Is this why cyclists get a bad rep
jacob2910
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is this why we are hated by some :shock: :shock:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLzGj10fg2g
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLzGj10fg2g
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Only two words you need to know - Lucas Brunelle; if you squint and read it backwards it really does spell "I am half a mile up my own arse"."Consider the grebe..."0
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notsoblue wrote:No, its because some people are just c***s...
Yep, that just about covers it.
It's also about the fact that cyclists get about for very little money, are never stuck in traffic, are often very fit, aren't forced to sit for hours each week being miserable as f***, aren't forced to queue at garages and be mugged by the oil companies.
Basically some motorists believe that cyclists should be as miserable and downtrodden and under the thumb as they are and they cant' stand the thought of anyone else having what they perceive as an 'easy ride'.
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that seems to make sense0
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bullying their way through regardless of right of way, no respect shown for other road users, intimidating vulnerable people in their way, travelling deliberately to antagonise and upset others, thinking that they own the roads and the rules don't apply to them, routinely and repeatedly breaking the law, passing people within inches at speed in a dangerous manner, driving off from the scene of a collision.
what have I missed that these heroic freedom fighters did Andy?
all things we throw at motorists on here and which you more than anyone else would be apoplectic with rage over if a car had filmed something even 1/10th as blatant.
its not a reaction against traffic jams and fuel prices its a bunch of cocky t**ts with no regard for anyone but themselves playing a game.0 -
shouldbeinbed wrote:bullying their way through regardless of right of way, no respect shown for other road users, intimidating vulnerable people in their way, travelling deliberately to antagonise and upset others, thinking that they own the roads and the rules don't apply to them, routinely and repeatedly breaking the law, passing people within inches at speed in a dangerous manner, driving off from the scene of a collision.
what have I missed that these heroic freedom fighters did Andy?
all things we throw at motorists on here and which you more than anyone else would be apoplectic with rage over if a car had filmed something even 1/10th as blatant.
its not a reaction against traffic jams and fuel prices its a bunch of cocky t**ts with no regard for anyone but themselves playing a game."That's it! You people have stood in my way long enough. I'm going to clown college! " - Homer0 -
I can't believe what I just saw ! I am amazed no one was killed riding like that...bunch of t*ats !
Anyone see that Police car near the beginning?...no way would have been able to catch them mind !0 -
This one is better:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=au0Zjn3eB9k
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shouldbeinbed wrote:bullying their way through regardless of right of way, no respect shown for other road users, intimidating vulnerable people in their way, travelling deliberately to antagonise and upset others, thinking that they own the roads and the rules don't apply to them, routinely and repeatedly breaking the law, passing people within inches at speed in a dangerous manner, driving off from the scene of a collision.
what have I missed that these heroic freedom fighters did Andy?
all things we throw at motorists on here and which you more than anyone else would be apoplectic with rage over if a car had filmed something even 1/10th as blatant.
its not a reaction against traffic jams and fuel prices its a bunch of cocky t**ts with no regard for anyone but themselves playing a game.
Well the OP's question was "Is this why we're hated by some?" Its pretty clear to anyone that this can't possibly be the reason because of just how unrepresentative this video is of how people cycle... Anyone who uses videos like to justify an anti-cyclist opinion is clearly a f*ckwit.
Andy was hardly calling these people "heroic freedom fighters". He was answering the OP's question without any reference to the video.0 -
CRAIGO5000 wrote:This one is better:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=au0Zjn3eB9k
(if you like close calls that is)[/url]
All the cars are driving on the wrong side too :shock:0 -
How can they be that cool whilst listening to Dragonforce? One rider was in spandex and there were mudguards on another bike!
I dunno, couriers these days, it's all headcams and high 5sFCN16 - 1970 BSA Wayfarer
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How do they keep the camera image so still? All of the helmet cam (ahem fnarr) footage I have seen looks like it was taken by someone frapping furiously on a full sus (set on bouncy) mtb with half flat tyres by an epileptic returning from a strobe laden rave . . . .
That can't be true of everything I've seen . . . .Fixed gear for wet weather / hairy roadie for posing in the sun.
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Deadeyebumhole wrote:How do they keep the camera image so still? All of the helmet cam (ahem fnarr) footage I have seen looks like it was taken by someone frapping furiously on a full sus (set on bouncy) mtb with half flat tyres by an epileptic returning from a strobe laden rave . . . .
That can't be true of everything I've seen . . . .0 -
gaz545 wrote:Deadeyebumhole wrote:How do they keep the camera image so still? All of the helmet cam (ahem fnarr) footage I have seen looks like it was taken by someone frapping furiously on a full sus (set on bouncy) mtb with half flat tyres by an epileptic returning from a strobe laden rave . . . .
That can't be true of everything I've seen . . . .
Different - I'd say
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JZed wrote:gaz545 wrote:Deadeyebumhole wrote:How do they keep the camera image so still? All of the helmet cam (ahem fnarr) footage I have seen looks like it was taken by someone frapping furiously on a full sus (set on bouncy) mtb with half flat tyres by an epileptic returning from a strobe laden rave . . . .
That can't be true of everything I've seen . . . .
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ah . . . .
that's him - do you think he has an air zound as well?Fixed gear for wet weather / hairy roadie for posing in the sun.
What would Thora Hurd do?0 -
Deadeyebumhole wrote:ah . . . .
that's him - do you think he has an air zound as well?
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Back on topic, yes it is that sort of irresponsible, bullying, illegal and immoral cycling that puts the backs up of motorists and makes them dismissive of the law abiding and considerate ones.
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Blue Meanie wrote:How can they be that cool whilst listening to Dragonforce? One rider was in spandex and there were mudguards on another bike!
I dunno, couriers these days, it's all headcams and high 5s
the vid was 2006... you saw that bit right?
Agreed with Dragonforce being toilet though
I feel the final utterance in the vid sums thing up nicelyPurveyor of sonic doom
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rWu9rMP ... re=related0 -
jacob2910 wrote::shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rWu9rMP ... re=related
So being knocked over gives us a bad rep as well? :?:0 -
notsoblue wrote:jacob2910 wrote::shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rWu9rMP ... re=related
So being knocked over gives us a bad rep as well? :?:
nope this just shows how unfriendly some people are to cyclists you can see one of the police guys laughing when the courier is crying about his bike being wrecked0 -
Deadeyebumhole wrote:ah . . . .
that's him - do you think he has an air zound as well?
orSmellTheGlove wrote:Only two words you need to know - Lucas Brunelle; if you squint and read it backwards it really does spell "I am half a mile up my own ars*".
Looks like fair comment. He must have some neck muscles though.0