Parsnip Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 I don't care about cyclists. They can do what they like as far as i'm concerned. Healthy way to get around, they don't hurt anyone... no probs. Now someone start a thread on motorcyclists... go on... watch me accumulate warning points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 8 minutes ago, Stagtime said: I live in the Samford ranges just outside of Brisbane so we get a lot of cyclists especially on weekends. I found the easiest way to get past them is 6 litres of V8 muscle. Roo Bars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagtime Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 3 minutes ago, Parsnip said: Roo Bars? No mate, but this was hire car versus roo in January. Got him on the hop at 100 kms., Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 24 minutes ago, Stagtime said: No mate, but this was hire car versus roo in January. Got him on the hop at 100 kms., Is it now in your freezer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shipley Ram Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 1 hour ago, Boycie said: It’s when the “playing at it” Lycra lot ride in twos and three’s pee me off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shipley Ram Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 3 hours ago, Carl Sagan said: Why are cyclists in such a rush it's a real rarity to ever see one stop at a red light? Really? The vast majority of time a cyclist going through a red light would have a short ride into opposing traffic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagtime Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 1 hour ago, Parsnip said: Is it now in your freezer? He didn’t get far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteHorseRam Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 11 hours ago, King Kevin said: Tossers when there's a cycle track they still take up half the road they need to be careful cause I ain't bothered if they end up a mascot on my bonnet. On the other hand when I'm on my bike bloody motorist are so inconsiderate they need to be careful or they'll have a footprint on their door. I would like to refer you to the updated t & c - 'Content that threatens or advocates for harm on oneself or others.' Your comment is verboten - now post a nice picture of a kitten and say three Hail Marys. I haven't got a problem with cyclists ... but ..... There is a particular type of cyclist - aged about 38-55, who does insist on wearing all the lycra (and ends up looking like an ad for black pudding or a stuffed bin liner), and he does like to chat to his mate alongside as he meanders down a lane. It's the combination of complete inconsideration for others and the ridiculous get-up that annoys. When I leave the house to drive my Roller I don't feel obliged to dress like Lewis Hamilton at Monaco; and when I make Salmon and scrambled egg for the lingerie model indoors I don't feel the need to dress like the Swedish Chef from the Muppets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McRamFan Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Cyclists should be made to have insurance. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/10/07/number-pedestrians-fatally-seriously-injured-cyclists-has-doubled/ Yes car's kill and injure more, however you have to be doing something seriously stupid to kill someone with a bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stive Pesley Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 As a cycle commuter and weekend driver I see both sides and as David says, the 2nd comment nails it. I've had just as many near miss accidents on my bike with other cyclists riding like prats on a cycle path as I have in my car with other drivers on the road. For the most part, people drive and cycle sensibly The lycra is a whole other issue. Some of these cyclists have no shame (and possibly no mirror). I like the Scandinavian attitude to cycling. "Dress for the destination not the journey" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uttoxram75 Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 As a very occasional no Lycra cyclist I find it safer to cut through the no cycling paths and jittys when nipping round town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamNut Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Lycra looks awful. But....having suffered an alternative wardrobe failure i found that i was flashing me nuts and bolts to every on coming vehicle, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coneheadjohn Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 19 hours ago, Stagtime said: I live in the Samford ranges just outside of Brisbane so we get a lot of cyclists especially on weekends. I found the easiest way to get past them is 6 litres of V8 muscle. I remember the cycle lanes being very good round Brisbane and off the road?It was 9 years ago though. Plenty of hoons though(is that what they’re called?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozza Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Depends who's wearing the lycra i spose, many a time I quite enjoy being held up by a cyclist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1of4 Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Most cyclists are are just a pain in the arris. They either A: think they are a contestant in the Tour de France whilst dress in stupid outfits and riding in a group taking up more of the road than a large lorry. B: weave in and out of traffic, ride through red lights, both pedestrian crossing and traffic, while attempting to cover a distance during rush hour faster than a car. All road users should pass a test before being able to take a vehicle on to the road. I'd also like to see all road users have some sort of licence, insurance and a visible form of identification. As this would probably be logistically impossible it will never happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ariotofmyown Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 On 07/09/2018 at 21:20, GboroRam said: Anyone who drives slower than me is a moron and anyone who drives faster than me is a maniac. I hate the drivers who go 45 in a 60, then remain at 45 as they go through a 30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ariotofmyown Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 21 hours ago, Coconut said: The one's who've already attained a road worthy level of physical fitness are OK, it's the stupid twits who are cycling in order to try to get fit that cause problems. You know the sort, can't even maintain enough pace/power so that when they're going uphill they're wobbling from side to side (and sometimes that's just their gigantic arse) and moving about a meter every 3 seconds. Had one topple over at the traffic lights going through Castle Donington once, while stationary! It's very dangerous to walk in the road with your back to the traffic, even more so when walking round sharp left bends. So why do the sort of people you refer to think its ok to crawl at walking pace up hills and round bends? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagtime Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 2 hours ago, coneheadjohn said: I remember the cycle lanes being very good round Brisbane and off the road?It was 9 years ago though. Plenty of hoons though(is that what they’re called?) Yeah, plenty of hoons around. Biggest problem up the range is the council doesn’t keep the cycle lanes clean so you can’t blame them for keeping out of them. And the roads are 70-100kmh out this way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggg Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 2 hours ago, RamNut said: Lycra looks awful. But....having suffered an alternative wardrobe failure i found that i was flashing me nuts and bolts to every on coming vehicle, Dear god ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted September 8, 2018 Author Share Posted September 8, 2018 4 hours ago, RamNut said: Lycra looks awful. But....having suffered an alternative wardrobe failure i found that i was flashing me nuts and bolts to every on coming vehicle, That would throw a spanner in the works tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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