Search found 15 matches

by CubbyJaggy
21 Aug 2018, 7:30am
Forum: Campaigning & Public Policy
Topic: Death by Dangerous Cycling
Replies: 130
Views: 6672

Re: Death by Dangerous Cycling

I am not sure about that I got insurance because If I cause an Accident and have no insurance I know it is one of the things that pisses off motorists. So its just some ammunition I can take away from them. But also it covers my bike and accessories against loss and theft up to 500 quid and also I have £1million worth of public liability insurance. I am not saying it should be mandatory cos then the price will rise from £6 to silly numbers that motorists have to pay. The reason its so cheap is because it isn't mandatory
by CubbyJaggy
21 Aug 2018, 7:27am
Forum: On the road
Topic: Another cyclist killed by lorry in London
Replies: 50
Views: 2701

Re: Another cyclist killed by lorry in London

It should be but at the moment it isn't so until then Cyclists should be more aware and take such things in to account
by CubbyJaggy
20 Aug 2018, 9:12pm
Forum: On the road
Topic: Another cyclist killed by lorry in London
Replies: 50
Views: 2701

Re: Another cyclist killed by lorry in London

Oh Gosh no no no Cycle cycle cycle Set a grand example and wear ARMOUR PLATING XD hehehehe I totally agree with you but the blind spot thing you said just seemed a bit off to me really
by CubbyJaggy
20 Aug 2018, 8:58pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Newbie! Looking for advice
Replies: 7
Views: 527

Re: Newbie! Looking for advice

Yes :) I said that I brake before turning :) I learnt this in my bike ability course :) but it still slid even on going straight on the gravel a bit
by CubbyJaggy
20 Aug 2018, 8:57pm
Forum: On the road
Topic: Another cyclist killed by lorry in London
Replies: 50
Views: 2701

Re: Another cyclist killed by lorry in London

Indeed you can't keep them away from you but you can stay out of blind spots if they pull up a long side you Reverse back maybe I dunno actually XD but get away I would actually get off and stand on the path if there is one or tap on the door and say I AM HERE HELLO !!! just making you aware thank you :) SMILE SMILE :D
by CubbyJaggy
20 Aug 2018, 8:49pm
Forum: Campaigning & Public Policy
Topic: Death by Dangerous Cycling
Replies: 130
Views: 6672

Re: Death by Dangerous Cycling

velotrev wrote:If such a law is put in place does that then also mean that "all" cyclists that cycle on the public highway will need insurance?

I have insurance :D I paid £6 a month and it covers my bike me and all my bike accessories from theft and damage and it also covers me if I hit anyone too :D
by CubbyJaggy
20 Aug 2018, 8:34pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Newbie! Looking for advice
Replies: 7
Views: 527

Re: Newbie! Looking for advice

Just be careful riding on loose gravel I find it can handle it find but you need to slow down as it becomes slidy under braking especially if you turning I brake before turning and it still slid. I managed to stay on but it was a bit slidy so be careful
by CubbyJaggy
20 Aug 2018, 8:21pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: Introductions - tell us about yourself
Replies: 1305
Views: 420899

Re: Greeting I am new ( dunno where to put this)

Cyril Haearn wrote:What, you love cycling?
So do we!
There is "A Positive Thread" on here that you may care to contribute to :wink:

Welcome on board

BTW, there are a million posts on these fora, if you search you will find answers to most of your questions

thanks a lot :) I am looking through all the posts SOOO MUCH READING not enough cycling however I am flaring at the moment so bike riding is not an option anyway :)
by CubbyJaggy
20 Aug 2018, 8:19pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: Introductions - tell us about yourself
Replies: 1305
Views: 420899

Re: Greeting I am new ( dunno where to put this)

Excellent operation deliveroo will be a success then Deliveroo is kinda my dream job :) because of my bowel Intussesseption its the only job I can really do properly :) I do LOVE cycling always have and in Milton keynes its SOOOO SAFE :) I have completed the bikeablity level 2 and want 3 so that when I leave MK I feel safe and stuff on the roads I also insured my bike like a car so that if I have an accident everything is hunky dory :) My new bike is called Buttercup :)
by CubbyJaggy
20 Aug 2018, 8:16pm
Forum: On the road
Topic: Another cyclist killed by lorry in London
Replies: 50
Views: 2701

Re: Another cyclist killed by lorry in London

[XAP]Bob wrote:
atlas_shrugged wrote:@peetee asked when I sat in the cab of a lorry. This was about two years ago and was at a cycle charity event at Silverstone. A few lorries had been brought there by a lorry accident reduction organisation. They were trying to educate cyclists that lorries have blind spots where cyclists can just not be seen. To prove the point they had cardboard cut outs of cyclists and pedestrians in front and to the sides of the truck. When in the cab of the lorry these could not be seen. So I had to very much agree with these lorry drivers that they have blinds spots. This web site shows the issue:

https://wrightstart.co.uk/driving-safet ... lind-spots


I don't care what 'blind spots' you claim to have from the cab. It is your responsibility to manoeuvre your vehicle safely on the road. If you need to have someone walking alongside you to tell you whether or not it is safe, or a man with a red flag in front of you then so be it.

If you need better mirrors and/or cameras to see what is around you then you need to have those installed.


I would argue this is the wrong attitude if you know that a big lorry has a blind spot then you shouldn't cycle in the blind spots simple really health and safety is EVERYONES responsibility especially in dangerous places like roads. Its a very arrogant view point really Yes it is the driver responsibility to manoeuvre it safely and he is if your in his blind spot then your just simply not helping the situation.
by CubbyJaggy
20 Aug 2018, 7:32pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: Introductions - tell us about yourself
Replies: 1305
Views: 420899

Greeting I am new ( dunno where to put this)

Greetings I am new I am 30 years old and have just got my first road bike its a Triban 500 and its great fun to ride before that I always had the cheapest bike I could find regardless. I got this one because I needed a good bike that could cope with the miles for when I get my deliveroo job :)

I have however, taken rather a fancy to spending all day just riding around willy nilly to nowhere in particular and rather enjoy it :)
by CubbyJaggy
20 Aug 2018, 7:05pm
Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
Topic: Getting to Lands End from Scotland to start
Replies: 32
Views: 11163

Re: Getting to Lands End from Scotland to start

I am now wanting to do this journey how long does it take ? and is there anyone who would be willing to go with someone who has a physical disability that may well make it VERY EXTRA HARD XD
by CubbyJaggy
20 Aug 2018, 6:55pm
Forum: National Standard Cycle Training
Topic: bikeability
Replies: 2
Views: 12177

bikeability

I passed my Bikeability level 2 training :) which is cool I need to do level 3 next :D its was free to do as well :)


and I think its very good couple it with experience and it will make for very safe and good cyclists :)
by CubbyJaggy
20 Aug 2018, 6:21pm
Forum: Campaigning & Public Policy
Topic: Milton keynes
Replies: 11
Views: 1965

Milton keynes

I live in the BEST place for cycling. Milton Keynes The Redways system is Great never need to go near any roads really HOWEVER, they are rather badly maintained so everyone goes on the roads the really FAST roads :O except me but aside from being lumpy and bumpy they are actually Brilliant cycling system :D
by CubbyJaggy
20 Aug 2018, 6:13pm
Forum: Health and fitness
Topic: Syncope and biking
Replies: 10
Views: 1551

Syncope and biking

Hey guys I am new I have just recently started cycling and on saturday I collapsed in Tesco. The hospital is saying it is because I have started cycling which is odd cos I don't ride fast maybe 12 mph average and I don't go for miles and miles only about 20 miles a day. Its just made me a bit apprehensive about going on the roads again. What is I faint while riding my bike. Eeeeeeepp