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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: ron b on June 06, 2018, 09:11:20 PM
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As a good cyclist I try to use the cycle paths when possible, today was typical. Riding on the the new very expensive cycle path between Coychurch and Pencoed, a car came off the dual carriageway, across the cycle path in front of me, causing me to brake and take avoiding action. The young lady pulled into a house, so I had a bit of a chat. Usual excuse “ I looked but did not see you”. It did get a bit dark at midday today and I had my best Xmas tree outfit on and a rear light. So the question is whose right of way is it. Does anyone know, if we have to give way to “them” then cruising along as one does becomes very difficult. I was going to introduce my grandson to this cycle path, I don’t think so. This path was made at great expences for children to cycle safely to school in Pencoed. Another cunning plan Baldrick?
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It's one of the main problems with 'cycle paths' in this country. Every time the path comes to a junction, roundabout, side street, as a cyclist you loose right of way.
As a result I'm happier sticking to the road and enjoying the 'rights of way' from being a vehicle rather than a pedestrian/cycle path user.
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This subject could go on a while yet, just been reading the HC on line, a better mystery than Agatha ever wrote. The car in question left the carriageway and drove in front of me. There is no junction at this point, if I was on foot she would have to give way to me. More on this subject soon.
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HC rule 206. Drivers needing to cross a pavement or cycle way to reach or leave a drive way must give way to pedestrians and cyclists 🚵♀️