Why do people ride in the middle of the Wightman Road? - Harringay online2024-03-28T17:15:37Zhttps://harringayonline.com/forum/topics/why-do-people-ride-in-the-middle-of-the-wightman-road?commentId=844301%3AComment%3A1304015&feed=yes&xn_auth=noLol! Exactly! tag:harringayonline.com,2020-10-10:844301:Comment:13079022020-10-10T18:15:28.061ZElizabethhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/ElizabethEnnis
<p>Lol! Exactly! </p>
<p>Lol! Exactly! </p> To be honest, cycling down Gr…tag:harringayonline.com,2020-10-09:844301:Comment:13064192020-10-09T15:28:06.674ZAndrewAW1https://harringayonline.com/profile/Andrew499
<p>To be honest, cycling down Green Lanes is fine if you're not in a rush. It's not necessarily pleasant but it's so slow moving that there isn't the concern of aggressive overtakes like you get on Wightman.</p>
<p>To be honest, cycling down Green Lanes is fine if you're not in a rush. It's not necessarily pleasant but it's so slow moving that there isn't the concern of aggressive overtakes like you get on Wightman.</p> I think this is actually a ve…tag:harringayonline.com,2020-10-09:844301:Comment:13064122020-10-09T14:40:49.961ZJustin Guesthttps://harringayonline.com/profile/JustinGuest
<p>I think this is actually a very good point. Taking a primary position removes any ambiguity or temptation for the driver behind you...</p>
<p>I think this is actually a very good point. Taking a primary position removes any ambiguity or temptation for the driver behind you...</p> Living on Effingham, I have t…tag:harringayonline.com,2020-10-09:844301:Comment:13066822020-10-09T13:34:35.028ZMargaret Palmerhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/MargaretPalmer742
<p>Living on Effingham, I have to drive along Wightman if I go anywhere. And I’m very happy when the cyclist in front of me takes the middle of the lane. It is hardly ever safe to overtake and if drivers behind can see it’s actually impossible they don’t hoot at me or tailgate, and I can relax. So stay safe, everyone!</p>
<p>Living on Effingham, I have to drive along Wightman if I go anywhere. And I’m very happy when the cyclist in front of me takes the middle of the lane. It is hardly ever safe to overtake and if drivers behind can see it’s actually impossible they don’t hoot at me or tailgate, and I can relax. So stay safe, everyone!</p> Please don't make short car t…tag:harringayonline.com,2020-10-09:844301:Comment:13066742020-10-09T12:46:45.517Ztomhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/tom128
<p>Please don't make short car trips to the shops via wightman. For the good of the entirety of harringay! Thanks, T </p>
<p>Please don't make short car trips to the shops via wightman. For the good of the entirety of harringay! Thanks, T </p> As a resident of wightman I w…tag:harringayonline.com,2020-10-09:844301:Comment:13065602020-10-09T12:41:00.043Ztomhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/tom128
<p>As a resident of wightman I would infinitely rather have trees and bikes than your car. Feel free to avoid it :-) </p>
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<p>As a resident of wightman I would infinitely rather have trees and bikes than your car. Feel free to avoid it :-) </p>
<p></p> Wightman Road is a nightmare…tag:harringayonline.com,2020-10-09:844301:Comment:13063412020-10-09T11:19:56.651Z0zlr4pyli2ynchttps://harringayonline.com/xn/detail/u_0zlr4pyli2ync
<p>Wightman Road is a nightmare to drive now the projections for trees have been built. Boxing Day we sustained a burst tyre as we could not see the projection and waited several hours in the cold for rescue. I am in favour off trees and greenery wherever possible but not to make driving and cycling more hazardous.</p>
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<p>Wightman Road is a nightmare to drive now the projections for trees have been built. Boxing Day we sustained a burst tyre as we could not see the projection and waited several hours in the cold for rescue. I am in favour off trees and greenery wherever possible but not to make driving and cycling more hazardous.</p>
<p></p> I agree absolutely - the rece…tag:harringayonline.com,2020-10-08:844301:Comment:13055402020-10-08T23:08:39.840ZWilliamhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/William
<p>I agree absolutely - the recent changes to Wightman Road have made it incredibly dangerous for cyclists. I always cycle in the middle of the lane. If I’m honest though, I’ve actually started driving a lot more since the council changed the layout. I often feel bad when it’s just a short drive to Sainsbury’s or Homebase - but I’m just not prepared to risk my safety. The council (perhaps unsurprisingly) really made a mess of things if you ask me. </p>
<p>I agree absolutely - the recent changes to Wightman Road have made it incredibly dangerous for cyclists. I always cycle in the middle of the lane. If I’m honest though, I’ve actually started driving a lot more since the council changed the layout. I often feel bad when it’s just a short drive to Sainsbury’s or Homebase - but I’m just not prepared to risk my safety. The council (perhaps unsurprisingly) really made a mess of things if you ask me. </p> Ha! Well I wouldn’t quite ca…tag:harringayonline.com,2020-10-07:844301:Comment:13042122020-10-07T16:16:41.058ZHarringay Birderhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/Paulie282
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<li>Ha! Well I wouldn’t quite call it that. And I will still be cycling on the left where I consider it safe to do so - thus allowing drivers to pass - because my overwhelming experience (15 years of cycling in central London in rush hour) is that that is the best and most enjoyable way for me to get about :-)</li>
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<li>Ha! Well I wouldn’t quite call it that. And I will still be cycling on the left where I consider it safe to do so - thus allowing drivers to pass - because my overwhelming experience (15 years of cycling in central London in rush hour) is that that is the best and most enjoyable way for me to get about :-)</li>
</ul> Absolutely, I'm sorry you had…tag:harringayonline.com,2020-10-07:844301:Comment:13041972020-10-07T15:13:07.106ZMavic Starfishhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/WestGreen
<p>Absolutely, I'm sorry you had to experience this HB, stay safe, stay in the middle of the road. That applies anywhere, if you ever get overtaken by an arctic in bad weather conditions - in central London - that is truly a hair raising experience. Anyway, we appreciate your honesty. Cheers Glen</p>
<p>Absolutely, I'm sorry you had to experience this HB, stay safe, stay in the middle of the road. That applies anywhere, if you ever get overtaken by an arctic in bad weather conditions - in central London - that is truly a hair raising experience. Anyway, we appreciate your honesty. Cheers Glen</p>