Thread: Cyclists.

Originally Posted by Rurover

Yeah, not just the cyclists Mick.
We're all a bit smarter this side of the border!!

Alan

But you do seem to get the extrordinary serial murderers over there too!
Truro
Snowtown
The Family

After just reading 19 pages on the subject I think the answer is to tie a dog to the side of your bike. After all, it would appear that dogs are loved more than cyclists so the chances of running down the dog are pretty slim.

Safe dog = safe cyclist - problem solved

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Can't seem to post a pic of a dog and a bike rider in action

Originally Posted by Rurover

Yeah, not just the cyclists Mick.
We're all a bit smarter this side of the border!!

Alan

Yep. I'll agree with you in the most part. Driving excluded.

Originally Posted by Lotz-A-Landies

But you do seem to get the extrordinary serial murderers over there too!
Truro
Snowtown
The Family

Yes, but smarter serial killers...

(runs and hides)

Is there an answer to this to be found elsewhere in the world. Or is it an ingrained local attitude thing ?

Originally Posted by trog

Is there an answer to this to be found elsewhere in the world. Or is it an ingrained local attitude thing ?

Depends which side of the fence you are referring to, or both sides.
Arrogance of some riders vs up you of some drivers.

I used to ride Ringwood - Melb Uni 30 years ago (15 miles?), on a busy Hwy, and i dont recall this aggro.

on both sides , a balanced arguement to find a solution or at least a compromise. For many years I only cycled or used public transport when i lived in Toronto. Even in freezing winters. I found then that the degree of agro was minimal . shortly after moving to Sydney I felt that I was wearing a target for verbal abuse and ill manners by the motoring public. for what , moving into the road enough to dodge a parallel grate drain or rubbish in the gutter.

Originally Posted by trog

Is there an answer to this to be found elsewhere in the world. Or is it an ingrained local attitude thing ?

I think it is further evidence of the Americanisation of Australia.

When riding a bike in Germany someone (accidentally) opened a car door in front of my wife. Police were on the scene in seconds and booked the driver both for opening the door without sufficient care any not having his licence on him. Yet in Australia there have been cases where the cops have told at fault motorists what to say so they don't get charged after hitting a cyclist.