Militant runners on country lanes
Discussion
KTMsm said:
Lots of people seem to have forgotten that roads are primarily for transport, not leisure
I live in the countryside as do my parents and on the 5 mile drive between our houses on a sunny weekend I might encounter maybe five joggers, five sets of cyclists and two horses
Patience starts to wane after a while, particularly if any of them are arsey
I wonder why we bother with parks, footpaths and cycle ways
What utter nonsense. Public highways - whether footpaths , bridleways or roads are (with obvious exceptions like motorways )are for anyone lawfully to use as a means of getting from A to B, whether by foot. cycle ., horse or car. How dare you patronise people who don't live in the country and have the temerity to use 'your' roads ? I lived in a National Park for many years and encountered the hillbilly dislike of visitors and outsiders far too often. . I live in the countryside as do my parents and on the 5 mile drive between our houses on a sunny weekend I might encounter maybe five joggers, five sets of cyclists and two horses
Patience starts to wane after a while, particularly if any of them are arsey
I wonder why we bother with parks, footpaths and cycle ways
KTMsm said:
Lots of people seem to have forgotten that roads are primarily for transport, not leisure
I live in the countryside as do my parents and on the 5 mile drive between our houses on a sunny weekend I might encounter maybe five joggers, five sets of cyclists and two horses
Patience starts to wane after a while, particularly if any of them are arsey
I wonder why we bother with parks, footpaths and cycle ways
Oh man, have you ever been held up by a silly sized US pick up truck. Too wide for the lanes and they can't see round corners either. As to taking up at least 2 spaces in town on a Saturday? I live in the countryside as do my parents and on the 5 mile drive between our houses on a sunny weekend I might encounter maybe five joggers, five sets of cyclists and two horses
Patience starts to wane after a while, particularly if any of them are arsey
I wonder why we bother with parks, footpaths and cycle ways
Oh, but hang they need the pick up to carry around the not at all anti social dirtbikes for a family blast....
You are either a poor troll, or you need some self awareness training.
KTMsm said:
Lots of people seem to have forgotten that roads are primarily for transport, not leisure
I live in the countryside as do my parents and on the 5 mile drive between our houses on a sunny weekend I might encounter maybe five joggers, five sets of cyclists and two horses
Patience starts to wane after a while, particularly if any of them are arsey
I wonder why we bother with parks, footpaths and cycle ways
Is going to see your parents important enough of a reason for using the road? Are you just going to socialise?I live in the countryside as do my parents and on the 5 mile drive between our houses on a sunny weekend I might encounter maybe five joggers, five sets of cyclists and two horses
Patience starts to wane after a while, particularly if any of them are arsey
I wonder why we bother with parks, footpaths and cycle ways
I’ve been to the shops on foot, on bicycle, and admittedly not very often, on a pony and trap. You meanwhile, might be undertaking a pointless journey of five miles in a vehicle that won’t get up to working temperature because you are too idle and self important to get a bit of exercise.
gazza285 said:
KTMsm said:
Lots of people seem to have forgotten that roads are primarily for transport, not leisure
I live in the countryside as do my parents and on the 5 mile drive between our houses on a sunny weekend I might encounter maybe five joggers, five sets of cyclists and two horses
Patience starts to wane after a while, particularly if any of them are arsey
I wonder why we bother with parks, footpaths and cycle ways
Is going to see your parents important enough of a reason for using the road? Are you just going to socialise?I live in the countryside as do my parents and on the 5 mile drive between our houses on a sunny weekend I might encounter maybe five joggers, five sets of cyclists and two horses
Patience starts to wane after a while, particularly if any of them are arsey
I wonder why we bother with parks, footpaths and cycle ways
I’ve been to the shops on foot, on bicycle, and admittedly not very often, on a pony and trap. You meanwhile, might be undertaking a pointless journey of five miles in a vehicle that won’t get up to working temperature because you are too idle and self important to get a bit of exercise.
I’ve no particular problem with someone going on a short journey by car, but it seems a bit bizarre to try to take the moral high ground from others choosing different (and possibly faster and more practical) methods of travel.
Logically, the “joggers” mentioned will be the poster’s neighbours.
PlywoodPascal said:
Acuity30 said:
Long blast of screen wash and a triggering queens wave out the window as I drive past usually sends the message: I’m a total bellend.
There appears to be quite a bit of it about on here. It is possible that many of these PH hardmen are not hard at all and would not do anything of the sort in reality, but do not realise how ridiculous they present themselves as.
As for looking down on people doing exercise... if there is one thing that the rotund British population needs much more of, it is exercise.
Edited by MC Bodge on Monday 29th April 07:11
KTMsm said:
Lots of people seem to have forgotten that roads are primarily for transport, not leisure
I live in the countryside as do my parents and on the 5 mile drive between our houses on a sunny weekend I might encounter maybe five joggers, five sets of cyclists and two horses
Patience starts to wane after a while, particularly if any of them are arsey
I wonder why we bother with parks, footpaths and cycle ways
Astonishing. Not even worth arguing with narrow minded people like you.I live in the countryside as do my parents and on the 5 mile drive between our houses on a sunny weekend I might encounter maybe five joggers, five sets of cyclists and two horses
Patience starts to wane after a while, particularly if any of them are arsey
I wonder why we bother with parks, footpaths and cycle ways
Do you use your motorbikes for leisure?
Foss62 said:
gazza285 said:
KTMsm said:
Lots of people seem to have forgotten that roads are primarily for transport, not leisure
I live in the countryside as do my parents and on the 5 mile drive between our houses on a sunny weekend I might encounter maybe five joggers, five sets of cyclists and two horses
Patience starts to wane after a while, particularly if any of them are arsey
I wonder why we bother with parks, footpaths and cycle ways
Is going to see your parents important enough of a reason for using the road? Are you just going to socialise?I live in the countryside as do my parents and on the 5 mile drive between our houses on a sunny weekend I might encounter maybe five joggers, five sets of cyclists and two horses
Patience starts to wane after a while, particularly if any of them are arsey
I wonder why we bother with parks, footpaths and cycle ways
I’ve been to the shops on foot, on bicycle, and admittedly not very often, on a pony and trap. You meanwhile, might be undertaking a pointless journey of five miles in a vehicle that won’t get up to working temperature because you are too idle and self important to get a bit of exercise.
I’ve no particular problem with someone going on a short journey by car, but it seems a bit bizarre to try to take the moral high ground from others choosing different (and possibly faster and more practical) methods of travel.
Logically, the “joggers” mentioned will be the poster’s neighbours.
For instance, a grand day out in 2022:
Highway Code:
The ‘hierarchy of road users’ is a concept that places road users most at risk in the event of a collision at the top of the hierarchy. The system is used to create a special set of rules numbered H1, H2 and H3 but importantly doesn’t remove the need for everyone to behave responsibly.
The hierarchy places road users in order from most to least at risk of being injured, like so:
The following advice has been added:
The ‘hierarchy of road users’ is a concept that places road users most at risk in the event of a collision at the top of the hierarchy. The system is used to create a special set of rules numbered H1, H2 and H3 but importantly doesn’t remove the need for everyone to behave responsibly.
The hierarchy places road users in order from most to least at risk of being injured, like so:
- Pedestrians - children, older adults and disabled people being more at risk
- Cyclists, horse riders and drivers of horse-drawn vehicles
- Drivers of large goods and passenger vehicles, vans/minibuses, cars/taxis, and motorcycles
The following advice has been added:
- When overtaking a cyclist: Drivers should leave 1.5 metres distance when overtaking at speeds of up to 30mph. Drivers should leave at least 2 metres’ of space at higher speeds.
- When overtaking horse riders and horse-drawn vehicles: Reduce your speed under 10mph and allow 2 metres of space.
- When overtaking a pedestrian walking in the road (where there is no pavement): Allow 2 metres of space.
Acuity30 said:
Says the one holding up traffic in rush hour. Sad
I mean I don't know about you, but the other night it took me 90 mins to drive my 20mile commute home. I wasn't stuck in a queue of cyclists or runners or pedestrians or even horses. You know what was causing the hold ups? Cars. Thousands and thousands of cars! I was one of them!
Every cyclist or runner or whatever you dissuade from travelling by that method by being a bell end to them. Goes and gets in their car and adds to the problem of congestion which screws all of us even more.
Plus lets be honest passing a fairly narrow other road user isn't difficult to do safely. I would guess the average bike on a regular 2 way road may mean I slow for 20-30seconds at most before there's a gap in the oncoming traffic and I can pass them giving them a wide berth. I spend more time at traffic lights!
I don't know why people feel its a flex to say they simply cant cope with another road user
Care to explain?People who jog into oncoming traffic are annoying morons, they have a major sense of self-entitlement. They could easily jog on on the correct side of the road, but that would mean they would have to take responsibility for observing what was happening around them when they decide to step a bit too far away from the kerb…no, far better to cause chaos for drivers instead.
NRG1976 said:
People who jog into oncoming traffic are annoying morons, they have a major sense of self-entitlement. They could easily jog on on the correct side of the road, but that would mean they would have to take responsibility for observing what was happening around them when they decide to step a bit too far away from the kerb…no, far better to cause chaos for drivers instead.
Umm… you might want to read the Highway Code advice for pedestrians to counter your own sense of entitlement. “ General guidance
1
Footways or footpaths (including any path along the side of a road) should be used if provided. Where possible, avoid being next to the kerb with your back to the traffic. If you have to step into the road, look both ways first. Always show due care and consideration for others.
2
If there is no footway or footpath, walk on the right-hand side of the road so you can see oncoming traffic”
That you don’t see to know this beggars belief.
Militant? The only runners I tend to notice are finely toned females, enough said. Give them some space, and all is well.
No trouble with the cyclists either. Horse riders can be difficult, they like you to slow down (fair enough).
Dog walkers have the courtesy to stop too.
I don’t do 60mph on single track/narrow country lanes with poor visibility either.
No trouble with the cyclists either. Horse riders can be difficult, they like you to slow down (fair enough).
Dog walkers have the courtesy to stop too.
I don’t do 60mph on single track/narrow country lanes with poor visibility either.
soad said:
Militant? The only runners I tend to notice are finely toned females, enough said. Give them some space, and all is well.
No trouble with the cyclists either. Horse riders can be difficult, they like you to slow down (fair enough).
Dog walkers have the courtesy to stop too.
I don’t do 60mph on single track/narrow country lanes with poor visibility either.
Yep, the basic rules are to be considerate to others and don't drive like an entitled No trouble with the cyclists either. Horse riders can be difficult, they like you to slow down (fair enough).
Dog walkers have the courtesy to stop too.
I don’t do 60mph on single track/narrow country lanes with poor visibility either.
.Not everyone on here seems to have these abilities.
NRG1976 said:
People who jog into oncoming traffic are annoying morons, they have a major sense of self-entitlement. They could easily jog on on the correct side of the road, but that would mean they would have to take responsibility for observing what was happening around them when they decide to step a bit too far away from the kerb…no, far better to cause chaos for drivers instead.
How have you got a driving license?
I hope this was sarcasm.
Strange mindset to think you for some reason own the roads or they should be limited to just cars.
If you are driving I believe you have a moral and ethical obligation to do everything you can to protect other road users who would be more vulnerable.
So what if you arrive at the next set of traffic lights 30secs later.
Just try not be a w**ker
If you are driving I believe you have a moral and ethical obligation to do everything you can to protect other road users who would be more vulnerable.
So what if you arrive at the next set of traffic lights 30secs later.
Just try not be a w**ker
remedy said:
NRG1976 said:
People who jog into oncoming traffic are annoying morons, they have a major sense of self-entitlement. They could easily jog on on the correct side of the road, but that would mean they would have to take responsibility for observing what was happening around them when they decide to step a bit too far away from the kerb…no, far better to cause chaos for drivers instead.
How have you got a driving license?
I hope this was sarcasm.
NRG1976 said:
remedy said:
NRG1976 said:
People who jog into oncoming traffic are annoying morons, they have a major sense of self-entitlement. They could easily jog on on the correct side of the road, but that would mean they would have to take responsibility for observing what was happening around them when they decide to step a bit too far away from the kerb…no, far better to cause chaos for drivers instead.
How have you got a driving license?
I hope this was sarcasm.
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