@monsieurballard@but_cyclists RTAs are as described on the tin and include any vehicle that has access to the roads, even cyclists and pedestrians can cause an RTA due to the choices they make.
@blazichickem@but_cyclists Perhaps you should try getting out in the countryside more. They dont just use roads there they can use bridleways and byways too.
@but_cyclists 1/2 Here we go again!!! Why do you insist on comparing cycling with the driving of motorised vehicles. There is no comparison thats applicable. Both forms of transport can be dangerous. When the cyclists equal the numbers of
@Cycliq I know cyclists think that drivers should be able to see them but compared to a motorised vehicle on the road sometimes cyclists are not that obvious.
@ArtistCyclist@but_cyclists SUVs are only more dangerous if they are actually involved in an accident. It is not a sensible comparison between cyclists and drivers as there are so many more drivers than cyclists. Cyclists do cause accidents which can result in people being hurt and sometimes killed.
@but_cyclists@ArtistCyclist Please investigate these articles before you post them. You dont know what may have been the cause of the accident, mechanical failure, driver illness? Also please note that the reg number of the vehicle isnt shown!!!! Daily Mail knows the law!!!!
@ArtistCyclist@but_cyclists For the most part people who drive SUVS dont weaponise vehicles but there will always be accidents which cyclists can cause too. I dont want to get into a debate about cars versus cyclists but sharing the road safely with ALL (pedestrians too) road users should be a priority.
@MMason25501 Remove the painted lines and advisory cycle lanes.
Cycle in the centre of the lane on narrow roads.
Drivers be patient, give cyclists space and wait behind them on narrow roads.
Cyclists allow drivers to pass if causing a long delay or a large queue has formed.
@ArtistCyclist So, exactly, what would you like to see done about the problem. It is not possible to give in too cyclists the whole time. Try sharing the road and being sensible about it, if you feel intimidated by anything on the road stop and allow whatever it is to move past you.
@EricEatsPickles@LandRover SUVs are as safe as the driver driving them, just as bicycles are only as safe as the cyclist riding them but unlike drivers cyclists dont have to insure, tax, mot or pass a cycling test.
@but_cyclists Not all motorists end up like this. I hope no one was hurt and it looks as if this vehicle was the only vehicle involved. Show some empathy and compassion as these things are in short supply at the moment.
@sallydjbarley@but_cyclists Well arent you the lucky one. Ive had a cyclist pass me so closely he got his handle bars stuck in one of my stirrups, he then had the cheek to say I was taking up the whole road, we happened to be on a bridleway at the time!!!!
@CyclingKent101 Your comment speaks volumes about the attitude of most cyclists, you just dont see why you have to obey rules, even when it might mean the rules might keep you safe.