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To think that cyclists shouldn’t be allowed on dual carriageways

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Cappuccino5 · 09/03/2025 22:07

Considering they’re not allowed on motorways!

There’s one dual carriageway in particular near us where cyclists on it are not only dicing with death re: their only lives, they’re also putting motorists at risk too. It’s a notoriously dangerous road - 60mph with very sharp bends, hill sections and narrow lanes. It’s like a race track. There have been many serious crashes and fatalities over the years (sadly including one involving a family member) - I genuinely can’t understand how a cyclist thinks it’s safe or appropriate to drive on a road like this, especially considering there’s a pavement (always empty, no pedestrians) that they could easily ride on. There simply isn’t enough room for cars to safely pass them!

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TheSassyTraybake · 09/03/2025 22:19

I’m assuming it’s a practical issue? Like when motorways become A roads for a bit for tractors etc? Maybe there is no other way for cyclists to go?

But I agree - cars doing 70mph and cyclists is a bad mix.

MotherWol · 09/03/2025 22:18

If it’s a dual carriageway isn’t there another lane to pass them in? Or do you mean an A-road?

Togglebullets · 09/03/2025 22:18

Genuine question, how is there not enough room to pass them if it's a dual carriageway?

Bikechic · 09/03/2025 22:17

Duel carriageway near me does not allow cyclists. Cant speak for all of them of course, but perhaps some people misinterpret the no cycling sign.

cabbageking · 09/03/2025 22:14

There are good and bad cyclists.
There are good and bad car drivers.

You can be hit by either anytime, anywhere.

Quinlan · 09/03/2025 22:12

The accidents are not caused by the cyclist though. They are caused by impatient drivers going too fast and overtaking when they don’t have enough visibility for it to be safe.

I live in the arse end of nowhere, every road round here is a bendy country road with a 60 limit. We have loads of horse and cyclists. We don’t have loads of accidents because locals know not to drive like dickheads (obviously we still have the odd idiot driver).

User19876536484 · 09/03/2025 22:11

Isn’t it illegal to cycle on the pavement?