Comments on: Rise in number of cyclist accidents but why?

By: A rant against London cyclists « Beautiful in its time

A rant against London cyclists « Beautiful in its time — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 21:20:59 +0000

[...] year the Department of Transport released figures showing a 19% increase in death or serious injury to cyclists, and a 7% rise in minor injuries. Cyclists blame drivers and [...]

By: Jay

Jay — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 16:01:54 +0000

Cyclist are partly to be blamed by themselves. They are cycling on the same roads with other vehicles. They are taking their own risks. This is not a cycle lane in a national park.
Cyclist should have registration plates and code of conduct like other vehicles, cyclist should have penalties on dangerous cycling

By: Maxell Rodgers

Maxell Rodgers — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:52:00 +0000

Cyclists should have insurance because if they scratch or damage your car how do you get the money from them? Motorists are paying more than enough to drive on roads and can do without the inconvenience of uninsured cyclists blocking the road space; we have enough of that from empty 90% of the time bus lanes. Cyclists often go over on red lights and cut in front of motorists and generally do not obey the Highway Code, so don’t push it all onto motorists at least we are paying our way.

By: Andreas

Andreas — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:05:11 +0000

It is also often called “assertive riding” – things such as claiming the lane and establishing frequent eye contact are all good idea. If anyone who reads this is wondering more about how to cycle safely then this site is really good: http://bicyclesafe.com/

By: Richard

Richard — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:11:43 +0000

Although I agree that there are some bad drivers out there, I’m a cyclist and motorcyclist and what you need is defensive riding. Its all very well pointing the finger at the motorist who has the potential to kill but that won’t save you. Advanced courses for motorcyclists teaches you to EXPECT to get knocked off (expect that the car driver hasn’t seen you) and then you ride to avoid it. I ride into central London (from Kent) every day and it never ceases to amaze me the risks that (some) cyclists take – the straight though a red light is a classic example, as well as the wrong way up one way streets.

Ride safe.

By: Nick Hales

Nick Hales — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:14:23 +0000

What we need is a code of conduct such as seamen take pride in – “steam gives way to sail”
Sea captains seem to be aware they would face disdain and possible contempt if their ship crushed a yacht. They treat the seas like a gentleman’s playground. If we could persuade drivers to take up the same ethic we may make quicker progress