Cycling enthusiasts - least safety conscious, yet most noisy
Qualifying Statement -
There are three main groups of cyclists. The first one are cyclists who use bicycles as a means of transport. They are the ones seen riding on pavements most. The second group are those who take cycling as a relaxing and leisurely past time. They are the ones seen at parks. The third group are the cycling enthusiasts who will ride the latest and most expensive race bikes, riding along the main roads. I will have to qualify that I am referring to the third group when I give my opinion on cyclists, in this post.
Another point I would to state is that I used to be a cycling enthusiast myself in the 1980s. I "downgraded" to a "Point A to Point B cyclist", ie using bicycles to travel from one spot to another, after bicycles were banned at expressways. Hence, I am fully aware of the cyclists' viewpoint as well.
I also have been riding motorcycles and driving for 30 years, on top of having the licence to drive heavy vehicles. As such, I have a good overview of road safety from the viewpoint of every category of road users.
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http://wherebearsroamfree.blogspot.sg/2012/08/cycling-enthusiasts-least-safety.html