manxie49 Posted July 25, 2020 Posted July 25, 2020 (edited) So the cyclists over here got their way eventually!! https://www.three.fm/news/isle-of-man-news/cyclists-call-for-20mph-speed-limit-in-towns-and-villages/ 20mph is to be introduced shortly with a call for restrictive speed limits on all other roads, this could be as low as 40mph. A lot of people think that this is the first nail in the coffin for things such as the TT/FOM, (would I pay the extortionate, rip off prices to come here, to ride my bike around all day in 1st gear! I don't think so) Funnily enough the MHK's that pushed this agenda are cyclists "draw your own conclusion from that one". I thought this may be of interest to anyone planning to come for TT next year, it won't be such a shock when you roll off the boat and find you can't ride faster that 20mph. Thankfully me and my wife are looking at leaving this island within the next couple of years, it certainly isn't what it used to be. https://www.three.fm/news/isle-of-man-news/20mph-limit-to-be-introduced-on-residential-roads-towns-and-villages/?fbclid=IwAR1grEnQ85i8QHPdbw4UoAgMSfb8QPdEwpbFc7JJXwOAmTNtfiDlx8iDlSs Edited July 25, 2020 by manxie49 Quote
JackieOWheels Posted July 25, 2020 Posted July 25, 2020 I hope Six doesn't hear this news as I'm sure he is planning to go to your island next year. It is shocking though if the speeds are restricted to 20mph as you may as well cycle around the island at that speed. (Not saying I could though as the island is still big) Quote
dynax Posted July 25, 2020 Posted July 25, 2020 On the bright side it could start a new craze of moped drag racing Quote
manxie49 Posted July 25, 2020 Author Posted July 25, 2020 On the bright side it could start a new craze of moped drag racing You're probably not far wrong Dynax, its all that'll be left soon Quote
skyrider Posted July 25, 2020 Posted July 25, 2020 is the 20 limit going to be an all year round thing Quote
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted July 25, 2020 Posted July 25, 2020 is the 20 limit going to be an all year round thing No, it will just feel like it. Quote
Marino Posted July 25, 2020 Posted July 25, 2020 Eu country’s including UK compete in wiping motorcycles from their roads. Quote
manxie49 Posted July 25, 2020 Author Posted July 25, 2020 is the 20 limit going to be an all year round thing Unfortunately yes Quote
skyrider Posted July 25, 2020 Posted July 25, 2020 oh well never mind i bet there will be some nice young ladies in jaks tonight to take peoples minds off it Quote
Six30 Posted July 25, 2020 Posted July 25, 2020 I hope Six doesn't hear this news as I'm sure he is planning to go to your island next year. It is shocking though if the speeds are restricted to 20mph as you may as well cycle around the island at that speed. (Not saying I could though as the island is still big) im not going on my bike, as long as the races aint 20mph who cares its not all roads is it , just through towns etc ... as long as the cyclists are happy... bless em Quote
JackieOWheels Posted July 25, 2020 Posted July 25, 2020 I hope Six doesn't hear this news as I'm sure he is planning to go to your island next year. It is shocking though if the speeds are restricted to 20mph as you may as well cycle around the island at that speed. (Not saying I could though as the island is still big) im not going on my bike, as long as the races aint 20mph who cares its not all roads is it , just through towns etc ... as long as the cyclists are happy... bless em who is this? You don't sound like Six. Quote
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted July 25, 2020 Posted July 25, 2020 Just remember that the 20mph limit won't apply to cycling. They did it round our way where we used to live, and then allowed the triathlon to run a cycle race on public roads through the 20mph zone. With cars limited to 20 and cyclists racing on the roads it was chaos. The 20pmh only applies to anything with an engine. Quote
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted July 26, 2020 Posted July 26, 2020 Right - I'm heading over!See my sig. You sure you're up to going that fast? Quote
Bianco2564 Posted July 26, 2020 Posted July 26, 2020 Just remember that the 20mph limit won't apply to cycling. They did it round our way where we used to live, and then allowed the triathlon to run a cycle race on public roads through the 20mph zone. With cars limited to 20 and cyclists racing on the roads it was chaos. The 20pmh only applies to anything with an engine. All the motorists should start their own petition to get all IOM cyclists limited to 10mph, compulsory wearing of cycle helmet, gloves, knee and elbow pads, have to pass some sort of competency test and have liability insurance.All for their safety of course...... Quote
Guest Richzx6r Posted July 26, 2020 Posted July 26, 2020 Just remember that the 20mph limit won't apply to cycling. They did it round our way where we used to live, and then allowed the triathlon to run a cycle race on public roads through the 20mph zone. With cars limited to 20 and cyclists racing on the roads it was chaos. The 20pmh only applies to anything with an engine. All the motorists should start their own petition to get all IOM cyclists limited to 10mph, compulsory wearing of cycle helmet, gloves, knee and elbow pads, have to pass some sort of competency test and have liability insurance.All for their safety of course...... I personally believe that should be the case anyway and have a cycling licence Quote
manxie49 Posted July 26, 2020 Author Posted July 26, 2020 Just remember that the 20mph limit won't apply to cycling. They did it round our way where we used to live, and then allowed the triathlon to run a cycle race on public roads through the 20mph zone. With cars limited to 20 and cyclists racing on the roads it was chaos. The 20pmh only applies to anything with an engine. All the motorists should start their own petition to get all IOM cyclists limited to 10mph, compulsory wearing of cycle helmet, gloves, knee and elbow pads, have to pass some sort of competency test and have liability insurance.All for their safety of course...... I personally believe that should be the case anyway and have a cycling licence Couldn't agree more Quote
manxie49 Posted July 26, 2020 Author Posted July 26, 2020 Just remember that the 20mph limit won't apply to cycling. They did it round our way where we used to live, and then allowed the triathlon to run a cycle race on public roads through the 20mph zone. With cars limited to 20 and cyclists racing on the roads it was chaos. The 20pmh only applies to anything with an engine. All the motorists should start their own petition to get all IOM cyclists limited to 10mph, compulsory wearing of cycle helmet, gloves, knee and elbow pads, have to pass some sort of competency test and have liability insurance.All for their safety of course...... Petition was started, but its more about stopping the speed limit changes https://www.change.org/p/isle-of-man-government-all-island-speed-limit?recruiter=289051249&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=psf_combo_share_initial&utm_term=psf_combo_share_initial&recruited_by_id=87e27710-f0ff-11e4-babc-958016cbf76b&share_bandit_exp=skip-23679157-en-GB&utm_content=fht-23679157-en-gb%3A1 Quote
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