Why do some people cycle down a dual carriageway?

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It's not pitch black at 10pm here, I can't imagine it being pitch black in Devon at that time. You hit him didn't you, and you're getting your story straight? ;)
 
GreatAuk said:
Yep, cycling on a dual carriageway is too scary for me, but I could sort of imagine it if I was a fanatic cyclist and felt comfortable on busy roads... But without lights? that's just stupid. I think there should be far more cycle lanes though, and then this wouldn't be a problem.
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For all their bitching about lack of cycle lanes, cyclists don't actually like cycle lanes so it wouldn't solve anything
 
Nexus said:
I often wonder the same of motorists who sit in queues of traffic all day in London.

Note: I also own a car.
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Driving in London is foolish. Why bother when there's a perfectly good (well it's alright) underground system.
 
Only a retard would cycle on a dual carriage way plain and simple. there is always another route

i cycle everywhere now i no longer have a motorbike but i just stick to a path since im not putting lights on my bike. already out of pocket 50 quid for my lights that got robbed off it
 
mranderson said:
First of all is it allowed to cycle on a motorway?
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It's against the law to cycle on a pushbike or any un-motorized vehicle on a motorway. also some low powered scooters aren't allowed (anything under 125cc?)

sketchytom said:
Only a retard would cycle on a dual carriage way plain and simple. there is always another route

i cycle everywhere now i no longer have a motorbike but i just stick to a path since im not putting lights on my bike. already out of pocket 50 quid for my lights that got robbed off it
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only a retard would cycle on a dual carriage way huh? :rolleyes:

You do realize that cycling on the pavement is illegal :rolleyes:
 
Some cyclists are truly bonkers. Was driving down the A453 in Nottm towards the motorway (single lane, no street lights, 60mph limit), chap was casually cruising along at 11pm with no lights or fluorescent jacket. Pure luck I didn't hit him, just asking for it! Didn't see him until he was literally at the bonnet. Again cycling down a dual carriageway is just stupid unless it's a very quiet wide road, good visibility and weather. Seen a few on the A50 but thankfully I think it was some organised event so had proper marshals and bright clothing.
 
Taken from the highway code:

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253

Prohibited vehicles. Motorways MUST NOT be used by pedestrians or holders of provisional motorcycle or car licences. Motorcycles under 50 cc, cyclists, horse riders, certain slow-moving vehicles and those carrying oversized loads (except by special permission) also MUST NOT use motorways. Agricultural vehicles and powered wheelchairs/powered mobility scooters (see Rules 36-46 incl) are also banned from motorways.

Think that counts as law??
 
Ahleckz said:
Under what law? AFAIK it's not expressly stated in law.
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Section 253 of the Highway Code:

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Prohibited vehicles. Motorways MUST NOT be used by pedestrians or holders of provisional motorcycle or car licences. Motorcycles under 50 cc, cyclists, horse riders, certain slow-moving vehicles and those carrying oversized loads (except by special permission) also MUST NOT use motorways. Agricultural vehicles and powered wheelchairs/powered mobility scooters (see Rules 36-46 incl) are also banned from motorways.
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Gixer said:
Taken from the highway code:

General

253

Prohibited vehicles. Motorways MUST NOT be used by pedestrians or holders of provisional motorcycle or car licences. Motorcycles under 50 cc, cyclists, horse riders, certain slow-moving vehicles and those carrying oversized loads (except by special permission) also MUST NOT use motorways. Agricultural vehicles and powered wheelchairs/powered mobility scooters (see Rules 36-46 incl) are also banned from motorways.

Think that counts as law??
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Nexus said:
Section 253 of the Highway Code:
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D'oh - totally forgot that when the Highway Code says "Must not" then it's legally enforceable through applicable law. Also forgot about the Highways Act. Silly me. As you were gentlemen.
 
my brother in-law, was drivng back one night (11.30pm) from his dads in hindhead, it was raining hard, and he turned a corner on a dual carriageway and smacked a guy from behind on a cycle. (he had no lights)

the guy went through the windscreen and crushed his hand on the wheel, he lost his middle finger, the cyclist lost his life.

the cyclist was a class A honours student over from india on invite, to progress his studies in the UK, he was 22, he had been here just under 2 months.

my brother in law was found not to be at blame, after a long investigation, and the inquest found it to be accidental death

just such a waste, my brother in law, is still in therapy with nightmares etc :(
 
scorza said:
For all their bitching about lack of cycle lanes, cyclists don't actually like cycle lanes so it wouldn't solve anything
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I suppose I don't actually commute or whatever on a bike so I might not count, but personally I certainly do like cycle lanes!
HAz said:
The alternate route is via the seafront which would take about 15 more mins and is along a 30mph road with lovely views, it makes no sense to me.
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Yes that kind of thing doesn't make sense to me... Cycling can be such a lovely way to get around when there are nice views and stress free roads/routes to cycle on. Maybe if it was an everyday commute I might value 15mins more, but tbh for the stress reduction I would still prefer a nice scenic route!
 
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