Do you find you get more 'aggro' from people, when in Lycra /FPK, than when in 'normal' clothes

[nickyboy]

Why do you feel the need to not hold up a motorised vehicle and put extra effort in to not hold them up, or worse still stick yourself in the gutter encouraging a close pass. Not being confrontational it was how I used to ride, the car is king etc. The fact is you are costing them very little time and zero in physical effort. Buggered if I would sprint to make sure I wasn't holding anyone up, and I wouldn't consider myself an aggressive rider by any stretch.

Because I consider it more important to rub along together with other road users rather than "assert my rights" to cycle exactly how I want. There are plenty of cyclists in this area and my view is that if I can help everyone keep calm and relaxed regarding cyclists by being more polite than most then that is a good thing

Maybe the fact that I don't get any close passes or aggressive driving problems tells you something

 

[nickyboy]

spot on, Old chap

You ride your way and I'll ride my way. My way is less confrontational with other road users than yours. I don't get aggressive issues with car drivers. Nuff said

 

[Bianchi boy]

You ride your way and I'll ride my way. My way is less confrontational with other road users than yours. I don't get aggressive issues with car drivers. Nuff said

If you never get any aggression whilst out on the road, One can only assume you live in Utopian conditions

 

[nickyboy]

If you never get any aggression whilst out on the road, One can only assume you live in Utopian conditions

So it would seem. Welcome to the Peak District

 

[jarlrmai]

I think that has more to do with your lack of aggression than your riding style.

 

[PhilDawson8270]

Another in favour of @nickyboy methods.

If not a lot of opportunity to pass, country lanes, etc. I may even pull into a passing place for people get passed me.

The most dangerous (after those who don't see you), are the annoyed ones. Showing consideration to other road users, generally gets the same back. I don't ride in the gutter, I don't move over for every single car, but if I'm holding up a considerable number of vehicles I'd let the past when there's opportunity for somewhere safe that I can pull in to. I would also do the same when towing with my car.

I have no issues with other road users either, the odd close pass, but nothing that makes me feel at risk. Certainly no abuse.

I also don't filter to the front of lights if there's only 4 or 5 cars or so, I will take the centre of the lane, then when moving again, I take secondary. People spending a minute or so waiting to get past, end up getting irritated when you go to the front of the next lights, and delay them again. I only filter if there's a queue long enough that I probably won't get through the next set of lights.

It's really not difficult to get on with people, and I find that those with the most issues tend to be the "It's my right to be here" people.

 

[Bianchi boy]

Another in favour of @nickyboy methods.

If not a lot of opportunity to pass, country lanes, etc. I may even pull into a passing place for people get passed me.

The most dangerous (after those who don't see you), are the annoyed ones. Showing consideration to other road users, generally gets the same back. I don't ride in the gutter, I don't move over for every single car, but if I'm holding up a considerable number of vehicles I'd let the past when there's opportunity for somewhere safe that I can pull in to. I would also do the same when towing with my car.

I have no issues with other road users either, the odd close pass, but nothing that makes me feel at risk. Certainly no abuse.

I also don't filter to the front of lights if there's only 4 or 5 cars or so, I will take the centre of the lane, then when moving again, I take secondary. People spending a minute or so waiting to get past, end up getting irritated when you go to the front of the next lights, and delay them again. I only filter if there's a queue long enough that I probably won't get through the next set of lights.

It's really not difficult to get on with people, and I find that those with the most issues tend to be the "It's my right to be here" people.

Well said, A balanced approach. Now back to Alex Dowcett

 

[gbb]

Agree with nickyboy...while ive had my conflict with drivers, its rare. 99.9% of drivers are considerate and careful,whether im in lycra on a roadbike or in jeans on a hybrid.
That bit of consideration I hope, will go a long way, I'll often hop a kerb onto a path or slip into a layby if ive got a truck behind me who has shown me the courtesy of not just blundering through, wave him through as I temporarily move out the way...in the same way if ive arrived at red T/Ls and a bus comes up behind me while I'm waiting...I'll wave him through before I move off.
Sets a good tone, doesnt reinforce the bad image the minority of drivers harbour about us.

 

[Drago]

I find a cheery wave works wonders with drivers, and being a commuter its inevitable ill encounter them on the road some time soon so it pays to be nice.

 

[Jayaly]

One close pass ever (more about the road than the rider) and I only wear normal clothes, so can't say about lycra or otherwise.

However, I did notice last week when I wore a skirt and hair kerchief that the mums on the shared path were willing to return smiles and good mornings for the first time ever. Changed perception of the risk I presented, perhaps.