Taking risks whilst filtering

[CotterPin]

I filter but not to the point of recklessness (IMO). I just don't do it at speed and have been looking ahead and planning multiple drop-out points. As others have said - its easier when you know the light sequence and how long each phase is so that you are less likely to be caught mid filtering when the lights change. And most motorists always seem to let me back into the queue (or I'm good at barging in regardless?).

I never criticise a cyclist who wouldn't do the same manoeuvre as myself as I have no idea of their skill level ... where as I know how fast I can accelerate or brake - that's not to say I never criticise myself - as I do make mistakes and hopefully learn from them.

If you watch drivers pull away from lights the gap between the vehicles tend to get larger, giving you a bit of space to drop into (with appropriate negotiation). I have to say that I very rarely filter except in a very long line of stationary traffic - but I am rarely in much of a hurry.
Stephen

 

[Moodyman]

If the queue is 10 cars or less I don't bother filtering.

If there's a longer queue then happy to filter around the outside or in-between two lanes.

Expect the unexpected though, and keep my brakes covered

 

[HLaB]

Jolly good. I love it when an excuse arises to repost this video.

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You should have just waited in queue

 

[Glow worm]

Jolly good. I love it when an excuse arises to repost this video.

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That's just beautiful! Were you having a chat with the other cyclist? That never happens round here.

BTW 5 Live are playing a clip from your recent interview as part of a trailer for Livesey's show. I've been working at home today and must have heard it 10 times!

 

[magnatom]

That's just beautiful! Were you having a chat with the other cyclist? That never happens round here.

BTW 5 Live are playing a clip from your recent interview as part of a trailer for Livesey's show. I've been working at home today and must have heard it 10 times!

Which bit of the interview are they replaying?

 

[Glow worm]

Which bit of the interview are they replaying?

In the clip Livesey says something like 'who's the biggest menace on the roads cyclists or drivers?' and then there's a short clip of you saying it's not about drivers v cyclists but bad road users in general.

 

[magnatom]

In the clip Livesey says something like 'who's the biggest menace on the roads cyclists or drivers?' and then there's a short clip of you saying it's not about drivers v cyclists but bad road users in general.

That's quite good then, if they are replaying that. That is the most important message, i.e. bad v's good not cyclist v's driver.

 

[magnatom]

If someone has a chance, could they record the trailer. I've had a friend message me on facebook, saying the heard it and thought it was really cool that I was in a trailer!

 

[Glow worm]

If someone has a chance, could they record the trailer. I've had a friend message me on facebook, saying the heard it and thought it was really cool that I was in a trailer!

I'm at home again tomorrow- will record if it's on again.

 

[Glow worm]

If someone has a chance, could they record the trailer. I've had a friend message me on facebook, saying the heard it and thought it was really cool that I was in a trailer!

I'll see if I can add a recording on here. It will never work of course. Nothing I try with computers ever does. But here goes anyway........

Edit: blimey- seems to have worked. Goes for a lie down to recover from shock.

 

[magnatom]

Glow worm,

I only just noticed that you posted the trailer up. Coool! That'll be going on my blog!

Thanks for that!