Abuse

[Bazzer]

That's certainly possible, and something I will consider, but I would use it every ride I think.

There is nothing wrong with that. Mine gets switched on in the same hand stroke as the Garmin.

 

[Vantage]

Someone on a different forum asked the question if when using a camera, did the users then go looking for incidents to report. At the time, I was one of a few to answer 'no' citing the reason that they do not provide an invisible force field and so to go looking for incidents was stupid.
The problem, is that when I think back to when I used the cams, in a small way I did actually hope one of the motoring drones would do something stupid just so I could get the ba***rd.
I've since put the cams away and ride happier for it.
It might be worth also checking what your local bobby station might do in the event that you do catch driving stupidity/selfishness and report it. In the case of Greater Manchester Police, it'll be sweet f*** all unless you're splattered over the offending drivers car window and bonnet.

 

[Nonethewiser]

I have to say that I have found the vast majority of local drivers to be fine (touching wood), this is a semi-rural area and there are a good number of cyclists out and about especially at weekends. One thing that has brought a bit of verbal, however, is riding two abreast.

 

[classic33]

Someone on a different forum asked the question if when using a camera, did the users then go looking for incidents to report. At the time, I was one of a few to answer 'no' citing the reason that they do not provide an invisible force field and so to go looking for incidents was stupid.
The problem, is that when I think back to when I used the cams, in a small way I did actually hope one of the motoring drones would do something stupid just so I could get the ba***rd.
I've since put the cams away and ride happier for it.
It might be worth also checking what your local bobby station might do in the event that you do catch driving stupidity/selfishness and report it. In the case of Greater Manchester Police, it'll be sweet f*** all unless you're splattered over the offending drivers car window and bonnet.

There's the chance they'll look for someone else if there's a chance their actions could be caught on camera.

You can also use the camera to review your ride. All those bits you missed as you flew past them.

 

[DaveReading]

You can also use the camera to review your ride. All those bits you missed as you flew past them.

And if you've forgotten the rule that your bike is going to go in the direction you're looking, you'll get a wonderful action replay of the result.

 

[MikeG]

Frankly, it's a fact of life for a larger lady on a bike Especially from young men who've souped up their mum's hatchback and left the family braincell at home

Another forum on which I post has a system of nominating posts to be voted on once a month, in two categories: The Language Awards, for quality, well thought out and well written posts, and Pith Awards, for saying something succinctly and pithily. I read this post, and I looked immediately for the "Nominate" button. Well said.

 

[mustang1]

Really, why was it wonderful?

I felt I was about to be enlightened as to why he would not use the motorway (it's his choice) yet his line of questioning was that I should be using the bike lane (it's my choice).

 

[Jody]

Promote your chosen transport by being courteous to others. fairly simple ! Ignore the idiots.

 

[JPBoothy]

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Good luck with that advise. I was once foolish enough to post a similar question asking why people don't acknowlege other cyclists and walkers. Blimey, talk about poking a hornets nest! I hadn't realised that there were so many grumpy people out there.

The grump champion though has to be a chap from work that I was riding with oneaSunday morning and he asked why I say hello to people. Because it's nice to be friendly was my reply. His reply to me was "###k em, they don't say it to me!"

 

[DCBassman]

Good luck with that advise. I was once foolish enough to post a similar question asking why people don't acknowlege other cyclists and walkers. Blimey, talk about poking a hornets nest! I hadn't realised that there were so many grumpy people out there.

The grump champion though has to be a chap from work that I was riding with oneaSunday morning and he asked why I say hello to people. Because it's nice to be friendly was my reply. His reply to me was "###k em, they don't say it to me!"

Jeepers, and here's me thinking I'm Mr Grumpy!
I do do mumble/nod thing usually. The ride before last, I actually had a conversation, twice, with another cyclist! Ok, it was the same guy both times, but still...

 

[Shut Up Legs]

And if you've forgotten the rule that your bike is going to go in the direction you're looking, you'll get a wonderful action replay of the result.

Unless of course you're aware of the "target fixation" effect, and consciously compensate for it.

 

[Levo-Lon]

I don't get abuse on the roads I find everybody is pleasant, it's on here where I get insults thrown at me

You need to get out more ya fecking egit

 

[Levo-Lon]

I get more naughty kids commenting using the work route, mind you there all over the cycle lane and footpath..so i tend to give em shyte too