Abuse from Road users

cyclingpunk

Just last week I had some 12 year old herbert on his £75 Apollo Full Suspension... bike shout-

"MY BIKES GOT DISC BRAKES.... Yours has not"

Made me smile as he was peddaling his little guts out doing about 9MPH.

jimycooper

i was being abused by some pr*cks in a boy racer i looked at them in disgrace
looked back at the road realised i was a metre behind a car that was stopped at about 40kph smashed into back of it flew over the top of the car and cracked a rib and never forgave those pr*cks

sicknote

I must be real lucky as I have never had much abuse, even when I was riding a lot but I seem to get the t*ssers that will drive in front of you as you get to a turning or drive passed you when you get to a bollard or island.

Did have some old git clip my handle bars with his wing mirror but did not see me.

Have not got a road bike yet ( hopefully soon ) but do ride in full Lycra and have a shocking pink top and di have a driver start to say his did not see me but stopped when he looked at the top one summer lol

salsarider79

I've had plenty of wolf whistles. So far the record is 5 whistles in 5 minutes. Thats what happens when you have long hair, shaved legs and lycra. Sometimes I feel 8) and other times :oops:
After one whistle I rolled upto a civic/corsa/something and politly enquired if they liked what they saw....It's sometimes hard not to question sexual habits, sexual orentation, parenthood, etc. of some drivers.

p.s. I've started to thank drivers for giving me room, waiting paitently, etc. Does anyone else do this?

sicknote

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p.s. I've started to thank drivers for giving me room, waiting paitently, etc. Does anyone else do this?[/quote]

As I drive as well I do thank people for the same things too

fuzzynavel

salsarider79 wrote:

p.s. I've started to thank drivers for giving me room, waiting paitently, etc. Does anyone else do this?

If I know that a driver has purposely held back to allow me to get past a parked car etc then I will raise a hand to thank them on their way past

singlespeedexplosif

p.s. I've started to thank drivers for giving me room, waiting paitently, etc. Does anyone else do this?

always.

CheeseyJoe

Sicknote wrote:

I must be real lucky as I have never had much abuse, even when I was riding a lot but I seem to get the t*ssers that will drive in front of you as you get to a turning

That's about as bad as I've had too. Women mostly.

sicknote

i think for me it helps being almost 6' and now 15 stone but not to fat as I do train but not much on the bike yet lol

Anonymous

Just the other day a white mini bus full of chavs went by hurling abuse, I had my headphones in but they where waving all sorts of crap. Whenever I go through a built up area and see groups of chavs and that at buss stops I always speed up to about 30mph to go past them, the shorter time I'm near the idiots the better, gives them less chance to say anything.

Rich Hcp

singlespeedexplosif wrote:

p.s. I've started to thank drivers for giving me room, waiting paitently, etc. Does anyone else do this?

always.

I always thank patient drivers and those that give plenty of room.

Most of us do regular routes and people recognise you, some wave if they pass often.

Because of all of this they tend to be more sensible when passing, it's safer too

thedaffodilfish

I always thank considerate drivers, and pedestrians. Although the more I think about, the majority of consistent abuse comes from elderly dog walkers on cycle paths, as they seem to be too deaf to hear a bell or a polite, "excuse me/passing on your right"! Or folk with headphones in who shout as you go past for not alerting them to your presence over the tinny din of Terry Wogan...

Dog walkers have to be the worst though, standing on one side with the leash stretched across the path while Rover stands, bemused, looking back at his owner expectantly as they wag their hands around shouting "Rover, Rover get out the nice man's way. Come on now you silly dog, stop being awkward and let the man past..."

willhub wrote:

..., I had my headphones in....

I take it this is another polarising issue like helmets? Personally I find it risky enough cycling in traffic without the use of one of my senses...

biondino

thedaffodilfish wrote:

willhub wrote:

..., I had my headphones in....

I take it this is another polarising issue like helmets? Personally I find it risky enough cycling in traffic without the use of one of my senses...

Here you go!

http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtop ... t=12584577

Anonymous

thedaffodilfish wrote:

I always thank considerate drivers, and pedestrians. Although the more I think about, the majority of consistent abuse comes from elderly dog walkers on cycle paths, as they seem to be too deaf to hear a bell or a polite, "excuse me/passing on your right"! Or folk with headphones in who shout as you go past for not alerting them to your presence over the tinny din of Terry Wogan...

Dog walkers have to be the worst though, standing on one side with the leash stretched across the path while Rover stands, bemused, looking back at his owner expectantly as they wag their hands around shouting "Rover, Rover get out the nice man's way. Come on now you silly dog, stop being awkward and let the man past..."

willhub wrote:

..., I had my headphones in....

I take it this is another polarising issue like helmets? Personally I find it risky enough cycling in traffic without the use of one of my senses...

Headphones not a problem with me, some people say how can you ride with them its dangerous... I don't agree with that at all.

marcthehammer

I was mending a punture at the side of the road when a fat gezzer in a white van shouted " get a car". I turned round pointed at his fat gut and laughed!!!

xover_runner

It's not all bad. This is absolutley true.

Returning home form Tuesday night TT last summer approach a roundabout, look right and see a Range Rover approaching with 2 female occupants, filter on to the road just as the RR passes me, female passenger (quite fit) shouts at me though open window, pulls up her top and shows me her rack

I still think about that some times....

chuckcork

xover_runner wrote:

It's not all bad. This is absolutley true.

Returning home form Tuesday night TT last summer approach a roundabout, look right and see a Range Rover approaching with 2 female occupants, filter on to the road just as the RR passes me, female passenger (quite fit) shouts at me though open window, pulls up her top and shows me her rack

I still think about that some times....

I'd quite like to experience that, but never have yet.

Oh well, can live in hope!

salsarider79

I had two fat b*stards in a tranny van to shout "Your a girl!" at me yesterday. Failed to see the funny side, but was tempted to show them my willy to prove them wrong....

I can beat you xover_runner: I was told today that one of my mother-in-laws middle aged married friends, thought I had 'nice thighs'. Yeah! How do you like them apples, eh?

Gary D

salsarider79 wrote:

I can beat you xover_runner: I was told today that one of my mother-in-laws middle aged married friends, thought I had 'nice thighs'. Yeah! How do you like them apples, eh?

Naaah. Sorry, that doesn't beat a fit bird getting their chubbies out for you without even asking

xover_runner still has the lead by a mile mate

Gary.

DW01

I've not had too much abuse, bit of "nice bike" which is quite nice even though its not that nice! and some wolf whistles... on the other hand had some shouting usually "w*nker, get a car" and idiots driving too close or braking when nothing is in front of them just because your managing to keep up with them... this really pee's me off as you totally lose momentum...

I think maybe the price increase of fuel is helping to get rid of the corsa and nova drivers who aren't worthy of living.

DW01

oh and i once was cycling along with some traffic and kept feeling the smallest bit of water... yet it was one of the hottest days we've had in all year and after about a minute of this i saw the jet was coming from some guys in a white van with the smallest water pistol i've seen.

It was so bizarre that i couldn't be annoyed and had to laugh... that and it felt funny, they all gave me the thumbs up and i gave them it back then they proceeded to speed off and spray pedestrians which was actually hilarious to watch, as they all looked straight up haha

salsarider79

Okay, I admit it Gary D + xover_runner. I'm jealous. I would love to have someone do that to me. Preferably someone attractive, female, etc...

AaronH

Had a bunch of chavs in a Corsa blow an air horn at me.
The usual overtaking cars heading towards me at 80mph + on my side of the road.
"Get a car" comments which usually end up with me shouting back "got one thanks"

But the good stuff always outweighs the bad

On 2 seperate ocassions I've had my arse slapped by women, once while I was stationary and another while riding which was a bit dodgy and should of been peeved but couldn't help but see the funny side.

The funniest one was sitting at some traffic lights I turned round only to see the woman in the passenger seat of the car next to me sheilding her eyes from the fact that being 6ft 5 my crotch was directly at her eye level.

st68

recently my new reaction to abuse is to smile & wave to the abuser that really pi**es them off & makes me laugh

gtitim

Recently I went on a trip to France and did a fair amount of cycling - it was glorious - but anyway, whilst approaching a big hill there was a woman on the side of the road jumping up and down, clapping and shouting "Go! Go! Go!" (in French). Upon my return to England, I went out for a cycle, stopped at some lights and a car drove past with some chav hanging out the window who shouted "GET A CAR - YOU TOSSER!!" Sadly I didnt have time to tell him that I do have a car and in fact he was a complete moron.

Sigh - think i'll move to France...

onehipwonder

Whilst riding the Southern Sportive yesterday a couple of brain deads in a green Astra decided to throw beer at my clubmate who was riding at the front of the bunch, which was then followed by the half full can which thankfully missed.

It's just frustrating that you can't enjoy your riding without some dick head trying to ruin your day.

kr1s

In traffic just tap on the abusive chavs window - when he winds it down, withdraw his keys from the ignition and hurl them as far as you can ( or insert into a drain) - then peddle off into the sunset leaving him trapped in his motionless car with all his mates and a tailback all blowing there horns at him...........

Now am I stooping to their level :?:

Massimo

I have a similar story to xover_runner, but with a twist...

I was cycling behind a bus with a group of girls occupying the rear seats. They saw me and start shouting 'nice legs' etc etc. Then one kneeled on the back seat and lifted her top to reveal the sorriest, saggy pair of boobs you've ever seen - the term 'spaniels ears' sprung to mind.

The memory still gives me the shudders to this day...

singlespeedexplosif

It was so bizarre that i couldn't be annoyed and had to laugh... that and it felt funny, they all gave me the thumbs up and i gave them it back then they proceeded to speed off and spray pedestrians which was actually hilarious to watch, as they all looked straight up haha

ah...the fun you can have with water pistols and a moving vehicle.
Reminds me of the time a car load of tw@s decided to use a Super Soaker on a bunch of people sitting outside a pub in our village on a hot sunny day. Scum in car roaring with laughter, still squirting water at people as they got up and ran towards car. Scum driving decided to make a quick getaway, but forgot to stop laughing and looking at the people his mate had just soaked, and accelerated straight into the back of the lorry in front. One written off car, three injured tw@s and a good laugh had by all the people outside the pub as they waited for the police to arrive.

unclemalc

Massimo wrote:

The memory still gives me the shudders to this day...

:shock:

Yesterday, in the space of 20 seconds, I had some dickh--d shouting "Booooo..." behind, alongside and past me ('Boo' ..????) then almost immediately a carful of lads coming the opposite way beeped and all held thumbs up at me....

Toss--s 1, Good guys 1.

If I ride enough, the numbers should fall into place and I will eventually get some female goodies exposed to me...won't I???