By law bikes should have a bell and common sense prevails you slow down when approaching anybody or pets etcWhat I object to are cyclists using designated public footpaths in our rural area, especially a narrow path alongside our river where we and many others walk our dogs. The bikes don't seem to be fitted with bells, or if they are they aren't used. They come up silently behind us and shout out "excuse me" or some such thing. This un-nerves the dog, and I have no idea they are there until I hear them shout, when it is too late to just stand aside. Many a time I have had to use all my balancing facilities to avoid falling in the river. Do they stop to allow you to stand aside? Do they heck. Same with joggers. These aren't isolated incidents, they happen all the time. Very annoying.
By law bikes should have a bell and common sense prevails you slow down when approaching anybody or pets etc
I use the cycle way next to me Loch Lomond to Glasgow but there are rules posted, it is for pedestrians too so no Lance Armstrong stuff and I cycle and walk it a lot and most of the time the cyclists here are great, ding ding or shout and slow down. It is not a race track, it is for all except motor vehicles.What I object to are cyclists using designated public footpaths in our rural area, especially a narrow path alongside our river where we and many others walk our dogs. The bikes don't seem to be fitted with bells, or if they are they aren't used. They come up silently behind us and shout out "excuse me" or some such thing. This un-nerves the dog, and I have no idea they are there until I hear them shout, when it is too late to just stand aside. Many a time I have had to use all my balancing facilities to avoid falling in the river. Do they stop to allow you to stand aside? Do they heck. Same with joggers. These aren't isolated incidents, they happen all the time. Very annoying.
Probably because they don't do any damage to the road!
By law bikes should have a bell and common sense prevails you slow down when approaching anybody or pets etc
More at the linkWOW, those pics are amazing!
However, there ought to be some level of cycling proficiency and registration scheme for adult cyclists and those who are guiding kids, as there are an awful lot of very bad cyclists out there.
There are scooters and motorbikes with boxes full of kids on the front too.hmm.... can't say I'm a fan of their children riding in a basket!
LOL you should see what they do in India! Several kids, mum and dad, all on motor scooters, no helmets either!
You ought to meet old "Windy" Miller from round my way, Could fart for EnglandContrary to popular belief, it isn't a road tax, it's a vehicle emissions tax and cyclists do not produce any emissions. .
Oh I know; I've seen pictures. It always makes me cringe!
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