Group cyclists can ride safely on the road but rookies need better education and etiquette, say seasoned riders

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SINGAPORE — A lack of etiquette, a disregard for laws and a need to exhibit showmanship are some key reasons why accidents between cyclists tend to occur.

Some longtime cyclists blamed it on rookies venturing out on their two-wheelers despite a lack of awareness, while others said that seasoned cyclists — especially those in groups — are typically the ones causing conflicts and crashes on the road as they overtake slower riders.

“Usually when separate cycling groups bump into each other by chance on their pre-planned routes, overtaking can create conflicts between the two groups. When recreational and more seasoned groups end up sharing the same roads, tension and conflict occurs. Speaking to TODAY, Mr Benjamin Kwek, an avid cyclist who has been with the cycling group Joyriders Singapore for close to 10 years, pointed out that new riders from the cycling boom that happened during Covid-19 are the “unexperienced black sheep” of the cycling scene here in recent times.

“A combination of education, regulations and enforcement. Can't have one without the other,” he said. Similarly, any legal suits involving collisions between two cyclists will need evidence to determine who is liable for damages.

 

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rookies only? I don’t think so. It applies to ALL cyclists. Either they think they are kings (or queens) of the road OR just because they go out in huge groups.

here let me correct it for you. Group Drives can drive safely on pavement but rookies need better education and etiquette, say seasoned drivers.

bukit timah area worst lah ..peak hours can cycle centre lane !! tired of living issit?

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