> "percrime" idontwantyoutoknow.com> wrote in message
> news:482c034c$1@news.mel.dft.com.au...

>> Cynic wrote:

>>> On Wed, 14 May 2008 15:49:53 +0100, JNugent NPPTG.com> wrote:
>>>

>>>> The closing speed is increased, with the threat of more severe outcomes
>>>> to collisions which are themselves more likely in such circumstances.

>>> Collisions are almost certainly *less* likely.
>>>
>>> Cycling against the flow of traffic achieves 3 things:
>>>
>>> 1) The cyclist will see traffic that could affect them rather than be
>>> taken by surprise by a car coming up from behind. (Few bicycles have
>>> rearview mirrors).
>>> 2) The cyclist will get out of the way of the traffic rather than
>>> keeping to the middle of the road and holding it up.
>>> 3) The cyclist will not need to glance over their shoulder every time
>>> they need to move out more into the road due to potholes etc.
>>>
>>> In some countries it is a rule of the road that pedestrians and
>>> cyclists must travel on the opposite side of the road to motorised
>>> traffic so that they will see it coming in time to get out of the way.
>>>
>>> Which I believe is a sensible rule.
>>>

>> Fuck me

>
> No thanks, not while there are dogs on the street....
>
> ;o)
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