cyclist that drive side by side on the road

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  1. Ipp

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    #41 Ippon, Jun 26, 2014
    Re: Thanks for the warning

    I pay over £600 why? Give me the right to take up both lanes then?
     
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    #42 Jay, Jun 26, 2014
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    #43 alf1887, Jun 30, 2014
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    #44 Marc, Jun 30, 2014
    where do you live, manchester velodrome? i've cycled thousands of miles and can safely say i've never seen 6+ abreast. not once. you must be very unlucky.
     
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    #45 Jay, Jun 30, 2014
    Me neither. To be honest, I rarely see cyclists riding two abreast. Well, I see them further up the road riding two abreast, but as I get closer they usually move in to single file. Sometimes they don't, but that's usually when the road is wide and there is no traffic coming in the opposite direction. My experience of cyclists is that they're interested in self preservation and tend to ride accordingly.

    I'm not a cyclist, I like driving my car. I appreciate that cyclists can slow you down, but not for very long, and so what? They're just other road user going about their business. Be courteous and move on, there's nowt to get angry about. I've spent hours in a single traffic jam numerous times. Every day, wherever I drive, my journey time is increased by minutes by the sheer volume of cars and lorries on the road. That can be frustrating, particularly when you're late or in a rush. The most I've ever been delayed by a cyclist is a few seconds and that doesn't bother me at all.
     
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    #46 Marc, Jun 30, 2014
    thankfully jay, i find the vast majority of motorists share your view. nice one.
     
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    #47 Django, Jun 30, 2014
    At 7am yesterday I rode past the Birdwell Wheelers (I think that's what they're called) on Pontefract Road & they were riding 4 abreast. Didn't bother me as the road was quiet & I could get round easy enough
     
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    #49 DazFrumTarn, Jul 2, 2014
    Re: Agree entirely

    Let me guess SM are you a BMW driver?
    Although Audi drivers are catching up in the biggest arse.holes on the road competition.
     
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    #50 Archey, Jul 2, 2014
    Slow down, wait for an opportunity to pass, then overtake. Adds about 2 seconds to your journey. I've never felt the need to honk the horn at a cyclists nor have I ever come close to hitting one. Patience gets you through most situations on the road

    I know I'm soft.
     
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    #51 Watcher_Of_The_Skies, Jul 2, 2014
    Re: In my experience

    *yawn* we'll keep that post just in case you're involved in an accident with a cyclist.
     
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    #52 Jimmy viz, Jul 2, 2014
    Chuff me you lot could fall out in an empty room. I go everywhere by space hopper myself. Much safer.


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    #53 Watcher_Of_The_Skies, Jul 2, 2014
    Re: In my experience

    Sealed roads are the result of bicycles, not cars.
     
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    #54 Kev b, Jul 2, 2014
    Re: Agree entirely

    What wrong with BMW drivers
     
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    #55 Watcher_Of_The_Skies, Jul 2, 2014
    Nah just ill informed idiots cause arguments.
     
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    #56 Watcher_Of_The_Skies, Jul 2, 2014
    Re: Agree entirely

    An abnormal amount of them believe other road users are psychic.
     
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    #57 Kev b, Jul 2, 2014
    Re: Agree entirely

    Wow according to this thread I am scum lol

    I am a keen cyclist and I have 2 BMW's but...
    I pay two lots of road tax so i am ok to cycle, and been a pest and if I drive my cars I'm a pest.

    Think I'm going to buy a motorbike as they just as bad and the
    Mobility scooter type things

    Room 101 anyone !
     
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    #58 Jimmy viz, Jul 2, 2014
    Dnt think I pay road tax on my space hopper so I'm joining you in scumsville


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    #59 Kev b, Jul 2, 2014
    Can we be friends and drink beer and discuss how the worlds against us.

    Please...

    No one like me now , BMW and a pushiron
     
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    #60 Jimmy viz, Jul 2, 2014
    Sounds like a plan though if I get tipsy take the keys of the space hopper of me I don't want a ban.


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