Cycle paths and psychopaths (37 replies)

So what's going on ?

I'm a supporter of cycle paths and getting more people to take the healthy, environmentally friendly option whilst at the same time giving them safe access to the roads.

But .....



Now ... you can't walk in the cycle path. You can't drive in the cycle path ... but if cyclists aren't using them, then what's the point.

Take the example above - when cyclists USED to ride in the road there you could overtake a cyclist SLIGHTLY safely ... but not entirely without getting a little close(ish). So in theory, introducing a cycle lane was a good idea.

But now, with the much narrower road lanes (caused by opening a cycle path), to overtake a cyclist in the road you have to go full on into the oncoming traffic coming the opposite way putting yourself and other drivers at risk.

A previous slightly dangerous situation is now full-on hazardous

Should it be made compulsory for cyclists to use cycle paths where provided ?