Both skilled and talented racers and riders, it seriously makes me fear for my life out on the roads as a cyclist.
How many cyclists who hit cars have killed the occupants …oh yeah it’s always the other way around , some driver on the phone/distracted or drunk/drugs killing cyclists and pedestrians but somehow cyclist needs to be regulated pay tax and shouldn’t be on the road according to people who can’t drive properly and subject to road rage
I’ve cycled everywhere since primary school, but I’ve had more close calls in the last two years than the whole 20 before.
People just seem to be paying way way less attention, and cars are so big these days you’re utterly screwed if they even tap you.
Every day I get out on my bike in Dublin someone nearly hits me, it’s a joke. Bike lanes full of parked cars forcing people out on to the road, it’s like a coordinated attack on cycling , take the lane then run over us when we have to go out into traffic
Speaking as a cyclist and a driver.
Drivers should take more care in cities and not be on their phones when crossing junctions.
Cyclists should not be on 80km/h death traps with 10km of continuous white line and blind bends. It causes huge queues and puts drivers under pressure.
Some common sense from both cyclists and drivers would go a long way.
Did the driver flee the scene? No mention of an arrest and a plea for footage. Drivers in Dublin are lethal, nearly got ran over as a pedestrian two weeks ago by a BMW driver running a red on the Newcastle Road. Also nearly go ran off the road as a passenger on the N4 on Sunday.
Awful news – motorists have been absolute maniacs lately. I read news almost daily of people dying because of motorists – either because of crashing on a car by themselves, colliding with other cars, or running down cyclists. Something has to change – people need to get out of this car brain mindset and get away from these metal death machines as much as possible.
To my fellow cyclists (and anyone with a conscience) – when you see motorists acting like sociopaths CALL THEM OUT ON IT. Pull up next to them, yell at them, hit their cars with something to make some noise – make it clear to them that their behavior is not okay.
Physically separated cycle lanes is the only safe option. There need to be big fuck-off concrete blocks like the motorway divider
Standard of driving is generally appalling and definitely getting worse. Cyclists however seem to think only rules that are convenient apply to them. Had to jump back out of the way of cyclists twice in the last week as they ignored a red light and pedestrian green. Everyone just needs to cop on, have some patience and follow the rules. Tragic outcomes can’t be eliminated but they can be massively reduced. Condolences to the cyclists family.
Was thinking about this lately. Back in the day if you got a slap off a Fiesta you’d be up on the bonnet having a look at what Magic Tree fragrance they went with but now your heading straight into the grill of an SUV. No chance!
BUT ITS JUST BECAUSE THE CYCLIST IS FILTERING AND DOESNT WEAR HI VIS
Witnessed a taxi drive up the wrong side of the road today to take a right turn. Driving standards have really taken a turn the past year, I see many serious misdemeanors everyday and a lot of red lights broken.
I dont doubt driving standards have gotten worse but one thing that frustrates me is that many cyclists still wear all-black clothing. You can spot a high-vis miles away and slow down way in advance. I had to jam on today as i saw the cyclist nearly too late, was nervous the car behind me would back into me
I know you’re thinking you’re being all centrist by appealing to everyone to cop on but the fundamental problem here is too much car dependency. Motorists get very defensive when we talk about reducing car dependency but ultimately it’s for the good of everyone, including those who have to continue to drive.
Fundamentally we need to admit that car dependency and the urban design of the 40s onwards was a massive mistake which we need to correct. If we just continue with the idea that we just need to build more infrastructure for cars, everyone will lose, especially as car ownership is an economic burden on society when you count all the externalities.
The amount of drivers who seem so bored and distracted that they need to be on their phones all the time is astounding. Those are exactly the people who should be on buses and trams.
Another tragic loss of life on our roads.
This whole drivers V cyclists mentality has to fucking change. It’s pathetic.
As a motorist and pedestrian I encounter way more incidents from other motorists. Actually, I don’t think I’ve ever actually had a bad encounter with a cyclist and getting stuck behind one doesn’t count. The majority of drivers take real offence to being behind one though. It’s always “got stuck behind some prick on a bike” – this is absolutely a driving force in the hate cyclists get. Most of the time they’ve done nothing wrong but being behind one is like a red rag to a bull. I don’t know how this is ever going to change but something needs to be done about it.
I’m nearly at the stage now where I don’t want to fucking drive anymore as I am sick of nearly dying every single day on my journey to or from work because of some idiotic, reckless motorist.
They are not paying attention to the road, rather checking their phones under steering wheel, I cycle around 100km a day and I’m truly shocked of the way people drive here
Awful news. Leaves behind a family and 3 kids. A father not much older than myself just out for a Sunday spin.
Know the road very well myself from being out there regularly, it’s shocking and will hit home for a lot of people.
RIP.
Drivers, cop the fuck on.
The amount of rogue drivers on the roads is out of control. We need a much bigger Garda traffic Corps with a zero-tolerance policy to fuckery on the roads.
Drivers out there are getting away with murder.
I got a bike over the summer and took it out exactly once on a quieter road in the city centre, after rush hour in the evening. Narrowly avoided getting hit by a car turning left, without indicating through a red when I was going straight through a green. Scared me so badly I never took it out again. I don’t know how anyone cycles in Dublin, you honestly take your life into your hands and even if there are bike lanes (I was in a bike lane!) cars just don’t respect cyclists.
It’s crazy that I was just down the road cycling with a friend at the same time the whole area is packed with cyclists on Sundays very unfortunate
I’m a dane that used to lived in Ireland for 5 years and we have a rich cycling culture. I tell you Dublin is dangerous god damn, I remember a few times where I really thought that was it for me. The one I remember best is a bus driving so close to me and me the the curb that I almost fell. 😱 cycling is no joke in Dublin.
I cycle 10mins into UCD and back a day. I would say I had a near miss almost every week or two. People rarely check cycle lanes before turning left, and even rarer do they signal.
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Seriously fucking tragic.
Both skilled and talented racers and riders, it seriously makes me fear for my life out on the roads as a cyclist.
How many cyclists who hit cars have killed the occupants …oh yeah it’s always the other way around , some driver on the phone/distracted or drunk/drugs killing cyclists and pedestrians but somehow cyclist needs to be regulated pay tax and shouldn’t be on the road according to people who can’t drive properly and subject to road rage
I’ve cycled everywhere since primary school, but I’ve had more close calls in the last two years than the whole 20 before.
People just seem to be paying way way less attention, and cars are so big these days you’re utterly screwed if they even tap you.
Every day I get out on my bike in Dublin someone nearly hits me, it’s a joke. Bike lanes full of parked cars forcing people out on to the road, it’s like a coordinated attack on cycling , take the lane then run over us when we have to go out into traffic
Speaking as a cyclist and a driver.
Drivers should take more care in cities and not be on their phones when crossing junctions.
Cyclists should not be on 80km/h death traps with 10km of continuous white line and blind bends. It causes huge queues and puts drivers under pressure.
Some common sense from both cyclists and drivers would go a long way.
Did the driver flee the scene? No mention of an arrest and a plea for footage. Drivers in Dublin are lethal, nearly got ran over as a pedestrian two weeks ago by a BMW driver running a red on the Newcastle Road. Also nearly go ran off the road as a passenger on the N4 on Sunday.
Awful news – motorists have been absolute maniacs lately. I read news almost daily of people dying because of motorists – either because of crashing on a car by themselves, colliding with other cars, or running down cyclists. Something has to change – people need to get out of this car brain mindset and get away from these metal death machines as much as possible.
To my fellow cyclists (and anyone with a conscience) – when you see motorists acting like sociopaths CALL THEM OUT ON IT. Pull up next to them, yell at them, hit their cars with something to make some noise – make it clear to them that their behavior is not okay.
Physically separated cycle lanes is the only safe option. There need to be big fuck-off concrete blocks like the motorway divider
Standard of driving is generally appalling and definitely getting worse. Cyclists however seem to think only rules that are convenient apply to them. Had to jump back out of the way of cyclists twice in the last week as they ignored a red light and pedestrian green. Everyone just needs to cop on, have some patience and follow the rules. Tragic outcomes can’t be eliminated but they can be massively reduced. Condolences to the cyclists family.
Was thinking about this lately. Back in the day if you got a slap off a Fiesta you’d be up on the bonnet having a look at what Magic Tree fragrance they went with but now your heading straight into the grill of an SUV. No chance!
BUT ITS JUST BECAUSE THE CYCLIST IS FILTERING AND DOESNT WEAR HI VIS
Witnessed a taxi drive up the wrong side of the road today to take a right turn. Driving standards have really taken a turn the past year, I see many serious misdemeanors everyday and a lot of red lights broken.
I dont doubt driving standards have gotten worse but one thing that frustrates me is that many cyclists still wear all-black clothing. You can spot a high-vis miles away and slow down way in advance. I had to jam on today as i saw the cyclist nearly too late, was nervous the car behind me would back into me
I know you’re thinking you’re being all centrist by appealing to everyone to cop on but the fundamental problem here is too much car dependency. Motorists get very defensive when we talk about reducing car dependency but ultimately it’s for the good of everyone, including those who have to continue to drive.
Fundamentally we need to admit that car dependency and the urban design of the 40s onwards was a massive mistake which we need to correct. If we just continue with the idea that we just need to build more infrastructure for cars, everyone will lose, especially as car ownership is an economic burden on society when you count all the externalities.
The amount of drivers who seem so bored and distracted that they need to be on their phones all the time is astounding. Those are exactly the people who should be on buses and trams.
Another tragic loss of life on our roads.
This whole drivers V cyclists mentality has to fucking change. It’s pathetic.
As a motorist and pedestrian I encounter way more incidents from other motorists. Actually, I don’t think I’ve ever actually had a bad encounter with a cyclist and getting stuck behind one doesn’t count. The majority of drivers take real offence to being behind one though. It’s always “got stuck behind some prick on a bike” – this is absolutely a driving force in the hate cyclists get. Most of the time they’ve done nothing wrong but being behind one is like a red rag to a bull. I don’t know how this is ever going to change but something needs to be done about it.
I’m nearly at the stage now where I don’t want to fucking drive anymore as I am sick of nearly dying every single day on my journey to or from work because of some idiotic, reckless motorist.
They are not paying attention to the road, rather checking their phones under steering wheel, I cycle around 100km a day and I’m truly shocked of the way people drive here
Awful news. Leaves behind a family and 3 kids. A father not much older than myself just out for a Sunday spin.
Know the road very well myself from being out there regularly, it’s shocking and will hit home for a lot of people.
RIP.
Drivers, cop the fuck on.
The amount of rogue drivers on the roads is out of control. We need a much bigger Garda traffic Corps with a zero-tolerance policy to fuckery on the roads.
Drivers out there are getting away with murder.
I got a bike over the summer and took it out exactly once on a quieter road in the city centre, after rush hour in the evening. Narrowly avoided getting hit by a car turning left, without indicating through a red when I was going straight through a green. Scared me so badly I never took it out again. I don’t know how anyone cycles in Dublin, you honestly take your life into your hands and even if there are bike lanes (I was in a bike lane!) cars just don’t respect cyclists.
It’s crazy that I was just down the road cycling with a friend at the same time the whole area is packed with cyclists on Sundays very unfortunate
I’m a dane that used to lived in Ireland for 5 years and we have a rich cycling culture. I tell you Dublin is dangerous god damn, I remember a few times where I really thought that was it for me. The one I remember best is a bus driving so close to me and me the the curb that I almost fell. 😱 cycling is no joke in Dublin.
I cycle 10mins into UCD and back a day. I would say I had a near miss almost every week or two. People rarely check cycle lanes before turning left, and even rarer do they signal.