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D.Hancock · Joined: 13 Jul 2008 Posts: 466

Wondered if there are any other Rovers who have an interest or cycle for enjoyment/fitness reasons.

If so what type of cycling, favourite routes etc...

THE RED · Joined: 12 Jul 2008 Posts: 2233 Location: Kirkcaldy

Hi davy, quite a nice route is from seafield to kinghorn along the coastal path a bit steep at some places , but if youve got plenty gears on your bike its ok some good views over the forth ( on a good day) loads of seals on the rocks barking at each other, on the way back stop at the burger van? on the prom for refreshments Laughing

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Geordie_Munro · Joined: 12 Jul 2008 Posts: 905 Location: Boise, ID.

About time cyclists had to pay insurance to use the same roads as the paying users...........they are a nuisance. Most of them want to read the highway code too before getting in the saddle. I've been cut up by many an idiot on a bicycle, who turned to me waving their fist as though I was at fault! That after me inconveniencing myself by hitting the brakes to avoid them with their stupid maneouvres too. Rolling Eyes

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Hugh Jass · Joined: 12 Jul 2008 Posts: 219 Location: The Jasmine Allen

I love cycling.

Mountain Biking preferably as a percentage of motorists are a danger to share the road with. GM - try going out on the road on a bike and see what it's like, lets remember if you have a bump in a car there is minimal damage - bump into a cyclist and they may die. Its about time a section about cycling was put into the driving test as the incompetence of some motorists is outrageous.

Anyway....Glentress is quality, good range of skill levels available and a cracking cafe too for when you get finished up!

I Competed in the 10 hour endurance race '10 under the ben' at the nevis range in May and I'm currently in training for the similar event '10 more in moray' at the end of this month.

Cycling is a great way to get fit, see a bit of contryside and also meet other like minded people - get in the saddle!
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Alfie Noakes · Joined: 07 Aug 2008 Posts: 200 Location: The Brig

What p's me off is when I am sitting at traffic lights and there is an advance box for cyclists but they approach the lighhts, mount the pavement, cycle across pedestrian crossing then rejoin the traffic rather than wait at the lights.

My experience with urban cyclists in places like Perth and Dundee has emphasised that they are selfish, self obsessed and heaven help any pedestrians who get in theor way.

Ask the questiuon - how many cylists have a bell on their bike?
Also how many use illegal flashing LED's whilst cycling in the dark!
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Dirt Diggler · Joined: 12 Jul 2008 Posts: 327

Ok Ok so some people have issues with cyclists but D Hancock asked a general question about where people ride so if you want to start a fresh topic on the matter of pesky cyclists then do so Very Happy

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Theres also a nice wee path that starts at the top of Hillcrest avenue beside the swing park and goes all the way down the back of Massareene Road and comes out at the bottom of Orial Road. You can then go straight over the road continue on the path and come out at the gates of the Beveridge Park. If you go into the park and hang a right past the crazy golf when you get to the big house on the right you can take the small path to the right and that take you out past the golf club. Continue along that path and you come out at the back of Starks Park and the new houses.

Alfie Noakes · Joined: 07 Aug 2008 Posts: 200 Location: The Brig

No - it's not because they are in front it's because a)

it is illegal to cycle on the pavement and just imagine if we all decided to go drive on the pavement rather than wait at traffic signals it would be chaos!

and b)

We as taxpayers have paid a fortune for all sorts of traffic related works such as cycle lanes, traffic signal advance boxes etc that the cycle lobby have conned local authorities into providing but are ignored by the vast majority of cyclists
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D.Hancock · Joined: 13 Jul 2008 Posts: 466

Simple question about cycling deteriorates into a debate on the evils of the two wheeled menaces...who would have thought Smile

I simply asked as I have turned back the years to restart some road cycling and thought there might be some Rovers fans who might fancy getting together for some runs.

In my head was an example of my mates French team where they run; athletics, cycling and martial arts clubs all from the stadium base. Thought there might even be the base for a bit of fundraising but not to be.

However on the point of Car v Cycle: Theres no room for rude folk on or off a bike same applies to in or out a car. The nipping on to a path is something I do at certain points simply to stop me having to click out then back into my pedals as this slows down the cars behind me while I get back on track. Ramming into old women and shoving nice families out of the way... nice generalisation for continuing a myth though hardly the norm.

Try ringing a bell and the response tends to be a) ignored due to the pedestrian listening to i.pod b) shouted at for being a menace ie minding your own business and enjoying some excercise. Im not even talking about public paths its gentle off road stuff here.

As for being a road hog, try having a wee look at the quality of the road surface near the kerb when you are the passenger in a car. They are absolutely appaling hence the need to cycle say 2 feet from the kerb. Otherwise its puncture/accident city.

Chill out and let folk do their own thing, on my route to work I pass three equestrian school which add anywhere beteen 10 and 20 minutes to my average journey. A pain but hardly a reason to chase that blood pressure medication by ranting on any horse riding thread I might be able to find.

Re the flashing light there are contradictory articles but if the light flashes between 60-240 times per minute its legal. Glad you pointed this out as though its wrong I found out I need a reflector on my pedals which I dont have This will be sorted.

Many paths are also part of the Fife cycle way so are therefore legal also (see the chapel level to Asda route as evidence)

Some road sense type course isnt the worst idea for non drivers but we dont tax/test pedestrians who rack up many many more accidents.

Anyway sorry to get in the way of your own dislike of cyclists (some of whom are total gits but hardly the majority group) but to come back to the topic if anyone does have an interest then feel free to Pm.

Oh and Cheers DD I have done a few of these tracks and plan to revisit them with the kids.

Broony · Joined: 12 Jul 2008 Posts: 938

Dov i like cycling and l would be more than interested in going out with ay rovers fan on a cycle

as for everyone with the completly minority and ignorant view on the matter i suggest you grow up and realise that bicycles were here long before the car and your views are purely selfish and in no way helpful to those people who actually want to better theselves by gettng fit
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Andy Lister · Joined: 14 Jul 2008 Posts: 1236

Idiots are idiots regardless of what mode of transport they choose to use...any chance of this getting back to topic????