Police pull over 'two abrest' cyclists - argument ensues
Discussion
hyphen said:
'Some' cyclists are incredibly selfish people. Often in rush hour on 40mph and faster 2 lane roads, with no cycle lane, there appears one slow lycra clad cyclist. The presence of whom means hundreds of cars in lane 1 slow down to a crawl whilst each in turn indicates and awaits an opportunity to get into lane 2 to overtake this individual.
Each to their own, but personally I would be embarrassed to be that cyclist.
Note I said 'some', due to the fact it tends to be one idiot on his own.
so why is this selfish behaviour? because the solution is to say that cyclists mustn't used that road, because car drivers want to and they're more important. which is selfish. Each to their own, but personally I would be embarrassed to be that cyclist.
Note I said 'some', due to the fact it tends to be one idiot on his own.
cb1965 said:
WinstonWolf said:
Why bother being polite with idiots? He's obviously not got a f
king clue about basic physics...
He has a first class honours degree in Applied Maths and Physics so yes obviously clueless. Now f**k off you nauseous tking clue about basic physics...t!Edited to remove outright hostility, as pointed out below it was a bit harsh even if it was only aimed at you!
Edited by cb1965 on Wednesday 24th May 14:42
Brave
julian64 said:
WinstonWolf said:
remind me again which one of us is an advanced driver, advanced motorcyclist and used to drive 50K miles per year for over a decade.Hint, it's neither of you
I think you are amply demonstrating why your credentials make absolutely no difference to a car insurance company. Because for every person who does the advanced driver training and learns something, there is at least one of you to balance things
This thread is reaching legend status.
Under £300 on a Griff, the insurance companies seem to accept that statistically I'm a better driver than you...
WinstonWolf said:
julian64 said:
WinstonWolf said:
remind me again which one of us is an advanced driver, advanced motorcyclist and used to drive 50K miles per year for over a decade.Hint, it's neither of you
I think you are amply demonstrating why your credentials make absolutely no difference to a car insurance company. Because for every person who does the advanced driver training and learns something, there is at least one of you to balance things
This thread is reaching legend status.
Under £300 on a Griff, the insurance companies seem to accept that statistically I'm a better driver than you...
nice car BTWjulian64 said:
WinstonWolf said:
julian64 said:
WinstonWolf said:
remind me again which one of us is an advanced driver, advanced motorcyclist and used to drive 50K miles per year for over a decade.Hint, it's neither of you
I think you are amply demonstrating why your credentials make absolutely no difference to a car insurance company. Because for every person who does the advanced driver training and learns something, there is at least one of you to balance things
This thread is reaching legend status.
Under £300 on a Griff, the insurance companies seem to accept that statistically I'm a better driver than you...
nice car BTW
now let hostilities recommence Rawwr said:
Why do people keep prefixed 'cyclist' with 'lycra clad'? Can't we just assume it's a given?
It's weird.
When I was growing up the only people who wore lycra where professional cyclists. Everyone else just wore normal cloths or tracksuits, shorts, t-shirt etc.It's weird.
These days it's everyone who even looks at two wheels thinks they can't ride a bike without putting on some bizarre gimp outfit.
I understand why the lycra, but 90% of the benefits will not be experienced by your average cyclist.
venquessa said:
When I was growing up the only people who wore lycra where professional cyclists. Everyone else just wore normal cloths or tracksuits, shorts, t-shirt etc.
The irony of calling a tracksuit normal clothes...I'm not a fast cyclist, with an average speed of 15odd mph on my commute, but the difference between when I wear baggy MTB stuff and more tight fitting is noticeable, both in gps measured speed and in subjective comfort. Less rubbing and better cooling. Unless I have run out of stuff I keep the MTB stuff for the days I cycle to the station or going off road where my speed is lower.
Edited by SteveSteveson on Wednesday 24th May 22:21
venquessa said:
When I was growing up the only people who wore lycra where professional cyclists. Everyone else just wore normal cloths or tracksuits, shorts, t-shirt etc.
These days it's everyone who even looks at two wheels thinks they can't ride a bike without putting on some bizarre gimp outfit.
I understand why the lycra, but 90% of the benefits will not be experienced by your average cyclist.
So what would you suggest I wear then? Tweed? A nice Aran sweater? Rigger boots and a hoodie? Maybe a three-piece suit with a nice shirt and tie?These days it's everyone who even looks at two wheels thinks they can't ride a bike without putting on some bizarre gimp outfit.
I understand why the lycra, but 90% of the benefits will not be experienced by your average cyclist.
Or perhaps I could interest you in a large portion of my latest dish? It's called "f
k off and mind your own business"... 
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