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You seem to be suggesting they have the right to run them over

How odd.

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Michael Ellis contributes nothing, Wed 30 Nov 2011, 11:49, archived)

sorry

that's not what I meant. Many many times, pedestrians have stepped off the curb directly in front of me (less than a metre) while I have been cycling. It's very scary and has resulted in injury to me on several occasions and once almost getting run over by a lorry while attempting to avoid them. I suppose that I struggle a little with the concept that I was in the wrong all those times.

(turbomerl, Wed 30 Nov 2011, 12:00, archived)

Don't ride so close to the curb

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Michael Ellis contributes nothing, Wed 30 Nov 2011, 12:02, archived)

what, like in a cycle lane?

(turbomerl, Wed 30 Nov 2011, 12:03, archived)

My reply possibly wasn't 100% serious (comedy website lols)

But, may I suggest riding appropriate to the conditions and application of say, a warning bell? No potential dangers=ride fast, potential dangers (pedestrians around)=slower.

I ride a bike and it's really easy. Never had the sorts of problems you're talking about*.

*famous last words

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Michael Ellis contributes nothing, Wed 30 Nov 2011, 12:35, archived)

FACT!

it's been shown that the closer a cyclist rides to the kerb, the less room cars gives them.

btw, curb = restrain ;)

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real i'm not happy 'til you're not happy, Wed 30 Nov 2011, 12:05, archived)

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drimble he'd been white, he'd been black, Wed 30 Nov 2011, 12:18, archived)

Yes, because motorists love it when you do that.

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drimble he'd been white, he'd been black, Wed 30 Nov 2011, 12:12, archived)

Yes, see - as a road user, you're expected to be behave in a manner that enables you to deal with unforeseen situations.

Sorry if that's too much responsibility.

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Je suis un vagabond is an unfunny, up your own arse middle class knob, Wed 30 Nov 2011, 12:06, archived)