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Started by: dark horse (295) 

I can't hear much behind me as I wear two hearing aids and the mics point forwards. Most cyclists expect you to hear them coming and go like bats out of hell. I knocked on off once because I didnt hear him and simply side stepped to avoid a dollop of dog do do. I thought hed fractureed his skull. He was very angry as he broke his specs and tried to blame me, saying I was walking like a crab. Police may well turn a blind eye to kids and so would I if we are talking little uns as long as they are taught to be slow and careful. Footpaths are for PEDESTRIANS and we are entitled to feel safe. there should be NO adult cyclists on the pavement and in fact anyone over 12 or five feet in height should also be on the road. A road safety cycle test should be COMPULSORY too, with a 'licence' issued. Also, all the necessary safety gear - elbow and knee pads, flourescent jacket and a safety helmet should be compulsory. Cyclists are killed every year when many could be saved by simply wearing the right gear, and there would be less need for them to be on the pavement too.

Replied: 10th Sep 2006 at 20:01

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