slowpoke Posted January 9, 2013 Share The authorities will not police safety but rather target the easy targets. So stop giving them easy targets to focus on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummibear Posted January 9, 2013 Share I am going to get flamed for this but i was shocked at how some cyclist behaved in traffic in PE. I went out early on a Saturday morning to take some sunrise photos at the beach.At about 05:45 i got a group of cyclist not one light or reflector on them and they were riding 3 next to each other.I sat behind them for a minute or two and they didn't move even after revving the car a little.I then slowed down and let them get some distance and tapped the hooter.Guy on the right of them and in the middle of the road flips me the bird ......this was on Marine DriveSame morning two cyclists go through a red light along Beach road and when the car hooted at them they swore at him and he also got the finger.A few days later i was riding in Willow road that is busy and very narrow and get two guys riding next to each other on mtb's.They made no effort to get out of the way for the line of cars behind them,even after looking back.I eventually hooted and again got a middle finger aimed my way.As it turned out i know the one guy.......he is on the Hub to.When i asked him about his attitude.......he just said he also has a right to the road.I can see why motorists are getting frustrated with cyclists and cyclists need to change their attitude to motorists.It's time for the traffics to clamp down on cyclists and start issuing fines for traffic violations on bikes......and also for bad behaviour of motorists. Just my 2cents worth Edited January 9, 2013 by gummibear slowpoke, Joe Low and (Deon) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niner Posted January 9, 2013 Share Probably one of the most moronic statements ever on the hub. The carnage that ensues will eclipse the current situation. Please explain? I am only asking if it should not be reinvestigated? After all most non recreational riders already do it Please explain why it should not work without name calling but just a discussion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niner Posted January 9, 2013 Share So stop giving them easy targets to focus onThen they will move to another easy target like parking fines. Come on think a bit further Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niner Posted January 9, 2013 Share I am going to get flamed for this but i was shocked at how some cyclist behaved in traffic in PE. I went out early on a Saturday morning to take some sunrise photos at the beach.At about 05:45 i got a group of cyclist not one light or reflector on them and they were riding 3 next to each other.I sat behind them for a minute or two and they didn't move even after revving the car a little.I then slowed down and let them get some distance and tapped the hooter.Guy on the right of them and in the middle of the road flips me the bird ......this was on Marine DriveSame morning two cyclists go through a red light along Beach road and when the car hooted at them they swore at him and he also got the finger.A few days later i was riding in Willow road that is busy and very narrow and get two guys riding next to each other on mtb's.They made no effort to get out of the way for the line of cars behind them,even after looking back.I eventually hooted and again got a middle finger aimed my way.As it turned out i know the one guy.......he is on the Hub to.When i asked him about his attitude.......he just said he also has a right to the road.I can see why motorists are getting frustrated with cyclists and cyclists need to change their attitude to motorists.It's time for the traffics to clamp down on cyclists and start issuing fines for traffic violations on bikes......and also for bad behaviour of motorists. Just my 2cents worth I can give 3x as many examples involving cars so it is not just cyclist. It is all road users Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabes Posted January 9, 2013 Share @ Gummi is this recently? It's sad but it is the truth Lately I haven't noticed incidents like this but on the PSNN network on Facebook Pe cyclists are taking a hammering and it's hard to defend yourself with these types of w@&nkers on the road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabes Posted January 9, 2013 Share I can give 3x as many examples involving cars so it is not just cyclist. It is all road usersThat's not the point niner, cyclists should change their attitudes before we expect motorists to take us seriously slowpoke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummibear Posted January 9, 2013 Share @ Gummi is this recently? It's sad but it is the truth Lately I haven't noticed incidents like this but on the PSNN network on Facebook Pe cyclists are taking a hammering and it's hard to defend yourself with these types of w@&nkers on the road It was now over December holidays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabes Posted January 9, 2013 Share It was now over December holidays.All this when we have so many extra vehicles on the road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niner Posted January 9, 2013 Share That's not the point niner, cyclists should change their attitudes before we expect motorists to take us seriously How about we all change together ? Well that will never happen, motorist will NEVER change. This is a 3rd world.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BergForce Posted January 9, 2013 Share Ride more mtb off road. I made the change from being a roadie to a mtbiker. Edited January 9, 2013 by Berg Bok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabes Posted January 9, 2013 Share How about we all change together ? Well that will never happen, motorist will NEVER change. This is a 3rd world.. Ok Niner we not 10 years all old. We should change together but it won't happen with this k@k attitude slowpoke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowpoke Posted January 9, 2013 Share Then they will move to another easy target like parking fines. Come on think a bit further As I said, stop giving them easy targets. Don't park illegally. Don't speed. Don't overtake on solid lines. Don't jump red lights. You really need to think further. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niner Posted January 9, 2013 Share As I said, stop giving them easy targets. Don't park illegally. Don't speed. Don't overtake on solid lines. Don't jump red lights. You really need to think further. And how are you gonna get taxis to do that? Anyway good luck with that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niner Posted January 9, 2013 Share Ok Niner we not 10 years all old. We should change together but it won't happen with this k@k attitude Yes and this attitude is what 98% non cycling motorist have. ibruegge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibruegge Posted January 9, 2013 Share I can give 3x as many examples involving cars so it is not just cyclist. It is all road users Geez niner, how old are you? How about we attempt to make the first step? This silly an eye for an eye thinking will just leave everyone blind. (Deon) and slowpoke 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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