Regulations for a bicycle

LooseBoots



Joined: 08/02/2009
Posts: 1258

Message Posted:
14/02/2012 17:42

I rarely use my bike but recently was told that it is the law that a helmet should be worn, ok fair enough on that point, but also that the bike should be registered with a number on the back?



Can anyone confirm /deny this please.



I know the helmet rule is there for mopeds or motorbikes.

JohhnyLee


Joined: 25/04/2009
Posts: 2495

Message Posted:
14/02/2012 17:44

You must wear bicycle clips at all times (even when wearing shorts)

LooseBoots



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Posts: 1258

Message Posted:
14/02/2012 17:56

That`s almost helpful lee.

Mr Vince


Joined: 24/07/2008
Posts: 696

Message Posted:
14/02/2012 18:14

A saddle is compulsory even if you prefare not to use one.

waddo


Joined: 29/11/2008
Posts: 1966

Message Posted:
14/02/2012 18:36

Probably true - unless it belongs to a Pakistani gardener or is a government vehicle! Never heard of this myself.

LooseBoots



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Posts: 1258

Message Posted:
14/02/2012 19:00

Mr Vince, how lovely to hear from you.



Isn`t a saddle something you put on a horse.

matula


Joined: 07/07/2008
Posts: 647

Message Posted:
14/02/2012 19:35

I used to see a guy around Lapta whose bike tyres were strips of cloth wound round the rims.



Never actually saw him riding it though....it was always being pushed!

LooseBoots



Joined: 08/02/2009
Posts: 1258

Message Posted:
14/02/2012 22:01

Maybe that`s why it`s called a...............................push bike?

lovingcyprus


Joined: 02/03/2007
Posts: 1272

Message Posted:
14/02/2012 22:06

On bikes you have to have both front and rear fog lights

LooseBoots



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Posts: 1258

Message Posted:
14/02/2012 22:08

Have those fitted...........

Mr Vince


Joined: 24/07/2008
Posts: 696

Message Posted:
14/02/2012 22:30

Mud flaps, First aid kit, Warning Triangle and Fire Extingusher

eager


Joined: 23/02/2007
Posts: 1272

Message Posted:
14/02/2012 23:15

Have been told that indicators are compulsory

EamonnMc


Joined: 18/06/2010
Posts: 1019

Message Posted:
14/02/2012 23:24

Don't forget the stabilizers, Malcolm , one can't be too careful.

LooseBoots



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Posts: 1258

Message Posted:
14/02/2012 23:29

And they say there are no helpful members on 44................................................

wanderer


Joined: 05/02/2009
Posts: 1653

Message Posted:
14/02/2012 23:51

loose boots the south were making helmets compulsory don't know if its this year or last year it can into force

lovingcyprus


Joined: 02/03/2007
Posts: 1272

Message Posted:
15/02/2012 00:48

you also have to have brake lights

suehowlittle


Joined: 31/10/2010
Posts: 1202

Message Posted:
15/02/2012 01:10

Matula, the guy with the bike with rags for tyres is sometimes seen pushing it around Alsancak. I also have never seen him riding it.

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
15/02/2012 07:38

I have seen him riding it! Down-hill only though, always pushing it up-hill... In the Açmenya road Alsancak.. you have to admire his refusal give-up on the bike, a true 'Turkish Cypriot' never say die spirit... don't see that so much these days apart from all the cars.

AlsancakJack



Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 5762

Message Posted:
15/02/2012 08:39

This guy is a character in the nicest sense of the word and he lives just down the road from me. He spends most of his day collecting rubbish that everyone else throws out. So his bikes (he has about 3) fit in well with what he does and that is: ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

recycling.

LooseBoots



Joined: 08/02/2009
Posts: 1258

Message Posted:
16/02/2012 13:33

Msg 13 Eamonn can you send me your e.mail add off board please.

davpat


Joined: 23/08/2011
Posts: 225

Message Posted:
16/02/2012 15:08

message 16,you are correct,but it doesnt have to work

EamonnMc


Joined: 18/06/2010
Posts: 1019

Message Posted:
16/02/2012 16:11

Msg 20,



Done, Malcolm.

deputydawg


Joined: 30/03/2010
Posts: 1727

Message Posted:
16/02/2012 16:50

He also spends hours on end, in all weathers, knee deep in roadside vegetation, collecting edible plants, then carts a massive, plastic, bagful to a restaurant in Alsancak where they pay him a pittance. He will always repond to a wave or a hello but, unsurprisingly, I have yet to see him smile. I am working on it with cold drinks in the Summers !

AlsancakJack



Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 5762

Message Posted:
16/02/2012 17:14

Hi Brian

I have attempted to speak to him in Turkish and although I know my Turkish is not 100% I knew that the replies I received were shall we say gibberish as confirmed by one of my CT neighbors that had a bit of a laugh at my attempted conversation with him. To say he is 'away with the fairies' may be an understatement. But he is a character and this world needs characters.