Cyclist Wanted (threads merged)

[Linford]

It is very aggressive to drive a car very close to a cyclist in an ASL, it is even more aggressive to accelerate past someone that close them, the driver had aggressive intentions from the minute the cyclist entered the ASL.

I have had a driver in a powerful car behind me when I was in primary in an ASL accelerate violently from behind me as soon as the lights changed the wheels span the engine over revved it was f***ing terrifying you have no idea if you are going to be hit or not.

I get cars revingup every time I cycle commute...however, one of my cars is an auto, and it has to be revved hard to make it move (the way the gearbox functions) When you are following and see a big enough gap, you have to boot it to get past quickly. It may appear agressive, but it is just a side effect of the way the car drives...

 

[jarlrmai]

erm no...

I was stationary, he was stationary the light was red, it changed he drops the clutch, and goes past me like rocket from behind as he overtook at the crossroads.

 

[Linford]

Last notable pass going down Racecourse hill when I was on my roadie was by an M3 Beemer...I reckon he was doing about 120 when he overtook me....I think fear is healthy when being passed either very fast and/or very close...when cycling.

 

[Luddite Joe]

Yep. Most cars are fitted with cats these days.

 

[Linford]

erm no...

I was stationary, he was stationary the light was red, it changed he drops the clutch, and goes past me like rocket from behind as he overtook at the crossroads.

If he did it to just put some fear into you...it looked like it worked. Who'd condone that !

 

[LCpl Boiled Egg]

I get cars revingup every time I cycle commute...however, one of my cars is an auto, and it has to be revved hard to make it move (the way the gearbox functions) When you are following and see a big enough gap, you have to boot it to get past quickly. It may appear agressive, but it is just a side effect of the way the car drives...

Is it possible to NOT boot it, and get past at a sensible speed? If you have to get past quickly, surely it's not safe to do the overtake in the first place?

 

[Linford]

Is it possible to NOT boot it, and get past at a sensible speed? If you have to get past quickly, surely it's not safe to do the overtake in the first place?

Nah, car doesn't move below 2,000rpm....Even when you boot it, it barely moves. Top book speed is 82mph. It is a heavy lump.

 

[asterix]

Mod edit: the thread below merged with an existing one on the same incident

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...pushing-bike-taxi-shocking-act-road-rage.html

This 'newspaper' is one of the best selling out there so when you see the consensus of opinions on this regrettable incident, you'll be more aware what the general population think about cyclists.

When the DM represents the general population the devil will be King.

 

[Frood42]

I get cars revingup every time I cycle commute...however, one of my cars is an auto, and it has to be revved hard to make it move (the way the gearbox functions) When you are following and see a big enough gap, you have to boot it to get past quickly. It may appear agressive, but it is just a side effect of the way the car drives...

I used to drive a 1 litre Kia Picanto, I never had to "boot it" past anyone, I just had to find a sensible place to pass.
Great little town\city car, but drank heavily on motorways...

Sounds like you have MGIF syndrome...
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[asterix]

I get cars revingup every time I cycle commute...however, one of my cars is an auto, and it has to be revved hard to make it move (the way the gearbox functions) When you are following and see a big enough gap, you have to boot it to get past quickly. It may appear agressive, but it is just a side effect of the way the car drives...

Cars never rev up at me. Where are you going wrong Linford? It couldn't be you're too confrontational on the road?

 

[Linford]

Cars never rev up at me. Where are you going wrong Linford? It couldn't be you're too confrontational on the road?

Narrow country lanes and my deep reluctance to cycle over the top of drains. I ride about 1ft out from them.

How can you be confrontational with a following vehicle ?

It doesn't happen very often though thankfully, but can't be avoided on one route.

 

[Buster]

Wanted by the YouTuber in order to potentially prosecute the driver.


View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfdvIfT8H5c&feature=youtu.be

Police might want a few words with the cyclist, after all he did cause a breach of the peace by confronting the Audi driver possibly leading to the assault.

 

[Buster]

As only the Audi was there my most likely position would have been primary behind him.
At traffic lights and junctions like that I always take primary and move across to secondary position if safe, even if there is an ASL there.

Offence here was the Audi moving into the ASL while the lights were still red, just because he didn't want to wait 3 seconds...

I see the ASL's as both a good and bad thing, and most of the time I will try and fit in with the traffic flow rather than "pushing" to the front (although it really isn't pushing to the front now is it children).

While the cyclist didn't help himself, the bad attitude is all the Audi drivers here and I hope he gets reminded that London roads are not race tracks, are for all different types of transport, and impatience like that is not welcome on public roads.
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Bloody Audi drivers
On a serious note, the Police will be able to see the reg number KW13CWA, the driver is clearly pictured, why do they need the cyclist?
I agree with ASC that the cylist didnt help the situation, but that doesnt excuse the drivers actions.

It's the Police's job to remind drivers not to enter the ASL on red or without a clear exit not members of the public!

 

[glenn forger]

Deep Lee was killed on her bicycle at Kings Cross when the ASL was blocked by two cars. The Audi breached the ASL, not a "cycle lane". This is an offence the same as jumping a red light, a TS10 offence. The Audi driver deliberately put vulnerable road users at risk. Would you shout if someone risked your life?

 

[jefmcg]

[QUOTE 2895793, member: 30090"]The cyclist at the end of the vid run a red light as well. What an advert for safe law abiding cyclists[/quote]
Sorry, I can't see that. Do you mean the one at 1:42 when the light has been green for some seconds, or the one shortly before, who is followed by a taxi here?
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