Loan of Cyclecraft

Earlier this week, we drove past the Peckham Burger King where a rider was downed by a left turning truck. I pointed out the shitty cycle lane that puts cyclists in such a vulnerable position. Particularly poignant because I was being driven back from the hospital.

I have ambiguous views on cycle lanes. Good to have a safe place for cyclists. Bad when they put you in dangerous positions. Bad when drivers expect you to stay in your lane and become aggressive when you take the lane for your own safety.

I try to ride assertively, and the Cyclecraft book gave me the confidence do so.

While I don't want to give my copy away, I'm happy to give it a lend it out to a forumenger who would like to give it a flick through. Maybe on a read and pass it on to someone else basis.

Dibs! Great idea stompy, been meaning to read it. When can I get it?

Dibs! Great idea stompy, been meaning to read it. When can I get it?

I shall PM you my address; I believe you live local to me anyway.

Thanks for not leaving me hanging.

I also absolutely cant stand it when cars/vans/buses, veer into the cycle paths. Seems to happen on a daily basis. Cycle paths are already too narrow IMO, there should be some sort of fine for drivers who veer into them (much the same as the yellow boxes in between junctions/traffic lights).

I also absolutely cant stand it when cars/vans/buses, veer into the cycle paths. Seems to happen on a daily basis. Cycle paths are already too narrow IMO, there should be some sort of fine for drivers who veer into them (much the same as the yellow boxes in between junctions/traffic lights).

That's the difference between cycle lanes with dotted and solid lines.

The broken line indicates that cars are allowed in the lane, while solid lines (mandatory cycle lanes) means a care should not cut into it.

But there should be overly strict fines/consequences for drivers who do veer. I mean like having a hand chopped off.

That's the difference between cycle lanes with dotted and solid lines.

The broken line indicates that cars are allowed in the lane, while solid lines (mandatory cycle lanes) means a care should not cut into it.

Problem is it's *should not, *not must not.

I'm pretty certain the wording is along the lines that cars should not cross the solid line unless it is unavoidable.

Problem is it's *should not, *not must not.

I'm pretty certain the wording is along the lines that cars should not cross the solid line unless it is unavoidable.

From what I see (Rule 140) it's MUST NOT. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelAndTransport/Highwaycode/DG_070308

PM sent.

Anyone from Souths or South Easts wants next dibs?

You're quite right, my bad.

In which case it should be readily enforceable, or at least apply to Black Cabs.

Just as the Advanced Stop Line section (178) is full of MUSTs, there's still an easy get out.

If you take a butcher's at the Code, the illustration for the ASL shows a car indicating left with a cyclist marooned in the cycle lane....

Good one, stompy. As many people as possible must read this.

Is this book the same as this one but revised? Or is it completely different?

Either way, I too would like to offer my cycling books to those that might want a flick through. I have the one I just posted up above and also the City Cycling one by Richard Ballantine. PM if you're interested.

Nice thought, Stompy.

I have a copy of this too that was lent to me by a forumenger a while ago with the exact same purpose - very interesting read, so my copy is probably up for grabs as well (better ask him first :-) )

Is this book the same as this one but revised? Or is it completely different?

Looks like it's the same one. Thanks for sharing your books as well.

Just checked with Barny (whatfriends) and he's happy for me to pass on my copy as well on a loan continuation basis. If anyone wants a read, I can bring to Souths.

I thought this thread was going to be about some World of Warcraft expansion. A happy surprise.

I thought this thread was going to be about some World of Warcraft expansion. A happy surprise.

Thank God I gave that all up.