Anyone know this idiot motorcyclist?

[Mugshot]

Yup, that's the problem. You've remembered the close passes from a probably small number of motorcyclists and potentially extrapolated it to the entire motorcycling community. Just like when a driver sees a cyclist jump a red, he thinks we all do it and just plainly doesn't see all the ones waiting patiently at red.

No no, not extrapolated at all, just a statement of fact. Some of the worst have been from motorcyclists. Given that I get passed by far more cars and lorries than I do motorcycles I could start to think that as a percentage motorcyclists are less careful around us than other groups of road users.
I wasn't specifically targeting what you said, but there seems to me to be a bit of a suggestion in the thread that cyclists and motorcyclsits are all in this together as vulnerable road users. In my experience some of the worst I've had have been motorcyclists, possibly the worst pass I've had from a van was being driven by someone that I know rides a motorbike unless he is working.

 

[totallyfixed]

There is also I believe, a view that motorcyclists are somehow a "tough" bunch because they are usually garbed in black leather and cyclists are a bit of a "soft" target. In reality of course it is likely to be the other way round, most of my cycling companions are a physically hard, fit bunch. Certainly any other road user attempts to intimidate either of us and the opportunity arises for a confrontation, I am likely to point out the error of their ways.
A large number of motorcyclists appear to get a thrill from the power and speed of the bike they are riding, personally it does nothing for me.

 

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A large number of motorcyclists appear to get a thrill from the power and speed of the bike they are riding, personally it does nothing for me.

It looks mildly entertaining....
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View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWZG1nhgwgg
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[Eurostar]

I ride motorbikes as well as bicycles. I used to be a motorcycle courier. I'm going to look out for this guy and give him a piece of my mind. What he did is totally inexcusable. If he'd waited 0.2 of a second he could have overtaken on the other side of the road. That's what I'd have done. If I were the one dispensing justice his bike would be crushed, he'd be banned and forced to take a retest. I saw a tweet that said he'd been arrested. Is this true? I want to go to his hearing.

 

[jefmcg]

"At least the motorcyclist stopped..."

It looks to me that the cyclists wheels get tangled in the motorcyclists wheels. so, he had to stop.

He is a very incompetent and stupid man.

 

[Eurostar]

I've finally read this whole thread - a fine job of work, well done to the researchers and contributors.

To be fair to Mr Mitchell, given that he thinks causing accidents and injuring people is funny, and that he actually wanted his incriminating video to be viewed by as many people as possible, he must be suffering from a serious personality disorder and may not be capable of feeling remorse or empathy. In this case the cyclist, if he had fallen to the side, could have been killed or seriously injured by a car. So Mr Mitchell should be prosecuted for dangerous driving, the court should ask for psychiatric reports and if he's diagnosed as a dangerous sociopath his licence should be withdrawn. People who cannot drive safely because of failing eyesight or epilepsy are not allowed to keep their licence. I think Mr Mitchell may have an equally dangerous condition.

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

I've finally read this whole thread - a fine job of work, well done to the researchers and contributors.

To be fair to Mr Mitchell, given that he thinks causing accidents and injuring people is funny, and that he actually wanted his incriminating video to be viewed by as many people as possible, he must be suffering from a serious personality disorder and may not be capable of feeling remorse or empathy. In this case the cyclist, if he had fallen to the side, could have been killed or seriously injured by a car. So Mr Mitchell should be prosecuted for dangerous driving, the court should ask for psychiatric reports and if he's diagnosed as a dangerous sociopath his licence should be withdrawn. People who cannot drive safely because of failing eyesight or epilepsy are not allowed to keep their licence. I think Mr Mitchell may have an equally dangerous condition.

There have been a couple of bits of information which have been removed from this thread. Not lost, just removed.

 

[Eurostar]

What are you getting at? Not sure I follow. I may have found some of those missing bits. His LinkedIn profile is still in the Google cache, and I've seen his address on the Companies House site.

 

[Shaun]

What are you getting at? Not sure I follow. I may have found some of those missing bits. His LinkedIn profile is still in the Google cache, and I've seen his address on the Companies House site.

His personal details have been removed ... and I would ask that you (and everyone else) not re-post them please. The respective authorities know where to find him and hopefully justice will prevail.

Thanks,
Shaun

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

What are you getting at? Not sure I follow. I may have found some of those missing bits. His LinkedIn profile is still in the Google cache, and I've seen his address on the Companies House site.

You have the principal one I was thinking about. Anyhow, I have a feeling that that he's got another Ducati (from something I read somewhere) and we don't yet know its reg, if indeed that is correct.

 

[Eurostar]

Shaun, is there anything you can say about the authorities' attitude to this?

 

[fossyant]

We are not here to police it @Eurostar , that's the sites stance.

Go to LFGSS if you want more info as they aren't as 'family friendly'.

We can comment on the actions of both, but no personal information will be made available here, as it's easily got elsewhere, it's not something we promote. Fun and friendly is our motto.

 

[Shaun]

Shaun, is there anything you can say about the authorities' attitude to this?

Not really, we'll just have to watch and wait, but it's not up to us to take action and as such I don't want his personal details posted here. He's been identified and villified all over the web so let's see what happens and discuss it as / when it moves forward.

 

[downfader]

I ride motorbikes as well as bicycles. I used to be a motorcycle courier. I'm going to look out for this guy and give him a piece of my mind. What he did is totally inexcusable. If he'd waited 0.2 of a second he could have overtaken on the other side of the road. That's what I'd have done. If I were the one dispensing justice his bike would be crushed, he'd be banned and forced to take a retest. I saw a tweet that said he'd been arrested. Is this true? I want to go to his hearing.

Please dont go and start a barney in the street with this moron. You're better than that.

I have a real feeling he wont take your advice to heart. As said on another forum - even a retest probably wont correct his attitude. The Police might ...with a bit of hope....

 

[MichaelO]

I wonder if he'll make use of this?!