Living in redditch we have lots of roundabouts (theres even a calendar!!)

 

It's quite a challenge to pull this off on most islands but certainly near the factory indistrial estates I do this when its safe to do so, keeps acceleration up and good fun at the same time,

 

I wouldn't do it if the rozzers were nearby though!

14 Roundabouts on my regular commute so plenty to have fun with. Regarding the topic it is all about looking well ahead if the traffic levels are light then it can be safe to straight line them and huge satisfaction going over one (not literally) at as much as 50mph. But only when the road is dry or you might experience a loss of grip just when you need it most and damage a wheel/tyre or worse. Caution always better than bravery (stupidity).

On 03/11/2018 at 07:26, shyVRS245 said:

you might experience a loss of grip just when you need it most

I'll cheerfully second that, having slid one car width short of the full width of a 3-lane dual carriageway on encountering a diesel spill from a bus!

38 minutes ago, KenONeill said:

I'll cheerfully second that, having slid one car width short of the full width of a 3-lane dual carriageway on encountering a diesel spill from a bus!

Had a moment requiring a bit of opposite lock a few days ago thanks to a diesel spill on one of the many roundabouts encountered on my commute (road was dry and not icy).Fortunately plenty of space to catch it.

22 hours ago, shyVRS245 said:

Had a moment requiring a bit of opposite lock a few days ago thanks to a diesel spill on one of the many roundabouts encountered on my commute (road was dry and not icy).Fortunately plenty of space to catch it.

Steering correction wouldn't have helped me because all 4 wheels were sliding at the same  slip angle relative to the commanded path!

On 27/05/2012 at 08:59, DavidGS1150 said:

I passed my IAM (motorcycle) test in 2000 and was taught to straightline, provided it is safe, e.g. no risk of someone overtaking whose path you may cross. Reasons given included; safety - a bike is more stable and has more rubber on the road when upright,

 

How do you feel as motorcyclist when you're in the right hand lane and come up on a car as you both enter the roundabout and he "straightlines" because he didn't see you and didn't bother to do a head check?

 

 

I would say to myself, "once again my defensive riding and assuming that every other vehicle is driven with inattention has saved my life", that is to say I would not have come alongside said vehicle even if he looked to have made eye contact, much more and safer gains to be made on the approach and leaving the roundabout.

I think as well as the "Think Bike" signs that you see on popular roads (e.g. A32 south of Alton) there should be "Think Car" signs too, on several occasions a bike pulling in after a risky overtake has caused me to brake sharply as it pulls in in front of me - defensive riding and defensive driving should be equally promoted.