Motorists - What annoys you most about cyclists

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  • in_the_Cotswolds
    in_the_Cotswolds Posts: 860 Forumite
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    By some not all.

    Complete disregard for the law.

    Coming out of side junctions without stopping.

    Pedaling through red lights, I've nearly hit one. I had a green light and someone decided to pedal through a red light. Of course it would've been my fault if I'd hit him!!

    No lights or reflective clothing on in these dark nights.

    Flashing rear lights.

    Before anybody says anything I ride a bike to work.
  • LondonDiva
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    Tonight? Cyclist all in black & no lights, cycling the wrong way down an A road whilst texting.
    "This is a forum - not a support group. We do not "owe" anyone unconditional acceptance of their opinions."
  • James_Lahey
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    As a motorist, I can't stand cyclists or pedestrians.

    When cycling I despise both drivers and those on foot.

    Whilst walking I'm appalled by all vehicles, powered by fuel or muscle.

    Otherwise I'm pretty easy to get on with.
  • custardy
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    azzabazza wrote: »
    As the OP says, to give a balanced view as the cyclists have had their say about motorists!

    Then the original thread needs moved to the motoring section?
  • Norman_Castle
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    custardy wrote: »
    Then the original thread needs moved to the motoring section?
    Agreed. Why ask motorists views in the Public Transport & Cycling board?. Why start two threads relating to both motoring and cycling immediately after cycling is removed from the motoring board?
  • JQ.
    JQ. Posts: 1,919 Forumite
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    Why is this not in the Motoring Section?
  • JQ.
    JQ. Posts: 1,919 Forumite
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    pr0berts wrote: »
    Hi,

    To give a balanced view I thought I'd start covering the other side of the fence.

    I've fixed that for you - must try harder!
    pr0berts wrote: »
    Cyclists - Pay no road tax but expect the same rights as motor vehicle users

    Are you really that stupid you don't understand what taxes pay for the maintenance of our roads?
    pr0berts wrote: »
    Cyclists - Consistently ride side by side just to be a pain the !!!

    Feel free to read the Highway Code, you may find it enlightening.
    pr0berts wrote: »
    Cyclists - Get in the way.

    Personally when I'm driving, cars, buses, vans and lorries get in my way alot more than bicycles do.
    pr0berts wrote: »
    Love the new forum keep up the good work!!:beer:

    It's excellent, as it identifies the mentally challenged to the rest of the Forum. Keep up the good work. :beer:
  • mr_fishbulb
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    mechanic wrote: »
    By some not all.

    Complete disregard for the law.

    Coming out of side junctions without stopping.

    Pedaling through red lights, I've nearly hit one. I had a green light and someone decided to pedal through a red light. Of course it would've been my fault if I'd hit him!!

    No lights or reflective clothing on in these dark nights.

    Flashing rear lights.

    Before anybody says anything I ride a bike to work.
    I ride to work sometimes too, and agree with all those.

    It's because of dickheads on bikes doing all these things, that the responsible cyclists get a bad name. We're tarred with the same brush.

    And then you get people with attitudes shown on this thread thinking it applies to all cyclists.
  • Jeff_Bridges_hair
    Jeff_Bridges_hair Posts: 6,330 Forumite
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    motorists cant do no handers,and wheelies.

    Or croggies.
    "If you no longer go for a gap, you are no longer a racing driver" - Ayrton Senna
  • ic
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    Dave_C wrote: »
    Cyclists have zero emissions so would pay zero VED.
    I don't know, the guy I'm sat next to at work oozes emissions in the morning just after he's arrived whilst he's waiting for the shower to become free... :tongue:
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