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Coconut: /* Road Positioning */

2016-02-08T13:47:48Z

Road Positioning

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	===Road Positioning===		===Road Positioning===
	Cyclists are not required to cycle near the kerb. The rules of the road state "keep to the left", but this rule applies to motorised traffic as well; it means that all vehicles must stay as close to the left of the road '''as is safe to do so'''. Cycling to the left of the lane '''can''' be safe if the lane is wide enough to accommodate you and passing vehicles with sufficient space in between. However, in most cases, lanes are only designed to be for one vehicle.		Cyclists are not required to cycle near the kerb. This is a myth, perpetuated by society in general in order to keep motorised traffic moving as quickly as possible.

			The rules of the road state "keep to the left", but this rule applies to motorised traffic as well; it means that all vehicles must stay as close to the left of the road '''as is safe to do so'''. Cycling to the left of the lane '''can''' be safe if the lane is wide enough to accommodate you and passing vehicles with sufficient space in between. However, in most cases, lanes are only designed to be for one vehicle.

	Kerb <- 1m -> Cyclist <- 1.5m -> Motor Vehicle		Kerb <- 1m -> Cyclist <- 1.5m -> Motor Vehicle

Coconut: /* Road Positioning */

2016-02-08T13:46:24Z

Road Positioning

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	===Road Positioning===		===Road Positioning===
	When cycling through town, or for that fact anywhere, there are occasions when it is safest to move into the center of the lane. This is particularly the case when there is not enough room for a car to safely overtake you. By cycling in the middle of the lane, the car will not attempt it. If you are over ~~the in~~ kerb they might.		Cyclists are not required to cycle near the kerb. The rules of the road state "keep to the left", but this rule applies to motorised traffic as well; it means that all vehicles must stay as close to the left of the road '''as is safe to do so'''. Cycling to the left of the lane '''can''' be safe if the lane is wide enough to accommodate you and passing vehicles with sufficient space in between. However, in most cases, lanes are only designed to be for one vehicle.

			Kerb <- 1m -> Cyclist <- 1.5m -> Motor Vehicle

			When cycling through town, or for that fact anywhere, there are occasions when it is safest to move into the center of the lane. This is particularly the case when there is not enough room for a car to safely overtake you. By cycling in the middle of the lane, the car will not attempt it. If you are over beside kerb, they might.

	Similarly if cycling along a line of parked cars, do not stay in close, give them the mandatory door length space between you and them.		Similarly if cycling along a line of parked cars, do not stay in close, give them the mandatory door length space between you and them.
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	Trucks and HGVs are the primary killer of cyclists. The classic situation seems to be where a cyclist goes up the inside of a truck turning left. The driver can't see the cyclist and the cyclist is crushed. This site, http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/598/hgv-blind-spots-from-nozzer/, has an excellent description of blind spots and how to cycle around/near trucks.		Trucks and HGVs are the primary killer of cyclists. The classic situation seems to be where a cyclist goes up the inside of a truck turning left. The driver can't see the cyclist and the cyclist is crushed. This site, http://www.movingtargetzine.com/forum/discussion/598/hgv-blind-spots-from-nozzer/, has an excellent description of blind spots and how to cycle around/near trucks.

			Never trust motorists not to kill you. It is your responsibility to be assertive in order to keep them at bay.

	===Cycle Lanes===		===Cycle Lanes===

Coconut: /* Cycle Lanes */ No longer mandatory for cyclists.

2016-02-08T13:41:19Z

Cycle Lanes: No longer mandatory for cyclists.

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	===Cycle Lanes===		===Cycle Lanes===
	~~It is mandatory~~ to use cycle ~~lanes when they are available~~. ~~That~~ is~~, a Garda can bust~~ you ~~for using the road~~, ~~when a cyclelane is present~~, ~~even if~~ it's safer to ~~use~~ the ~~road~~. ~~However, the cycle lanes~~ must ~~be correctly defined and marked~~. There are a number of laws relating to the use of cycle lanes and cycling on the road in general. Theses are nicely presented at		You are no longer legally required to use any form of cycle lane or cycle infrastructure. Thus, it is up to you whether to use them or not, depending on your skill or experience. In many cases, it is safer to ignore them.

			A mandatory cycle lane (solid white border) means that motorised traffic cannot drive or park in the lane. It does not mean that cyclists must use it.

			There are a number of laws relating to the use of cycle lanes and cycling on the road in general. Theses are nicely presented at
	http://www.geocities.ws/cyclopath2001/legal.htm		http://www.geocities.ws/cyclopath2001/legal.htm

Elephant: /* Cycle Lanes */ updating to geocities backup

2013-03-22T21:48:09Z

Cycle Lanes: updating to geocities backup

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	===Cycle Lanes===		===Cycle Lanes===
	It is mandatory to use cycle lanes when they are available. That is, a Garda can bust you for using the road, when a cyclelane is present, even if it's safer to use the road. However, the cycle lanes must be correctly defined and marked. There are a number of laws relating to the use of cycle lanes and cycling on the road in general. Theses are nicely presented at		It is mandatory to use cycle lanes when they are available. That is, a Garda can bust you for using the road, when a cyclelane is present, even if it's safer to use the road. However, the cycle lanes must be correctly defined and marked. There are a number of laws relating to the use of cycle lanes and cycling on the road in general. Theses are nicely presented at
	http://www.geocities.~~com~~/cyclopath2001/legal.htm		http://www.geocities.ws/cyclopath2001/legal.htm

	===Braking===		===Braking===

Elephant: /* Buying a bike */

2013-03-22T21:44:57Z

Buying a bike

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	Are they the best place in town to get a bike ?		Are they the best place in town to get a bike ?

	People tend to recommend cycleways on Parnell St when buying bicycles in town. They have a website, decent prices and are well located. Other places are cyclogical on the quays, Joe Dalys in Dundrum, and a bunch in Ranelagh, Rathmines, Georges St etc. Other might add more here.		People tend to recommend cycleways on Parnell St when buying bicycles in town. They have a website, decent prices and are well located. Other places are cyclogical on the quays, Joe Dalys in Dundrum, and a bunch in Ranelagh, Rathmines, Georges St etc. Duff Cycles [http://www.duffcycles.com/] in the Omni Park Shopping Center have always been pleasant, a few members have bought bikes there. Other might add more here.

	Online shops are http://www.chainreactioncycles.com and http://www.evanscycles.com/		Online shops are http://www.chainreactioncycles.com and http://www.evanscycles.com/

Elephant: /* Insurance */

2013-03-22T21:39:45Z

Insurance

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	===Insurance===		===Insurance===

	~~There are no places that I am aware of where one can insure a bicycle on its own; most~~ people put the bike on their house insurance. The house cover should go up to bikes worth 500euro, beyond that you might need to add the bike to the policy and pay more.		Most people put the bike on their house insurance. The house cover should go up to bikes worth 500euro, beyond that you might need to add the bike to the policy and pay more.

	If you are renting, apparantly a crowd called http://www.123.ie will insure the house contents and your bicycle.		If you are renting, apparantly a crowd called http://www.123.ie will insure the house contents and your bicycle.

			CyclingIreland provide bicycle insurance through http://cyclesure.ie/ which covers theft, accidents and more.

	==Accessories==		==Accessories==

Fun: /* Shops */

2012-05-17T22:03:13Z

Shops

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	===Shops===		===Shops===
	http://www.chainreactioncycles.com - Northern Ireland, free delivery , decent enough.		http://www.chainreactioncycles.com - Northern Ireland, free delivery , decent enough.

			http://ontrackdublin.com/ - Fixed gear and track specialists, Cook St.

	http://www.evanscycles.com - UK		http://www.evanscycles.com - UK

Werdz: /* Good cycle practices */

2010-06-26T20:15:38Z

Good cycle practices

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	Various Gurus differ on traffic lights. At a dangerous junction, where it is difficult for a cyclist to get in the correct lane, it can sometimes be safer to move out while the light is red so as to get ahead of the waiting cars.		Various Gurus differ on traffic lights. At a dangerous junction, where it is difficult for a cyclist to get in the correct lane, it can sometimes be safer to move out while the light is red so as to get ahead of the waiting cars.

	In general I obey all junction traffic lights, but tend to go through pedestrian lights. This is illegal of course, you are required to obey all lights.		In general I obey all junction traffic lights, but tend to go through pedestrian lights. This is illegal of course, you are required to obey all lights. A number of traffic light junctions (in Dublin anyway) now have cyclist zones in front of the traffic that lets you be in front of where cars are (supposed to) stop, these let you legally be ahead of the traffic.

	===Wheelies===		===Wheelies===

Dever: /* Links */

2008-03-15T02:19:53Z

Links

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	==Links==		==Links==

			===College Club===

			http://cycling.redbrick.dcu.ie

	The following set of links have been blatantly stolen from the [http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=410 Cycling] forum on http://www.boards.ie		The following set of links have been blatantly stolen from the [http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=410 Cycling] forum on http://www.boards.ie

Gavin: More waffle about bike lights

2008-02-14T14:09:14Z

More waffle about bike lights

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 Bells are useful to have and in fact are a legal requirement. They can be slightly dangerous though. You shouldn't rely on a person getting out of the way when you ring your bell, they tend to ignore em. Always be ready to brake when going through an area with lots of pedestrians, don't worry so much about making sure they know they have inspired your ire by ringing your bell furiously.
-===Illumination===
+An alternative to a bell is an air horn. These could be of more use than a bell as they are so loud. To be used only in an emergency though.
-> I actually found it cheaper going into a builders' supply store
+===Lights & Reflectors===
-Definitely agree on this one. If you're around DCU, head into Heitons
+There are several requirements under law concerning lights & reflectors.
 up in Santry.
 ===In the rain===