What's the obsession middle aged lads have with cycling?

pq0n1ct4ve8zf5 · 24-07-2018 04:51PM

Silent Running wrote: »

So, you're saying that no cyclists have participated in the thread? I know cyclists are blinkered and can only see motorists as the bad guys, but I'm pretty sure Andy, the guy with the throbbing vein, is a cyclist. Is he an anti cyclist cyclist?

Quick look at the top ten posters in the thread there. That group has 2,962 posts in the motoring forum, 2449 of which are from one poster.

That same group has 12,430 posts in the cycling forum (not counting its subforums).

I'd say cycling evangelists MIGHT be drawn to engage in threads like this a bit.

Beasty · 24-07-2018 04:51PM

Silent Running wrote: »

Since you bring the subject up. What's the deal with cyclists being allowed to race on open public roads? We've probably all seen the horse incident, that didn't look very safe. Public roads shouldn't be used to race on.

Deal is it's allowed in most of the country

24-07-2018 04:52PM

meeeeh wrote: »

Boards but mostly I meant you. Considering your opinion of women in SUVs I am pretty sure you are not one of them.

I'm honestly fairly confused about what I am supposed to be one of or not one of. Are you sure I'm not a male professional? Or sure I'm not a woman? Or sure I'm not an SUV?

Either way, your claim about 'cyclists mostly male professionals' doesn't stand up. I've spent a fair bit of time on the line with I Bike Dublin over the past year, and you get a very clear first-hand view of the diversity of the cycling population - young and old, Irish and non-Irish, male and female etc.

Silent Running wrote: »

Well I never drive in traffic, except when behind a cyclist. So you're probably right for once. If I have to go near town I take public transport. A city is no place for a car. They should be banned and alternative transport made available.

So you never drive into or through any of those busy towns in the sunny south-east that are full of Dub commuters or Dub holiday-makers in the summer?

greenspurs wrote: »

589 posts since 12.00 yesterday.
You cant beat someone mentioning "cyclist" to get all the motorists out................. So predictable.

Same happens on thejournal - article about another 2 or 3 killed in another car 'accident' gets five or ten comments - article about anything to do with cyclist or cycling gets 200 or 300 comments, mostly of the same fallacious quality of the most of the posts here.

magicbastarder wrote: »

in studies done in london and canada, it was found the motorist was to blame in the majority of KSIs.

And Adelaide, Australia. And Florida, USA. There's a bit of a trend here.

24-07-2018 04:54PM

Silent Running wrote: »

Since you bring the subject up. What's the deal with cyclists being allowed to race on open public roads? We've probably all seen the horse incident, that didn't look very safe. Public roads shouldn't be used to race on.

3-4 people killed by motorists on our roads each week, and you're focused on cyclists and horses. You're looking in the wrong place.

magicbastarder · 24-07-2018 04:55PM

Ellie Hallowed Acorn wrote: »

I'd say cycling evangelists MIGHT be drawn to engage in threads like this a bit.

thread about cycling attracts cyclists. stop the presses.

24-07-2018 04:56PM

Rennaws wrote: »

Because other road users don't act the dick in the same numbers cyclists do..

The RSA Speed Survey showing that 82% of motorists break speed limits suggest otherwise.
The Aviva survey showing that Irish drivers are 2nd worst in Europe for mobile phone abuse suggests otherwise.
The Luas red light camera showing that 88% of red light jumpers were motorists suggests otherwise.
The killing of 3-4 people each week on our roads by motorists suggests otherwise.

But yeah, bloody cyclists.

pq0n1ct4ve8zf5 · 24-07-2018 04:57PM

magicbastarder wrote: »

thread about cycling attracts cyclists. stop the presses.

Well exactly, it's common sense. I'm saying it's not that motorists flock to and drive the thread because they just can't pass up an opportunity to slam cyclists as was claimed.

07Lapierre · 24-07-2018 04:59PM

Silent Running wrote: »

Since you bring the subject up. What's the deal with cyclists being allowed to race on open public roads? We've probably all seen the horse incident, that didn't look very safe. Public roads shouldn't be used to race on.

Horses! on public roads? it's a disgrace! they should have to do a test, pay tax and insurance before one hoof hits tarmac!

magicbastarder · 24-07-2018 05:02PM

Silent Running wrote: »

Since you bring the subject up. What's the deal with cyclists being allowed to race on open public roads? We've probably all seen the horse incident, that didn't look very safe. Public roads shouldn't be used to race on.

road racing rules are explicit that you are still beholden to road traffic law when on open roads.
remember, bikes will probably still be going slower than cars on those same roads.

Silent Running · 24-07-2018 05:04PM

AndrewJRenko wrote: »

So you never drive into or through any of those busy towns in the sunny south-east that are full of Dub commuters or Dub holiday-makers in the summer?

Pfft. We never have traffic in the sunny south east! That's part of the reason I no longer live in Dublin. Far too many entitled, selfish road users there these days. Ah, I remember the ould days...

Dub holiday makers are the burden we must bear for the Summer months. Affectionately known as "bathers"

Silent Running · 24-07-2018 05:06PM

07Lapierre wrote: »

Horses! on public roads? it's a disgrace! they should have to do a test, pay tax and insurance before one hoof hits tarmac!

They were there before cyclists you know.

magicbastarder · 24-07-2018 05:07PM

Silent Running wrote: »

Dub holiday makers are the burden we must bear for the Summer months. Affectionately known as "bathers"

ah here, don't begrudge them their annual wash.

24-07-2018 05:09PM

The Kop wrote: »

You're some man to be accusing someone else of pontificating. Lol.
Pot kettle......

Pontificating? Was there anything factually wrong in any of my posts here?

The Kop wrote: »

Why don't you answer the ****ing question.

a) because someone else had already answered it, and
b) because it's an attempt to distract from the real dangers on the road - the motorists who kill 3 or 4 people each week on the roads.

tuxy · 24-07-2018 05:10PM

Silent Running wrote: »

Since you bring the subject up. What's the deal with cyclists being allowed to race on open public roads? We've probably all seen the horse incident, that didn't look very safe. Public roads shouldn't be used to race on.

I agree it would be better if they closed the road off and set up detours. The locals from each area should have the say in which they prefer.

24-07-2018 05:11PM

Ellie Hallowed Acorn wrote: »

Well exactly, it's common sense. I'm saying it's not that motorists flock to and drive the thread because they just can't pass up an opportunity to slam cyclists as was claimed.

You have noticed a little bit of two-way traffic on the thread, right?

The Kop · 24-07-2018 05:11PM

So instead of answering the question you thought another rant about motorists was in order ... You're definitely on the wind up.
Have you any comment on the cyclists who nearly took out that horse or maybe you can find a way to blame a motorist for it!!

Blazer · 24-07-2018 05:14PM

partyguinness wrote: »

'bike nonsense' is that what they call road safety in Ireland these days?

When you knock over a cyclist no Court will ever find in favour of a motorist. Guaranteed.

Road safety my hole.
I always find it amazing how any foreigners on a cycling holiday can cycle one abreast without any complaints but Irish cyclists are incapable of it. Not saying it’s only cyclists but it’s all Irish..this whole “me fein” attitude is all through our society so is it any surprise that we see selfish assholes on roads whether on a bike, car, tractor or truck.

pq0n1ct4ve8zf5 · 24-07-2018 05:18PM

AndrewJRenko wrote: »

You have noticed a little bit of two-way traffic on the thread, right?

I have, that ground was covered by the post I was responding to though. And, though there is two way traffic, the majority of people most engaged with the thread are cyclists, not motorists having a go at cyclists.

24-07-2018 05:19PM

The Kop wrote: »

So instead of answering the question you thought another rant about motorists was in order ... You're definitely on the wind up.
Have you any comment on the cyclists who nearly took out that horse or maybe you can find a way to blame a motorist for it!!

The question was already answered. It wasn't something I know much about as I'm not involved in road races in any way. So would it really have helped if I repeated an answer on something I know nothing about?

Is that the UK cyclist/horse incident from a few weeks back that you're talking about? Did you see the other video on the rider's Facebook page showing the car that nearly took her/her horse out?

Blazer wrote: »

Road safety my hole.
I always find it amazing how any foreigners on a cycling holiday can cycle one abreast without any complaints but Irish cyclists are incapable of it. Not saying it’s only cyclists but it’s all Irish..this whole “me fein” attitude is all through our society so is it any surprise that we see selfish assholes on roads whether on a bike, car, tractor or truck.

I'm still confused about how anyone can detect the nationality of cyclists when driving past them. Is there some trick to this that I'm missing?

Silent Running · 24-07-2018 05:20PM

AndrewJRenko wrote: »

You have noticed a little bit of two-way traffic on the thread, right?

Probably because the thread is in After Hours. The cycling forum is generally a no-go for motorists, in my experience. Any voice that isn't rabidly supportive of cycling is quickly silenced. I tried once: I asked a simple question on a safety issue and was lambasted with the usual pithy, condescending replies. You guys are so highly strung it's funny.

Relax a bit, it's After Hours. You don't need to be so uptight here.

07Lapierre · 24-07-2018 05:20PM

The Kop wrote: »

So instead of answering the question you thought another rant about motorists was in order ... You're definitely on the wind up.
Have you any comment on the cyclists who nearly took out that horse or maybe you can find a way to blame a motorist for it!!

Ah here that wasn't a cyclist..he was a triathlete!

The Kop · 24-07-2018 05:21PM

07Lapierre wrote: »

Ah here that wasn't a cyclist..he was a triathlete!

Fair point!

Silent Running · 24-07-2018 05:22PM

AndrewJRenko wrote: »

Is that the UK cyclist/horse incident from a few weeks back that you're talking about? Did you see the other video on the rider's Facebook page showing the car that nearly took her/her horse out?

Oh, look over there, a motorist doing something wrong. Nothing to see here.

The Kop · 24-07-2018 05:23PM

AndrewJRenko wrote: »

The question was already answered. It wasn't something I know much about as I'm not involved in road races in any way. So would it really have helped if I repeated an answer on something I know nothing about?

Is that the UK cyclist/horse incident from a few weeks back that you're talking about? Did you see the other video on the rider's Facebook page showing the car that nearly took her/her horse out?

I'm still confused about how anyone can detect the nationality of cyclists when driving past them. Is there some trick to this that I'm missing?

Once again deflecting the question and bringing up motorists. You are a bleeding nutcase

Silent Running · 24-07-2018 05:25PM

07Lapierre wrote: »

Ah here that wasn't a cyclist..he was a triathlete!

So, a cyclist driving a car is a motorist and a cyclist riding a bike isn't a cyclist, but a triathlete. This is getting conflustering.

The Kop · 24-07-2018 05:26PM

Silent Running wrote: »

Oh, look over there, a motorist doing something wrong. Nothing to see here.

That's our Andrew in a nutshell.

07Lapierre · 24-07-2018 05:29PM

Silent Running wrote: »

So, a cyclist driving a car is a motorist and a cyclist riding a bike isn't a cyclist, but a triathlete. This is getting conflustering.

yep and their all Morons, twats and/or gob****es and most are very impatient on our roads.

Silent Running · 24-07-2018 05:31PM

Lads it's been a blast. I'm off to annoy some bathers, I'll see you all later.

Keep an eye on Andy for me will you. I'm worried about him.

Blazer · 24-07-2018 05:39PM

AndrewJRenko wrote: »

I'm still confused about how anyone can detect the nationality of cyclists when driving past them. Is there some trick to this that I'm missing?

It’s very easy really.
Foreign= Courteous cyclists in single orderly file, slim, tanned, good looking.

Irish= minimum of 2 abreast preferably 3 abreast.
Rude , obnoxious , fat, sunburnt etc etc

24-07-2018 05:44PM

The Kop wrote: »

Once again deflecting the question and bringing up motorists. You are a bleeding nutcase

Silent Running wrote: »

Oh, look over there, a motorist doing something wrong. Nothing to see here.

Seriously though, why didn't her video showing the car very nearly taking her out, which has far more potential for serious damage to her and her horse, get top billing on all the websites and FB pages over the following week? What is it about 'dangerous cyclists' that attracts such drooling vehemence?

Silent Running wrote: »

Probably because the thread is in After Hours. The cycling forum is generally a no-go for motorists, in my experience. Any voice that isn't rabidly supportive of cycling is quickly silenced. I tried once: I asked a simple question on a safety issue and was lambasted with the usual pithy, condescending replies. You guys are so highly strung it's funny.

We both know that your exaggerated story about your visit to the cycling forum isn't true, but if you'd like to share details of what username you were using at that time, we can all take a look and come to our own opinions on that incident.

Ellie Hallowed Acorn wrote: »

I have, that ground was covered by the post I was responding to though. And, though there is two way traffic, the majority of people most engaged with the thread are cyclists, not motorists having a go at cyclists.

And what's the problem with that - are you feeling a little outnumbered or overwhelmed?

What's the obsession middle aged lads have with cycling?

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