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SPIRO
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yeehaamcgee
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 Posted Wed Nov 4, 2009 6:34 pm |
Bikes aren't allowed on pavements either though.
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bigmart
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Posted Wed Nov 4, 2009 7:35 pm |
where does the law stand on farmers ploughing up bridleways out of exisitance to the point that it would be dangerous for horses and not even walkable
it happened round me a bit this year, some of our local farmers have been great though and rolled sections where the rights of way run so thier hardpacked
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yeehaamcgee
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Posted Wed Nov 4, 2009 8:20 pm |
I've seen plenty of bridleways completely ruined by horses, ironically.
Such a bad state that the only thing that could travel along it would be a tank.
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Jay dubbleU
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Posted Wed Nov 4, 2009 8:48 pm |
Cyclepaths yes
Bridleways yes
Green lanes yes
Footpaths no - the clue is in the name 'foot-path'
Pavement no - MTFU and ride on the road like the rest of us
However pedestrians have right of way anywhere even on the road
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jairaj
Joined: 25 Feb 2008
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Posted Wed Nov 4, 2009 8:55 pm |
sorry i got a bit lost in this thread, can some one please confirm whether you can get off and push your bike on a footpath in England? 
From my quick read through the thread it seems as if this in not allowed and leaves me totally bemused!
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yeehaamcgee
Joined: 07 May 2007
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Posted Wed Nov 4, 2009 9:01 pm |
No one will EVER sue you for pushing a bike across a footpath on their land, as long as you stick to the path.
Hell, even if they did, they'd never win (in a reasonable world - but then I doubt we DO live in a reasonable world)
The problem comes down to a mis-interpretation of the laws. A bicycle is not listed as an example of "usual accompaniment", and many councils (and people) took this to mean pushing a bike was not allowed.
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stickygreen
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Posted Wed Nov 4, 2009 9:20 pm |
i don't see what the problem is.o.k im from the country side i ride where the fcuk i like and people could'nt care less,there must just be more stress where you guys are from.seriously there are bigger problems.
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yeehaamcgee
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_Ferret_
Joined: 25 Mar 2008
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Posted Thu Nov 5, 2009 11:03 am |
Wow, lots to read through here...
Except for getting a little political at one point most of you stayed on track - at least my faith in humanity has been a little bit repaired.
Yes I have been a naughty boy, shame on me!
However, it's good to know that there are a few bikers out there with common sense who don't cling to the rulebook like it was the only thing they have and would have done the same as me.
I only wanted to share this as it's the first time I've been told off by another biker. Normally I don't get grief where I ride.
BTW - I'll moan about what I like where I like, regardless of your point of view - that's the great thing about forums...
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yeehaamcgee
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Posted Thu Nov 5, 2009 11:06 am |
| _Ferret_ wrote: | | BTW - I'll moan about what I like where I like, regardless of your point of view - that's the great thing about forums... |
Fair enough. Just don't expect anyone to side with you by default.
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.blitz
Joined: 02 Sep 2008
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Posted Thu Nov 5, 2009 11:22 am |
| _Ferret_ wrote: | | It would also be a shame if everyone just agreed with everyone |
I disagree =]
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tompug
Joined: 26 Sep 2005
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Location: Doncaster, Peoples republic of Yorkshire
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Posted Thu Nov 5, 2009 11:23 am |
If it was a push up route and you knew it, then your a muppet for riding down it.
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Bikerbaboon
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_Ferret_
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furby
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Posted Thu Nov 5, 2009 11:30 am |
| Jay dubbleU wrote: | Cyclepaths yes
Bridleways yes
Green lanes yes
Footpaths no - the clue is in the name 'foot-path'
Pavement no - MTFU and ride on the road like the rest of us
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Green lanes- There is no such thing in law. The phrase doesnt actually mean much. Greenlane is used to describe byways, RB and RUPP's, all of which are different things!
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Paulie W
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Posted Thu Nov 5, 2009 12:07 pm |
I seem to remember that there was a case where the usual accompaniment 'law' was tested - there must be a weblink somewhere.
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GHill
Joined: 23 Nov 2007
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Location: WA, USA (Brit abroad)
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Posted Thu Nov 5, 2009 3:43 pm |
| yeehaamcgee wrote: | No one will EVER sue you for pushing a bike across a footpath on their land, as long as you stick to the path.
Hell, even if they did, they'd never win (in a reasonable world - but then I doubt we DO live in a reasonable world)
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AFAIK they'd have to prove that you had damaged their land, sounds very difficult.
While I personally feel pushing a bike along a footpath is fine, I believe that mountain bikers should be aware of their access rights to be able to make an informed decision of where to ride.
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