Perhaps, I think the difference is I have not had to ride because I have had to "get" somewhere for a good few years now, so I just don't need to make progress.
I ride two up, at my own pace, not taking any risks.
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Perhaps, I think the difference is I have not had to ride because I have had to "get" somewhere for a good few years now, so I just don't need to make progress.
I ride two up, at my own pace, not taking any risks.
Just like the dangerous driving of the van driver.
It may have been yes but I was not exactly thinking about that at the time, reflecting back on it after the incident and after I had calmed down I realised it was a pretty stupid thing to do as I was stood there next to his van and my bike was infront of his van but I wasn't exactly in the best of moods after his attitude and actions.
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Sometimes I'm just not in the mood - Friday evening after one **** of a week, I'm tired, relaxed and just ambling home. Let the 'Blades and 'Busas go speeding past... I'm just happy to be on the bike.
I will... if it's safe.
But cars rarely drive in a straight line, so even at 10-20mph through stationary traffic, I'm sometimes too busy steering around them to take a hand off the bars and wave at you.
But I will if I can, don't worry!
I frequently (almost weekly) do deliver a warning kick to the side of a car as it drifts into my lane and into range. Strange how they don't see the bright headlight, don't hear the roaring engine or exhausts, aren't even aware of the FRICKIN' LOUD HORN as they come over without even indicating... but wake the heck up and get right back in lane the instant I boot their side panel, eh!!
As ttaskmanager said, I'll thank if there's
1. A reason to - if you move left and I also have a massive other empty lane I'm going through... do you want a thank you for using your mirrors and observing stuff? I know most people don't, but most people don't wash their hands and I still refrain from clapping the few that do.
2. More seriously, if it's safe. As said above, a hand off the bars, or even a foot is a bit dodgy when you're busy. Single car, nothing else to avoid after going past, sure.
Ok bye
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1. A reason to - if you move left and I also have a massive other empty lane I'm going through... do you want a thank you for using your mirrors and observing stuff? I know most people don't, but most people don't wash their hands and I still refrain from clapping the few that do.
2. More seriously, if it's safe. As said above, a hand off the bars, or even a foot is a bit dodgy when you're busy. Single car, nothing else to avoid after going past, sure.
Ok bye
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When riding outside of normal position, yes, I agree. There are things I do even when riding normally that help.
But ultimately, if you can't see a bike (especially a stationary one with loads of lights), how will you see a pedestrian?
Or when a car driver *thinks* the bike can't make it, so pulls over to stop them trying... My boss proudly claims to do this. He's lost a few wing mirrors too, so clearly does it enough to upset a LOT of riders!
The crazier part is how many car drivers I've seen trying to do the same things as bikers, along with their added ability to physically bully other road users. Can't recall ever seeing a bike trying to bash another vehicle out of the lane...
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