Appropriate speed??

Buchaill_Mor

Hi there,
just wondering on what the feeling is on appropriate speed when commuting to Dublin city centre. I normally slow down to about 25-30kph just in case I get a pedestrian across my path or a door opening in front of me. This morning I got shouted at by some guy for "going to slow" in a red 3-4ft cycle lane beside a row of stopped traffic.
What's the general opinion? Apart from I need a new bike?

Ole Rodrigo

I think going too slow refers to how fast you pull away from stops rather than general speed. If you're doing 25-30, it should be easy enough for someone to overtake.

If its none of the above, they must be tossbags and should be ignored and dropped in a commuter race

Stokolan

Go at the speed your most comfortable with. If 25 - 30 is what your happy with then leave it at that.

As for the guy that told you your going to slow. Ignore him!

EC1000

Buchaill_Mor wrote: »

This morning I got shouted at by some guy for "going to slow" in a red 3-4ft cycle lane beside a row of stopped traffic.

Never gauge what is an appropriate speed by the opinion of someone shouting at you. If you are uncomfortable at a particular speed then that speed is too fast for you.

quozl

The shouter is a tool. Simple as.

Buchaill_Mor

Buchaill_Mor wrote: »

Hi there,
just wondering on what the feeling is on appropriate speed when commuting to Dublin city centre. I normally slow down to about 25-30kph just in case I get a pedestrian across my path or a door opening in front of me. This morning I got shouted at by some guy for "going to slow" in a red 3-4ft cycle lane beside a row of stopped traffic.
What's the general opinion? Apart from I need a new bike?

Let that guy enjoy a door at high speeds. Slowing down next to stationary traffic is the right move IMO

Alek

I cycle at 30kph and above in the city centre, often moving with the motorised traffic. Its important however to be very aware of surroundings and be assertive - I keep myself in the middle (or even right side) of the lane as often as possible due to pedestrians, left turning cars, taxis, opening doors etc.

galwaycyclist

This

ronoc wrote: »

Let that guy enjoy a door at high speeds. Slowing down next to stationary traffic is the right move IMO

seamus

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+2

I see it all the time commuting in the city, guys blasting down the inside of slow or stopped traffic, weaving around other cyclists. It's only a matter of time before they get doored or t-boned.

Ignore the shouter, give him some space to get past (provided it's safe for you) and take solace in the fact that he's a moron.

Zyzz

Shouted at this guy this morning that he was going to slow, some cyclists like..

Buchaill_Mor

How slow was he?? Was he a big lad??

jinkypolly

Zyzz wrote: »

Shouted at this guy this morning that he was going to slow, some cyclists like..

Ha ha ha, hilarious.

Bahra12

Go at the speed your comfortable with and be safe.

I find these lads who are shouting at every car and minor traffic infraction hilarious. Their so stressed out for nothing and anything sets them off.