Bicycles

Posted: Fri Dec 9, 2022 10:48am

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Martyn1986

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Morning just a quick question for the cyclists. Are the cycle lanes out of use today 9 December 2022? Just because through all the car traffic this morning from Benidorm to Albir not one of you was using the cycle lanes, which I might point out were specifically made for you using millions of tax payers money so you can all have a lovely safe ride to your destination. To be fair I'm not a cyclist but your lanes did still look brand new and open for you to use. If one of you is "accidentally" clipped by a car and require medical treatment yous only have yourselves to blame and won't receive any sympathy from anyone.

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Posted: Fri Dec 9, 2022 12:58pm

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Posted: Fri Dec 9, 2022 12:58pm

Everyone has his own interpretation of "The road belongs to everyone".......So, the Highway Code says that bicycles may use speedways wherever they are not expressly prohibited, but under no circumstances pass motor vehicles.

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Posted: Fri Dec 9, 2022 1:20pm

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Posted: Fri Dec 9, 2022 1:20pm

killjoy wrote on Fri Dec 9, 2022 12:58pm:
Everyone has his own interpretation of "The road belongs to everyone".......So, the Highway Code says that bicycles may use speedways wherever they are not expressly prohibited, but under no circumstances pass motor vehicles.

Still disrespectful

Posted: Fri Dec 9, 2022 11:48pm

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Posted: Fri Dec 9, 2022 11:48pm

I cycled to get to work and for leisure in the UK before I retired to Spain four years ago. Now, I just cycle for leisure. If there's a cycle path next to the road I'll use it because I have a rational dislike of death!

Although plenty of cyclists like me use these tracks, I've also noticed that the younger and fitter cyclists, mostly locals cycling in groups, distain them and cycle exclusively on the road, as if taking part in the Tour de France. I suppose to them it's a bit like suggesting to a serious golfer that he ought to try a round or two of crazy golf to sharpen his game!

Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2022 12:56am

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Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2022 12:56am

The street is for any motor vehicle. The bicycle paths are for children and not experienced riders...

think it is time to get a bus pass and never have to worry about them again instead of the bicyclist in your "warning" suing you and the police arresting you..

You never know when that pent up rage will boil over....

Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2022 1:08am

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Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2022 1:08am

RayBenidorm wrote on Sat Dec 10, 2022 12:56am:
The street is for any motor vehicle. The bicycle paths are for children and not experienced riders...
think it is time to get a bus pass and never have to worry about them again instead of the bicyclist in your "warning" suing you and the police arresting you..

Read more...

You never know when that pent up rage will boil over....

The old wifey on a foldable bike this morning could've caused a very serious accident outside Suma with not enough space to leave her for a safe overtake, weaving slightly and slow

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Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2022 10:45am

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Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2022 10:45am

So exactly what I said would happen has happened only 3 days after my original post, someone's been knocked off their bike, hopefully people will learn