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[Kevin Wood]

Someone suggested the other day that drivers should be required to pass their cycling proficiency before learning to drive. Sounded like a good idea to me.

Mrs. KW didn't see my point of view, but then she didn't pass her cycling proficiency.   Not because she didn't take it either.  

Kevin

[Andy B]

..... and feared for the lives of the lunatics in dark clothes on unlit bikes with no head protection who I used to pass.

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It amazes me the number of cyclists I - just about see at the last minute - with no lights at all on their bikes. Lack of lights can't be a cost thing, & with today's LED type they can be seen for miles. A far cry from the dynamo I had on mine ... that go out when you stop!

[platty]

I cycle to work and back each day, but this is 95% National Cycle Route so is not a problem. I also go training 3 nights a week around 15 miles at a time on the road. I (touch wood) have not had any problems in 10 years of cycling on the road, as I always ensure I am very, very visible and very aware of my surroundings.

Even with the choice of a "mock" cycle lane (lines on the pavement) I would choose the road as there is more than enough space for everyone.

As Kevin quite rightly said, if the road is tight, leave a good gap between yourself and the pavement; this means drivers have to overtake you as opposed to forcing past whilst traffic is also oncoming.

Some drivers don't like it very much.. but I would rather get a pip from someone's horn than be smashed into the pavement.  

[Weds]

Don't worry in a few years time after the petrols to dear to buy and our cars have been taxed off the road you'll all be riding bikes  :-)

[ians]

I cycle to work and back each day, but this is 95% National Cycle Route so is not a problem. I also go training 3 nights a week around 15 miles at a time on the road. I (touch wood) have not had any problems in 10 years of cycling on the road, as I always ensure I am very, very visible and very aware of my surroundings.

Even with the choice of a "mock" cycle lane (lines on the pavement) I would choose the road as there is more than enough space for everyone.

As Kevin quite rightly said, if the road is tight, leave a good gap between yourself and the pavement; this means drivers have to overtake you as opposed to forcing past whilst traffic is also oncoming.

Some drivers don't like it very much.. but I would rather get a pip from someone's horn than be smashed into the pavement.  

it also dramatically increases range of visibility both for you and of you for any drivers approaching from behind or in front when you are on otherwise blind bends.   mrs ians doesn't really get this and thinks its just male posturing against car drivers...