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- Cap'n Grumpy
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That kunt needs his eyes blackened. Not the cyclist, before some smart Brennan pipes up. Look at the cyclist he appears lean and healthy. It always gets when me some heart attack in waiting fat pr1ck in a car moans because they have to slow down somewhat to safely pass the cyclist. I have had to use cycling as my main means of commuting to work at various points in my life. I could write a book on the absolute dumb M O T H E R h e l l E R S driving on the roads.
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- big mervyn
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I'm sure you're a responsible cyclist Dave but I could write a bigger book on some of the cycling cnuts I encounter on my daily walks. If one of them ever injures one of my dogs he and his bike (it is invariably a "he" btw) will end up in the Lagan.Dave wrote: ↑Thu Apr 15, 2021 9:26 am That kunt needs his eyes blackened. Not the cyclist, before some smart Brennan pipes up. Look at the cyclist he appears lean and healthy. It always gets when me some heart attack in waiting fat pr1ck in a car moans because they have to slow down somewhat to safely pass the cyclist. I have had to use cycling as my main means of commuting to work at various points in my life. I could write a book on the absolute dumb M O T H E R h e l l E R S driving on the roads.
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Big Neville Southall
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Plenty of d1ckheads cycling too. Anywhere you find humans these issues will follow.big mervyn wrote:I'm sure you're a responsible cyclist Dave but I could write a bigger book on some of the cycling cnuts I encounter on my daily walks. If one of them ever injures one of my dogs he and his bike (it is invariably a "he" btw) will end up in the Lagan.Dave wrote: ↑Thu Apr 15, 2021 9:26 am That kunt needs his eyes blackened. Not the cyclist, before some smart Brennan pipes up. Look at the cyclist he appears lean and healthy. It always gets when me some heart attack in waiting fat pr1ck in a car moans because they have to slow down somewhat to safely pass the cyclist. I have had to use cycling as my main means of commuting to work at various points in my life. I could write a book on the absolute dumb M O T H E R h e l l E R S driving on the roads.
I have my own tv channel, what have you got?
- Jackie Brown
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Pedestrians with extendable dog leads and ear phones in are the worst. Walking along, 3 a breast, taking up the whole path which is a cycle lane first and foremost.
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- Cap'n Grumpy
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If you mean the Lagan towpath, yes it is a cycle lane, but not first and foremost.Jackie Brown wrote: ↑Wed Apr 28, 2021 8:14 pm Pedestrians with extendable dog leads and ear phones in are the worst. Walking along, 3 a breast, taking up the whole path which is a cycle lane first and foremost.
According to Belfast Council, walkers and cyclists have equal priority.
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" Never ride more than two abreast and ride single file on narrow and busy roads and around bends "
rules for cyclists, para 66 Highway Code
So why do I have to drive behind groups of cyclists, between 2 and 10 in number, for approx 3 miles at approx 10/15mph every Saturday and Sunday????? They fill half the road out to the white line. Little wonder folks gets exasperated at them . Self indulgent posing A**sholes.
rules for cyclists, para 66 Highway Code
So why do I have to drive behind groups of cyclists, between 2 and 10 in number, for approx 3 miles at approx 10/15mph every Saturday and Sunday????? They fill half the road out to the white line. Little wonder folks gets exasperated at them . Self indulgent posing A**sholes.
- Cap'n Grumpy
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cos they think they is pelicans.Bobbievee wrote: ↑Thu Apr 29, 2021 12:34 am " Never ride more than two abreast and ride single file on narrow and busy roads and around bends "
rules for cyclists, para 66 Highway Code
So why do I have to drive behind groups of cyclists, between 2 and 10 in number, for approx 3 miles at approx 10/15mph every Saturday and Sunday????? They fill half the road out to the white line. Little wonder folks gets exasperated at them . Self indulgent posing A**sholes.
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- big mervyn
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I always understood that cyclists had to give way to pedestrians.Cap'n Grumpy wrote: ↑Thu Apr 29, 2021 12:14 amIf you mean the Lagan towpath, yes it is a cycle lane, but not first and foremost.Jackie Brown wrote: ↑Wed Apr 28, 2021 8:14 pm Pedestrians with extendable dog leads and ear phones in are the worst. Walking along, 3 a breast, taking up the whole path which is a cycle lane first and foremost.
According to Belfast Council, walkers and cyclists have equal priority.
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Big Neville Southall
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Talking of pedestrians, what's with these new "Puffin" crossings that are being rolled out?
No wee red and green men, no beeps when it's clear to go, just a wee indicator at waist height where the button is.
I don't get it. The old crossings were clear and intuitive for the hard of hearing and/or sight, childer, the elderly. Even my dogs know when to cross. These new wans are anything but intuitive.
No wee red and green men, no beeps when it's clear to go, just a wee indicator at waist height where the button is.
I don't get it. The old crossings were clear and intuitive for the hard of hearing and/or sight, childer, the elderly. Even my dogs know when to cross. These new wans are anything but intuitive.
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Big Neville Southall
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They should be banned. I nearly came a cropper on the bike when a woman allowed her wee ugly mutt to veer onto the road. I had to swerve to avoid the extended lead plus the little mutant. My tail light came off and a car ran over it. Dog owner didn't give a fcuk.Jackie Brown wrote:Pedestrians with extendable dog leads and ear phones in are the worst. Walking along, 3 a breast, taking up the whole path which is a cycle lane first and foremost.
I have my own tv channel, what have you got?
- big mervyn
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I agree. Extendable leads tend to be used by people with little or no control over their dogs.
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Big Neville Southall
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- Cap'n Grumpy
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Perhaps, but all I was pointing out was that the towpath is available to both to use. They do not state that it is first and foremost for one or t'other.big mervyn wrote: ↑Thu Apr 29, 2021 9:31 amI always understood that cyclists had to give way to pedestrians.Cap'n Grumpy wrote: ↑Thu Apr 29, 2021 12:14 amIf you mean the Lagan towpath, yes it is a cycle lane, but not first and foremost.Jackie Brown wrote: ↑Wed Apr 28, 2021 8:14 pm Pedestrians with extendable dog leads and ear phones in are the worst. Walking along, 3 a breast, taking up the whole path which is a cycle lane first and foremost.
According to Belfast Council, walkers and cyclists have equal priority.
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- Cap'n Grumpy
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Car shouldn't have been on the towpath.Dave wrote: ↑Thu Apr 29, 2021 10:25 amThey should be banned. I nearly came a cropper on the bike when a woman allowed her wee ugly mutt to veer onto the road. I had to swerve to avoid the extended lead plus the little mutant. My tail light came off and a car ran over it. Dog owner didn't give a fcuk.Jackie Brown wrote:Pedestrians with extendable dog leads and ear phones in are the worst. Walking along, 3 a breast, taking up the whole path which is a cycle lane first and foremost.
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- big mervyn
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Ironically, horses are banned from the towpath.Cap'n Grumpy wrote: ↑Thu Apr 29, 2021 12:00 pmCar shouldn't have been on the towpath.Dave wrote: ↑Thu Apr 29, 2021 10:25 amThey should be banned. I nearly came a cropper on the bike when a woman allowed her wee ugly mutt to veer onto the road. I had to swerve to avoid the extended lead plus the little mutant. My tail light came off and a car ran over it. Dog owner didn't give a fcuk.Jackie Brown wrote:Pedestrians with extendable dog leads and ear phones in are the worst. Walking along, 3 a breast, taking up the whole path which is a cycle lane first and foremost.
Volunteer at an animal sanctuary; it will fill you with joy , despair, but most of all love, unconditional love of the animals.
Big Neville Southall
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