BBC helmet cam film to explore cyclist-motorist conflict

[SomethingLikeThat]

I'm not sure how much of an effect this programme will have long-term, I think people will eventually just forget about it.

 

[ianrauk]

*Ahem* it wasn't that, please could you edit to reflect the real original title? I'm not defending taypet here, but your post is verging onto libel here.

I did not mention "Black" or "Fat", stop being a twat, I changed it because some people seen something that wasn`t there as you did

OK Apologies if I quoted wrong.

However the context of the way it was used for the vid was racist.

 

[campbellab]

Seemed quite balanced so far (30 mins in). Gaz and the Taxi driver segment wasn't bad, Gaz admits mistakes, Taxi driver admits nothing but they play the video as he's saying it which contradicts what he says.

Worst bit so far probably been the bike police segments. Almost getting knocked off themselves chasing red light jumpers through red lights, and telling the guy to get a whistle after knocking on the cab that was too close and agreeing with the taxi driver.

 

[middleagecyclist]

Tbf the road users in Manchester and bury are pretty considerate. I've had a few run ins when I first started commuting there, but now I know the hotspots and ride differently in them I no longer feel the urge to rip drivers heads off.

The video clip where the fat bird and chav got out of the car was in bury....not too far from Cooksons.

I think i've come across them before round Prestwich as well

 

[Leodis]

I don't know what to think about Locker, the fact that he knocked someone down and blamed her or the fact he uses an electric bike

 

[locker]

Locker, you are that Taypet21 person ? Nuf said !

never denied being taypet21 I thought it was common knowledge

 

[Mo1959]

Maybe because it was at the end of the programme, but the bit with the courier cyclists racing like idiots through traffic nearly causing accidents all over the place is the bit that sticks in my mind. Really made me feel embarrassed to call myself a cyclist if people watching think many of us are like that

 

[ianrauk]

Maybe because it was at the end of the programme, but the bit with the courier cyclists racing like idiots through traffic nearly causing accidents all over the place is the bit that sticks in my mind. Really made me feel embarrassed to call myself a cyclist if people watching think many of us are like that

There was no need to have the piece in the programme. But can see why the producers used it for sensational purposes.

 

[locker]

OK Apologies if I quoted wrong.

However the context of the way it was used for the vid was racist.

Apology accepted, in my mind I knew what I meant when I wrote the title of the video but it was taken the wrong way & I changed it, I learnt that not everyone can read my mind & the last I wanted was for people to think I was racist when I am not, it happened, I regret it, I have learnt from it & I hope other people will

 

[tongskie01]

lets not forget, this isnt about cycle campaign but the realities on the roads. this is for the general public not just for motorist or cyclist. when i watched it, i distanced myself from being a cyclist and i thought it was ok and balanced.

 

[fossyant]

I'm not sure how much of an effect this programme will have long-term, I think people will eventually just forget about it.

It will be a topic of conversation for a week or two, then gone !

 

[locker]

I don't know what to think about Locker, the fact that he knocked someone down and blamed her or the fact he uses an electric bike

"the fact i use an electric bike" what is it now a war "cyclists against electric cyclists" stop trying to join in on the abusive comments it won`t work, it happened, i regret it, Gaz is my saviour I am a changed cyclist

 

[vernon]

I did not mention "Black" or "Fat", stop being a twat, I changed it because some people seen something that wasn`t there as you did

It's what I didn't see that coloured (sic) my opinion of you.

 

[BentMikey]

Well, I didn't see the racist aspect, but then I have quite a different cultural background. I'll just withhold any judgement since I don't feel qualified to know whether it was or not.

Hopefully taypet has learned from the video and from our condemnation of his riding there.

 

[ianrauk]

Apology accepted, in my mind I knew what I meant when I wrote the title of the video but it was taken the wrong way & I changed it, I learnt that not everyone can read my mind & the last I wanted was for people to think I was racist when I am not, it happened, I regret it, I have learnt from it & I hope other people will

I am glad you can see why people would be/were upset about it.