Cyclists - lowlife criminals of the worst kind..

thecatspjs · 08-02-2014 04:27PM

woodoo wrote: »

Cyclists should only be allowed on designated cycle paths. Not on footpaths or main roads. Its too dangerous. We are not like Holland yet but we are trying to be minus the cycle lanes. Its a farce.

Sure you'd never get anywhere! Cycle paths just end abruptly and then what? Walk to the next one?

woodoo · 08-02-2014 04:29PM

thecatspjs wrote: »

Sure you'd never get anywhere! Cycle paths just end abruptly and then what? Walk to the next one?

Build more

Sir Arthur Daley · 08-02-2014 04:30PM

woodoo wrote: »

Build more

Infrastructure costs money.

seamus · 08-02-2014 04:30PM

woodoo wrote: »

Cyclists should only be allowed on designated cycle paths. Not on footpaths or main roads. Its too dangerous.

Remind me again how hundreds of cyclists are killed every year?

Oh no, wait, that's pedestrians and drivers.

I love how people hold this attitude that cycling is really dangerous and then happily hurtle off down some bog-arse back road at 80km/h.

Cycling is one of the safest modes of transport there is, beaten only by mass transit/public transport. In a city centre it's actually safer to cycle than it is to walk.

woodoo · 08-02-2014 04:31PM

kylith wrote: »

Why not on main roads? It'd take forever to cycle anywhere and side streets are usually narrower and more dangerous.

I don't know about cities but on rural roads you can come round a corner and be faced with a few cyclists 2 or 3 a breast. All dressed up in their yellow cycling gear. Its extremely dangerous.

thecatspjs · 08-02-2014 04:33PM

woodoo wrote: »

I don't know about cities but on rural roads you can come round a corner and be faced with a few cyclists 2 or 3 a breast. All dressed up in their yellow cycling gear. Its extremely dangerous.

How fast do you turn corners?

seamus · 08-02-2014 04:34PM

woodoo wrote: »

I don't know about cities but on rural roads you can come round a corner and be faced with a few cyclists 2 or 3 a breast. All dressed up in their yellow cycling gear. Its extremely dangerous.

Yes, if you drive too quickly to react to what's around the next corner, then you are an extremely dangerous driver.

Corkfeen · 08-02-2014 04:39PM

woodoo wrote: »

I don't know about cities but on rural roads you can come round a corner and be faced with a few cyclists 2 or 3 a breast. All dressed up in their yellow cycling gear. Its extremely dangerous.

Perhaps take corners at the correct speed rather than bombing it?

hatrickpatrick · 08-02-2014 04:41PM

If they'd start fining cyclists who break pedestrian lights I'd have no further issues with cyclists, but this is apparently a crime one can commit with impunity while putting people at a serious risk on a daily basis.

The Backwards Man · 08-02-2014 04:41PM

I thought Sinn Fein supported cycle paths?

Frosty McSnowballs · 08-02-2014 04:42PM

woodoo wrote: »

Cyclists should only be allowed on designated cycle paths. Not on footpaths or main roads. Its too dangerous. We are not like Holland yet but we are trying to be minus the cycle lanes. Its a farce.

I would agree with you if we had a complete, functional cycling infrastructure, but we don't.

Stand alone, designated cycle lanes (where they are available) in my area are very poor. Irrespective of the usual broken glass, poor surface condition and assorted debris, you also contend with randomly placed poles/street signs, cracked kerbs, manhole covers, bus stops and house/estate entrances.

Alternatively, the idiots in charge of our transport infrastructure have decided that its a great idea to let cyclists and 23 tonne busses share the same space. The space is usually the width of the bus, which is driven in some cases by fcuktards that like to see just how close they can get to you. Not to mention taxi drivers who whip in, in front of you to pick up a fare, leaving no choice for you but to swerve or completely stop.

kylith · 08-02-2014 04:43PM

woodoo wrote: »

I don't know about cities but on rural roads you can come round a corner and be faced with a few cyclists 2 or 3 a breast. All dressed up in their yellow cycling gear. Its extremely dangerous.

You should be driving at a speed that means you can cope with whatever's around the bend, especially in the countryside as you never know when you'll turn a corner and meet a farmer on a tractor or with a load of livestock.

Cycling two abreast is actually the safer option for cyclists and for you in that situation as you can overtake them in a shorter amount of time than if they were in single file.

And again, especially in the countryside, how is a cyclist supposed to get anywhere if they couldn't go on main roads? I live in an urban area and have been trying to plan the route I need to take to the supermarket if I couldn't use main roads and... I can get to the end of my street and no further.

wolfpawnat · 08-02-2014 04:44PM

The Backwards Man wrote: »

I thought Sinn Fein supported cycle paths?

It's an Ard Fheis, same as with the other major parties, it allows every lunatic in the party put forward any motion they want, it doesn't mean the party will support it.

Frosty McSnowballs · 08-02-2014 04:46PM

hatrickpatrick wrote: »

If they'd start fining cyclists who break pedestrian lights I'd have no further issues with cyclists, but this is apparently a crime one can commit with impunity while putting people at a serious risk on a daily basis.

Equally, a fine should be imposed on those who cross the road in front of traffic without using official crossing points. Lets not forget the drivers who go through pedestrian lights.

The problem is, there is no one around to enforce it.

seamus · 08-02-2014 04:51PM

hatrickpatrick wrote: »

If they'd start fining cyclists everyone who break pedestrian lights I'd have no further issues

This. All road users give little regard to what traffic lights actually mean and do. Red means, "Ah shure I suppose I better stop", and that's about it.

Start pulling pedestrians on it too, they're the absolute worst for it.

No Pants · 08-02-2014 04:55PM

woodoo wrote: »

Build more

When I'm out on the bike, I generally don't have the time.

hatrickpatrick · 08-02-2014 05:04PM

Senor Fancy Pants wrote: »

Equally, a fine should be imposed on those who cross the road in front of traffic without using official crossing points. Lets not forget the drivers who go through pedestrian lights.

The problem is, there is no one around to enforce it.

Being honest, it pisses me off more with cyclists than with drivers since I literally see it every single day on my walk to and from college and it's not the usual "light has been red for a few seconds and you speed up and take it", it's full on "Light has been red for ages, massive crowd crossing, cyclist doesn't even slow down and espects everyone to dive out of the way."

I'm sure cars do this as well, but I see it every day with cyclists. The junction at the river where Westmoreland St and D'Olier St merge is a nightmare, as is another junction midway up Dame St, and to a certain extent, one gets the same thing at Christ Church Cathedral. It annoys me more than with cars because it's so incredibly blatant and because my friend's dog was hit because of this when he had every right to be crossing the road, and the w@nker just peddled on. If it had been a car, we could have got the reg and taken some kind of action, but cyclists literally have impunity when pulling this kind of crap.

irishgeo · 08-02-2014 05:05PM

If cyclists obeyed the rules of the road, i would have no problem with them.

seamus · 08-02-2014 05:09PM

What people think at traffic lights:

|Red |Amber|Green
Pedestrian|Watch the guy in front of you and just go when he goes; he's already looked, it's safe|You must slow down and walk at half speed|Just go, don't look; If someone else hits you it's their fault
Cyclist|Go if there are no Guards around|Hurry up or you'll have to stop|Just go, don't look; If someone else hits you it's their fault
Motorcylist|Make sure you get all the way to the front before it goes green|Hurry up or you'll have to stop|Just go, don't look; If someone else hits you it's their fault
Car|If it's between 7am and midnight and the lights have been red for more than 2 seconds; stop. Otherwise check for guards before going.|Hurry up or you'll have to stop|Just go, don't look; If someone else hits you it's their fault
Truck|Drive 2 metres over the white line to ensure no-one can see the lights|Go slowly; Make sure the guy behind you gets stuck at the lights|Wait for amber before moving off
Bus|Drive 2 metres over the white line to ensure no-one can see the lights|Hurry up or you'll have to stop|Just go, don't look; If someone else hits you it's their fault
Taxi|This looks like a good place to stop and pick up a fare|This looks like a good place to stop and pick up a fare|This looks like a good place to stop and pick up a fare

thecatspjs · 08-02-2014 05:15PM

seamus wrote: »

Car If it's between 7am and midnight and the lights have been red for more than 2 seconds; stop. Otherwise check for guards before going.

:eek: Reckless feckers!

Frosty McSnowballs · 08-02-2014 05:15PM

hatrickpatrick wrote: »

Being honest, it pisses me off more with cyclists than with drivers since I literally see it every single day on my walk to and from college and it's not the usual "light has been red for a few seconds and you speed up and take it", it's full on "Light has been red for ages, massive crowd crossing, cyclist doesn't even slow down and espects everyone to dive out of the way."

I'm sure cars do this as well, but I see it every day with cyclists. The junction at the river where Westmoreland St and D'Olier St merge is a nightmare, as is another junction midway up Dame St, and to a certain extent, one gets the same thing at Christ Church Cathedral. It annoys me more than with cars because it's so incredibly blatant and because my friend's dog was hit because of this when he had every right to be crossing the road, and the w@nker just peddled on. If it had been a car, we could have got the reg and taken some kind of action, but cyclists literally have impunity when pulling this kind of crap.

I'd just rather no one did it.

woodoo · 08-02-2014 05:36PM

seamus wrote: »

Yes, if you drive too quickly to react to what's around the next corner, then you are an extremely dangerous driver.

Interesting that you don't mention the 2 and 3 abreast. Which i think is illegal. I stay well within the speed limits.

hatrickpatrick · 08-02-2014 05:47PM

Senor Fancy Pants wrote: »

I'd just rather no one did it.

That's fair enough

I'm rather selfishly focusing on those who put me in the most danger on a daily basis out of all of the groups, and I've had to run to avoid more light breaking cyclists than anyone else over the last few years.

dissed doc · 08-02-2014 05:50PM

menapian wrote: »

A real nugget from the Sinn Fein Ard Fheis

http://www.98fm.com/Dublin-Councillor-Speaks-Out-Against-Plans-To-Increase-Cycling-Investment

I looked for 'creamed' in the Non-fatal offences against the Person Act but alas it was no where to be found. A serious legislative gap that should concern us all..

He actually sounds out of breath just saying a few sentences. Maybe if he cycled instead he could get a couple of words out without almost collapsing from the effort.

micar · 08-02-2014 05:53PM

woodoo wrote: »

Cyclists should only be allowed on designated cycle paths. Not on footpaths or main roads. Its too dangerous. We are not like Holland yet but we are trying to be minus the cycle lanes. Its a farce.

So do you expect me to get from my house onto Collins Ave where there is a cycle lane!!!

It's ridiculous comment!!!!!!

goose2005 · 08-02-2014 05:54PM

thecatspjs wrote: »

Sure you'd never get anywhere! Cycle paths just end abruptly and then what? Walk to the next one?

you portage, like a canoe at a weir

Legs.Eleven · 08-02-2014 05:54PM

irishgeo wrote: »

If cyclists obeyed the rules of the road, i would have no problem with them.

What about pedestrians? Or drivers?

goose2005 · 08-02-2014 05:55PM

The Backwards Man wrote: »

I thought Sinn Fein supported cycle paths?

Only if cyclists agree to stick to designated traditional routes

08-02-2014 05:56PM

woodoo wrote: »

Interesting that you don't mention the 2 and 3 abreast. Which i think is illegal. I stay well within the speed limits.

You think incorrectly.

wil · 08-02-2014 05:57PM

Senor Fancy Pants wrote: »

And what is your view on those who walk/drive/park in cycle lanes?

Or people who run/walk in front of traffic instead of using an official crossing?

Pedestrians/cyclists/drivers/pram pushers....I have seen them all act the bollox. In fact, I see more drivers on a daily basis break traffic laws than cyclists.

We have all done it.

If you were a citizen, I'd suggest making a citizens arrest of yourself.
However I'm not sure how this works for royalty, offer yourself a pardon perhaps.

BTW what did he say, his words were pixelated and the actor signing seemed to have arthritis in his fingers, particularly the middle one.

Cyclists - lowlife criminals of the worst kind..

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