tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215006984353817373.post3550495918577640307..comments2024-03-23T12:56:50.209+00:00Comments on 99% is ....... The Barnet Eye: Cycling in Barnet - Time for a fresh approachRog Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08139705078907584931noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215006984353817373.post-30413966808765721682013-09-21T11:45:02.475+01:002013-09-21T11:45:02.475+01:00I like your thinking Roger.
Not sure how you woul...I like your thinking Roger.<br /><br />Not sure how you would guarantee power to the cyclists electronic warning device (dynamo?), but if it could be done, perhaps the cyclists and other road users would benefit if the cyclist also had the annoying seat belt type alarm fitted. For example; when they are riding too far away from the kerb, riding two abreast on a narrow road, turning into traffic without warning, going through red lights, riding on pavements, riding without lights, riding on the wrong side of the road, to pull over when they holding up say 5 or more vehicles, or just completely ignoring the highway code, or any other code for that matter.<br /><br />To confirm this device gets fitted and works, an MOT type inspection would be needed, and of course it would also be sensible to ensure cyclists are insured, plus display something to confirm same, a tax disc say. Then the cyclists can properly contribute to roads that motorists currently pay for. Hopefully they could also benefit from undertaking some sort of proficiency test, mixed with some physics explaining how light, colour and visibility are somehow intrinsically linked.<br /><br />I live in the country and everyday I have the pleasure of sitting in a queue behind one or more cyclists. I have no idea how much time or money this costs me or others, or indeed the real cost to the environment. But added up, I'm sure it's considerable, as indeed are those parents who needlessly drive their children to and from school.<br /><br />One thing is for sure, our roads are not designed for cyclists and regardless of how proficient or educated either the cyclist or the motorist is, there is too much traffic and it's only going to get worse.<br /><br />Like you I used to ride. Now it's just too dangerous, unless of course you are auditioning for a certain Michael Winner type franchise film, which if you pass, I'm guessing (like the man himself) it's too late anyway!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215006984353817373.post-11443247532842590172013-09-20T10:14:47.003+01:002013-09-20T10:14:47.003+01:00What a thought - the Fat Controller (aka Stinker) ...What a thought - the Fat Controller (aka Stinker) on a bicycle! Would almost certainly make for target practice for many motorists.Morris Hickeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14099635989949105753noreply@blogger.com