An idea regarding cycle lanes in London

I hate having to get off my bike and walk around gridlock traffic where drivers have taken no consideration of the cycle lane amongst the stress of being stuck in traffic for hours, and are instead sat right over the cycle lane. I usually overtake and filter round, but filtering can be terrifying to someone who is new to cycling. And sometimes there isn't even the space to filter during rush hour.

I've been told its impractical to ban cars from the cycle lane due to road width limitations, but why not introduce legislation to keep cars moving if they do enter the cycle lane i.e. treat the cycle lane like a box junction. They can move over into the cycle lane whilst travelling, but if they stop within it they risk being fined. So gridlock traffic stays out of the cycle lane, and out of the way of newer cyclists...

What do you think?

Have you considered cycle training?

bikeradar>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

(old school response)

I really don't know *what *to think.

have you thought about steering round the cars parked in the cycle lane ?

Have you thought about *leaning *round them?

Or bunny-hopping over them?

problem is that there are often cycle lanes at junctions. where could vehicles move if there is a red light?

I really don't know *what *to think.

Don't* think*.

Clear your mind, embrace the nothingness.

At a red light, you say.

Cashpoint?

Have you thought about *leaning *round them?

Don't lean
Never lean
Lean = NO

even when escaping the evil that is cars in the bike lanes NEVER F***ING LEAN

lazer guns, given to every rider, vapourising anyone stopping for a second.

i have no idea what this means

That's OK, neither does the OP.

i think op was miffed that cars were using his roads

I prefer my parked cars to remain stationary

I was referring to the fact that parked cars wouldnt be allowed to be on the cycle lane, and rush hour gridlock traffic wouldnt be at a standstill in the cycle lane. And beginner/novice cyclists are often killed while attempting to filter through outer lanes.

I personally stay safe by staying in the primary position on the left lane. Ive ridden for years without any accidents. Having a clear cycle lane would help non-pro cyclists a lot, especially on the euston road, whitechapel road etc where many collisions happen. Thats all I was saying.

I just wanted a discussion on making cycling infrastructure a little better, especially for inexperienced cyclists.

bikeradar>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

(old school response)

^

I think it would be nice if there was some sort of maximum speed that cars were allowed to go. Then the drivers would have enough time to react to changes in their surroundings and might not have so many 'accidents'.

Although when I write it like that, it looks like they've done a wee without meaning to.

Why dont they just build cycle paths suspended in the air?

I for one would enjoy the extra safety and fresh look at my surroundings

bikeradar>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

(old school response)

Srsly...

And beginner/novice cyclists are often killed while attempting to filter through outer lanes.

Are they? Most of the threads in rider down suggest differently

Having a clear cycle lane would help non-pro cyclists a lot, especially on the euston road, whitechapel road etc where many collisions happen.

And many collisions happen elsewhere in London - why single out those 2 roads? Are they pparticular blackspots?

At least point out what I'm not seeing. I was just expressing an opinion.

Having a clear cycle lane would help non-pro cyclists a lot

I think it's more important for pro cyclists, what with them racing and stuff.