Fairweather brigade

OldSkoolKona

emdeef wrote:

My take on this? I say, 'Welcome, Fair Weather Cyclist; I hope you too enjoy your journey to work.'

The more the merrier.

I mean, the roads are a collective/taxpayer resource, so you have to accept sharing them. Personally, out of all the options, I'd prefer sharing them with fellow cyclists.

The more cyclists there are, the safer the roads become for cyclists, the cleaner the air, the quieter the streets, the more likely it becomes that workplaces provide cycle facilities, that kids cycle to school, the more likely it is that fatties don't crush the NHS, etc.

So, if a few FWCs slow me up a little, I can live with it. We are all travelling in the same direction.

I agree laughingboy - I was a fair weather cyclist when I started. The more cyclists, the fewer cars, and possibly the safer my journey.

+1
One of the great things about this Forum (ie Commuting) is that it is open to a lot of new and varied cyclists in a way other forums aren't. Its a great place for people to learn about cycling and to do it in a safer and more tolerant way. Lets not forget where we come from, and that we all started off as fair weather cyclists.

Cycling Dave

Hell yeah.

Some of my best friends are FWC's :P

condorman

Yes, they're annoying but mainly a danger to themselves. I'm afraid I largely treat cyclists in the same way as other road users - with suspicion and caution. That way you almost expect the unexpected.