Anything to stop W***** car drivers
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Andyb10 wrote:Had a couple of good ones recently
1) Was cycling in a cycle lane and some old guy went past so close he almost clipped me. When I gesticulated he pulled in and so I stopped for a "chat". He announced that there was no way that he was going to put his wheels over the central lines whilst overtaking me as there might be something coming the other way - wtf!!!
2) Doing 25+ down hill to Corfe Castle and was passed by car with some bloke (looked pretty ratted) leaning out of the passenger window with a tw*tty leary grin on his ugly mush trying to grab me as they went past
Yes there are some right morons about, and I find that it's the older generations who tend to give the least room - to frecking decrepit to hit the brake pedal in time or move their steering wheels some of them
Hi - Andy - am based in the same place as you. I have found that is is biddies, people that just have to be smashed off their faces and unfortunately, living up to the stereotype, BMW drivers.
Is there an arsehole test or club that is compulsory when you buy a Beemer?0 -
rake wrote:im considering some kind of glass breaking projectile after some t****y *w**ty s***head tossed a bottle or someting out as they went past, luckily for me his aim was as good as his IQ and hit some other poor pedestrian. hopefully I can cause them similar distress by hurling some thing through their window, or leaving a dent. Any ways they better press their accelerators after such lunacy because ive got into weight lifting and boxing sparing as a sideline.
If your bike pump is handy I imagine it would make a great hammer. But what if it's just an old lady?
Often I reckon the driver doesn't have any idea how close they are going to a cyclist. And vans must reckon that if their front wing is past the front wheel, then the rest of the van must be as well.
Perhaps the driving test should be retaken every 10 years. And include a cyclist overtake situation on a computer generation, and then playback just how close they were.0 -
rake wrote:im considering some kind of glass breaking projectile after some t****y *w**ty s***head tossed a bottle or someting out as they went past, luckily for me his aim was as good as his IQ and hit some other poor pedestrian. hopefully I can cause them similar distress by hurling some thing through their window, or leaving a dent. Any ways they better press their accelerators after such lunacy because ive got into weight lifting and boxing sparing as a sideline. im nearly up to 100kg on bench press repetitions.
If some muppet did that to me, if I caught up with them in traffic, I would do a "Vinnie Jones" in Lock Stock to them.
And then ride off, briskly. Seriously, if someone lobbed anything at me they better ensure they aren't gonna get held up. I have had pric5s shouting at me, that is bad enough.
Rea big boys, coming up behind someone 4's up in a ton of metal. Hilarious. ...Do it before a set of traffic lights boys. U locks prove their usefulness then...0 -
in london, they helpfully make some of the most dangerous vehicles display a sign in the back window
if you see "addison lee" or the tfl private hire logo, stay well clear
I'm not the only person who's noticed this!
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1littlevictory wrote:rake wrote:im considering some kind of glass breaking projectile after some t****y *w**ty s***head tossed a bottle or someting out as they went past, luckily for me his aim was as good as his IQ and hit some other poor pedestrian. hopefully I can cause them similar distress by hurling some thing through their window, or leaving a dent. Any ways they better press their accelerators after such lunacy because ive got into weight lifting and boxing sparing as a sideline.
If your bike pump is handy I imagine it would make a great hammer. But what if it's just an old lady?
Often I reckon the driver doesn't have any idea how close they are going to a cyclist. And vans must reckon that if their front wing is past the front wheel, then the rest of the van must be as well.
Perhaps the driving test should be retaken every 10 years. And include a cyclist overtake situation on a computer generation, and then playback just how close they were.
specifically refering to t**ts who purposefully do things such as shouting, leaning out and hurling stuff, i reckon they know what theyre doing. with just plain bad driving like you mention i just get terribly frustrared or angry and shake my head. ive made some questionable decisions in cars, but it seems to happen too frequently with some people. only on saturday i was descending a hill into a village at 30 ish mph. i could see a car waiting to pull out of quiet side fork in the road. she paused for long enough whilst looking straight in my direction, good i thought shes waiting for me to go past, its a bright sunny day easy to see me, im clearly coming down a steep hill and have right of way and shes looking right at me for several seconds. In the final stage of approach she must decide im going 8mph or something and pulls across my path, luckily to go the other way onto the other side giving me a couple of inches to pass behind the car. I shook my head from side to side in disgust. ive no doubt the onlookers were probably thinking i should be carefull on my bike, i could have a nasty accident.0 -
Just watched the video posted by Dmak. Two points:
(1) There is a well marked and perfectly clear cycle lane but the cyclist chooses to ride on the main carriageway. I can see that this could irritate a motorist if they had to stick behind a cyclist at 15-20mph for any distance.
(2) On the roundabout the cyclist cuts straight across the roundabout effectively swapping lanes (presumably without any indication) rather than following the correct line round the roundabout and then is surprised when the lorry comes round him on the outside.
Strikes me this is 6 of one and half dozen of the other.
Cyclists can only command respect when they give it in equal measure.0 -
Irrelevant.mendipmasher wrote:Just watched the video posted by Dmak. Two points:
(1) There is a well marked and perfectly clear cycle lane but the cyclist chooses to ride on the main carriageway. I can see that this could irritate a motorist if they had to stick behind a cyclist at 15-20mph for any distance.
Cyclists don't have to use the cycle lane, that specific one looks awful and the lorry didn't even come from that way. If the cyclist entered at the lane at '6 o clock' then the lorry joined the RAB at the '9 o clock' entrance.
Is the rider going right at the roundabout though? If he is then he's taken the correct course.(2) On the roundabout the cyclist cuts straight across the roundabout effectively swapping lanes (presumably without any indication) rather than following the correct line round the roundabout and then is surprised when the lorry comes round him on the outside.
Wrong.Strikes me this is 6 of one and half dozen of the other.
Right.Cyclists can only command respect when they give it in equal measure.0 -
Cycle lane? I thought those painted strips were designated fly-tipping zones.Purveyor of "up"
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Peddle Up! wrote:Cycle lane? I thought those painted strips were designated fly-tipping zones.
lol - either that or a target that the "Triggers" of this life aim for.
I just love the ones that are under 10 metres or so - who approves this shite?
In some places you are encouraged to cycle on the "cycle paths" that happen to be on a pavement, then a nice 10 metre track on road, then nothing!
Excellent!0 -
Any mention for pedestrians yet? Nearly got knocked off twice within half a mile yesterday by pedestrians stepping out into the road without looking - one was carrying a child on his back at the time...0
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Cumulonimbus wrote:Any mention for pedestrians yet? Nearly got knocked off twice within half a mile yesterday by pedestrians stepping out into the road without looking - one was carrying a child on his back at the time...
Jeez - we are getting irate at the w0nky drivers - but you have introduced a whole new moron into the mix!
My favourite "walker" is the muppet who is, inevietably, on his/ her phone - and then will just step out into the road making you swerve. brake or come off.
And then having the cheek and nerve to start abusing you...0 -
Horses get my "angry" vote - especially when they ride side by side down country lanes (ignoring the bridleways so their horses don't get dirty &/or so people can see them on their horse!!!).
At least most cars/drivers have a valid MOT certificate/driving licence & do not get spooked by:
- something shiny
- a funny shadow
- anything else on the road
- funny horse 6th sense
Dangerous IMO.0 -
Avezius wrote:Horses get my "angry" vote - especially when they ride side by side down country lanes (ignoring the bridleways so their horses don't get dirty &/or so people can see them on their horse!!!).
So do you always ride on cycleways when they are present (even the unsurfaced Sustrans type)? All horse riders I know will use a bridleway over the road everytime and certainly don't avoid them to "keep their horses clean". The biggest problem is that the bridleway network is so sparse that they have to use the roads to get there (also, most country lanes were used by horses long before the invention of the bike or car so they arguably have more historic right to use them than we do).
This thread is ridiculous, it would be so much better if everyone just got on with sharing the space rather than moaning about other road users. As long as everyone uses the road safely and considerately then there is no reason why we can't all get by together. I say this as a cyclist, pedestrian, motorist and (occassional) horse rider. All of these modes of transport have some people who are idiots and make life worse for others but too many people don't like to think that maybe they have a few faults themselves.0 -
Avezius wrote:Cyclists get my "angry" vote - especially when they ride side by side down country lanes (ignoring the cyclepaths ad bridleways so their bikes don't get dirty &/or so people can see them on their bike!!!).
At least most cars/drivers have a valid MOT certificate/driving licence & insurance0 -
Pross wrote:Avezius wrote:Horses get my "angry" vote - especially when they ride side by side down country lanes (ignoring the bridleways so their horses don't get dirty &/or so people can see them on their horse!!!).
So do you always ride on cycleways when they are present (even the unsurfaced Sustrans type)? All horse riders I know will use a bridleway over the road everytime and certainly don't avoid them to "keep their horses clean". The biggest problem is that the bridleway network is so sparse that they have to use the roads to get there (also, most country lanes were used by horses long before the invention of the bike or car so they arguably have more historic right to use them than we do).
You obviously don't know the ones I do then!
Don't get me started on equestrian centre near me too - it's like BMW drivers with real money.Pross wrote:This thread is ridiculous, it would be so much better if everyone just got on with sharing the space rather than moaning about other road users. As long as everyone uses the road safely and considerately then there is no reason why we can't all get by together. I say this as a cyclist, pedestrian, motorist and (occassional) horse rider. All of these modes of transport have some people who are idiots and make life worse for others but too many people don't like to think that maybe they have a few faults themselves.
Typical!
Seriously, I agree with your sentiment & didn't intend to hit a nerve so apologies.
However, horses are fairly unique in that they can become completely uncontrollable & therefore dangerous at times when it's difficult for other road users to predict.
No normal person really minds slowing down / giving space to a horse (or cyclist) but for example last weekend, I had to wait nearly 10 mins in my car whilst a horse was going mental because of a lawnmower! Nearly jumped on a couple of cars & destroyed a hedge. I think there's a fair chance this isnt going to happen with a car/bike/van!
Note - I actually do use the cycle lanes on my daily commute (probably uncool) & cyclists not being considerate also irritates me! 0 -
As a cyclist and a (BMW) driver it strikes me that bad drivers are bad drivers and they behave the same towards other motorists as they do towards cyclists. I see them all the time. The ones who do illigal things like throwing stuff at cyclist, are criminals and cyclists are just a handy target for their criminal behaviour. If there were no cyclists about they would probably throw something at a mother with a pram instead.
What galls me is that there appears to be nothing we can do about it. At times I wish I was a police person and could get out of the car, or off the bike and book them. Maybe I should become a Special Constabule?
PS Someone will be on here in a minute telling me that I could not do that.I have only two things to say to that; Bo***cks0 -
sub55 wrote:
Wow thats great. only problem is that I have a pack on my back when commuting - do they do a rucksack cover in this style ?0
