That's kind of what I was aiming forThe airhorn can cause people to freeze as it really scares them.
It's great fun using it but one has to be careful.
I hate cycling on cycle paths which are beside footpaths as pedestrians frequently wonder onto them and cause a danger to me (I don’t care if they get hurt; they are the ones being stupid). Do other cyclists use these cycle paths or do they use the road (as I do)?
I was thinking of getting an air horn for my bike so that I can freewheel up behind them and scare the bejesus out of them to encourage them not to put themselves in harm’s way again.
It's obviously OK to cycle on footpaths so why the problem walking on cycle paths?
I don’t care if they get hurt; they are the ones being stupid
A bit harsh,
I am an occasional cyclist, and understand your frustration, but I would care if they got hurt, even if they were being stupid.
You are a nicer person than me
You could certainly tryI'd wrap your bike around your head if you blew an air horn at me.
I agree. Pedestrians should be allowed to push them over as they pass (unless they are children of course, that would be going too far).Although, I wouldn't mind having one to blow at cyclists who think its ok to cycle on footpaths...
Leisure cycling is relaxing so it’s not that big a deal if you have to stop and start but for people trying to get to or from work etc it’s a major hassle as well as being very dangerous.I don't cycle as much as I should but when I do, I cycle though a lot of areas with heavy pedestrian traffic city centre and the phoenix park. But I don't have all this rage for pedestrians. Have a bell or just call out and most people just move over no hassle. Have had a couple of close shaves. But for the most part its ok.
Moving over isn't good enough. You want to know that they have moved off the cycle path, and they will stay off the cycle path, and they won't walk on the cycle path tomorrow.Have a bell or just call out and most people just move over no hassle. .
moving over isn't good enough. You want to know that they have moved off the cycle path, and they will stay off the cycle path, and they won't walk on the cycle path tomorrow.
I hate cycling on cycle paths which are beside footpaths as pedestrians frequently wonder onto them and cause a danger to me (I don’t care if they get hurt; they are the ones being stupid). Do other cyclists use these cycle paths or do they use the road (as I do)?
I was thinking of getting an air horn for my bike so that I can freewheel up behind them and scare the bejesus out of them to encourage them not to put themselves in harm’s way again.
I didn't know that (the legislation bit or your personal cycling preferences).I almost exclusively use the road in those circumstances, far too dangerous to do any kind of speed on those raised paths that share the same plane as footpaths. That was acknowledged when the legislation was changed in 2009 (updated again in 2012) you are now only obliged to use a cycle lane when it is on a pedestrianised street or is a contra-flow lane.
I now you have to have a bell, and I have one. Why can't it be both?Did you know that bells are a legal requirement on bikes, and they must be bell type devices, so air horns are out.
I now you have to have a bell, and I have one. Why can't it be both?
To be honest I'm not serious about the air horn, just frustrated about pedestrians being too stupid to keep out of harms way.
What about a cattle prod, like the one Mr. Burns uses in The Simpsons?I hear you, and I might have some good news...the legislation states what can/cannot be attached to the bicycle, there's nothing to stop you carrying one yourself, attaching it to a rucksack strap or the like. Or from attaching a pointy stick to the front of the bike to gently 'encourage' miscreants out of the way
What about a cattle prod, like the one Mr. Burns uses in The Simpsons?
What about a cattle prod, like the one Mr. Burns uses in The Simpsons?
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