That would be in the early 1930s. Cars were a wealthy person's privilege. Drivers behaved as if they owned the road because quite often they did. Cars were heavy, dangerous and not very safe. They do far more damage than bicycles. They were also a huge financial opportunity for British business and government.Why would cycling disappear? Did cars disappear when the driving test and compulsory insurance came into effect?
Off-road biking ... now there's a different matter. We should all do it.
No, no, in the countryside, bridleways where no man or horse sets foot/hoof very muchas long as it's not on narrow public footpaths!
and they share the dusty roads with cars, elephants, stray dogs, cows, pedestrians, no road markings, no highway code rules, driving on whichever side of the road they fancy at the time!
They used to have safety courses for cyclists and there used to be a safety proficiency course.
They don't cause any damage but as its already been pointed out, they've probably contributed to the cost of the road through their general tax.They still use the road.
Is the path for pedestrians only or do other people have right of way (cyclists, horse riders)? There are many inconsiderate dog walkers out there too who allow their dogs to jump up at passerbys or have their extendable leads out accross the path. There are idiots in all walks of life and I don't think it's fair to single out one specific group. Perhaps we could just be able to gather them all up and send them to room 101? We could send @Mike D cyclist who nearly ran him over, I'll send the idiot who threw a milkshake at Mr Scandi and you could nominate a particularly irritating jogger? All other suggestions welcome but only individuals!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.
Where is your spirit of adventure? Admit it - as a kid you would have loved it!hmm.... can't say I'm a fan of their children riding in a basket!
As all tax payers pay for the roads then we all have the right to use the road!I'd be all for encouraging bikes in city centres and towns that are flat enough but still want bikes banned from roads with an above thirty speed limit.