also have a duty of care. Several times people (often on mobiles) just walk in front of my bike. Not always past stationary traffic (I always slow down in case pedestrians dont look).

The worst case a young girl (8?) ran round the front of a bus while I was overtaking. I would have run her down but a motorcyclist going the other way was braking hard (he was about to run her down too) and I saw his reaction. She just missed us both totally oblivious.

Yes Brillopad, you're right, some pedestrians are rather oblivious as to what is around them. These pedestrians also annoy other pedestrains. I'm constantly held up due to being stuck behind a 'Texter'. When I text in the street I usally get out the way and stand against a wall. I would never be in such a rush to send or read a received text while crossing the road.

[BrilloPad]

Its very odd isn't it? They should definetly be bothered. I have never understood it.

[AtW]

police aren't bothered.

[BrilloPad]

police aren't bothered. you just have to watch out for those trees jumping out in front of you (like happened to me last Monday).

[AtW]

I only ride on the pavements so no need to pay road tax.

[BrilloPad]

Road tax, insurance premium tax dodgers the lot!!!

I only ride on the pavements so no need to pay road tax.

Should pedestrians be made to have insurance in case they step in front of a bike or car?

[AtW]

JUst because you can't afford a bike does not mean all cyclists are evil.

Road tax, insurance premium tax dodgers the lot!!!

[BrilloPad]

Oh wait, it's cyclists we are talking about here!!!

JUst because you can't afford a bike does not mean all cyclists are evil.

[AtW]

Oh wait, it's cyclists we are talking about here!!!

[AtW]

I have no problems with cylones as long as they look like her:

[BrilloPad]

This new breed have a 'self' attitude, contributing to ever increasing selfishness in the world.

Agree strongly with your entire post above(not just my snip). But a couple of observations. Firstly cyclists are generally more selfish as people are more selfish. Secondly pedestrians also have a duty of care. Several times people (often on mobiles) just walk in front of my bike. Not always past stationary traffic (I always slow down in case pedestrians dont look).

The worst case a young girl (8?) ran round the front of a bus while I was overtaking. I would have run her down but a motorcyclist going the other way was braking hard (he was about to run her down too) and I saw his reaction. She just missed us both totally oblivious.

[Diver]

Like what you do?

It's all well and good demanding people allow you to pass but it does mean that you should return the favour and not complain when they pass you down the middle of the road when you are stationary in traffic. And of course that you should slow down and allow them to pull out when they are turning right instead of expecting them to wait. And of course if you are going to get too close when you pass and cause accidents you really can't grumble when a cyclist gets a bit close and scratches your car.

I drive a 4x4, also ride a Harley 1200 and a mountain bike (weather permitting) Nuff Said

[En force]

This world

is totally Fugzi