Yes, I made a mistake but there was no need for that!

[400bhp]

That's the worrying thing. It's a numbers game and sooner or later he's going to end up getting a kicking. Matt - I'm not trying to have a pop but seriously... chill

He's not a big lad either - easy target.

 

[Matthew_T]

If you was in the wrong, due to dodgy positioning - I don't understand why you iniitated a 'chat'. Raise a hand to acknowledge your error, if you feel you should. Engaging in discussion then moaning when the driver didn't react in the way you wanted him to, was a waste of time imho. These engagements are going to keep on happening and one day you will find somebody who is less forgiving. Life is too short mate - just get on with riding, imho. Stay safe out there!

I only realised I was in the wrong when he pointed it out. The reason I went to speak to him was the way he passed me.

 

[Matthew_T]

this is matt_t, if he doesnt have an altercation every other day I think he doesnt think the ride counts!

This is the first time in months that I have actually spoken to someone. The only reason I did so was because there had clearly been an error on someones part.

 

[jonny jeez]

I've done that before. Best thing to do is apologise immediately.

+1

whenever you stuff up just apologise and thank the other party for their patience....a single wave or thumbs up does both jobs admirably. Stopping for a chat will achieve nothing but a thick lip in most instances.

 

[rich p]

If you're willing to have a dig at any driver who cuts a corner and other minor transgressions then I'd just suck it up if I was you.

 

[redcard]

Was it when I was overtaking cars? If so then it isnt the same road.

It was random eps 7. And I can imagine you pissed off a few drivers with your lane changing in that one.

 

[BimblingBee]

I only realised I was in the wrong when he pointed it out. The reason I went to speak to him was the way he passed me.

That's actually quite worrying. Its a pretty basic rule!

 

[roadrash]

mathew , do you not realise that had you not made a mistake he may not have passed you so close ,i wasnt there so i dont know for sure . one thing i DO KNOW , at the risk of sounding repetative , you seriously need to CHILL OUT,before some random motorist knocks you out . im sorry if that sounds harsh but unfortunately its happens and i wouldnt like to read one of your posts titled "how long was i in intensive care"

 

[Brandane]

You probably know this already MatthewT, but the biggest mistake you made today - was posting about it on here!

 

[Matthew_T]

It was random eps 7. And I can imagine you ****ed off a few drivers with your lane changing in that one.

Not quite, I signalled and the car let me back in. And that doesnt really have anything to do with this incident.

 

[Matthew_T]

Clearly all this town riding has got to me and a momentary lapse of concentration and I have a guy nearly hitting me.
I'm going back into the countryside. Much more uneventful there.

 

[PK99]

Clearly all this town riding has got to me and a momentary lapse of concentration and I have a guy nearly hitting me.
I'm going back into the countryside. Much more uneventful there.

But Matthew, it was not a momentary lapse of concentration:

*Sigh* made a little mistake but thinking a car was turning left at a roundabout so I decided to filter past them. I was then besides them in the right lane (not really two lanes there) and lo, they went straight on. They then tried to undertake me (parked car got in their way) and so they then barged past me on the right.

You had a number of points where you had decisions to make and you made the wrong ones - including following the guy and confronting him

 

[Crankarm]

Glad to read you survived this one. It might be better to cut out the chats with drivers as you only need one to take exception and go postal on you which would mean game over for you. We don't want that to happen to you. Chillax.

 

[recumbentpanda]

Sigh, I don't believe you lot. Matthew's thread title sums it up perfectly. He clearly admits his error, so everyone getting on their high saddles with advice after the fact is a bit tiresome. But what's with all the victim blaming? Making a positioning error in traffic is something we all do from time to time on bikes or in cars, but it does not, repeat not, make it OK for other drivers to then behave dangerously.
Now I know this forum divides sharply between those who like to 'have a word' and those who do not, but that's another debate altogether. Given that Matthew is one of the former, as I see it he is entirely reasonable in questioning the driver's subsequent behaviour - especially as he admitted fault for his own error.
Victim blaming appears to be a big crime on this forum . . . unless the victim is Matt.

 

[Sittingduck]

I would hardly describe him as being a 'victim' in this instance.