16-08-2017, 11:23 AM
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It's sometimes hard not to suddenly divert from a path when noticing a particularly deep pothole or drain hole. They can be deep enough to make a cyclist fall off. Many's the time these have cropped up when a car is approaching from behind and it's a job to handle them and attempt to keep a straight line.Take note of the mentioned handlebar mirror. Fitting one of these is perhaps the best bit of safety advice I can give.
16-08-2017, 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by ruthio
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Whatever the rights and wrongs of cyclists in general, this particular very young man comes across as a nasty piece of shit. His arrogance is breathtaking, I hope it's a disguise for real fear and shame.
I also still stand by my previous post - the vast majority of cyclists are arrogant planks, who think the laws don't apply to them and appear almost desperate for a motorist to make a mistake so they can have a self righteous rant.
And yes, they absolutely should be insured. I had one ride into the side of my car years ago in Islington as he wasn't looking where he was going. £500 of damage and no-one I could claim from - absolutely wrong.
Sorry, but my opinion of (the majority) of cyclists will not change - I despise them. I do a lot of driving and see their antics daily.
17-08-2017, 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by APRICOT
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Hope he gets a long sentence, he deserves it .The arrogance of him.
His defence he just/will be found not guilty.
She was on her mobile when she stepped out on to the road.
http://www.aol.co.uk/news/2017/08/17...s-death-accus/
17-08-2017, 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by fender
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I do a lot of driving and quite frankly despair of cyclists - I find them to be largely pedantic self righteous planks, who almost want a pedestrian or motorist to make a mistake so they can have a condescending rant.They'd be wise not to do it with me though, they'd likely get a slap.......
This latest incident will, I sincerely hope, bring about some new and badly needed rules regarding cyclists. Compulsory insurance and identification plates must surely now be seen as essential.
As for this individual, his arrogance will hopefully lead to severe penalties for him in court. Having said that, I don't think we actually do severe penalties any more.
We shall see.
17-08-2017, 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by mickb
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i'm both a cyclist and a car driver. To me, they are both the same and need to obey road traffic regulations equally. I occasionally drive in central london and i have to say the behaviour of london cyclists is appalling. They view red lights as optional, think nothing of riding down the left hand side of a huge lorry, then scream and shout when the lorry turns left (even when it was clearly signalling when they undertook it). They are rude and boorish with a sense of entitlement which even makes old etonians seem self-effacing. I am constantly amazed that even more cyclists are not killed /maimed on the roads. Car drivers are not perfect by a long long way, but my fellow cyclists often fill me with shame.
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