Citrojim's AX, Pixo, C3, Running and Cycling Tales

[Hell Razor5543]

Just so long as he makes sure to set the atomic batteries to full!

[Skull]

At the end of the race I was astonished to find I'd come in second

Well Done Jim

[myglaren]

One of my fellow runners asked my why I'm called CitroJim... I told her

I wanted the Harry Belafonte version. May have it here on an LP of my dad's but can't find him online.

[RichardW]

In one of those odd coincidences mentioned the other day, there was a couple at our local Parkrun yesterday sporting Redway Runners T shirts!

[CitroJim]

In one of those odd coincidences mentioned the other day, there was a couple at our local Parkrun yesterday sporting Redway Runners T shirts!

Wow! That's some distance from MK Richard but then it's always said that wherever you go you'll see a Redway Runner... We get everywhere!

It's been said the first runners on the moon will be Redway Runners!

[myglaren]

Panorama Road Rage Cars V Bikes

[Stickyfinger]

Panorama Road Rage Cars V Bikes

Typical modern BBC programming, designed/directed just to get both sides angry. Panorama has fallen so far. There is enough conflict between road users without this type of crap offering nothing helpful or positive to any road user no matter the type of transport they choose to use.

[CitroJim]

Panorama Road Rage Cars V Bikes

Typical modern BBC programming, designed/directed just to get both sides angry. Panorama has fallen so far. There is enough conflict between road users without this type of crap offering nothing helpful or positive to any road user no matter the type of transport they choose to use.

Nicely put Alasdair and my view (for what it's worth) entirely.... The subject has been done to death on social media for years and has become rather tedious... It's unfortunate that it resurfaces fairly regularly - usually on a slow news day. What it hopes to achieve is beyond me.

I ride extensively as you all know... Incidents for me are very rare as I'm courteous to all other road users, recognising we can be a something of a pain and will give-way as needed... I find a bit of courtesy from me is appreciated and often returned... It's not hard for other road users to recognise well skilled and disciplined riders just as it's not hard to identify the opposite. Sadly, and speaking as a cyclist here, there are a few of the opposite... The cycling world, like any other, has its share of the arrogant and self-entitled... I would like to think those like me massively outnumber them.

[mickthemaverick]

............ I would like to think those like me massively outnumber them.

I totally agree there Jim and in truth I expect they do. The problem is mainly that one badly behaved cyclist in 100 sticks in your mind resulting in a bit of the 'tarring with the same brush' syndrome. My only gripe is with the cyclists that simply don't follow the rules of the road, jumping red lights or riding full size bikes on the pavement for instance. Other than that we all have to share the roads and it is so much nicer if we do it good humouredly!! (Is that a word?)

[Stickyfinger]

Agree Jim.

"courteous to all other road users" is the key to us all getting on together when using the roads, be that walkers, runners, cyclists, horse riders or car/van/bus/truck drivers.

Some understanding of the common failings of ourselves and our natural biological/physical limitations when using the types of transport we are choosing/others are using would go a long way to assist people in assessing dangers. Did the BBC go near that....No.

[Hell Razor5543]

My attitude is, I believe, reasonable. All road users need to have demonstrated that they are safe to be on the roads, as with their vehicles. When I was at Primary School in Scotland the local Police ran the Cycling Proficiency Course, which all in the group passed. While that was over 40 years ago for me, it should mean that I understand the rules of the road as a cyclist (although it has been over 2 decades since I rode a bicycle). I have also seen a lot of cycles that are not roadworthy (the main issue being lack of lighting at this time of year). Yes, it would mean that cyclists would have to undertake training and testing, while their bicycles would have to go through an equivalent of the MoT, but all other roads users have to do this anyway.

[CitroJim]

My attitude is, I believe, reasonable. All road users need to have demonstrated that they are safe to be on the roads, as with their vehicles. When I was at Primary School in Scotland the local Police ran the Cycling Proficiency Course, which all in the group passed. While that was over 40 years ago for me, it should mean that I understand the rules of the road as a cyclist (although it has been over 2 decades since I rode a bicycle). I have also seen a lot of cycles that are not roadworthy (the main issue being lack of lighting at this time of year). Yes, it would mean that cyclists would have to undertake training and testing, while their bicycles would have to go through an equivalent of the MoT, but all other roads users have to do this anyway.

I agree fully with al of that James... I did the cycling proficiency test as a kid... Around these parts its back in a small way but not compulsory... I'm very much for all cyclists receiving compulsory basic training and bikes having a roadworthiness check carried out on a regular basis and I'm also in agreement they should be insured. A lot of cyclists are insured for third-party risks by virtue of being a member of one of the UK Cycling organisations such as British Cycling. I also have my bikes insured against theft, loss and damage that includes breakdown recovery... Helmets too should be compulsory. They save lives and serious head injuries. I know form my own experience(s)...

My only gripe is with the cyclists that simply don't follow the rules of the road, jumping red lights or riding full size bikes on the pavement for instance.

My gripe too Mick... When did riding on the pavement become legal? It's an offence unless said pavement is designated as a shared cycleway, end of. No excuse whatsoever for jumping lights or ignoring pedestrian crossings. It's bad behaviour which should never be tolerated.

we all have to share the roads and it is so much nicer if we do it good humouredly!! (Is that a word?)

Exactly!

Some understanding of the common failings of ourselves and our natural biological/physical limitations when using the types of transport we are choosing/others are using would go a long way to assist people in assessing dangers. Did the BBC go near that....No.

Absolutely! And no, of course not... It would be a shame for facts, quality journalism and good sense to get in the way of a good old bit of sensationalism and Gammon fodder...

[bobins]

As far as I can tell, a bicycle is required to have.....

"Rule 60
At night your cycle MUST have white front and red rear lights lit. It MUST also be fitted with a red rear reflector (and amber pedal reflectors, if manufactured after 1/10/85)."

And that's it. Nothing about brakes or general roadworthiness. It'd take longer to print the paperwork for a bike MOT test than actually carry out the MOT test !

[mickthemaverick]

................. while their bicycles would have to go through an equivalent of the MoT, but all other roads users have to do this anyway.

Anyone told the horsey community about that?

[myglaren]

Panorama Road Rage Cars V Bikes

Typical modern BBC programming, designed/directed just to get both sides angry. Panorama has fallen so far. There is enough conflict between road users without this type of crap offering nothing helpful or positive to any road user no matter the type of transport they choose to use.

Nicely put Alasdair and my view (for what it's worth) entirely.... The subject has been done to death on social media for years and has become rather tedious... It's unfortunate that it resurfaces fairly regularly - usually on a slow news day. What it hopes to achieve is beyond me.

I ride extensively as you all know... Incidents for me are very rare as I'm courteous to all other road users, recognising we can be a something of a pain and will give-way as needed... I find a bit of courtesy from me is appreciated and often returned... It's not hard for other road users to recognise well skilled and disciplined riders just as it's not hard to identify the opposite. Sadly, and speaking as a cyclist here, there are a few of the opposite... The cycling world, like any other, has its share of the arrogant and self-entitled... I would like to think those like me massively outnumber them.

They need some opposing perspectives and even some slightly extreme ones to highlight the problems both sides experience.
I agree that most on either side are tolerant but it is those who aren't who cause the problems and the cyclist always loses in a conflict with a car.