"provided they take reasonable precautions." I think thats the issue here. Stepping in front of a cyclist is not taking reasonable precautions. As for moving...
This is a bit late for April Fools' Day, and appears to be fair dinkum, but one shouldn't believe everyhting seen on the www. Phil. If you dread carrying...
Philip Crohn
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May 1, 2004 7:56 am
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A short report of Fridays Critical Mass plus 16 photos is up at: http://melbourne.indymedia.org/news/2004/05/68412.php Reclaim the streets ...
tirin
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May 1, 2004 11:13 am
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... Even when the cyclist is on the opposite side of the road and screened off by a line of stationary cars? My point was that there are no easy answers in...
Well, maybe I'd strip for it - it'll be cold, but if it's not raining... if we keep moving fast to stay warm... and the police aren't told up front (whence...
Fellow CMers: A thoroughly enjoyble ride on Friday, and meeting up with Reclaim the Streets group was a fitting end to our ride. I have one question: Where do...
Brendan X
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May 2, 2004 1:21 pm
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As far as I'm aware the road rules require all motorists and cyclists not to enter an intersection, or cross a road/lane of traffic, unless they can clearly...
In the incident I described I do not think my speed was excessive. And the column of cars on my right was not stationary. In my report of the incident I...
Dear ladies and gentlemen, General: Friday's ride I thought was one of the best as far as everyone was massed up at all times which made the corking of cars so...
Russell Lindsay
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May 2, 2004 11:04 pm
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It seems like Critical Mass was a success in Dublin last Friday as well: *From the Newswire:* "After 2 months of media hysteria and hard work on the part of...
... Not sure which lights Russ has, I wonder if he books himself for not having a light attached to the bicycle? Apparently lights must be on the bike,...
How often are you blinded by the lights of oncoming cyclists.. really? How does a 4 or 5 watt light compare with a couple of hundred watt headlights on a car?...
... Yes, sorry, my brief message should have been read in the context of my earlier, more lengthy post. In your situation I agree, it was inappropriate for the...
... by a car ... That brought the discussion back down to earth. I see near miss encounters like this all the time in Bridge Road, Smith St and particularly...
Russ' lights are made by a CM rider There are a few in action most rides The maker (who will pop up here soon) would love to sell some to suit your helmet if...
Maybe its hard if you're such a bike afficionado (read, bike perve) that you cant keep your eyes on the road. I'm into the idea of helmet mounted lights but...
... Umm.... pretty much every night on the ride home along unlit cycle paths. ... On the road, there's lots of background light so your eyes aren't as ...
Actually I've put the relevant part up on the cm files area quite a while ago http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/cm-melb/files/Road%20Laws/ sure there are...
I made the helmet ligts that Russell and others wear in winter. They cost him $60 If I remember correctly. They come with a free servicing agreement: I agree...
Agree that on bike paths bike lights can be a bit retina destroying. However I disagree strongly with aiming bike lights down at the road like car headlights....
Hi, a reminder that the next YarraBUG meeting is tomorrow night (Tuesday) 7.30pm, Ninos Restaurant, 359 Brunswick St, Fitzroy. A warm welcome to all new...
This brilliant little light sounds just like the tail light I recently purchased. Called S-SUN it's a Taiwanese light that is waterproof and exceptionally...
Well said Stib as that fits in with my own experience on a bike.Being seen is important for peds as well. I get on a bus in the dark in Sorrento at 6am on...
Alan A Parker
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May 3, 2004 8:14 am
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... I think we all go through periods where we seem to attract the ire of the universe, a little like the puncture fairy. (S)he flutters down, waves her wand, ...
... friend at MBTC clubnight showed a tiny light he got in the US, small enough to be fitted on keyring. It has an alloy body a la maglights, about 30mm long,...
... Hash: SHA1 Funny this conversation should be today.. on the way home from work tonight, riding along station st, was collected by a car door opening -...
... IMHO, as a parent, taking a detour to use traffic lights is a good example for little kids, who if they are ever in a situation where they have to cross...
