Cyclone Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 I did exactly this on a ride last night - once where a white BMer forced me off the road on a narrow lane - they didn't move an inch over to the left to allow room and then I was going up another narrow lane and pulled over to let a van past me. ---------- Post added 30-04-2015 at 08:46 ---------- Ahem: http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showpost.php?p=10991697&postcount=292 The ignorance comment was regarding the woman in the video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slikkwiver Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 In my experience I can site as many cases of deliberate cyclist madness as I can of motorist madness. And being cut up by either produces the same foul mouthed reaction in me. If anything I'm much more unforgiving of motorists than cyclists. I gave up cycling/motorcycling in the early 2000s - why? The weight of traffic/nutty drivers - on our roads has made two wheel travel just too risky in my humble. If I had young kids I wouldn't let them cycle on the roads. Of course we should be able to cycle safely with due consideration from other road users but get real - would you feel happier if you're accidentally killed/injured by a 'careful' driver than you would be if you're killed/injured by an ego tripping inconsiderate idiot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bannofan Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Competent vehicle drivers accept that there are other idiotic car drivers out there. Competent cyclists DON'T accept that there are other idiotic cyclists out there. Road/ commuter cyclists have an arrogance that seems to stem from them thinking they are better than vehicle drivers, and that they seem to be immune from prosecution for bad practice due to having no registration. If a driver runs a red light or goes the wrong way down a one way street, he will be captured on film and fined. If a cyclists does the same, they wont. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubermaus Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 cyclings just unsafe and thats due to the amount of traffic on the roads and stupid drivers going too fast...i wouldnt go back on the roads on unprotected two wheels until proper cycle lanes and safety measures are provided. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lushcannon Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 I cycle frequently and drive a car.I totally agree about SOME cyclists.The thing that irritates me most is cyclists riding 2 or more abreast in the countryside slowing everybody else down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubermaus Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Competent vehicle drivers accept that there are other idiotic car drivers out there. Competent cyclists DON'T accept that there are other idiotic cyclists out there. Road/ commuter cyclists have an arrogance that seems to stem from them thinking they are better than vehicle drivers, and that they seem to be immune from prosecution for bad practice due to having no registration. If a driver runs a red light or goes the wrong way down a one way street, he will be captured on film and fined. If a cyclists does the same, they wont. ive seen a lot of angry cyclists. But then again its a much more insecure position so they are bound to be more aggressive. ---------- Post added 30-04-2015 at 13:06 ---------- In my experience I can site as many cases of deliberate cyclist madness as I can of motorist madness. And being cut up by either produces the same foul mouthed reaction in me. If anything I'm much more unforgiving of motorists than cyclists. I gave up cycling/motorcycling in the early 2000s - why? The weight of traffic/nutty drivers - on our roads has made two wheel travel just too risky in my humble. If I had young kids I wouldn't let them cycle on the roads. Of course we should be able to cycle safely with due consideration from other road users but get real - would you feel happier if you're accidentally killed/injured by a 'careful' driver than you would be if you're killed/injured by an ego tripping inconsiderate idiot? you tend to get more righteous on two wheels...the UK is just not setup for road / town cycling unlike other cycle friendly countries like holland. I see a lot of cyclists out in the peaks...not sure if its any safer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclone Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 cyclings just unsafe and thats due to the amount of traffic on the roads and stupid drivers going too fast...i wouldnt go back on the roads on unprotected two wheels until proper cycle lanes and safety measures are provided. http://www.ctc.org.uk/resources/ctc-cycling-statistics#How many people cycle and how often? Check out 18 and 19. Not cycling is more risky than cycling, in terms of your overall health. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubermaus Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 think i read somewhere more motorcycle accidents occur in rural places than city. Which surprised me actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclone Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Competent vehicle drivers accept that there are other idiotic car drivers out there. Competent cyclists DON'T accept that there are other idiotic cyclists out there. Yes they do, there are 15 pages of competent cyclists accepting that there idiots on/in all forms of transport. Road/ commuter cyclists have an arrogance that seems to stem from them thinking they are better than vehicle drivers, and that they seem to be immune from prosecution for bad practice due to having no registration. If a driver runs a red light or goes the wrong way down a one way street, he will be captured on film and fined. If a cyclists does the same, they wont. And now your true colours are shown, didn't take very long. ---------- Post added 30-04-2015 at 13:10 ---------- I cycle frequently and drive a car.I totally agree about SOME cyclists.The thing that irritates me most is cyclists riding 2 or more abreast in the countryside slowing everybody else down. So the thing that irritates you the most is cyclists behaving legally, in a way that increases their safety and makes overtaking easier (yes, easier, if you overtake correctly). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicksy3 Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 To whichever numpty was riding their bike up Rivelin Bank in the rush hour: From one cyclist to another- you're a d*@k! You had a queue of five or six cars behind you, unable to overtake, with nowhere for you to pull in safely. A quick check on an ordnance survey map shows that short stretch of road crossing six contour lines; there's a clue in there. There's the much quieter Racker Way (OK you have to carry your bike over some steps near the bottom).Or the much wider Walkley Road where vehicles can overtake safely. I was cross reading the previous poster talk about the 'arrogance' of commuter and road cyclists; I don't see that applying to me. However, you personify the kind of arrogance and stupidity that gets all cyclists an undeserved bad name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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