Why you should give cyclists a wide berth when passing.
Discussion
Finlandia said:
WinstonWolf said:
Finlandia said:
WinstonWolf said:
Sorry to break this to you sunshine, the only stick is going to be against our cars, not bicycles.
Mountain bikes and hybrids are OK on cycle paths, ROAD bikes are for use on the roads.
Surely mountain bikes must then be made for mountains? Mountain bikes and hybrids are OK on cycle paths, ROAD bikes are for use on the roads.
GravelMachineGun said:
CampDavid said:
As someone who pretty much uses all modes of transport (except a motorcycle, nothing personal, just don't have a use for one) I'd estimate that 5% of people are complete w
kers.
5% of people walking on pavements don't look where they're going, push or stare at iPhones.
5% of cyclists are over aggressive and don't bother with pedestrian crossings.
5% of train users feel the need to sit with their legs spread open like they have a bk condition.
5% of people in cars drive like they should be the sole user on the roads and everyone should move out of there way.
95% of people travelling in normal life are fine. 5% are absolutes. A large number on here would do well to try and fall into the first group. It's not that hard.
Surely it is 80% of people travelling in normal life are fine?...kers.5% of people walking on pavements don't look where they're going, push or stare at iPhones.
5% of cyclists are over aggressive and don't bother with pedestrian crossings.
5% of train users feel the need to sit with their legs spread open like they have a b
k condition.5% of people in cars drive like they should be the sole user on the roads and everyone should move out of there way.
95% of people travelling in normal life are fine. 5% are absolute
s. A large number on here would do well to try and fall into the first group. It's not that hard.CampDavid said:
GravelMachineGun said:
CampDavid said:
As someone who pretty much uses all modes of transport (except a motorcycle, nothing personal, just don't have a use for one) I'd estimate that 5% of people are complete wkers.
5% of people walking on pavements don't look where they're going, push or stare at iPhones.
5% of cyclists are over aggressive and don't bother with pedestrian crossings.
5% of train users feel the need to sit with their legs spread open like they have a bk condition.
5% of people in cars drive like they should be the sole user on the roads and everyone should move out of there way.
95% of people travelling in normal life are fine. 5% are absolutes. A large number on here would do well to try and fall into the first group. It's not that hard.
Surely it is 80% of people travelling in normal life are fine?...kers.5% of people walking on pavements don't look where they're going, push or stare at iPhones.
5% of cyclists are over aggressive and don't bother with pedestrian crossings.
5% of train users feel the need to sit with their legs spread open like they have a b
k condition.5% of people in cars drive like they should be the sole user on the roads and everyone should move out of there way.
95% of people travelling in normal life are fine. 5% are absolute
s. A large number on here would do well to try and fall into the first group. It's not that hard.popeyewhite said:
CampDavid said:
GravelMachineGun said:
CampDavid said:
As someone who pretty much uses all modes of transport (except a motorcycle, nothing personal, just don't have a use for one) I'd estimate that 5% of people are complete wkers.
5% of people walking on pavements don't look where they're going, push or stare at iPhones.
5% of cyclists are over aggressive and don't bother with pedestrian crossings.
5% of train users feel the need to sit with their legs spread open like they have a bk condition.
5% of people in cars drive like they should be the sole user on the roads and everyone should move out of there way.
95% of people travelling in normal life are fine. 5% are absolutes. A large number on here would do well to try and fall into the first group. It's not that hard.
Surely it is 80% of people travelling in normal life are fine?...kers.5% of people walking on pavements don't look where they're going, push or stare at iPhones.
5% of cyclists are over aggressive and don't bother with pedestrian crossings.
5% of train users feel the need to sit with their legs spread open like they have a b
k condition.5% of people in cars drive like they should be the sole user on the roads and everyone should move out of there way.
95% of people travelling in normal life are fine. 5% are absolute
s. A large number on here would do well to try and fall into the first group. It's not that hard.CampDavid said:
No it doesn't. Are we actually arguing about maths?
Yes. And I think you are both wrong.If the groups are mutually exclusive - then you are right.
But obviously some pedestrians also cycle, some cyclists use the train etc....
So they aren't mutually exclusive.
So for you to be right it has to be the SAME 5% every time being dicks (which is reasonably likely but not definite).
Therefore the answer is somewhere in between 5-20%.
(Proof by example:
20 kids in the class.
They all cycle, drive, use the train and walk.
Frank loves his iphone.
Ottoline never stops on her bike.
Zachary actually HAS a b
k problem.And Bernard drives a jaguar.
So 4/20 are objectionable while the rest are upstanding citizens.)
CampDavid said:
popeyewhite said:
CampDavid said:
GravelMachineGun said:
CampDavid said:
As someone who pretty much uses all modes of transport (except a motorcycle, nothing personal, just don't have a use for one) I'd estimate that 5% of people are complete wkers.
5% of people walking on pavements don't look where they're going, push or stare at iPhones.
5% of cyclists are over aggressive and don't bother with pedestrian crossings.
5% of train users feel the need to sit with their legs spread open like they have a bk condition.
5% of people in cars drive like they should be the sole user on the roads and everyone should move out of there way.
95% of people travelling in normal life are fine. 5% are absolutes. A large number on here would do well to try and fall into the first group. It's not that hard.
Surely it is 80% of people travelling in normal life are fine?...kers.5% of people walking on pavements don't look where they're going, push or stare at iPhones.
5% of cyclists are over aggressive and don't bother with pedestrian crossings.
5% of train users feel the need to sit with their legs spread open like they have a b
k condition.5% of people in cars drive like they should be the sole user on the roads and everyone should move out of there way.
95% of people travelling in normal life are fine. 5% are absolute
s. A large number on here would do well to try and fall into the first group. It's not that hard. I'm pointing out that the way you wrote the percentages makes it read looks like you're talking about one large group.walm said:
Yes. And I think you are both wrong.
If the groups are mutually exclusive - then you are right.
But obviously some pedestrians also cycle, some cyclists use the train etc....
So they aren't mutually exclusive.
So for you to be right it has to be the SAME 5% every time being dicks (which is reasonably likely but not definite).
Therefore the answer is somewhere in between 5-20%.
(Proof by example:
20 kids in the class.
They all cycle, drive, use the train and walk.
Frank loves his iphone.
Ottoline never stops on her bike.
Zachary actually HAS a bk problem.
And Bernard drives a jaguar.
So 4/20 are objectionable while the rest are upstanding citizens.)
No, Bernard is not objectionable for driving a Jaguar. Strange comment.If the groups are mutually exclusive - then you are right.
But obviously some pedestrians also cycle, some cyclists use the train etc....
So they aren't mutually exclusive.
So for you to be right it has to be the SAME 5% every time being dicks (which is reasonably likely but not definite).
Therefore the answer is somewhere in between 5-20%.
(Proof by example:
20 kids in the class.
They all cycle, drive, use the train and walk.
Frank loves his iphone.
Ottoline never stops on her bike.
Zachary actually HAS a b
k problem.And Bernard drives a jaguar.
So 4/20 are objectionable while the rest are upstanding citizens.)
He's just a lucky kid.
WMP would seem to agree. A very well written article on the subject.
https://trafficwmp.wordpress.com/2016/09/09/juncti...
https://trafficwmp.wordpress.com/2016/09/09/juncti...
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