Independent Leyton Orient Forum

ContrifibulatoryFred wrote: ↑Sun May 26, 2024 9:32 pm I’d love it if the rest of us who are not cyclists could have one day when these two-wheel menaces are not allowed on London’s streets.
It’s bad enough that so much tax payers money goes to creating lanes that these bastards don’t use, and that they seem to have absolute immunity from rules governing the highways in general, without this imposition upon London by Lycra-clad twerps.

ContrifibulatoryFred wrote: ↑Sun May 26, 2024 9:32 pm I’d love it if the rest of us who are not cyclists could have one day when these two-wheel menaces are not allowed on London’s streets.
It’s bad enough that so much tax payers money goes to creating lanes that these bastards don’t use, and that they seem to have absolute immunity from rules governing the highways in general, without this imposition upon London by Lycra-clad twerps.

Beradogs wrote: ↑Mon May 27, 2024 9:23 am Picture the scene. I drive down from Edinburgh yesterday to see mum in Woodford. Left the house at 5.30am Had one hold up of 30 minutes. Another traffic jam on the m11 of 45 minutes. Eventually get to Loughton heading into Woodford and what do you know, all roads closed. 1 hour of trying anyway possible to get round the barriers but all roads led to either dead ends or more barriers. Eventually gave up and waited till 6.30 when reopened. 13 hours in the car. Not a happy bunny. On a positive note, the men looked great in Lycra.

ContrifibulatoryFred wrote: ↑Sun May 26, 2024 9:32 pm I’d love it if the rest of us who are not cyclists could have one day when these two-wheel menaces are not allowed on London’s streets.
It’s bad enough that so much tax payers money goes to creating lanes that these bastards don’t use, and that they seem to have absolute immunity from rules governing the highways in general, without this imposition upon London by Lycra-clad twerps.

Friend or faux wrote: ↑Mon May 27, 2024 9:07 am ContrifibulatoryFred & the guys that support him, seriously need to take a long hard look at themselves & perhaps even be wondering whether or not they should be driving. The car can be a lethal weapon in the wrong hands. There is also a psychological aspect. They feel empowered & entitled when they step into their car. OK, so they pay a road fund tax. Does that entitle them to more UK space than people who dont pay the tax: pedestrians, cyclists, horse riders, children playing outside, livestock that have strayed onto the roads, wildlife etc?
I think not & this staggeringly entitled viewpoint strikes me as being very dangerous. They obviously have never read the Highway Code. I was taught to drive defensively; always on the lookout for the unexpected, or the idiotic, things that are difficult to see and to beware of people not as bright as me.
I have driven for 60 years. Always liked to travel as fast as conditions allow. But the addition of money grabbing speed limits has curtailed this of late. My latest episode of poor health ( some unexplained seizures ), meant that I instantly abandoned the idea of driving until this is ( if ever ) is sorted out. God! What if I had had a seizure doing 70mph down the M3? It doesn't bear thinking about. Yet I am sure there are plenty of twats who would carry on driving in these circumstances.
So I am considering a motorised scooter to hurtle down pavements at 20mph. PS: I have never worn Lycra!

LPE wrote: ↑Mon May 27, 2024 1:06 pm Regular respectful cyclist here. Always follow the rules of the road the way a car should.

RideLondon (FreeCycle) is a fantastic event and gets thousands of people up off their arses and exercising. I know many an unhealthy overweight Boomer who took it up and it saved their lives. More people doing exercise should be actively encouraged and one day of inconvenience a year for us Londoners and those in the shires is not too much to ask for.

Beradogs wrote: ↑Mon May 27, 2024 9:23 am Picture the scene. I drive down from Edinburgh yesterday to see mum in Woodford. Left the house at 5.30am Had one hold up of 30 minutes. Another traffic jam on the m11 of 45 minutes. Eventually get to Loughton heading into Woodford and what do you know, all roads closed. 1 hour of trying anyway possible to get round the barriers but all roads led to either dead ends or more barriers. Eventually gave up and waited till 6.30 when reopened. 13 hours in the car. Not a happy bunny. On a positive note, the men looked great in Lycra.

OyinbO wrote: ↑Mon May 27, 2024 5:13 pm We should pause to consider which form of transport is the greatest menace to other road users, the environment more generally, and even to pedestrians.

George M wrote: ↑Mon May 27, 2024 4:32 pm

Beradogs wrote: ↑Mon May 27, 2024 9:23 am Picture the scene. I drive down from Edinburgh yesterday to see mum in Woodford. Left the house at 5.30am Had one hold up of 30 minutes. Another traffic jam on the m11 of 45 minutes. Eventually get to Loughton heading into Woodford and what do you know, all roads closed. 1 hour of trying anyway possible to get round the barriers but all roads led to either dead ends or more barriers. Eventually gave up and waited till 6.30 when reopened. 13 hours in the car. Not a happy bunny. On a positive note, the men looked great in Lycra.

Been on a website for at least two months with details of the route and all road closures listed. So you are better prepared , it will be the same next year. I was staggered by the number of local drivers who were not aware of it . If you ever needed evidence of how stupid people in this country have become , look no further than the attempts of ignorant car users trying to cross the roads that were closed.

OyinbO wrote: ↑Mon May 27, 2024 5:13 pm We should pause to consider which form of transport is the greatest menace to other road users, the environment more generally, and even to pedestrians.

George M wrote: ↑Mon May 27, 2024 4:32 pm

Beradogs wrote: ↑Mon May 27, 2024 9:23 am Picture the scene. I drive down from Edinburgh yesterday to see mum in Woodford. Left the house at 5.30am Had one hold up of 30 minutes. Another traffic jam on the m11 of 45 minutes. Eventually get to Loughton heading into Woodford and what do you know, all roads closed. 1 hour of trying anyway possible to get round the barriers but all roads led to either dead ends or more barriers. Eventually gave up and waited till 6.30 when reopened. 13 hours in the car. Not a happy bunny. On a positive note, the men looked great in Lycra.

Been on a website for at least two months with details of the route and all road closures listed. So you are better prepared , it will be the same next year. I was staggered by the number of local drivers who were not aware of it . If you ever needed evidence of how stupid people in this country have become , look no further than the attempts of ignorant car users trying to cross the roads that were closed.