tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7999911.post2267887388511873379..comments2023-05-22T17:24:30.332+08:00Comments on Cycling in Singapore: Should cyclists be licensed? Pass tests? Or does cycling safely just require common sense? Letters to Today OnlineSivasothihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15602079103603710402noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7999911.post-58939712424734094122011-04-16T01:38:50.720+08:002011-04-16T01:38:50.720+08:00I wonder - if you asked some of these people who w...I wonder - if you asked some of these people who wrote in with their suggestions to actually try it out themselves, would they then write better and wiser letters?El Weyhttp://bikecommutinginsg.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7999911.post-78229422498122473002011-04-04T23:37:40.428+08:002011-04-04T23:37:40.428+08:00How can riding against traffic flow be better? Act...How can riding against traffic flow be better? Actually, no need to think so much, but just look at what people are doing in places like the Netherlands and similar cycling friendly countries/cities.<br /><br />I do agree it is important to know what's behind, and I strongly advocate the proper use of rear view mirror.<br /><br />On zebra crossings, the main issue is to avoid giving surprises to drivers. Thus, speed is the main issue here. I look out for vehicles about 10 m before reaching zebra crossings at near walking speed and if I want/need to let the vehicle go first, I will stop a few meters away.<br /><br />Initially, I wonder why there are so many issues with cyclists in recent years, until I notice more and more hobby cyclists on the roads. Even though I am a cyclist, and not a driver, I dislike those cyclists who ride in groups, occupy a lane, and obviously riding NOT for commuting. Worse when they don't behave in a way their professional looking attire suggests.Back2Naturehttp://back2nature.blogspot.com/search/label/bicyclenoreply@blogger.com