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MarkJ

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I was coming to a cross roads junction, going up the minor road intending to turn left. This is a junction I use pretty much every day.

I could see right was clear, but you can't see left so easily. I eased carefully out, looking left, and had to stand on the brakes straightaway. Luckily I was hardly moving because coming towards me, on the wrong side of the road, was a bloke in a Passat estate overtaking two cyclists. Speed is hard to assess in these situations but I'd be surprised if he was within the 30 limit.

But you know what really rankled? As he sped past, near enough for me to see the stubble on his chin, I could see he was shouting at me. I'm pretty sure he said "effing look before you pull out you w@nker".

Nice.
 
I agree, cyclists are a real pain in the ar8e!!!!!

Hard hat now welded, riveted and glued on!!!!!!!!!!

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I think all cyclist should be registered by law and have to wear/display some sort on visible ID Number available for all to see (kids too). Those that don't wear one should be pulled over by the plod and prosecuted. I am so sick of seeing 2, 3, & 4 a breast and being so damn rude by not pulling over to allow anyone to pass safely. The other day we were heading up a very steep narrow hill called Greenhow Hill, and yes we were stuck behind 1 cyclist which remained in the middle of the road going up there and he had no intention of pulling over into any of the gateways of which there were plenty. Poor van was 1st & 2nd then back to 1st this went on for near 2 miles. when i did get to go past he gave me a load of abuse for some reason. (and they wonder why people loose there patients with them)

I often wonder how do these people react when they are running late for say a hospital appointment and then get stuck behind cyclists themselves. Surely they too must get frustrated too when they are in a car or any other 4+ wheel vehicle.

Plus the fact when they ride down the side of you or go through red lights.. I have even seen one go through railway crossing at red and barrier was down. But they get away with it as they can't be identified!! ITS WRONG!!!

I'm a just being a grumpy old bugger? Or do you think the same??
 
My beef was with the driver of the Passat, overtaking on a junction....
 
Yep your ment to make sure its safe to pull out,however the passat driver should have not overtaken cycles at a junction and defo not at speed.
Was the junction marked on the main approach rd,should be.
Lucky for you that you did stop or a acc would have against you self,its so easy to happen to any of use,not good for the old ticker though.
 
MarkJ said:
My beef was with the driver of the Passat, overtaking on a junction....
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The law says you must not over take on or approaching a junction so passat man was in the wrong but cyclists are a pain we've just had 2 mls of cycle path built and they still ride in the road holding up large queues of traffic
 
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witzend said:
The law says you must not over take on or approaching a junction so passat man was in the wrong but cyclists are a pain we've just had 2 mls of cycle path built and they still ride in the road holding up large queues of traffic
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I think the point was about the vw driver,but i do agree on cycle lanes as quite a few built round here but cyclists will not use them & the younger ones use the f/path knocking old dears for six,not forgetting the no lights at night dressed in black brigade.
Time for a nat register of some sort,reflective shirt with number on back etc.
 
yorkshireCPLE said:
I think all cyclist should be registered by law and have to wear/display some sort on visible ID Number available for all to see (kids too). Those that don't wear one should be pulled over by the plod and prosecuted. I am so sick of seeing 2, 3, & 4 a breast and being so damn rude by not pulling over to allow anyone to pass safely. The other day we were heading up a very steep narrow hill called Greenhow Hill, and yes we were stuck behind 1 cyclist which remained in the middle of the road going up there and he had no intention of pulling over into any of the gateways of which there were plenty. Poor van was 1st & 2nd then back to 1st this went on for near 2 miles. when i did get to go past he gave me a load of abuse for some reason. (and they wonder why people loose there patients with them)

I often wonder how do these people react when they are running late for say a hospital appointment and then get stuck behind cyclists themselves. Surely they too must get frustrated too when they are in a car or any other 4+ wheel vehicle.

Plus the fact when they ride down the side of you or go through red lights.. I have even seen one go through railway crossing at red and barrier was down. But they get away with it as they can't be identified!! ITS WRONG!!!

I'm a just being a grumpy old bugger? Or do you think the same??
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I think you have a attitude problem.
 
trevskoda said:
I dont ,he is correct as most not all are bonkers,pity about the good ones who get tared with the same brush.
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What were the cyclists doing wrong? riding two abreast? Much safer to ride two abreast in a built up area as it makes it easier to be seen by half blind olduns driving motorhomes pulling out of side roads.
 
sparrks said:
What were the cyclists doing wrong? riding two abreast? Much safer to ride two abreast in a built up area as it makes it easier to be seen by half blind olduns driving motorhomes pulling out of side roads.
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The Law says for cyclists Not to ride 2 abreast where road conditions dictate otherwise and to ride far enough apart to allow faster vehicles to overtake safely

But No one has said they where doing wrong the car driver overtaking on a junction was the wrong doer
 
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It always annoys me that when I am held up by cyclists, I never have my Snowplough attachment fitted. :sad:
 
As was mentioned earlier cyclists need to make their mind up one minute they are road users next they are pedestrians using pavements and jumping traffic lights, make them pay road tax that's what I say and helmets should be compulsory. I bet everyone has had some bad experiences with cyclists, I was run over as a five year old with one on the pavement as I came out of my back yard split my head open on the stone gate post . Not that it has clouded my judgment :lol-053: before anyone says it I know it should have been me with the helmet on , maybe that's the answer .
 
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