Cyclists cause an accident :(

**jrandom** · 28th August 2006, 16:31

Originally Posted by twinkle

lettuce...

Luxury.

We used to get nobbut blades o' grass washed down w' 'ot gravel, if we were lucky!

**Jantar** · 28th August 2006, 16:46

Originally Posted by Patrick

... speed is just one form of dangerous. There are many, like... passing cyclists on blind bends while crossing over yellow no passing lanes almost crashing head on into two innocent motorcyclists... just as an example, perhaps?

I take it then that if you witnessed this incident that you would ticket the motorist for dangerous driving. Would you also book the cyclists for riding more than two abreast and for obstructing traffic?

**twinkle** · 28th August 2006, 17:07

Originally Posted by Beemer

Once again we've got the secondary school championships on the road around the corner from us next month - and once again we will be prevented from exiting our road during races. They don't get permission to close the roads, but they park on the corners to stop you getting in or out.

They really block the road? Usually there is just a couple of cones and someone with a flag to warn motorists if a team are coming.

**inlinefour** · 28th August 2006, 17:30

Originally Posted by Patrick

and...

IL4 again..."You yet again show your personal calibre by getting upset over some constructive criticsm."

The above was constructive criticism???? WTF???

You might live in a politically correct world and get upset when others don't, but thats your problem. I say things as I see it and don't mind using some of the swear words/slang. Once again, if you have a problem with that, then its also your problem. Do you cry yourself to sleep at nights at times also?

**RT527** · 28th August 2006, 20:18

Originally Posted by Squeak the Rat

Any one on this thread advocating the running over of cyclists or similar has no right to complain when a car driver closes the gap when you are lanesplitting.

At the end of the day, we ride on the road with other road users. You need to expect this shit. Road users should not be on your side of the road on a blind corner - absolutely no excuses. But sometimes they are - be prepared to deal with it.

Beyond - congrats to you and Jason for the avoidance. Good riding. And your thread title is understandable given the situation.....

OOOPs I didnt Word My post right I would never advocate running cyclists over or off the road , I meant to say I would rather see a cyclist who was riding as practical to the left as possible go off the road to avoid disrupting traffic behind them, Although they are allowed on the road as well , just saying if I do it at the risk of getting fined why cant they.

**Jamezo** · 28th August 2006, 22:21

Originally Posted by marty

considering some of us can do 70k on the flat, 70 downhill is not hard.

what if it was 3 learner motorcyclists doing 70km/h on the open road, out on a learner ride, staggered 2 abreast with one close behind? would it then be the L motorcyclists fault?

Learner motorcyclists doing 70k? Is that a trick question?

Wankers all of them, sounds like it could have easily been a fatal head-on.

People like that should be strapped to a table with their eyes held open and made to watch gruesome crash footage. Of their own family. Specially produced for them.

**beyond** · 29th August 2006, 09:07

Just thinking. (Second time this year)

Makes you wonder about the stats eh? Been a lot of heat and comments on this thread but what if there had been a fatal. Lets say we both shot of the corner to avoid a head on, went through the fence, hit the trees and it was all over for both of us.

The car and cyclists go on oblivious, as they did. No skid marks would be apparent as it was over so fast.

The accident report would have read, two motorcyclists died near kawakawa Bay. It appears they may have been riding too fast and failed to take a bend.

How many accident reports involving motorcyclist, actually reflect exactly what happened. I bet, 90% of the time a motorcyclist goes off road, it wasn't their fault if they have been riding for a while. Makes you wonder doesn't it?

**marty** · 29th August 2006, 13:09

Originally Posted by inlinefour

You might live in a politically correct world and get upset when others don't, but thats your problem. I say things as I see it and don't mind using some of the swear words/slang. Once again, if you have a problem with that, then its also your problem. Do you cry yourself to sleep at nights at times also?

that's fucking rich coming from you - you're the biggest fucking crybabyigotredreppedidon'tknowifi'mjohnnyorhiondao rinlineorgodknowfuckingelsei'mgonnagohomeandslashm ywrists on here.

**pritch** · 29th August 2006, 13:28

Originally Posted by inlinefour

You might live in a politically correct world and get upset when others don't, but thats your problem. I say things as I see it and don't mind using some of the swear words/slang. Once again, if you have a problem with that, then its also your problem. Do you cry yourself to sleep at nights at times also?

IL4, a post like that has a certain potential to come back and bite you on the arse.

Not simply a matter of karma you understand...

**Lou Girardin** · 29th August 2006, 14:12

I had a similar experience on Kahikatea Flat Rd, a 4WD drove straight at me rather than slow down for a mob of psyclists using their entire lane. Luckily the road had good vis and I saw him pulling out.
We also saw similar things going through Arthurs Pass when some psycle race was on, even a support car driving in the middle of the road at 10 km/h while the driver had a chat with one of the competitors.
While the supporters of these two wheel retards love to say they have as much right to the road as other vehicles, it's convieniently forgotten that most other vehicles can consistently maintain the speed limit. Psyclists can't, so they should fuck off.

**jrandom** · 29th August 2006, 15:29

Originally Posted by Lou Girardin

Psyclists can't, so they should fuck off.

Did I ever tell you that the front window of AMPS is perfect for a quick sideways mirror-check on my lycra styles as I ride down Khyber Pass every morning?

One of these days I reckon I'll dismount and, you know, just preen for a few minutes.

**Lou Girardin** · 29th August 2006, 16:18

Originally Posted by Fish

Did I ever tell you that the front window of AMPS is perfect for a quick sideways mirror-check on my lycra styles as I ride down Khyber Pass every morning?

One of these days I reckon I'll dismount and, you know, just preen for a few minutes.

That was YOU?
I got a brief glimpse before waves of nausea overtook me.

**jrandom** · 29th August 2006, 16:30

Originally Posted by Lou Girardin

That was YOU?

Indeed. I do, of course, realise that in my Quick.Step gear, I'm easily mistaken for Tom Boonen.

And, Lou - it's OK to be aroused. I'd be the last to pass judgment if you felt the need to express your sweet, sweet man-love.

**McJim** · 29th August 2006, 16:38

I was descending a twisty road down from the pass of Ben Lawers in Scotland - it's probably the highest sealed road in UK - had a great time really leaning over and not touching the brakes at all - then came accross Friggen Motorcyclist blocking my lane doing about 60kph! He wouldn't move over and let me pass the ignorant bastard - just coz he didn't have the skill in the twisties.

As you say Lou - people who can't consistently maintain the speed limit on the open road...I was on my bicycle that day - Campagnolo Chorus equipped 531c!

The doors swing both ways people deal with it or sell your bikes and walk.