Bicycle 'Highway Code'

"Burning_Ranger" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Is there a bike specific that will tell me the rules, regulations and
etiquette of riding on a road. I'm gonna start a new job soon and ride to
work on my bike. Or should I just read the Highway Code?

Cyclecraft is the book to read .... http://tinyurl.com/2flz7

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Is there a bike specific that will tell me the rules, regulations and
etiquette of riding on a road. I'm gonna start a new job soon and ride to
work on my bike. Or should I just read the Highway Code?

Highway Code http://www.highwaycode.gov.uk/

Plus get a copy of Cyclecraft by John Franklin ISBN 0117020516 Published by The
Stationery Office - read, inwardly digest.

Cheers, helen s

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On Wed, 7 Jul 2004 19:01:13 +0100, "Burning_Ranger"
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Quoted message said:

Is there a bike specific that will tell me the rules, regulations and
etiquette of riding on a road. I'm gonna start a new job soon and ride to
work on my bike. Or should I just read the Highway Code?

You should read the highway code (http://www.highwaycode.gov.uk) and
also Cyclecraft by John Franklin
<url:http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0117020516>

Guy
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elyob said:

"Burning_Ranger" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

Is there a bike specific that will tell me the rules, regulations and
etiquette of riding on a road. I'm gonna start a new job soon and
ride to work on my bike. Or should I just read the Highway Code?

Cyclecraft is the book to read .... http://tinyurl.com/2flz7

Ta.

Burning_Ranger said:

Is there a bike specific that will tell me the rules, regulations and
etiquette of riding on a road. I'm gonna start a new job soon and ride to
work on my bike. Or should I just read the Highway Code?

You should read the Highway Code but it is lacking in advice for
cyclists - just four measly pages and it certainly doesn't cover
etiquette or how you obtain the all important skills of anticipation and
road awareness.
http://www.highwaycode.gov.uk/

You should definitely get yourself a copy of Cyclecraft by John
Franklin, ISBN 0-11-702051-6
It is packed with advice and information.
http://www.lesberries.co.uk/ccraft/ccraft.htm
(although a more recent reprint is available than that on the author's site)

Alternatively you could sign up for an awareness session with one of the
growing number of cycle training organisations. An increasing number of
adults are siging up for such courses, often funded by their employer.

John
http://www.hampshirecycletraining.org.uk/

"JohnB" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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You should read the Highway Code but it is lacking in advice for
cyclists - just four measly pages and it certainly doesn't cover
etiquette or how you obtain the all important skills of anticipation and
road awareness.
http://www.highwaycode.gov.uk/

The highway code is fine for describing how to use the road as a vehicle
(which a bike is)
But I would treat the specific advice it does offer cyclists with caution.
The bit on roundabouts is paticularly hairy - though better than previous
versions.

Quoted message said:

You should definitely get yourself a copy of Cyclecraft by John
Franklin, ISBN 0-11-702051-6
It is packed with advice and information.
http://www.lesberries.co.uk/ccraft/ccraft.htm
(although a more recent reprint is available than that on the author's

site)

This is definately to be recommended.
John Franklin actually knows what he is talking about.

"Peter Owens" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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"JohnB" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

You should read the Highway Code but it is lacking in advice for
cyclists - just four measly pages and it certainly doesn't cover
etiquette or how you obtain the all important skills of anticipation and
road awareness.
http://www.highwaycode.gov.uk/

The highway code is fine for describing how to use the road as a vehicle
(which a bike is)
But I would treat the specific advice it does offer cyclists with caution.
The bit on roundabouts is paticularly hairy - though better than previous
versions.

Quoted message said:

You should definitely get yourself a copy of Cyclecraft by John
Franklin, ISBN 0-11-702051-6
It is packed with advice and information.
http://www.lesberries.co.uk/ccraft/ccraft.htm
(although a more recent reprint is available than that on the author's

site)

This is definately to be recommended.
John Franklin actually knows what he is talking about.

I think I was the first[1] to recommend it .. and I used my Amazon affiliate
link 😉

[1] Well, okay, snap with Helen ...

In article said:

Burning_Ranger said:

Is there a bike specific that will tell me the rules, regulations and
etiquette of riding on a road. I'm gonna start a new job soon and ride to
work on my bike. Or should I just read the Highway Code?

You should read the Highway Code but it is lacking in advice for
cyclists - just four measly pages

Only four pages of cycling specific advice, some of it rather dodgy,
but the bits for all road users does apply too. If Burning_Ranger is
changing from driving to a bike then he might know all those bits
already, but if not he should definitely read it.

http://www.bikexprt.com/streetsmarts/ is American, but worth a read.

Alan Braggins said:

http://www.bikexprt.com/streetsmarts/ is American, but worth a read.

This is an excellent resource, IMHO.
Is there anything like it with 'drive on the left' diagrams?

And this passage on pavement cycling neatly sums up what a lot
of people say on this group:

SIDEWALK AND BIKEPATH RIDING

Many people consider sidewalks a safe place to ride because cars don't travel on
them. Unfortunately, sidewalks aren't safe. Stay off them, except where you have
no choice.

Trees, hedges, parked cars, buildings and doorways create blindspots along a
sidewalk, which is too narrow to allow you to swerve out of the way if someone
appears. A pedestrian on the sidewalk can sidestep suddenly, or a small
child can run out from behind an adult. Never pass a pedestrian until you
have his or her attention.

And cars do use sidewalks - at every driveway and cross street.
Since there are no clear rules for travel on a sidewalk, your only choice
is to ride very slowly and look in all directions before crossing a
driveway or street.

A bike path can sometimes provide a useful shortcut,
and it can be pleasant and scenic. Use it with caution. Even if you are
supposed to have the right of way, the path may be too narrow for safe
maneuvering. Pedestrians are unpredictable, and intersections are often
hazardous. A bike path can get crowded with inline skaters, dog walkers
and careless, inexperienced bicyclists. Most bike paths are no place for a
fast ride or high-speed commuting trip.

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What?
You mean I've been breaking the law every time I've failed to put a
warning triangle 147feet behind me when I've punctured?

Conjures up an image of a "normal" cyclist with a huge warning triangle
strapped to their back "just in case".

Jon

Alan Braggins said:

In article said:

Burning_Ranger said:

Is there a bike specific that will tell me the rules, regulations and
etiquette of riding on a road. I'm gonna start a new job soon and ride to
work on my bike. Or should I just read the Highway Code?

You should read the Highway Code but it is lacking in advice for
cyclists - just four measly pages

Only four pages of cycling specific advice, some of it rather dodgy,
but the bits for all road users does apply too.

What?
You mean I've been breaking the law every time I've failed to put a
warning triangle 147feet behind me when I've punctured?

John B ;-)

In article said:

Alan Braggins said:

Only four pages of cycling specific advice, some of it rather dodgy,
but the bits for all road users does apply too.

What?
You mean I've been breaking the law every time I've failed to put a
warning triangle 147feet behind me when I've punctured?

No, because rule 248 doesn't say you MUST do that.

The chances of your being able to get your vehicle safely off the road so
it doesn't cause an obstruction are also rather higher when cycling.

"Jon Senior" <jon@restlesslemon_DOT_co_DOT_uk.remove> wrote in
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In article <[email hidden]>, [email hidden] says...

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What?
You mean I've been breaking the law every time I've failed to put

a

Quoted message said:

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warning triangle 147feet behind me when I've punctured?

Conjures up an image of a "normal" cyclist with a huge warning

triangle

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strapped to their back "just in case".

Don't laugh. Exactly that used to be favoured in parts of the USA.
I think it was the Columbus, Ohio branch of the American Youth Hostel
Association that particularly pushed them. I wonder if they still
do.

PLEASE don't anybody tell that MP Eric Martlow, or whatever his name
is, about the idea

Jeremy Parker

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Jon

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Alan Braggins said:

In article said:

Alan Braggins wrote:
>
> Only four pages of cycling specific advice, some of it rather
> dodgy, but the bits for all road users does apply too.

What?
You mean I've been breaking the law every time I've failed to put a
warning triangle 147feet behind me when I've punctured?

No, because rule 248 doesn't say you MUST do that.

Oh so sorreeeee.

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The chances of your being able to get your vehicle safely off the
road so it doesn't cause an obstruction are also rather higher when
cycling.

Oops. Humour bypass operation detected.

I imagine he's joking as well. urc dry humour in typical effect.

A

Alan Braggins said:

In article said:

Alan Braggins said:

Only four pages of cycling specific advice, some of it rather dodgy,
but the bits for all road users does apply too.

What?
You mean I've been breaking the law every time I've failed to put a
warning triangle 147feet behind me when I've punctured?

No, because rule 248 doesn't say you MUST do that.

Oh so sorreeeee.

Quoted message said:

The chances of your being able to get your vehicle safely off the road so
it doesn't cause an obstruction are also rather higher when cycling.

Oops. Humour bypass operation detected.

John B

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JohnB <[email hidden]> typed:

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Alan Braggins wrote:

Oops. Humour bypass operation detected.

I imagine he's joking as well.

Well spotted that man. I'd have expected someone who needed a smiley
to have used one in the first place.