This really annoyed me

[col]

This really is quite simple, and I can only assume you're being deliberately obtuse. Or trolling.

I agree it is really quite simple, you could have handled it differently

 

[benb]

So you dont know then? your just guessing and making assumption?

There are 2 options:
1) the bus driver saw me but decided to pull out anyway. Bad driving.
2) the bus driver didn't see me. Bad observation (therefore bad driving)

 

[fossyant]

Behave guys. Col give it a rest !

 

[col]

Same here. I'm out.

How unexpected

 

[benb]

I agree it is really quite simple, you could have handled it differently

Yes that's right, I deliberately exacerbated the situation just to get a good clip.

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

I was near enough to have to take evasive action!

The fact is that the road was not clear to proceed. It was obvious that I would be well into the line of parked cars before the bus had time to get back onto the correct side of the road, therefore he was wrong to do it.

And even more wrong to persist.

 

[col]

There are 2 options:
1) the bus driver saw me but decided to pull out anyway. Bad driving.
2) the bus driver didn't see me. Bad observation (therefore bad driving)

So you seeing what was unfolding, and deciding to carry on is good cycling?

 

[col]

Yes that's right, I deliberately exacerbated the situation just to get a good clip.

Ok I applaud your honesty, some would defend to the end of the world to deny just this, well done

 

[Dan_h]

So you dont know then? your just guessing and making assumption?

I know the line of sight was clear (it is in the video) so I know that the bus driver was in a position where he could see the cyclist. I don't know if he did or not. But either way the fact that he could meant that he was wrong to pull out. The only possible way that the cyclist was not visible to that driver is if he was wearing some sort of urban camouflage or a cloak of invisibility. I am in fact making an assumption that he was not wearing either (which may be my mistake). We could ask him...

Dear OP,

Were you wearing urban camouflage or a cloak of invisibility during this incident?

Regards,

Dan.

If the answer to this is no then using my immense mind reading powers (or looking at the evidence presented in the video) it is clear that the cyclist was right and the bus driver was in the wrong.

 

[col]

Behave guys. Col give it a rest !

Sorry, but you know me

 

[fossyant]

3 - 8 pages in two hours - all went down hill with Cols trolling !

 

[col]

I know the line of sight was clear (it is in the video) so I know that the bus driver was in a position where he could see the cyclist. I don't know if he did or not. But either way the fact that he could meant that he was wrong to pull out. The only possible way that the cyclist was not visible to that driver is if he was wearing some sort of urban camouflage or a cloak of invisibility. I am in fact making an assumption that he was not wearing either (which may be my mistake). We could ask him...

Dear OP,

Were you wearing urban camouflage or a cloak of invisibility during this incident?

Regards,

Dan.

If the answer to this is no then using my immense mind reading powers (or looking at the evidence presented in the video) it is clear that the cyclist was right and the bus driver was in the wrong.

Well done, very astute of you to admit you could be wrong too.

 

[col]

3 - 8 pages in two hours - all went down hill with Cols trolling !

Im the troll for answering back, I see

 

[fossyant]

Im the troll for answering back, I see

More like winding up !

 

[mr_hippo]

It was the bus driver that chose to bring the danger to that situation.
Are you having a laugh? You had time to wave and say thanks to the driver.
I suppose we should all dive out of the way of larger vehicles, perhaps tugging our forelock and apologising for inconveniencing them at all?

No but we should not put ourselves in danger. You need to change your riding style; you have posted similar incidents' Learn to ride sensibly and stop showboating.