newbiker90 Posted June 25, 2019 Posted June 25, 2019 Hi on my commute to work in the country side there is some back narrow lanes which are two way, and have they consist of really tight sweeping corners most of which are blind. I go around them about 30mph but I get cars stuck right up my arse. I even see on coming cars doing about 40-50mph cutting corners onto my lane, from my point of view its a deadly arse road and I am not sure why these w**kers are right up my arse. It is like everyone on this stretch of road has 0 hazard perception. But at the same time I feel pressured to go faster when someone is up my butt hole. How should I deal with this situation? Quote
dynax Posted June 25, 2019 Posted June 25, 2019 You could, stand up on your footpegs and twerk at them, or just carry on doing what you're doing, as you are not doing anything wrong Quote
Beansie Posted June 25, 2019 Posted June 25, 2019 Find another route if you find it uncomfortable? Quote
manxie49 Posted June 25, 2019 Posted June 25, 2019 Sounds just like the Isle of Man....You're not doing anything wrong, sounds like you're riding pretty damn sensibly, don't let them pressurise into having an accident, keep doing what you're doing or take Beansie's advice and use another route. Quote
Glorian Posted June 25, 2019 Posted June 25, 2019 Ride at your pace. If they want to get by they can take the risk. Don't let anyone ever make you ride in a state that is beyond your capability or comfort level. Quote
JackieOWheels Posted June 25, 2019 Posted June 25, 2019 Hi on my commute to work in the country side there is some back narrow lanes which are two way, and have they consist of really tight sweeping corners most of which are blind. I go around them about 30mph but I get cars stuck right up my arse. I even see on coming cars doing about 40-50mph cutting corners onto my lane, from my point of view its a deadly arse road and I am not sure why these w**kers are right up my arse. It is like everyone on this stretch of road has 0 hazard perception. But at the same time I feel pressured to go faster when someone is up my butt hole. How should I deal with this situation? Dude, I won't worry about it, if you are riding at a decent speed when the road is straight and correct lane positioning, the risk is up to them if they want to overtake you, plus you seems to be going at the correct speed in entering corners, IMO whoever is riding faster than that is asking for trouble, especially on a blind junction! Quote
Guest Richzx6r Posted June 25, 2019 Posted June 25, 2019 As said dont give 2 shits about them just keep doing what you are doing and stay safe Quote
newbiker90 Posted June 25, 2019 Author Posted June 25, 2019 Alright thanks guys, Ill just give them the hahaha, but yea today it was a bmw right up my butt for about 3 miles then we left the shitty back road and joined a 60mph long straight road - with no other roads joining this stretch, so you do not have to worry about cars pulling out on you. I hammered the throttle reached 85mph looked in my mirror and the little twat was a little spec, felt good. Then I slowed down to 60 Quote
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted June 26, 2019 Posted June 26, 2019 My commute is mainly narrow rural roads. You've got blind bends, bad road surfaces with broken edges, and nearly always mud and gravel. Dangerous for bikes but four wheels don't suffer the same.I just slow down if they get on my tail. Let them past when possible and don't let anyone else dictate your speed. Quote
fastbob Posted June 26, 2019 Posted June 26, 2019 Alright thanks guys, Ill just give them the hahaha, but yea today it was a bmw right up my butt for about 3 miles then we left the shitty back road and joined a 60mph long straight road - with no other roads joining this stretch, so you do not have to worry about cars pulling out on you. I hammered the throttle reached 85mph looked in my mirror and the little twat was a little spec, felt good. Then I slowed down to 60 Do not allow another driver to dictate in any way how you ride . If you do , sooner or later it will not end well . Quote
fastbob Posted June 26, 2019 Posted June 26, 2019 Could it be that we have a consensus of opinion ? Quote
TimR Posted June 26, 2019 Posted June 26, 2019 consider this Blind bend your travelling at 30mphoncoming vehicle is travelling at 30mphyour combined closing speed is 60mphjus because its nsl limit does not mean its suitable to travel at that .. Quote
raesewell Posted June 26, 2019 Posted June 26, 2019 30 mph + 30 mph in opposite directions is not 60 mphSearch Mythbusters Quote
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted June 26, 2019 Posted June 26, 2019 30 mph + 30 mph in opposite directions is not 60 mphSearch Mythbusters You know what, you hit an oncoming vehicle in that scenario and the maths is the least of your problems. You're still dead. Quote
dynax Posted June 26, 2019 Posted June 26, 2019 What was the last thing the fly saw, when hit a car windscreen.....................................................................IT'S ARSE!! Quote
raesewell Posted June 26, 2019 Posted June 26, 2019 Look herehttp://gregladen.com/blog/2017/10/11/mythbusters-on-head-on-collisions/ Quote
JackieOWheels Posted June 27, 2019 Posted June 27, 2019 30 mph + 30 mph in opposite directions is not 60 mphSearch Mythbusters You know what, you hit an oncoming vehicle in that scenario and the maths is the least of your problems. You're still dead. MYTH BUSTED!! Quote
EX GASMAN Posted June 27, 2019 Posted June 27, 2019 I never let the idiot behind worry me on a bike or in a car I keep slowing down until they get the message and slow down or overtake, if they do that's great because now you can follow at a safe distance, at their speed letting them take all the risk. Quote
Baldrick Posted July 9, 2019 Posted July 9, 2019 I never let the idiot behind worry me on a bike or in a car I keep slowing down until they get the message and slow down or overtake, if they do that's great because now you can follow at a safe distance, at their speed letting them take all the risk. What he said ^^^Pull over let them pass and follow them, match their speed at a safe distance, you'll soon know if anythings coming at them round a blind bend. Quote
learningtofly Posted July 10, 2019 Posted July 10, 2019 30 mph + 30 mph in opposite directions is not 60 mphSearch Mythbusters I just did - fascinating, and makes perfect sense once you think about it. Quote
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