First day of filtering

[Matthew_T]

I returned to filtering properly today in the usual places on my route. The traffic was pretty busy but not majorly so it was only in the centre of Rhyl.

I was joined by a BSO who was doing it to the left of traffic. Because of this, I chose to give him room and make it easier for myself by filtering down the middle of the road (opposing traffic was conjested and slow moving).

I also appreciated the fact that a gentleman in a Jaguar pulled over slightly to let me by. He was met by a gratious "Thank you".
Many other people allowed me room to slot back in the traffic once we started moving again.

Filtering is where I often incure the majority of nice people who are courteous towards cyclists. They move over and allow you to slot back in the groove of things. Last summer, the main road near me was blocked everyday. It was quite chaotic but people, local and foreign, happily moved over and got out of my way for me to pass.
I can recall one section of road where I actually had a sore throat after thanking so many people.

 

[Crackedheadset]

Personally I nod me head, also at other cyclists as well.

Seeing as you refer to some other cyclists as BSO's then perhaps you can lead them, show them the light through the trials, trebulations and trepidations of filtering through traffic.

A bit like Moses and the Red Sea.

 

[Maz]

Watch out if you are filtering on the RHS and the traffic is stationary due to a crash upstream (or similar)...some drivers ahead of you may decide to leave the queue and do a 3-point turn without looking or indicating.

 

[Matthew_T]

Watch out if you are filtering on the RHS and the traffic is stationary due to a crash upstream (or similar)...some drivers ahead of you may decide to leave the queue and do a 3-point turn without looking or indicating.

Yes, I can understand that. I am naturally very aware of my surroundings anyway, but when filtering, I am looking closely to see what other drivers are doing (on the phone is the most common thing).

 

[Matthew_T]

Personally I nod me head, also at other cyclists as well.

Seeing as you refer to some other cyclists as BSO's then perhaps you can lead them, show them the light through the trials, trebulations and trepidations of filtering through traffic.

A bit like Moses and the Red Sea.

Well this guy was taking to the pavement, didnt have a helmet on, and was going considerably slower than me (through the traffic).
The only advice I would have given him would be to wear a helmet. Apart from that he wasnt doing anything wrong.

 

[Mugshot]

The only advice I would have given him would be to wear a helmet. Apart from that he wasnt doing anything wrong.

 

[400bhp]

forum sweepstake - how long before Matthew has a video encounter with his filetring?

 

[Matthew_T]

forum sweepstake - how long before Matthew has a video encounter with his filetring?

I am actually going to have a look now through my files and see if I have one. Depending on the severity, I might not upload it.

 

[400bhp]

Please don't do that on my account.

 

[gambatte]

Well this guy was taking to the pavement, didnt have a helmet on, and was going considerably slower than me (through the traffic).
The only advice I would have given him would be to wear a helmet. Apart from that he wasnt doing anything wrong.

It's Matt T and he would have advised a fellow cyclist to wear a helmet.... No one's commented! Come on 21 minutes so far I've got £1 riding on this!

 

[400bhp]

Red Light must be out

 

[Mugshot]

It's Matt T and he would have advised a fellow cyclist to wear a helmet.... No one's commented! Come on 21 minutes so far I've got £1 riding on this!

I know! What's happened to this place? Can we get the thread title changed?

 

[Matthew_T]

Please don't do that on my account.

I havent found anything. The worst was two people jumping an amber at some lights, but that is it.

 

[BlackPanther]

Filtering is where I often incure the majority of nice people who are courteous towards cyclists. They move over and allow you to slot back in the groove of things. Last summer, the main road near me was blocked everyday. It was quite chaotic but people, local and foreign, happily moved over and got out of my way for me to pass.
I can recall one section of road where I actually had a sore throat after thanking so many people.

I too experienced a day like this. The traffic was gridlocked, but they all pulled over as they saw me approach, pedestrians walked on the footpath instead of the cycle lane, it was downhill all the way, the sun was shining, and the birds were singing. Then, on the horizon I saw a 500 foot tidal wave coming towards me at 300 miles an hour.....and I woke up.

 

[tongskie01]

i almost got taken out by a cyclist riding on pavement while walking to work last night. i wasn't wearing a helmet. maybe i should have.