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In the UK, can you bike on these types of road (ex: A5, A250). London? |
Hi! I'm not British, and am not familiar with where (push) bikes are allowed. I know one obviously can't bike on the motorway (M25, for instance), but I don't know about the other ones. Also, what does "A" stand for? The administration of the highway system continues to be based on its function and is organised into the following categories: The Trunk Road network: A system of strategic routes of national importance which cater for the through movement of long distance traffic. The network comprises motorways ('M') of which about 1000 miles are open to traffic and about 6500 miles of all purpose roads ('A'). Where part of an all purpose road is developed to motorway standard the letter M is added to that part of the road e.g. A1(M). The Classified Principle Road network. A second tier road system of importance, acting as regional and district distributor routes and complementing the trunk road network. The network is almost entirely made up of all-purpose roads ('A'), but there are a few local motorway spurs ('M') giving access to conurbations. The Classified Non-Principle Road network: A subsidiary system of roads of local importance giving access to industrial, commercial and residential sectors ('A' or 'B' or sometimes no number at all). The Unclassified Road network: A system of feeder roads comprising minor rural roads as well as urban estate roads. You are allowed to cycle on all roads except motorways, but it is unwise to do so on such roads as the A23 as they are treated like motorways (just without the hard shoulder). Source(s): http://www.uk-roads.co.uk/witchypoo/numb... What are this things? Please... I AM SICK OF ALL THESE!!! The 'A' designation refers to major (sometimes called 'trunk') roads. It is not against the law to ride on such roads - in fact parts of the A1 are often used on Sundays for cycle time trials - unless they have been designated A?(M) roads, i.e., are, in effect, motorways. However, as a cyclist, I would never willingly ride on a UK main road since the commercial traffic is often overwhelming, and the danger of being hit, or at least 'blown' off the road is ever present. You are far better off, and will experience a more enjoyable ride by using the minor roads that abound in Britain. It is possible to ride almost anywhere without using major roads - and some of the 'white roads' (old drovers routes with 'metalled' surfaces) will take you through attractive countryside and into lovely old villages - with decent pubs where a cyclist can quench his/her thirst! My recommendation would be to buy appropriate Ordnance Survey maps covering the areas where you intend to ride; these maps give incredible detail of the British countryside including bridle paths, footpaths, villages, pubs, wooded areas, road gradients, etc.. Anyway, have a good trip! who knows!!!1 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bicyclingh... You can cycle on the A roads but most are really busy and especially A1 and A5 full of heavy trucks. Very unpleasant. If youre planning a tour, plan your route using smaller roads, (B's and unclassified- still good cycle surfaces) you will see more of the countryside, be safer and enjoy it far more (you may even be faster without visits to hospital casualty departments!!) |
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