Like them or not, annoying you or not, cyclists are someone’s father, mother, daughter, son, grandma, grandpa, loved one!
the DfT has updated the Highway Code to clarify who has priority and equally how cyclists should behave on the road ...
https://www.forbes.com/sites/carltonreid/2021/07/29/new-highway-code-to-rule-that-motorists-should-cede-priority-to-pedestrians-and-cyclists/
As both a road race cyclist of 34 years and driver of 32 years, I feel both groups need to exercise more patience and courtesy towards other road users of the public roads.
Let’s try to not turn this into a cyclists v drivers discussion but rather about the actual code (if possible).
Personally I’m find it interesting that horses are below cyclists - the brakes and steering on my bikes have worked flawlessly 100% of the time!! The same CANNOT be said of horses I’ve ridden or passed!
the DfT has updated the Highway Code to clarify who has priority and equally how cyclists should behave on the road ...
https://www.forbes.com/sites/carltonreid/2021/07/29/new-highway-code-to-rule-that-motorists-should-cede-priority-to-pedestrians-and-cyclists/
As both a road race cyclist of 34 years and driver of 32 years, I feel both groups need to exercise more patience and courtesy towards other road users of the public roads.
Let’s try to not turn this into a cyclists v drivers discussion but rather about the actual code (if possible).
Personally I’m find it interesting that horses are below cyclists - the brakes and steering on my bikes have worked flawlessly 100% of the time!! The same CANNOT be said of horses I’ve ridden or passed!