mileburner wrote:
> Mas...@BP.com wrote:
>> On 11 Jan, 23:44, Guy Cuthbertson <gu...@nothing.invalid> wrote:
>>> We all know it goes on, but is anyone going to be man enough to own
>>> up to it? Does anyone here ever avoid using a perfectly good and
>>> accessible cycle path when cycling, partly or wholly because they
>>> want to reduce the width of the road for motorists (perhaps because
>>> they dislike cars and want to make the driving experience less
>>> pleasant)?

>>> You've done that at least once, haven't you carburner?

>> The current Dept for Transport guidelines state:

>>   Ride at a sensible speed for the situation and ensure you can stop
>> in time. As a general rule, if you want to cycle quickly, say in
>> excess of 18 mph/30 kph, then you should be riding on the road.

>> Since I ride at speeds of over 18 mph, I tend to follow their advice.

> So do I. The problem with on road cycle lanes is that generally, they
> are too close to the kerb to be safe to use and too narrow anyway. If
> a cyclist uses them, they are likely to be gutter hugging and
> inviting drivers to pass too close. I tend to ride on the road just
> outside of the lane which means that drivers cannot whizz by without
> considering their overtake. Some drivers do not like this, presumably
> its because they are too thick to understand why it is necessary.