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Cyclists please cycle responsibly.....

Whilst the 99% cycle responsible, I've seen so many cyclists riding around above 20mph and skipping red lights and pedestrian crossings. Please cycle responsibly, for your own sake, if you get into an accident with a 4 ton van your not going to win!

John Bird ● 56d28 Comments

Agreed silent cars and bikes speeding around the corners that they can't possibly see around are a nightmare for pedestrians.  So I think it's probablya case of ... six of one thing and half a dozen of the other.

Philippa Bond ● 51d

We all need to remember that this was an-expected-sometime-pandemic which those working and living in any science aware communities were conscious was  going to happen at some time. Risk assessments are there for a reason - preparing to be able to cope with something that happens out of routine.  Ignoring this and lack of good preparation, mentally and physically creates an increased risk...

Philippa Bond ● 53d

Yes, indeed. Removing cycle lanes, LTN's and 20 mph speed restrictions. Now that is something worth voting for - no wonder they are gaining such traction.

Mark Edwards ● 53d

They are making gains.

Janice Evans ● 54d

When you post something that is actually your work you may need to worry about that, As it's something you have copied from some other site it's probably not worth worrying about.In all honesty you'll be able to pass it off as a 'bit of banter M'lud' as is the ludicrous nature of it.Back on question, what is your issue with the cycle lane?

Mark Frost ● 54d

Don’t worry. When Reform take over they’ll change everything.

Steve Taylor ● 54d

Mark - should those who post have a safe space in which not to be libelled ??

Anna Kirkpatrick ● 54d

>and preferably get a bell too so that they can alert pedestrians that they are thereI don't use my bell for this as it can alarm people and give the wrong messege too. A quiet spoken "passing you on your left/right" or just staay behind until there is more space is what I do.I use a bell when far away or round a corner so people know I'm there and it's not interpreted as "get out my way".

Paul James ● 54d

Should those who cycle not have a safe place to cycle?

Mark Frost ● 55d

Nope, it’s here to stay. Now, on yer bike!

Andrew Jones ● 55d

when this is all over, (hopefully), can we get that pesky cycle lane removed does anyone think  ?

Anna Kirkpatrick ● 55d

When The Donald called it 'the China virus' he was speaking cryptically - he was referring to Chyna; a district in Ukraine where the underground labs financed by Deep State were operating/ testing out many nasties  to launch on us poor old joe public.

Anna Kirkpatrick ● 55d

Anna. the Covid virus came from China. Perhaps you could explain how the Welcome Trust manipulated that ?

Richard Greenhough ● 55d

Dr David Martin in 2023 told 16 members of the UK parliament that covid was a 56 year plan in the making which started in the UK when Welcome Trust decided to use a 'virus' as the preferred method of human manipulation. Pedestrians and drivers on Chiswick High Rd were NOT made safer from the cough n cold in 2020 by the addition of an expensive cycle lane but I should think a few brown envelopes got passed under the table - and Abracadabra the cycle lane came into being..

Anna Kirkpatrick ● 55d

So it was planned by Mao Tse-Tung, was it, Anna Babes ?

Richard Greenhough ● 55d

The covid scam was planned for 60 or so years Andrew !

Anna Kirkpatrick ● 55d

David - chill babes; you cant catch radiation pneumonitis from person to person.

Anna Kirkpatrick ● 55d

Nice try Anna, but for the awkward fact that the cycle lane had been approved a long time before the conspiracy nutters like you had even come across the seven characters COVID19.0/10 Please try harder, actually, please don't.

Andrew Jones ● 55d

https://ukhsa-dashboard.data.gov.uk/respiratory-viruses/covid-19And as for cyclists the Highway Code is there for them to read and pay attention to with a special section for them.  They need to learn how to keep their distance so that they avoid close-passing and preferably get a bell too so that they can alert pedestrians that they are there especially when they are behind (and not to just expect pedestrians to jump out of the way).

Philippa Bond ● 55d

It's catching !

David Burke ● 55d

Vannessa - I began realising the covid scam when our council stuffed up our High Rd by putting in a costly cycle lane for a cough n cold that would rip through the community and disappear but the damn cycle lane would remain eternally..

Anna Kirkpatrick ● 55d

Well, at least the nutty conspiracy theorists don't seem to be interested in anything so mundane! So we are spared their rantings.

Vanessa Smith ● 55d

No forum rules, so you can talk about anything.Secondly, it does not have to be a world problem to be unable to discuss. But you will get some who don't want people to talk about issues for a good reason. They don't like it.See you ☀️ 🍸

Julian Pavey ● 56d

I thought this forum was primarily to discuss local issues.The clue to this is in its name.

Keith Iddon ● 56d

Yep, first world problems.

David Burke ● 56d

Great, as always, to see the good folk of Chiswick fearlessly discussing the world's real problems.

Simon Pedley ● 56d

From the 'i' newspaper.A new forensic spray to tag anti-social cyclists is being trialled in Dorset. Neighbourhood policing teams in Bournemouth and Poole are using SmartTag, a traceable water-based solution which glows bright yellow when scanned by UV light. This is for use as a deterrent for those committing anti-social behaviour on motorbikes, e-bikes and also quadbikes.If only our police could follow suit for those who jump red lights and pedal around on footpaths like they're on the Tour de France and of course those bloody Lime bikes!

Vanessa Smith ● 56d

Where did you get the 99% from? From what I see on a daily basis, I think you would be hard pushed to argue 50%...

Mark Edwards ● 56d