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    Wiggo in hospital

    A stupid woman pulled out in front of him - I hope she gets prosecuted. I had a close shave on the bike recently, no amount of caution obviates the careless maniacs on our roads.

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cycling/20246940


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    Women drivers...say no more.

    Too many incompetent people on our crowded roads nowadays, often STILL with phones clapped to their cloth ears as I observed a few times when out and about yesterday.

    I hope her tears and excuses are ignored and a hefty fine and points are imposed.

    We can do with more good role models for our kids like Wiggins and less air-headed careless idiots behind steering wheels.

    Then again, it might not have been her fault.


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    I've lost count how many times I've been knocked off my bike by a car.... it never done me any harm though
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    Tell me about it. Your not safe in your car either.


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    Quote Originally Posted by andy222 View Post
    Tell me about it. Your not safe in your car either.
    How do you know what it's like in my car?
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    I have my spies win.


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    Quote Originally Posted by andy222 View Post
    I have my spies win.
    Well tell them not to follow me into the toilet they may go blind
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    Quote Originally Posted by Win2Win View Post
    I've lost count how many times I've been knocked off my bike by a car.... it never done me any harm though
    Were you doing 40mph on your bike like Wiggo


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    Cycling is both hazardous and risky on certain roads. There are certain roads that I wont cycle on as sooner or later someone is likely to knock you off your bike.

    Last year I cycled to work. This year I dont. And a lot is down to the type of roads along route and how busy they are.

    As I sit at home with a broken collar bone, it would be of no consolation to me to be able to say, that it was the fault of the driver of the car that hit me, compensation or no compensation.


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    Life is a risk Lastlid.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Dedworth View Post
    I had a close shave on the bike recently
    ... ohh ... I'm glad you're none the worse! Alas ... shaving while cycling doesn't really "gel"!

    Quote Originally Posted by Dedworth View Post
    no amount of caution obviates the careless maniacs on our roads.
    Hmm ... ... seriously, though,


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    Quote Originally Posted by andy222 View Post
    Life is a risk Lastlid.
    Especially as stats show 100% die
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    Quote Originally Posted by Win2Win View Post
    Especially as stats show 100% die
    Are you sure about that?


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    Quote Originally Posted by lastlid View Post
    Are you sure about that?
    ... we ALL die sooner or later!


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    Quote Originally Posted by lastlid View Post
    Are you sure about that?
    I'll let you know in 2150

    Coach of Team GB has been knocked off his bike and has bleeding on the brain
    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/oth...cked-bike.html
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    Quote Originally Posted by Arthur Little View Post
    ... we ALL die sooner or later!
    Well, that's a new one on me.


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    Sorry, folks. I was just trying to say that it pays to be careful as a cyclist on some of our roads. Cyclist v motorist and the cyclist will always lose out. Gold medalist or not.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Win2Win View Post
    I'll let you know in 2150


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    'Cycling is not an intrinsically dangerous activity but there is much more to be done to improve conditions for cyclists on the roads.
    'British Cycling is calling on the government to put cycling at the heart of transport policy to ensure that cycle safety is built into the design of all new roads, junctions and transport projects, rather than being an afterthought.'


    That's the nub of it. I wouldn't be so keen to cycle down the A6 or the Chester Road in Manchester. Many places aren't geared up for cyclists.


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    Need to speak as a profesional driver on this as it's too one sided!
    Many cyclists are a bloody menace and piss me off and I too have a bike.
    Lots have no lights on the bikes at all and wear dark clothing at night,the number of times they ride on the pavement then at last minute
    right in front of you they rejoin the road without any warning.
    Half the silly ..... have headphones on or a having mobile phone conversations while weaving all over the place.
    Riding two abreast or even worse those bikes with a little trailer attached to the back with small child in!
    But the thing what really gets me is if one of these idiots crash into my car and there are no witnesses who's going to get the blame?
    They should have to have insurance as motorists do and spot fines for bad cycling,no lights etc which should apply to us all


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    I totally agree Les...when cyclists are irresponsible as you've described.

    The fact remains that careless people DO pull out in front of vulnerable cyclists (like my own son) who are correctly lit, insured and following the rules of the road.

    In these cases the driver should be BANNED for a period IMO.


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    Well I agree with you and don't forget cars pull out in front of cars too and they have to pay the price.


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    Did Wiggo have his lights on?


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    Well, you should see the motor cyclists over here during TT week......


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    Quote Originally Posted by lastlid View Post
    Did Wiggo have his lights on?
    No, but his bike did
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    Quote Originally Posted by Win2Win View Post
    No, but his bike did


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    You can't have enough lights on ya when your cycling at night, especially at christmas

    A lot of people that I saw cycling to work in Aberdeen used to have them in the usual place on the bike, then also on the body. And hi vis jackets aswell. Then the motorist can't say he hasn't seen you / is less likely to not see you.


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    Any motorist who can't see a cyclist, even without lights, on a lit road shouldn't be on the damn road !

    Pay attention to your driving...careless idiots !


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    Quote Originally Posted by grahamw48 View Post
    Any motorist who can't see a cyclist, even without lights, on a lit road shouldn't be on the damn road !
    In theory yes, agreed. But a lot of people shouldn't be on the road, but are. A lot of people should be focusing on what's in front of them, but don't.


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