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Road ragers should wear helmets
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To you its not worth it :that's fine, nobody's asking you to. But it doesn't follow that everybody else has the same priorities
IIRC 80% of cyclist also drive so presumably have passed a test equivalent to all the car drivers out there
Crandoggler
Senior Member
Does that mean I can also drive an HGV? And a motorcycle? It's not one size fits all, is it. Please, by all means keep stopping drivers and telling them that they're peanuts. It'll do nothing more than raise your blood pressure and probably theirs too. I prefer shouting and raising my arms.
You carry out cycling proficiency at year 5 in school. That's a good 7 years before you can step foot in a car.
You carry out cycling proficiency at year 5 in school. That's a good 7 years before you can step foot in a car.
Foghat
Freight-train-groove-rider
Bollocks. You must have missed the post where I presented a perfect example of how confronting a dangerous driver has produced the desired result - probably for the benefit of all cyclists he comes across in perpetuity, judging by the way he avoided making the same mistake again (you're welcome).
How the horse's arse is that not 'dealing with it'? I've done it many times in the past too.
Maybe you don't fancy the risk, that's up to you, but don't try telling us we shouldn't confront drivers on their poor behaviour in an effort to improve cyclists' safety.
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Citius
Guest
I tend to agree with Crandoggler. If you're driving your car, and another driver cuts you up, do you turn round and chase them with the intent of stopping them and discussing their mistake? No?
Having said that, it was worth doing on this occasion, if only for the fantastically entertaining video.
Having said that, it was worth doing on this occasion, if only for the fantastically entertaining video.
PhilDawson8270
Veteran
No but if you have a Cat B license for cars, you can also ride a 50cc moped, so surely a Cat B is suitable for a bicycle?
I have a Cat B, and a Cat A, for what benefit would a cycling license be?
What age should licensing start? Are people under that age allowed to cycle without a license?
winjim
Straddle the line, discord and rhyme
Indeed. And since the conversation has turned to tests, one of the driving theory tests is what to do if someone cuts you up? Options are something like sound your horn, flash your lights etc. Correct answer is of course don't get angry, fall back to a safe distance and carry on your journey in a safe and responsible manner.
Crandoggler
Senior Member
Well that's me told then. Best hang up my helmet and Lycra. 
Crandoggler
Senior Member
Well it's wrong then isn't it. It should read, 'follow driver until they reach a stopping place, pull alongside and tell them they cut you up.' After that; 'waste more police resources by calling 999 because some fat prat decided to take a swing at you because you filmed him being provoked.' Much better.
Crandoggler
Senior Member
All jesting aside. Do whatever makes you feel warm and fuzzy inside.
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glenn forger
Guest
The rider didn't report anything to the police, why are you angry at stuff that didn't happen?
Crandoggler
Senior Member
Generally, from the many videos I've seen, they state that they are going to report the driver to the police. As did the man who recorded this beauty.
winjim
Straddle the line, discord and rhyme
Empty threat as it turned out.
https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/road-ragers-should-wear-helmets.184835/post-3829320
Origamist
Legendary Member
The driver could have waited 5 seconds and passed the cyclist when it was more sensible to do so. This initiated the subsequent events.
The driver could also have apologised and then driven away, instead of entertaining the cyclist for a few minutes.
The driver could have put a seat belt on.
The driver could have avoided making threats to kill.
The driver could have stayed in his car and not attempted to grab the camera.
The driver could have avoided chasing and attempting to kick the cyclist.
As it is, social media justice although rather ugly at times, is an apt and effective punishment for Mr Face Plant.
The driver could also have apologised and then driven away, instead of entertaining the cyclist for a few minutes.
The driver could have put a seat belt on.
The driver could have avoided making threats to kill.
The driver could have stayed in his car and not attempted to grab the camera.
The driver could have avoided chasing and attempting to kick the cyclist.
As it is, social media justice although rather ugly at times, is an apt and effective punishment for Mr Face Plant.
