FabSwingers.com forum: do rules apply to cyclists?

By *usybee73 OP Man
over a year ago

in the sticks

driving around the country side with work yesterday, i came across a few groups of cyclists ... probably averaging at least a dozen in a group taking over the country lane as per usual.

this morning when taking the dog out, again several groups were around ... so looked up on the bbc for the rules ...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-54373904

couldnt find anything ...

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By *r TriomanMan
over a year ago

Chippenham Malmesbury area

They're in the highway code... Not read them for a while though. I cycle by alone and consider myself to be a considerate road user.

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

Maybe look on the government website rather than BBC ?

Would the cyclists be classed as organised amateur sport which can meet in groups larger than 6 - eg grassroots football matches can take place again.

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

"driving around the country side with work yesterday, i came across a few groups of cyclists ... probably averaging at least a dozen in a group taking over the country lane as per usual.

this morning when taking the dog out, again several groups were around ... so looked up on the bbc for the rules ...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-54373904

couldnt find anything ..."

I thought you were meaning generally.. As in ignoring the Highway code, jumping lights, riding on footpaths etc, not needing insurance.

As for lockdown rules I'd imagine they are allowed / encouraged like most outdoor group sports and activities now... Football rugby hockey... Braver than me around here the roads are bloody awful

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By *usybee73 OP Man
over a year ago

in the sticks

"They're in the highway code... Not read them for a while though. I cycle by alone and consider myself to be a considerate road user."

its more concerning with the covid laws as gatherings of that amount cant be good even outside, never mind the sweat and heavy breathing etc lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If with a club it’s an organised sport so groups of up to 15 are absolutely fine. They’re also ‘socially distanced’ and outside in any case.

They’re also not ‘taking over’, they’re simply using the lane same as anyone else.

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By *ob198XaMan
over a year ago

teleford

"They're in the highway code... Not read them for a while though. I cycle by alone and consider myself to be a considerate road user.

its more concerning with the covid laws as gatherings of that amount cant be good even outside, never mind the sweat and heavy breathing etc lol"

I thought you didn’t have concerns over Covid only, about concerns over the vaccine

Outdoor organised sports. It’s allowed. It’s not no risk but less risk than being in a supermarket

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Probably better to ask someone like David Attenborough or the Springwatch team as they know quite a bit about MAMIL’s.

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

"Probably better to ask someone like David Attenborough or the Springwatch team as they know quite a bit about MAMIL’s."

Exellent

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By *r TriomanMan
over a year ago

Chippenham Malmesbury area

Ooh,COVID Laws... Good point, it's the same laws for everyone but you'd think that they were above them, seeing them in their groups; on the road, I'm sure they'd argue that they're keeping to a safe social distance and, that is probably true (it's certainly do-able) however, when they stop for their breaks at the bun shop (from what I've seen) in groups of up to 8, there's no social distancing and no masks.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

As they are on a mode of transport they are just traveling along can't say that a traffic jam is breaking rules because there is several cars in a row.

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By *ools and the brainCouple
over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

A damn site more environmentally friendly than a group of motorcyclists and safer,if you are going to have a pop at one group of road users why not have a go at all.

Riding a bike on today's roads requires a certain amount of skill and tenacity due to aggressive ignorant driver's who think is acceptable to try to force cyclist's off the road because they are too impatient to wait 30 seconds.

Are you this impatient and aggressive towards people riding horses OP?

Most recreational cyclist's are car owners and pay their dues.

Push bikes have far less impact on the road surface so why expect them to pay road take, I can't remember ever hearing of a pushbike causing potholes!!

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"driving around the country side with work yesterday, i came across a few groups of cyclists ... probably averaging at least a dozen in a group taking over the country lane as per usual.

this morning when taking the dog out, again several groups were around ... so looked up on the bbc for the rules ...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-54373904

couldnt find anything ..."

tenuous to say the least

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

It's the government rules that we all must follow. Social bike riding groups are the same as any other group of people, just equipped with a great mode of transport. Thankfully the risks outside are very much lower than inside, hence allowing pubs etc outdoors now but not indoors.

There's probably nothing that will happen unless they're in Derbyshire and the police spot them behaving inappropriately.

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By *usybee73 OP Man
over a year ago

in the sticks

"A damn site more environmentally friendly than a group of motorcyclists and safer,if you are going to have a pop at one group of road users why not have a go at all.

Are you this impatient and aggressive towards people riding horses OP?

Most recreational cyclist's are car owners and pay their dues.

Push bikes have far less impact on the road surface so why expect them to pay road take, I can't remember ever hearing of a pushbike causing potholes!!"

Whats that got to do with covid?

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

"driving around the country side with work yesterday, i came across a few groups of cyclists ... probably averaging at least a dozen in a group taking over the country lane as per usual.

this morning when taking the dog out, again several groups were around ... so looked up on the bbc for the rules ...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-54373904

couldnt find anything ..."

From the 29th of March, the rules allow organised group rides of upto 15 cyclists.

Cal

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"They're in the highway code... Not read them for a while though. I cycle by alone and consider myself to be a considerate road user.

its more concerning with the covid laws as gatherings of that amount cant be good even outside, never mind the sweat and heavy breathing etc lol"

are you just concerned for something to be concerned about? because it seems to contradict with your other opinions of

- the virus not being serious enough to warrant you getting a vaccine

- the government restrictions being illegal and everyone should be able to pile into hospitality venues now

in sure there are more, those were just the first few threads i noticed you had started

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

"They're in the highway code... Not read them for a while though. I cycle by alone and consider myself to be a considerate road user.

its more concerning with the covid laws as gatherings of that amount cant be good even outside, never mind the sweat and heavy breathing etc lol

are you just concerned for something to be concerned about? because it seems to contradict with your other opinions of

- the virus not being serious enough to warrant you getting a vaccine

- the government restrictions being illegal and everyone should be able to pile into hospitality venues now

in sure there are more, those were just the first few threads i noticed you had started "

It's not new for (some) people to care much more about the rules where they apply to cyclists than they do to normal people.

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

"They're in the highway code... Not read them for a while though. I cycle by alone and consider myself to be a considerate road user.

its more concerning with the covid laws as gatherings of that amount cant be good even outside, never mind the sweat and heavy breathing etc lol

are you just concerned for something to be concerned about? because it seems to contradict with your other opinions of

- the virus not being serious enough to warrant you getting a vaccine

- the government restrictions being illegal and everyone should be able to pile into hospitality venues now

in sure there are more, those were just the first few threads i noticed you had started

It's not new for (some) people to care much more about the rules where they apply to cyclists than they do to normal people. "

I didn't realise we had cyclism in this country too...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"They're in the highway code... Not read them for a while though. I cycle by alone and consider myself to be a considerate road user.

its more concerning with the covid laws as gatherings of that amount cant be good even outside, never mind the sweat and heavy breathing etc lol

are you just concerned for something to be concerned about? because it seems to contradict with your other opinions of

- the virus not being serious enough to warrant you getting a vaccine

- the government restrictions being illegal and everyone should be able to pile into hospitality venues now

in sure there are more, those were just the first few threads i noticed you had started

It's not new for (some) people to care much more about the rules where they apply to cyclists than they do to normal people. "

i was assuming it was more against the rules when they inconvenience them, for them when they suit them kinda thing

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By *moothdickMan
over a year ago

stoke

Nothing applies to them selfish fuckers

Now I’ll sit back and wait for the abusive rants lol

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By *uenevereWoman
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

"driving around the country side with work yesterday, i came across a few groups of cyclists ... probably averaging at least a dozen in a group taking over the country lane as per usual.

this morning when taking the dog out, again several groups were around ... so looked up on the bbc for the rules ...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-54373904

couldnt find anything ..."

Isn't it great to see so many out enjoying the sun?

They are also not breaking any rules.

The Government website states:

You can do unlimited exercise outdoors but there are limits on the number of people you can exercise with. It can be either:

on your ownin a group of up to 6 peoplein a larger group of any size from up to 2 households (and their support bubbles, if eligible)

You can also take part in formally organised outdoor sports or licensed physical activity with any number of people. This must be organised by a business, charity or public body and the organiser must take the required precautions, including the completion of a risk assessment. You should avoid contact in training and, for some sports, avoid contact in all activities.

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By *ewcouplemidsCouple
over a year ago

walsall

When you take a reasonable view of cycling there's not really much risk

It's done outside and really cant be too close to each other as pedals and handle bars tend to stop that

A few cyclists enjoying a ride together down a lane is hardly the same as the ammount of people sat opposite each other in beer gardens

Also have to look at the fitness benifits too better fitness reduces risk of severe covid effects

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By *hatawasteMan
over a year ago

stafford

"Nothing applies to them selfish fuckers

Now I’ll sit back and wait for the abusive rants lol "

Coming from a Stokey?

That's a bit rich frankly

Lol

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By *hatawasteMan
over a year ago

stafford

There's a swinging cyclists /camping group in the UK I heard tell.. so it may have been part of that setup?

Either way I doubt if a group of cyclists wearing masks is going to present a health risk..

Riding 4 abreast on country lanes a physical problem /potential for accident.. But Covid? No..

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By *unloversCouple
over a year ago

rotherham

Rules apply to everyone

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By *moothdickMan
over a year ago

stoke

"Nothing applies to them selfish fuckers

Now I’ll sit back and wait for the abusive rants lol

Coming from a Stokey?

That's a bit rich frankly

Lol "

We only pinch bikes around here lol

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By *ewcouplemidsCouple
over a year ago

walsall

Outdoor sports are permitted in groups as long as 1m distancing is maintained so can't see cycling to be an issue no different to football

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By *usybee73 OP Man
over a year ago

in the sticks

If its an organised event then procedures, risk assessment and public notices would be out or even stewards?

It's not just cyclists either, someone organised a running class around the park, about 25 of them comple with someone blowing a whistle every minute. A woman asked for the public liability and permission off the council.... they ran of a sharp speed of knots lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"If its an organised event then procedures, risk assessment and public notices would be out or even stewards?

There are thousands of organised events that don’t need public notices and definitely not stewards. Groups of cyclists, runners and exercise classes in parks are entirely legitimate, and laudably sensible things to do right now.

Chasing people who’re trying to get, or keep, fit in tough circumstances seems like a fairly poor way to go about ‘keeping the public safe’.

Incidentally, for anyone complaining about cyclists and ‘road tax’, we’ve not had road tax since 1937.

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