Man struck by cyclist dies - Page 5

"Dave Hughes" <spambait@hired-goons.net> wrote in message
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> On Thu, 31 Aug 2006 10:44:39 +1000, dechucka wrote:
>
>> so cyclists do have to give way to cars just as any vehicle does
>
> At an intersection or similar, yes. The way your original post was phrased
> it appeared to say you jumped out of the way of every car you saw, no
> matter where you were. There are plenty of bike riders who do that kind of
> thing.
>
> Sometimes it's appropriate (ducking off the road for a minute to let a
> line
> of waiting traffic through is social behaviour no matter what vehicle
> you're in/on), sometimes it's not (trying to do so on a busy suburban
> road with any frequency is dangerous).

and TerryC's post suggested that cyclists don't have to give way to cars. If
I misunderstood I apologise

dechucka wrote:

> and TerryC's post suggested that cyclists don't have to give way to cars. If
> I misunderstood I apologise

Naa, no aps needed, just claim your share of the lane {:-)

Althrough, since I ride so slowly, I usually wave cars through anyway,
but always acknowledge when people so "no, you go first". I guess they
just like to see sanata claus on a bicycle {:-)}}}.

dechucka wrote:
> "Terryc" <newsonespam-spam@woa.com.au> wrote in message
> news:44f3e6cf$0$7794$61c65585@un-2park-reader-01.sydney.pipenetworks.com.au...
>
>>dechucka wrote:
>>
>>>I give way to cars for 2 reasons it's the law As far as I know
>>
>>Nope.
>
>
> yes it is you give way to cars riding a bike just as you would if you were
> driving a car.

exactly.


> some riders were more feral than Sydney courier riders.

<asbestos> mtb, downhills, roadies, etc </asbestos>
Everyone except tourers {:-).

Hey, I was racing D Grade a year and a half ago! This time last year I hadn't even raced B Grade! Just some interesting facts..

On 30 Aug 2006 15:51:46 -0700, "Donga"
<idomybestworkonabike@hotmail.com> wrote:

>What about starting new, alternative rides that explicitly emphasise
>safe riding, and publicise this as a good model? See
>http://www.southbankbunch.com/ (Brisbane). Anyone who doesn't want to
>follow the code is invited to leave. I'm sure lots of you do this
>already. The point is to go on the front foot about it, with a
>positive, public message.

The Bunch Tips are especially useful for newcomers, i.e.
"Look ahead
Do not become obsessed with the rear wheel directly in front of you.
Try to focus four or five riders up the line so that any 'problem'
will not suddenly affect you. Scan the road ahead for potential
problems, red lights etc, and be ready."

I was told "Look at the rider, not at the wheel", snappier but your
way is clearer.

Andre ----------------------------------------- Speed Thrills
Andre

Hmm, the reports implies the hell ride was the cause, but 'taking place at
the same time' means the riders could have been at Frankston!

"eddiec" <eddiec.2d8dl0@no-mx.forums.cyclingforums.com> wrote in message
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>
> This can't be good.....
>
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>
> An elderly man has died in hospital after being struck by a cyclist in
> Melbourne's south on the weekend.
>
> The 77-year-old Mentone man was crossing Beach Road at a traffic light
> near the intersection of Naples Road in Mentone at 8.30am on Saturday.
>
> At the time, the "Hell Ride" - a weekly communal ride involving
> cyclists in groups of 100 or more - was taking place along Beach Road.
>
> A spokeswoman from Victoria Police said the elderly man had signalled
> his intention to cross the road as cyclists approached, but he was
> struck down and received serious head injuries.
>
> The man was taken to the Alfred hospital, but a spokesman said he died
> today.
>
> Police said a 30-year-old man from St Kilda East would be issued with a
> penalty notice for failing to obey a traffic light. The penalty carries
> a $210 fine.
>
> Police will prepare a report for the Coroner.
>
> theage.com.au
>
>
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>
> Now I have no knowledge of the circumstances surrounding this, but in
> the same way I'd be outraged if a motorist hurt me and got away with a
> pitiful fine, $210 seems an awfully cheap way to kill someone...
>
> No doubt the Hell ride will be surrounded by controversy once again...
>
>
> --
> eddiec
>