no , no offence taken , something similiar happened to me on a rural road I was with two other riders so there were witnesses , I heard of it happening elsewhere on two occasions I was wondering if there was a cyclist baiting going on due to some form of comedy sketch or suggestion in a film or t.v. series , I don't watch much t.v. , a sort of " Hate them bloody cyclists joke "
Tea? (Part 1)
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tdr1nka
Taking the biscuit
- Location
- SE London, Bandit Country
Both Ms tdr1nka & I was with our usual lids, gloves, hi-viz, reflectors and flag.
It happened on a narrow residential road with cars parked on both side for it's entire length some 700 yards or so. Basically there isn't much room for two cars to pass, let alone safely overtake a bike.
The van driver had been behind us for at most a minute when he was suddenly on our back wheel and hunting for a chance to overtake.
This left me no room for breaking even if I had a chance or anywhere to pull in. I waved him back and he revved his engine, by this time Ms tdr1nka was terrified and screaming.
I took out my phone and went to take a picture of his number plate, from the position of my wing mirror which he took that as the signal to barge past, accelerating and forcing me to run into the front wing of a parked car, where I lost balance and Ms tdr1nka and I ended up in the road. Going to the aid of Ms tdr1nka I lost the chance to get his reg and I hadn't managed to get a picture.
This was a just bloody minded bully of a driver thinking he'd found a rat run, he would probably mock the concepts of common courtesy and patience.
He saw us OK but we were just an irritant or obsticle to be hurdled no matter what.
It happened on a narrow residential road with cars parked on both side for it's entire length some 700 yards or so. Basically there isn't much room for two cars to pass, let alone safely overtake a bike.
The van driver had been behind us for at most a minute when he was suddenly on our back wheel and hunting for a chance to overtake.
This left me no room for breaking even if I had a chance or anywhere to pull in. I waved him back and he revved his engine, by this time Ms tdr1nka was terrified and screaming.
I took out my phone and went to take a picture of his number plate, from the position of my wing mirror which he took that as the signal to barge past, accelerating and forcing me to run into the front wing of a parked car, where I lost balance and Ms tdr1nka and I ended up in the road. Going to the aid of Ms tdr1nka I lost the chance to get his reg and I hadn't managed to get a picture.
This was a just bloody minded bully of a driver thinking he'd found a rat run, he would probably mock the concepts of common courtesy and patience.
He saw us OK but we were just an irritant or obsticle to be hurdled no matter what.
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- Next door to Mr Benn at No 54
Puts kettle on. Chuffy may be in here later 
. When he has finished reading the thread I started he may need a cuppa to recover. 
. When he has finished reading the thread I started he may need a cuppa to recover.
tdr1nka
Taking the biscuit
- Location
- SE London, Bandit Country
It's WVM syndrome, I am at work, I am in a hurry and nothing else matters or I lose my job. Usually I give these critters a wide berth, just sadly in the above instance I didn't have that option.
tdr1nka
Taking the biscuit
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- SE London, Bandit Country
Oooh Chuffy's been allowed out!
tdr1nka
Taking the biscuit
- Location
- SE London, Bandit Country
LOL Speicher!
I need a cuppa after that thread, giggling now at your 'dream sheet' being short.
I'm put to mind of you on Blind Date selecting a charismatic but totally unsuitable, scurrolous, bed hopping and money borrowing South American.
I need a cuppa after that thread, giggling now at your 'dream sheet' being short.
I'm put to mind of you on Blind Date selecting a charismatic but totally unsuitable, scurrolous, bed hopping and money borrowing South American.
- Location
- The TerrorVortex
*Charges in with case of champagne
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Yay for Astrium! They have finally got back with a job offer, which I'll be accepting on Monday. Have some of that - I'm off to have a glass or 14 myself.
*almost bursts into tears in relief*
*Yay for Astrium! They have finally got back with a job offer, which I'll be accepting on Monday. Have some of that - I'm off to have a glass or 14 myself.
*almost bursts into tears in relief*
tdr1nka
Taking the biscuit
- Location
- SE London, Bandit Country
You F*ckin' Beauty!!!!
- Location
- The TerrorVortex
Feckin' right. Prepare to be caked like it's going out of fashion on the 12th. I am so chuffed!
tdr1nka
Taking the biscuit
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- SE London, Bandit Country
I deliberatly didn't tempt fate by saying your absence on the thread today was caused by you celebrating the job!
Oh well done that man, more champagne in his tea!!!
Everyone at tdr1nka towers sends their best, we're all a flutter for you!
Oh well done that man, more champagne in his tea!!!
Everyone at tdr1nka towers sends their best, we're all a flutter for you!
tdr1nka
Taking the biscuit
- Location
- SE London, Bandit Country
The Eagle has landed!
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Etc.
*ahem*
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Etc.
*ahem*
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- Next door to Mr Benn at No 54
I was getting concerned, with the absence of
Arch
Brock
Chuffy
Doctor
E....? who's next?
Congratulations and much celebrations Doctor.
Arch
Brock
Chuffy
Doctor
E....? who's next?
Congratulations and much celebrations Doctor.
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- The TerrorVortex
BJB said:All the best of the best doc! Any champers left?
Help yourself!
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