Cycling - the rules

StaggerLee

Not sure if this was posted before, but I got a few laughs from this -

http://www.velominati.com/the-rules/

Darkglasses

It's not only been posted here, but it's been learned by rote by some more dedicated members. The main thing is to remember rules 5 and 14.

Idleater

From bike pure this morning http://pelotoncafe.com.au/cycling-etiquette/

shaka

Rule. 47 most important

ericzeking

Some Ireland international kit has found its way into my possession. I did not earn it as I've never ridden for Ireland, on a bike anyway Is it permissible to wear such a garment...currently undecided. Beautiful quality though, super comfy.

redzerredzer

Im new to cycling but was surprised that this was an issue when I saw something similar in another thread.
Some dickhead will be along to tell you that you shouldnt wear gear you didnt earn.
Some complete idiot might claim that someone who wears that gear without earning it is trying to fool people into thinking they were actually on the Irish team.
However, Ive never played football for Ireland or Arsenal and have wore the jerseys.
Wear what you want and dont worry about the it.
If you dont want it you can give it to me.

seamus

I love the parallels between rule 42 in cycling and GAA.

spyderski

StaggerLee wrote: »

Not sure if this was posted before, but I got a few laughs from this -

http://www.velominati.com/the-rules/

Why the laughs??? Those rules are serious!

Seweryn

redzerredzer wrote: »

Im new to cycling but was surprised that this was an issue when I saw something similar in another thread.
Some dickhead will be along to tell you that you shouldnt wear gear you didnt earn.
Some complete idiot might claim that someone who wears that gear without earning it is trying to fool people into thinking they were actually on the Irish team.
However, Ive never played football for Ireland or Arsenal and have wore the jerseys.
Wear what you want and dont worry about the it.
If you dont want it you can give it to me.

Yeah, a lot of B-S an nonsense there about what (not) to wear.

Anyway, I comply with the Rule nr 9, which comes naturally and Rule nr 25, also naturally. Although, I do not drive much with the bike on top. Pointless - cycle to get there is the way .

RidleyRider

My own personal rule- Always give the finger to the bastard who comes up your ass in his car and blasts the horn.

catch.23

RidleyRider wrote: »

My own personal rule- Always give the finger to the bastard who comes up your ass in his car and blasts the horn.

Probably not the best choice of wording . . . :pac:

RidleyRider

catch.23 wrote: »

Probably not the best choice of wording . . . :pac:

I noticed that too while posting but decided the chances of someone picking up on it were slim.... guess I was wrong:p

07Lapierre

StaggerLee wrote: »

Not sure if this was posted before, but I got a few laughs from this -

http://www.velominati.com/the-rules/[/QUOTE]


New Rule: Rule #92 - No laughing at the Rules!

rp

07Lapierre wrote: »

New Rule: Rule #92 - No laughing at the Rules!

yeah, don't mock the afflicted

ashleey

My wife thinks that I (we?) am a money wasting anorexic as it is:

"Good decorum when meeting a friend in the street is shaking hands. When introduced, look the person in the eyes and use a firm grip to express sincerity. On the bike this changes to a “How’s it going?” and then a compliment on weight loss, form or new component. Simple Courtesy."

This advice should NOT be followed. Leave it to the Australians.

http://pelotoncafe.com.au/cycling-etiquette/

Dermot Illogical

Idleater wrote: »

From bike pure this morning http://pelotoncafe.com.au/cycling-etiquette/

Bah! Friends wait for friends at the top of the hills they dropped them on. Anything beyond that is hoity-toity namby-pamby wishy-washy nonsense.
:pac:

kennyb3

Dermot Illogical wrote: »

Bah! Friends wait for friends at the top of the hills they dropped them on. Anything beyond that is hoity-toity namby-pamby wishy-washy nonsense.
:pac:

You only wait to ask ' Are you okay?' just so they know who's boss

Dermot Illogical

kennyb3 wrote: »

You only wait to ask ' Are you okay?' just so they know who's boss

Ideally you should be doing something that looks a bit like a track stand at the time. It's important to look casual.

MediaMan

StaggerLee wrote: »

Not sure if this was posted before, but I got a few laughs from this -

http://www.velominati.com/the-rules/

Rule 51 was ahead of its time!

Captain Havoc

RidleyRider wrote: »

My own personal rule- Always give the finger to the bastard who comes up your ass in his car and blasts the horn.

You should smile and wave, if it's friendly then they'll think you're acknowledging them, if it's hostile, they'll think you're mocking them.

longshanks

Captain Havoc wrote: »

You should smile and wave, if it's friendly then they'll think you're acknowledging them, if it's hostile, they'll think you're mocking them.

I do that too, it drives the angry dickheads mad.

sherlok

longshanks wrote: »

I do that too, it drives the angry dickheads mad.

Blowing kisses - now that escalates a situation....

Lusk Doyle

kennyb3 wrote: »

You only wait to ask ' Are you okay?' just so they know who's boss

You ain't been able to do that for a while, Kenny!!!

Lex Luthor

RidleyRider wrote: »

My own personal rule- Always give the finger to the bastard who comes up your ass in his car and blasts the horn.

I'm sure you're familiar with these rules aswell

http://www.rulesoftheroad.ie/rules-for-pedestrians-cyclists-motorcyclists/cyclists/cyclists_other-road-users.html

Do cycle on cycle tracks where they are provided

Do cycle in single file if cycling beside another person would endanger, inconvenience or block other traffic or pedestrians

Do cycle in single file in heavy traffic

Lusk Doyle

Lex Luthor wrote: »

I'm sure you're familiar with these rules aswell

http://www.rulesoftheroad.ie/rules-for-pedestrians-cyclists-motorcyclists/cyclists/cyclists_other-road-users.html

Do cycle on cycle tracks where they are provided

Do cycle in single file if cycling beside another person would endanger, inconvenience or block other traffic or pedestrians

Do cycle in single file in heavy traffic

Lex, Lex, Lex...get ready and enjoy what's coming your way. You should have listened to the MOD earlier.

buffalo

Lex Luthor wrote: »

Do cycle on cycle tracks where they are provided

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Raam

Poor old Lex got held up for a few minutes at the weekend and now he is on a mission to educate us all. Go, Lex!

Hmmzis

Lex Luthor wrote: »

I'm sure you're familiar with these rules aswell

http://www.rulesoftheroad.ie/rules-for-pedestrians-cyclists-motorcyclists/cyclists/cyclists_other-road-users.html

Do cycle on cycle tracks where they are provided

Do cycle in single file if cycling beside another person would endanger, inconvenience or block other traffic or pedestrians

Do cycle in single file in heavy traffic

The site needs updating with the latest changes from Oct. There are more signs now that indicate cycle tracks and that cycle tracks are only mandatory in pedestrianized areas.

ROK ON

Anyone fancy a spin around Co Kildare at the weekend. Thinking of heading out around Naas. The roads are great. Ideal for a nice winter casual spin - you know plenty of two by twos. Having a carefree chat and a laugh while on the bike. May take in Millenium Park - apparently there is some savage milf out that direction.

Raam

ROK ON wrote: »

Anyone fancy a spin around Co Kildare at the weekend. Thinking of heading out around Naas. The roads are great. Ideal for a nice winter casual spin - you know plenty of two by twos. Having a carefree chat and a laugh while on the bike. May take in Millenium Park - apparently there is some savage milf out that direction.

Sounds good. I'll put on me wide handlebars. You know, the 88s.

Lusk Doyle

For your pleasure Lex

Educate yourself son.

Edit: Condescension intentional.

Chips Lovell

Lex Luthor carded.

This is the Cycling forum, not the Have A Go At Cyclists forum.

RidleyRider

Really was the wrong forum for you to post that in Lex :pac:

Lusk Doyle

Vladimir Kurtains wrote: »

Lex Luthor carded.

This is the Cycling forum, not the Have A Go At Cyclists forum.

Should I cancel the call to Superman?

RidleyRider

Lusk Doyle wrote: »

Should I cancel the call to Superman?

Keep him on hold.. we may need him soon:rolleyes:

Lex Luthor

...enjoy your cycle around the lovely kildare at the weekend...i fancy taking a spin out myself in the truck and see if the mecanic fixed that issue I'm having with the exhaust emmissions

Raam

Lex Luthor wrote: »

...enjoy your cycle around the lovely kildare at the weekend...i fancy taking a spin out myself in the truck and see if the mecanic fixed that issue I'm having with the exhaust emmissions

Sure you'll be stuck behind us for hours.

RidleyRider

Lex Luthor wrote: »

...enjoy your cycle around the lovely kildare at the weekend...i fancy taking a spin out myself in the truck and see if the mecanic fixed that issue I'm having with the exhaust emmissions

Thats grand.. We'll just cycle 4 or 5 a breast at a speed your truck only dreams of doing;)

Darkglasses

But we're still going to go straight through red lights, right?

Chips Lovell

Please report trolling posts. Don't respond.

Thanks

Raam

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Lex Luthor

Darkglasses wrote: »

But we're still going to go straight through red lights, right?

Beat me to it

Jawgap

The RSA have already published the Golden Rule for Cyclists

".......don’t get into shouting matches with motorists......"

All other rules etc are subsidiary to the Word according to Gaybo......

seamus

Make sure you keep to the left.

*FACEPALM*

Lusk Doyle

Raam wrote: »

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He was always at that growing up Vlad! Never could take direction.