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Walking a bicycle into a store
On Apr 9, 11:11*am, NM wrote:
Banning of cycling on a railway platform for example is not to discriminate against the disabled it's to avoid possible loss of control which could have disasterous consequences for both the rider and innocent bystanders plus considerable expense for the rail company in legal fees. I wouldn't dream of cycling along a railway station platform - on the many times I have taken my bike on a train I have pushed it through the concourse and along the platform to the waiting train. -- Simon Mason |
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On Apr 11, 4:34*pm, Simon Mason wrote:
On Apr 9, 11:11*am, NM wrote: Banning of cycling on a railway platform for example is not to discriminate against the disabled it's to avoid possible loss of control which could have disasterous consequences for both the rider and innocent bystanders plus considerable expense for the rail company in legal fees. I wouldn't dream of cycling along a railway station platform - on the many times I have taken my bike on a train I have pushed it through the concourse and along the platform to the waiting train. That is because you obviously do not suffer from a walking disability and so do not realise how painful having to walk with a bike along lengthy platforms and large concourses can be. Doug. |
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On Apr 12, 5:57*am, Doug wrote:
On Apr 11, 4:34*pm, Simon Mason wrote: On Apr 9, 11:11*am, NM wrote: Banning of cycling on a railway platform for example is not to discriminate against the disabled it's to avoid possible loss of control which could have disasterous consequences for both the rider and innocent bystanders plus considerable expense for the rail company in legal fees. I wouldn't dream of cycling along a railway station platform - on the many times I have taken my bike on a train I have pushed it through the concourse and along the platform to the waiting train. That is because you obviously do not suffer from a walking disability and so do not realise how painful having to walk with a bike along lengthy platforms and large concourses can be. Doug. They have balanced your pain against general public safety, your pain lost, tough, make some other arrangements instead of whingeing. |
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On Apr 12, 5:57*am, Doug wrote:
That is because you obviously do not suffer from a walking disability and so do not realise how painful having to walk with a bike along lengthy platforms and large concourses can be. Of course, in most peoples' view only super athletes can ride a bicycle and isn't something for ordinary people like them. So it must be impossible to imagine that it is suitable for someone with physical problems. I agree that a bicycle is far easier to manage while being ridden (at walking pace) instead of being walked. I am able to walk so respect local custom in pedestrian areas but the idea that is for safety reasons is total nonsense. |
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On Apr 14, 12:05*pm, dr6092 wrote:
.. I am able to walk so respect local custom in pedestrian areas but the idea that is for safety reasons is total nonsense. Why? Cycles being ridden amongst pedestrians could result in damage or injury to a pedestrian if the rider lost control for whatever reason, thus for safety of pedestrians it's banned, what is nonsensical about that? |
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On 14/04/2012 15:17, NM wrote:
wrote: I am able to walk so respect local custom in pedestrian areas but the idea that is for safety reasons is total nonsense. Why? Cycles being ridden amongst pedestrians could result in damage or injury to a pedestrian if the rider lost control for whatever reason, thus for safety of pedestrians it's banned, what is nonsensical about that? Only that it doesn't suit Doug or dr6092 to be asked to think of others. |
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On Apr 14, 3:17*pm, NM wrote:
On Apr 14, 12:05*pm, dr6092 wrote: . I am able to walk so respect local custom in pedestrian areas but the idea that is for safety reasons is total nonsense. Why? Cycles being ridden amongst pedestrians could result in damage or injury to a pedestrian if the rider lost control for whatever reason, Loss of control can happen while walking it. thus for safety of pedestrians it's banned, what is nonsensical about that? Why did you snip "...a bicycle is far easier to manage while being ridden (at walking pace) instead of being walked."? |
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On Apr 14, 5:41*pm, JNugent wrote:
On 14/04/2012 15:17, NM wrote: *wrote: I am able to walk so respect local custom in pedestrian areas but the idea that is for safety reasons is total nonsense. Why? Cycles being ridden amongst pedestrians could result in damage or injury to a pedestrian if the rider lost control for whatever reason, thus for safety of pedestrians it's banned, what is nonsensical about that? Only that it doesn't suit Doug or dr6092 to be asked to think of others. Another one with comprehension failure. |
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"dr6092" wrote in message ... I agree that a bicycle is far easier to manage while being ridden (at walking pace) instead of being walked. I am able to walk so respect local custom in pedestrian areas but the idea that is for safety reasons is total nonsense. Agreed - however in order to stay within the law, on the only bit of pavement on my commute that I use as a short cut, I will dismount and walk. It means that I have a much bigger presence when I pass an oncoming pedestrian and get in their way more, but at least I am obeying the letter of the law. -- Simon Mason |
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On 14/04/2012 19:01, Simon Mason wrote:
... in order to stay within the law, on the only bit of pavement on my commute that I use as a short cut, I will dismount and walk. It means that I have a much bigger presence when I pass an oncoming pedestrian and get in their way more, but at least I am obeying the letter of the law. You have a big presence, do you? |
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