Thread: Cyclist aware drivers... are you one?

Originally Posted by Chad

Boo Hoo...

Pay rego, display a Number Plate and OBEY all road rules, if you choose to ride on the road, thats what I say...

If your bike paths are not suitable....

Easy, I think that would be the fairest way.

Then you do have a right...

Also, if I am hit by a Cyclist, when a Pedestrian, I should be able to report it, (ie numberplate), and also if you are DEEMED as a Vehicle, which you all say you are, and the letter of the Law states it too, Where is your Personal Accident insurance if you hit someone? And injure them?

Thats what I don't get. Would you be happy if I was Driving my VEHICLE without insurance cover, at least 3rd Party, in Case an ACCIDENT happens, and i hit yoy, your car, your property etc....

Mark my words, it won't be long till Cyclists, pay rego, and wear plates...

Then, they HAVE the rights of a VEHICLE.....

So you either don't respect the law, or think you are above the law, as at the moment a cyclist has the same rights as any other vehicle.

If you came across a mob of sheep or a herd of cattle, I'd take it you'd plough straight through as they have no right to be there ? the roads is for cars and trucks only ?

Guess what, they are allowed on the road too and are a common occurrence in these parts, as are the stockmen on horses or quads moving them, all sorts of ag gear like tractors, tractors with gear hanging off the back, headers, etc which all move none too quickly.

You wouldn't last two seconds around here, a little respect and patience goes a long way.

Originally Posted by Chad

Boo Hoo...

Pay rego, display a Number Plate and OBEY all road rules, if you choose to ride on the road, thats what I say...

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this is the crux of the matter for you, isn't it ?

Someone is getting away with something that you can't !

It's straight out envy !

Originally Posted by CJT

You know why I dont mind cyclists?

Because while we are on the subject of user pays and taxes etc. I dont see why my tax contributions should be used at hospitals for overweight associated illness.

65% of men and 45% of women in Australia are overweight. This costs tax payers approximately $800 million dollars per year in treatment of overweight and obese associated illness.

Go to a GYM..... Easy

Originally Posted by rick130

So you either don't respect the law, or think you are above the law, as at the moment a cyclist has the same rights as any other vehicle.

If you came across a mob of sheep or a herd of cattle, I'd take it you'd plough straight through as they have no right to be there ? the roads is for cars and trucks only ?

Guess what, they are allowed on the road too and are a common occurrence in these parts, as are the stockmen on horses or quads moving them, all sorts of ag gear like tractors, tractors with gear hanging off the back, headers, etc which all move none too quickly.

You wouldn't last two seconds around here, a little respect and patience goes a long way.

No problem with that...

wouldn't worry me in the least, as the are doing something PRODUCTIVE...

Like I posted earlier, i have no problem with a Cyclist getting from A-B, riding in single file, obeying the ROAD RULES, and Having commonsense...

Sorry but your other explanation don't cut it...

how bout,

A farmer decided that Crossing the road wasn't good enough for him or his sheep/cattle whatever it may be, so he would divide them up into 2 lanes, taking up half the road, and just walk around, in his Tight Underwear because he decided thats what he wanted to do for the day??

That would equal my previous comments, if you choose to read them..

Thanks Chad

I have always been amazed at the attitude of road users in Australia- cars hate trucks, trucks hate cars, everyone hates 4wds with bullbars bit we are talking about 25 kg cycles- they can not hurt you. Where does this animosity/bullying come from? What is the issue if you have to wait for a minute before you pass them? If cyclists do the wrong thing, they get hurt, not the other drivers. Whether people like it or not, it is the way of the future.

Originally Posted by rick130

this is the crux of the matter for you, isn't it ?

Someone is getting away with something that you can't !

It's straight out envy !

Mate i will be honest i do envy alot of things, but.....

Following a GUY looking at his Bum in tights isn't one of them...

But on a serious NOTE....

Why do you believe that a NON PAYING, NON INSURED VEHICLE, be allowed on OUR public ROADS??

What part of that, cannot you understand is the Problem..

Then when the 80% of cyclists that do, the wrong thing, cut people off, speed up past pedestrians, go through RED lights, ride Between cars, lean on cars, Shall I go on...

Like posted previously, Motorists prob aren't much better, but at least the Police, etc.. are trying to stop the IDIOTS...at the Moment you all have free reign to do what you like, and most of you do...

Anyways, i have learnt from living NEAR Public Servants, and the TYPICAL cyclist, that we can Never reason with them...

As clearly shown here.....

If you are so LAW abiding, ALL about EXERCISE and it is YOUR right to be on the road....why NOT CONTRIBUTE to the upkeep, keep yourself insured, and follow Common sense and RESPECT....

Originally Posted by Tombie2

Well written Thommo. Well thought out post.

And a cyclist leaning on my vehicle is never going to be a good situation for the rider! I've had this a few times and it's always ended with the cyclist copping a smack in the head...

Tombie- you are a very clever man, you are saying that a cyclist leaned on your vehicle and you smacked him on the head.

Why, its not called for.
I have seen many a fight break out by silly incidences like this.
Never underestimate a person, a smack in the head is assault, do it to the wrong person and you will have your hands full.
I have seen it a few times on the road and many times in my bar.
Its not worth it, please take my word for it.

Let it go and be happy, I know from your many posts that you are smarter than this, how quickly things can turn nasty when one gets assaulted is more amazing than the facts some are quoting here on how some cyclists are behaving.

Originally Posted by Chad

Mate i will be honest i do envy alot of things, but.....

Following a GUY looking at his Bum in tights isn't one of them...

But on a serious NOTE....

Why do you believe that a NON PAYING, NON INSURED VEHICLE, be allowed on OUR public ROADS??

What part of that, cannot you understand is the Problem..

Then when the 80% of cyclists that do, the wrong thing, cut people off, speed up past pedestrians, go through RED lights, ride Between cars, lean on cars, Shall I go on...

Like posted previously, Motorists prob aren't much better, but at least the Police, etc.. are trying to stop the IDIOTS...at the Moment you all have free reign to do what you like, and most of you do...

Anyways, i have learnt from living NEAR Public Servants, and the TYPICAL cyclist, that we can Never reason with them...

As clearly shown here.....

If you are so LAW abiding, ALL about EXERCISE and it is YOUR right to be on the road....why NOT CONTRIBUTE to the upkeep, keep yourself insured, and follow Common sense and RESPECT....

I can sense a dislike for cyclists here---Dislike to lycra clad blokes---and dislike on how we behave on the road.

Do me a favour and stay off the road. Its that simple. Move to the country, grow vegies and sit under a tree.

In the big smoke we must learn to share the road.

Don't sweat the little things mate, make it jovial or take the **** but please do not offend. Its offensive and that is worse than ignorant.