gaz
Cycle Camera TV
- Location
- South Croydon
"Cyclists with cameras go out looking for trouble"
*yawn* same rubbish different day.
*yawn* same rubbish different day.
Can someone help me?
- Thread starter Matthew_T
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Rob3rt
Man or Moose!
- Location
- Manchester
gb155
Fan Boy No More.
- Location
- Manchester-Ish
gaz
Cycle Camera TV
- Location
- South Croydon
gaz
Cycle Camera TV
- Location
- South Croydon
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Honestly, I think that some camera wearers do become more aggressive when they're wearing them. That doesn't mean that the others need to get defensive.
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Do you know what they are like when they are not on the bike with a camera?
In some situations it is hard to control the adrenaline which is pumping through you after a large vehicle has nearly knocked you off your bicycle.
Honestly, I think that some camera wearers do become more aggressive when they're wearing them. That doesn't mean that the others need to get defensive.
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Do you know what they are like when they are not on the bike with a camera?
In some situations it is hard to control the adrenaline which is pumping through you after a large vehicle has nearly knocked you off your bicycle.
Rob3rt
Man or Moose!
- Location
- Manchester
I think you can get a reasonably good idea of peoples intentions/mentality in wearing a helmet camera based on the frequency and the nature of the video's they post.
gaz
Cycle Camera TV
- Location
- South Croydon
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I've got a camera myself and I've experienced certain urges, so obviously if I've experienced it then so have others. It's one of the reasons I don't bother with it any more.
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So you went out looking for trouble?
I've got a camera myself and I've experienced certain urges, so obviously if I've experienced it then so have others. It's one of the reasons I don't bother with it any more.
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So you went out looking for trouble?
400bhp
Guru
So it has nothing to do with your encounters with other road users?
400bhp
Guru
I'm with Rob on this.
No, I've made a few of these type of video's in the past, thought is was about time for a new one.
400bhp
Guru
My previous efforts have used footage from the rear camera, as it is fixed to the bike, using footage from my helmet camera is no good as I move my head, speeded up can be a little nauseating. Since I bought a new Contour Plus I have a "spare" Contour 1080p, which I thought about using in the car but I rarely drive theses days. I have only had the spare on my hybrid bike for two days as I tried different position's seeing what was watch-able. I did not use the spare camera today as I used my road bike and I could not be bothered to move the handlebar mount.
CopperCyclist
Veteran
We deal with many things that are - simply put - a waste of our time. I wouldn't class Matthews job as this if it was reported to me. I'd much prefer to deal with him than try to explain the concept of 'lawful ejection' to an abusive, drunken yob without a makr on him claiming assault agains nightclub staff, or have to deal with a false report from a heavy drug user that they've had 300 quid stolen and need a crime number to get a crisis loan - when their benefits don't even stretch to this.
Matthews replies indicate that he was threatened by the mans behaviour. If you wish to report it mate, do so with a clear conscience.
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Matthew_T
"Young and Ex-whippet"
- Location
- Prestatyn, North Wales
Well i havent changed at all since I have had my camera. The fact is: Drivers in my area are not used to driving around cyclists. As I am the only one around the area, and the frequency that I go out, I am bound to come across many more bad driving incidents that in somewhere say London.
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Matthew_T
"Young and Ex-whippet"
- Location
- Prestatyn, North Wales
Back to the video, when being tailgated what should you do? Speed up, slow down, look back a lot to make sure you can see what he is doing, ignore him? Any advice?
