"How in the world do they labeled us as "silent killer"?We are going fast, they will label us as Killer.We are going slow, they will angry to us for going slow.
Silent Killer? Give that title to Toyota Prius and other hybrid car.They killed…"
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Planner dubs cyclists "Silent Killers" and demands speed limit
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dario Gautama May 20, 2012. 37 Replies 0 Likes
This article on The Age is a perfect example for anecdotal…Continue
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Dario Gautama replied to Pascalo's discussion Planner dubs cyclists "Silent Killers" and demands speed limit
heather replied to Pascalo's discussion Planner dubs cyclists "Silent Killers" and demands speed limit"To Michael Andy Darroch,
Totally agree that a driver's licence should be a privilege not a right. Should include better training, testing and education, as well as 10-yearly re-testing and medical pass. Included this in a submission on driver…"
Clive Palfrey replied to Pascalo's discussion Planner dubs cyclists "Silent Killers" and demands speed limit":-) :-) Who do you think I had in mind when I said that."
Patrick O'Kane replied to Pascalo's discussion Planner dubs cyclists "Silent Killers" and demands speed limit"I agree Clive (except the bit about tradies ;) )"
Clive Palfrey replied to Pascalo's discussion Planner dubs cyclists "Silent Killers" and demands speed limit"Presumably when we kick all the idiots out of their cars we will have to license cyclists because so many of the idiots will buy bikes. All commercial vehicle drivers including bus drivers, tradies, trucks, taxis and the postman will require…"
MARK FERGUSON (SPARTACUS) replied to Pascalo's discussion Planner dubs cyclists "Silent Killers" and demands speed limit"The trouble with common sense is that it's not that common!"
Mike Andy replied to Pascalo's discussion Planner dubs cyclists "Silent Killers" and demands speed limit"It wasnt that long ago that you could speed through residential areas at 60km/h - and then we were fed the story that reducing the speed limit to 50km/h everywhere would solve all of life's problems... years later and not much has changed,…"
rossmg replied to Pascalo's discussion Planner dubs cyclists "Silent Killers" and demands speed limit"Probably a mate of Shane Warnes. And as Spartacus noted above - Green does not mean walk, it means look first and then walk. A bit of common sense goes a long way..."
Doddsy replied to Pascalo's discussion Planner dubs cyclists "Silent Killers" and demands speed limit"Pretty sure its the staggering amount.
ZERO"
"killerS? Just how many have bicyclists have killed this year?
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Michael Bland replied to Pascalo's discussion Planner dubs cyclists "Silent Killers" and demands speed limit"indeed !! the fickle media !!"
MARK FERGUSON (SPARTACUS) replied to Pascalo's discussion Planner dubs cyclists "Silent Killers" and demands speed limit"I've had the same thing happen, the green walk sign means look then walk, not just walk!"
Simon Lownsborough replied to Pascalo's discussion Planner dubs cyclists "Silent Killers" and demands speed limit"Simplistic, I know, but all papers survive on controversy. Cyclists this week, chemicals in chickens next week. Gotta sell papers somehow!
Just another knee jerk."
Alasdair McLellan replied to Pascalo's discussion Planner dubs cyclists "Silent Killers" and demands speed limit"Rear windscreens can be tinted and it's not being able to see into the car from the rear that gets you doored."
heather replied to Pascalo's discussion Planner dubs cyclists "Silent Killers" and demands speed limit"Consider this incident. In the CBD I cycled on a green light and around the corner. Two pedestrians were standing on the footpath chattering. The walk light had gone green a bit earlier and other pedestrians were partly across the road. At that…"
MARK FERGUSON (SPARTACUS) replied to Pascalo's discussion Planner dubs cyclists "Silent Killers" and demands speed limit"Not condoning the cyclists running a red light, however many pedestrians don't look for bikes. Many times I've had them walk out in front of me thinking "there's no cars I can cross!""
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- At 16:01 on May 4, 2012,
Wilson Devo said… Hi from the Gawler Wheelers,
Welcome to the Adelaide Cyclists Website !
The Gawler Wheelers are a road cycling Group based in Gawler, SA.
A regular group ride is held every Saturday morning.
Check the various Event Calendars on this website for the next scheduled group ride as follows :
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- At 1:24 on May 2, 2012, heather said…
Hi Pascalo,
Welcome to Adelaide BUG, which is open to anyone who cycles in the CBD. So do you live there as well?
Cheers, heather
- At 0:06 on May 2, 2012, heather said…
Hi Pascalo,
Welcome to Adelaide Cyclists.
Do you cycle into the City? An invite to join Adelaide BUG (Bicycle User Group).
Adelaide City Council is currently seeking feedback from cyclists. More info at http://www.adelaidecyclists.com/group/adelaidebug/forum/topics/acc-seeks-input-on-its-integrated-movement-strategy
Cheers, Heather
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