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Do some cyclists seek confrontation?
Theo Bekkers Wrote: me wrote: Hands up who wants that to happen all the time? (Personally, I'd prefer a clear run through to the bike box, if there is one.) You'd prefer that the car turned across your lane as you were going straight on? No, but maybe I should clarify: I'd prefer a clear run to the bike box -while the traffic is stationary-. -- treadly&me |
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Do some cyclists seek confrontation?
treadly&me Wrote: No, but maybe I should clarify: I'd prefer a clear run to the bike box -while the traffic is stationary-.that can still be a problem if the lights change as you are riding up and they can't see you in their quarter's even if they look. We expect drivers to wait a few seconds for us, why not give them a few as well ( there are 86400 of them in a day) so what is wrong with holding back behind a stationary car signalling a turn and making sure they don't have to contend with getting a crushed body out from under their wheels. We all have to use common sense and give a little courtesy and respect, even where right of way may be ours sometimes. _____________________ *visible, predictable and legal.* -- rooman Roadie & Track |
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Do some cyclists seek confrontation?
Michael Warner Wrote: On Wed, 02 May 2007 01:01:29 +1000, Aeek wrote: Which is why I often pull out of the bike lane and slot in behind. l slot in behind car as well if its safe ,but then sometimes other cyclists move up along bike lane to where l was, thus causing same problem.It is difficult in peak ride times,just have to judge each situation as they arise. -- Meeba |
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Do some cyclists seek confrontation?
treadly&me Wrote: Anyway, it looked a lot like the action of someone who deliberately wanted to engage in a bit of argy-bargy. And it left me wondering, why? Some of us are chilled out, some of us have short fuses and some of us don't have a fuse at all. I think I'm one of the latter on some days. BUT! I believe I have a good grasp of the rules and I will not turn nutter on someone innocent. I will rip apart anyone who does something stupid that risks my safety. I've seen exactly the situation you describe happen right in front of me. I had backed off because I could see I wasn't going to make it around the corner and I could see the driver had indicated right and yet this tool in front of me barged on through and then hurled abuse at the driver when they turned right! Rider = tool. If a car suddenly decides to head down 'that' street and cuts someone off then they are the tool. There seem to be a few riders who think the road is all theirs (and I do this 'to an extent'.. so hang me) but where have we seen this before? Yeah, drivers. hippy -- hippy |
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