Reckless Cyclist

[Darryn]

Respect are earned. What they did hardly justify that they deserved to be respected.

Yep :-)

 

Not arguing that they should.

Cyclist behaviour, road space, traffic density, pace of life, price of cars, drivers of various attitude from all over the world etc .... all contribute to how cyclists are treated here (differently from NZ).

 

 

Also agree -

 

Guys - I'm not commenting at all on how cyclists should be treated or who is right -

 

merely on the idea

 

no wonder over here is a heaven for amtk.

where do you find places where you can ride like a king and still point middle finger at drivers that displeases them.

And with the law oblivious to their ostentatious behaviour.

I have seen nothing to support this -

[Super366]

Good day Gentlemen,

 

I have no issues with people enjoying themselves or exercising their right to flaunt their wealth and abilities.

 

It occurred to me that females tend to be careful in their actions, they are not risk takers without caution. They would not risk their ability to conceive or to nurture children....by riding a bicycle on the road like so. The lady may do so because of male dominance. As well as a range of other possibilities. I know quite a number of women, as do you.

My first bicycle was from a woman who gave it to me with a stern admonition, never ride dangerously, be careful and never on the road.

How many of you , sama sama?

Needless risk taking -- riding on the road.

Think, am I correct in this hypothesis.

The amdk here are risk takers, that's why they are here. Those riding in KPE tunnel and Keppel viaduct are risk takers, most likely no?

One reason I am against a certain unnamed female for re election is that the illegal traffic in her ward is horrendous. Over loaded with two by four planks and riding on a decrepit bicycle cutting across circuit haphazardly without regard for other road users. Not like the first world we aspire to be but the third world we came from. Some of us Singaporeans are so still in the third world.

People like me who have clawed and climbed from the mud below, recognize this ( sock less Ministar way cool). We do not risk as we value what we earn. We do not think it valued to spend on a ten thousand bike with leotards. A bike is a tool to get us from point A to point B. For enjoyment in safe environ.

There is also a top 5% guy who rides to work on Saturday. I know he does not perform a king of the road stunt at all. First he cannot afford to, second he is in the life saving business. Thirdly he is a Singaporean who knows our transition from the third world to the first.

I venture society to discuss this issue, perhaps to allow bicycle related trauma on the road court cases to pile up into the next century as a strong message that when you the bicycle rider decides to take risks, there will be NON intervention from anyone but you.

Your bungee rope breaks, your choice.

Women seem to have better sense then men.

Worthwhile risk assessment versus silliness to attempt to swing society to your side to flaunt your wealth and ability. So childish.

Oh for the AMDK, we adapt traits to suit us not for us to have traits placed onto us from elsewhere. Listen carefully, our way, not Angmo way.

 

What he do well and what did he do not so well? Enjoy the film.

[L_club23]

Don't get me wrong - I'm not doubting they behave rudely, and to varying limits of danger and "kings of the road"

 

What I'm saying - (and based purely on my experience, not some verifiable study) - cyclists here are treated worse, not better than "back home".

What I have seen American, British and Kiwi cycling - they are tended to be more respected on the road than what they are here - so coming here to be "Kings of the Road" doesn't make sense...

 

What's your take on enforcement action on errant cyclists elsewhere as compared with here?

Edited April 13, 2015 by L_club23

[Gizmore]

Yesterday saw an ang mo cyclist cycling along east coast service road hogging the entire lane.

 

There was a snake of cars behind this cyclist. To make matter worst, this cyclist doesn't seem to care and was riding in such a 'relaxing' way, hands off handle.

[Nzy]

 

Haha, Pasir Ris park as well. Whole troop of cyclists on the running path.

 

Pasir Ris park is a mess. Lol. Everyone just goes where they want. Cyclists on the pedestrian side and pedestrians walking on the cyclist lane. That is why I don't like to go there to walk or cycle.

[Ktglfc]

Yesterday saw an ang mo cyclist cycling along east coast service road hogging the entire lane.

 

There was a snake of cars behind this cyclist. To make matter worst, this cyclist doesn't seem to care and was riding in such a 'relaxing' way, hands off handle.

 

Anyone that rides a bicycle on the middle of the road, will deserve my loudest horn !

I don't car whether he is a FT or local, as long as he don't respect the road safety, why should we give him much respect ...

[Darryn]

 

What's your take on enforcement action on errant cyclists elsewhere as compared with here?

No real opinion - not enough information to decide -

 

I have been "scolded" via the loud speaker of a plain clothes copper in a nissan coupe - (not a GTR) for no helmet -

I have also participated in a "mass cycling event" where 500-600 cyclists illegally blocked the roads as an awareness exercise

I have also seen news stories of cyclists being charged with speeding and DUI

 

I have seen a university event that was a bicycle pub crawl cancelled by the university because it was illegal

 

I have also ridden my bike home blind drunk - following the white line (huge camber on the road and I didn't want to fall off) at about 3 am - so no cars (or police) around

 

In Singapore I have twice ridden my bike along the TPE with no consequences

And I have been cited for Jaywalking (although that's not a bike)

[naturecaller]

ban those kings and queens of the roads!! be it motorised or not

[Volvobrick]

Now we know where the terror cyclists learn from:

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nA-84SIFnSo

Edited April 14, 2015 by Volvobrick

[Mason016]

This is why motorised cyclists must have insurance. The poor driver will have a wonderful time trying to claim his repair costs.

 

http://youtu.be/e_YYFL8xVD0

[inlinesix]

This is why motorised cyclists must have insurance. The poor driver will have a wonderful time trying to claim his repair costs.

 

http://youtu.be/e_YYFL8xVD0

 

Currently, there is lack of enforcement on illegal e-bike. How to ensure that every single e-bike user has insurance?

[SuPerBoRed]

This is why motorised cyclists must have insurance. The poor driver will have a wonderful time trying to claim his repair costs.

 

http://youtu.be/e_YYFL8xVD0

 

f*rking idiot... dont value own life go else where far far lor... really 可怜 the driver... his view obstructed..

 

all our driving lessons cannot prepare for such stupidity :angry:

[Ktglfc]

This is why motorised cyclists must have insurance. The poor driver will have a wonderful time trying to claim his repair costs.

 

http://youtu.be/e_YYFL8xVD0

 

You can blamed me hard-hearted or what, but frankly speaking, I have no sympathy for these reckless cyclists, be it whether normal cycylist or those on motor bicycle...

They just blantantly ignore traffic signs and rules and chiong as if the whole world must stop in their paths...

 

Hopefully with the video, the driver can be found no blame on his part, as the cyclist is the one who chiong the red light !

[L_club23]

 

You can blamed me hard-hearted or what, but frankly speaking, I have no sympathy for these reckless cyclists, be it whether normal cycylist or those on motor bicycle...

They just blantantly ignore traffic signs and rules and chiong as if the whole world must stop in their paths...

 

Hopefully with the video, the driver can be found no blame on his part, as the cyclist is the one who chiong the red light !

Even if no blame and that's still iffy, repairs will likely come out of his own pocket...

That sucks...

[Loki]

Even if no blame and that's still iffy, repairs will likely come out of his own pocket...

That sucks...

 

Shit, even if cannot claim and have to pay for repairs to his car himself, the driver ought to drive over the motorised bike back and forth a few times to crush the darn thing so that the biker has some "cost" for his recklessness.

[1fast1]

No real opinion - not enough information to decide -

 

I have been "scolded" via the loud speaker of a plain clothes copper in a nissan coupe - (not a GTR) for no helmet -

I have also participated in a "mass cycling event" where 500-600 cyclists illegally blocked the roads as an awareness exercise

I have also seen news stories of cyclists being charged with speeding and DUI

 

I have seen a university event that was a bicycle pub crawl cancelled by the university because it was illegal

 

I have also ridden my bike home blind drunk - following the white line (huge camber on the road and I didn't want to fall off) at about 3 am - so no cars (or police) around

 

In Singapore I have twice ridden my bike along the TPE with no consequences

And I have been cited for Jaywalking (although that's not a bike)

 

No offence, Darryn, but you seem to have been (and continue to be?) a *terribly* irresponsible cyclist.

 

I think we should take your opinions on proposed changes to cycling regulations with an ocean's worth of salt. Perhaps your rather vehement opposition to compulsory cyclist registration is more rooted in self-interest (as a habitual rule-breaker, who will then be traceable and held accountable) rather than all that guff about feasibility and practicality and "social justice"?

Edited April 15, 2015 by Turboflat4

[Darryn]

 

No offence, Darryn, but you seem to have been (and continue to be?) a *terribly* irresponsible cyclist.

 

I think we should take your opinions on proposed changes to cycling regulations with an ocean's worth of salt. Perhaps your rather vehement opposition to compulsory cyclist registration is more rooted in self-interest (as a habitual rule-breaker, who will then be traceable and held accountable) rather than all that guff about feasibility and practicality and "social justice"?

Mea Culpa -

 

I've done some things I shouldna done...

 

But still - I am able to look at things through the eyes of enforcement - whether it is "good" or "bad" for me...

 

In any case - speaking for me, getting a plate is not a concern - that doesn't stop me from thinking it's a bad idea -

I'm not "scared" in the slightest of being fined or whatever - I've managed to drive more than 300,000km with nothing more than speeding tickets and parking offences - so following law is something I'm able to do

[1fast1]

Mea Culpa -

 

I've done some things I shouldna done...

 

But still - I am able to look at things through the eyes of enforcement - whether it is "good" or "bad" for me...

 

In any case - speaking for me, getting a plate is not a concern - that doesn't stop me from thinking it's a bad idea -

I'm not "scared" in the slightest of being fined or whatever - I've managed to drive more than 300,000km with nothing more than speeding tickets and parking offences - so following law is something I'm able to do

 

Good response. Except that I differ in one respect. I think mandating plates for cyclists is a splendid idea. We may have irreconcilable differences with regard to this.