Cycling Dan
Cycle Crazy
What's not defusing about a good old erotic dance.Defusing, FFS.

What's not defusing about a good old erotic dance.Defusing, FFS.
try this one next time.The Missus has an Enrique Eglasias Album, which I've learned the lyrics to, so I've also replied
"Si pudiera ser tu heroe
Si pudiera ser tu Dios!"
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So if you haven't personally seen a problem then it probably doesn't exist?Maybe you've been unlucky or you ride in the rough end of your town, but I can't recall ever being so wound up about something that I felt the need for a word let alone an argument. PS - I ride in the less desirable parts of both Leeds and Bradford.
I think a person's outlook plays a key part in their view of the world.
Written better than I could at the moment! Well saidSo if you haven't personally seen a problem then it's probably doesn't exist?
Also I got hit by a car once but if had changed my outlook it probably would have felt like being taken out for a steak dinner.
I once witnessed an extra-ordinary reaction to roadrage by a cyclist. I am not sure it was defusing, but it was original. A driver (on Mile End Road I think) did the usual squeeze past the cyclist at high speed to undertake some cars doing 30mph routine. The cyclist that nearly got hit did a "double birdie" to the car driver which in itself I thought was impressive, a certain skill in using both hands to tell the driver to "eff off". Then a minute later the car stopped at the lights, and the cyclist caught up. As the cyclist went past the drivers side the driver clearly decided to have a shout. The cyclist paused, leaned right into the driver window and belched loudly and at length. This elicited a howl of rage from the driver at which point the cyclist did it again. There was silence and clearly the driver when to shout again when the cyclist wagged his finger and the driver shut up. Cyclist went off as if nothing had happened.
Most motorists dont know what it's like being a cyclist on the road. they're too busy speeding past the smallest gap they possibly can to get somewhere no faster than anyone else and find themselves stuck at the next set of lights.
Before cycling i found myself being frustrated being stuck behind a cyclist on the road. unfortunatley the roads are never big enough to accomadate both and allow cars to overtake easily.
Having cycling more and more often now since the beginning of the year i have changed my view completely. i will wait patiently behind the cyclist until it is safe to overtake and allow sufficient room between us both, unless it's some punk wheeling down the road!
i now witness a greater increase in a-hole motorists on the road since cycling.
How do you decide if it is a punk or not?