Is it time to start calling out bad cyclists?

Empty Cans - Action21 that i know of are in Leamington Spa (i know Laura who runs it for now at least, i understand she's moving on). I don't know of any other action21 bike projects nationwide so i'm gonna assume that's where you volunteer.

I'm trying to think of routes around there with 3 mile straights. Longest would be the road out to Warwick maybe. Nowt there a trained cyclist couldn't deal with. Neither in Stratford, Cov, Southam, Kenilworth or any of the other surrounding towns.

Can you post a map link to the junction in question please, or just name road names or landmarks, i'll be able to work it out.

Oh, and next time i'm down that way i'll give you a shout for an hour of riding tips gratis if you can get over to Cov. Lemme know if you're willing to learn.

yes i actualy work with laura, shes cool :)

when i say long straight i dont mean completely straight, if you go from the job center and conections kind of area near the police station through the top of town, past the college, down the hill to tesco, then by dominos, wich is the spot i usualy hop on the path, i think its about 3 miles, if its clear its a pretty hard fast ride

...im not so much of a moody douche in real life by the way

are you on the pull Andy?

Depends. What are you wearing?

I'd love to see BMMF on question time. BMMF vs PAXMAN. That would be one battle. With long words.

Long words juxtaposed with with short swear ones like this:

"empty cans is a sophomoric cunt"

yes i actualy work with laura, shes cool :)

when i say long straight i dont mean completely straight, if you go from the job center and conections kind of area near the police station through the top of town, past the college, down the hill to tesco, then by dominos, wich is the spot i usualy hop on the path, i think its about 3 miles, if its clear its a pretty hard fast ride

...im not so much of a moody douche in real life by the way

Ask Laura if you think you'd benefit from Cycle training to make your commute safer ;)

It'd be awful if action21 bike recycling were to become associated with pavement riding, pedestrian weaving volunteers in their workshop. You better hope word doesn't reach them about this forum and thread.

I'll measure the route you describe from a pc tomorrow ('cos i'm a nerd like that).

Anyway, happy cycling and say hi to Laura from me.

P.s get in touch with CasaSteve via the Cov sub forum to meet more local riders.

Long words juxtaposed with with short swear ones like this:

"empty cans is a sophomoric cunt"

haha i never been called that before :P i did have to google what that ment but i think people have complete the wrong idea about me...

Depends. What are you wearing?

Damn, text only here. Please say it's your Wizard Hat and Robe?

Sleepy time, got an hours (bike) ride to do first thing.

Ask Laura if you think you'd benefit from Cycle training to make your commute safer ;)

It'd be awful if action21 bike recycling were to become associated with pavement riding, pedestrian weaving volunteers in their workshop. You better hope word doesn't reach them about this forum and thread.

I'll measure the route you describe from a pc tomorrow ('cos i'm a nerd like that).

Anyway, happy cycling and say hi to Laura from me.

P.s get in touch with CasaSteve via the Cov sub forum to meet more local riders.

i think your getting the wrong idea aswell, i rarely ride on the path, i only do it if it makes my ruit safer, or more direct/faster and i dont do it for long at all, and only on clear paths, wich i oredy sed but no one wants to listen to my reasons

i do actualy think it through! my road safety is fine.

Damn, text only here. Please say it's your Wizard Hat and Robe?

Sleepy time, got an hours (bike) ride to do first thing.

yeah, its my wizard hat and robe, naked underneath... have good ride

Except for people who ride with skinny and/or flouro risers.

;)

Saw a policeman cycling the other way this evening, looking down at and fiddling with his radio with one hand - okay he wasn't texting but he definitely wasn't looking where he was going. Dunno why but instead of cross it made me laugh!

haha i never been called that before :P i did have to google what that ment but i think people have complete the wrong idea about me...

I had to look it up too

Because you are meant to, and by not doing those things you are much safer. Since I had cycle training, I've become a much safer cyclist, no rlj-ing, better road position, I hardly ever undertake any more.

No offence, but that's just plain old common sense.

I imagine that is because some need cycle training more than others

No offence, but that's just plain old common sense.

clearly not to empty cans...

So you are suggesting that I should get cycle training? Don't really follow the use of the empty cans. I wasn't complaining about anything. Or am I missing something?

Maybe you should tie some empty cans to your bike so that drivers / peds / other cyclists can hear you approaching at all times.

I thought you and Jonny were mates, going back a long way?

1977 no less. Couldn't have been the human bumble bee as i had no problem catching him up again.

Maybe you should tie some empty cans to your bike so that drivers / peds / other cyclists can hear you approaching at all times.

Didn't realise that empty can is a user! D'oh.

Hahaha!!!

Saw a policeman cycling the other way this evening, looking down at and fiddling with his radio with one hand - okay he wasn't texting but he definitely wasn't looking where he was going. Dunno why but instead of cross it made me laugh!

Saw 2 policemen cyling along a pavement yesterday... If I'd have been on my bike I'd have slowed and taken a picture but sadly this once I was in my car.

clearly not to empty cans...

hilerius.

any one got any more insults? poeple on this site seem to love using them

any one got any more insults? poeple on this site seem to love using them

Just a tip, no-one is insulting you, they are simply pointing out that what you consider is good cycling is far from that, it's nothing personal. You can choose to ignore it, or you can take it in the way it's meant.

Has this been resolved yet? Thanks.

Just a tip, no-one is insulting you, they are simply pointing out that what you consider is good cycling is far from that, it's nothing personal. You can choose to ignore it, or you can take it in the way it's meant.

i was called a moron and a twat, few other things, thats a insult. along with being patronised, also insulting...

and i never sed what i consider as good cycling actualy, i sed how i ride, i know im far from the best, was on about road safety and mine is just fine, just people who never seen how i ride thinking im shit, like they not even listening to what im saying, that isnt fair.

what i actualy would need tips on is breathing, climbing hills, pasing myself...

here's a start to help you get ready for that race...

http://www.lfgss.com/post62402-1.html