Cycle RAGE!!!!!

jpaul · 18 Jun 2019 at 15:39

JonnyT said:
I was more than half way across when he decides that he doesn't want to stop coming from my left-hand side

no indication he hadn't seen you ? I've definitely noticed better overtaking/roundabout behaviour since going fluo orange ... few orange cars

JonnyT · 18 Jun 2019 at 16:22

I was wearing a bright white/red cycling top. I had time to look over at the driver and he was giving me a "yeah, what are you going to do about it?" style of look...

jpaul · 19 Jun 2019 at 13:59

I other news - Cyclist RAGE!!!!

She ruled that Ms Brushett “must clearly have equal responsibility if she is crossing the road without looking” but added: “Cyclists must be prepared at all times for people to behave in unexpected ways.”

was the pose at the pavement edge ?

VeNT · 1 Jul 2019 at 15:43

we still waiting on this video?

Lethal` · 1 Jul 2019 at 16:46

And the update from the local cycling club. Did they collar the cyclist?

Jimbeam3678 · 1 Jul 2019 at 18:17

VeNT said:
we still waiting on this video?

What’s to see ? The cyclist simply kicked his mirror off with no provocation whatsoever

Bear · 3 Jul 2019 at 06:56

Jimbeam3678 said:
What’s to see ? The cyclist simply kicked his mirror off with no provocation whatsoever

Probably something like this https://road.cc/content/news/263185...ft-cyclist-seriously-injured-jailed-20-months

robj20 · 3 Jul 2019 at 07:04

Bear said:
Probably something like this https://road.cc/content/news/263185...ft-cyclist-seriously-injured-jailed-20-months

Not seen that before, cant believe they went so easy on the driver.

Nasher · 3 Jul 2019 at 07:57

North London so probably gang related.

Conscript · 3 Jul 2019 at 10:22

Because nothing says "gangster" like riding a Brompton bike.

Nasher · 3 Jul 2019 at 10:24

Conscript said:
Because nothing says "gangster" like riding a Brompton bike.

Yea a bit like mopeds

Tek81 · 3 Jul 2019 at 12:04

I'd forgot about this, but a brief update. It turned out to be a case of mistaken identity. Explains why he looked so shocked after he saw who was driving. Anyway, all resolved now. We'll, I say that, but the guy with the same car as me is still diving around like a maniac, as I passed him the other day.

Mercenary Keyboard Warrior · 3 Jul 2019 at 12:11

tek81 said:
I'd forgot about this, but a brief update. It turned out to be a case of mistaken identity. Explains why he looked so shocked after he saw who was driving. Anyway, all resolved now. We'll, I say that, but the guy with the same car as me is still diving around like a maniac, as I passed him the other day.

So has cyclist admitted liability then, and is he fixing the damage?

Tek81 · 3 Jul 2019 at 12:16

I ended up ordering the parts and fixing it myself, because I use the car on a regular basis. He has since paid for the repair.

Rids · 3 Jul 2019 at 12:19

So the vigilante tosspot was in the wrong? Hopefully he learns from this, I'm sure he wont, but hopefully.

Lopéz · 3 Jul 2019 at 12:25

Rids said:
So the vigilante tosspot was in the wrong? Hopefully he learns from this, I'm sure he wont, but hopefully.

I'm not sure this qualifies as a "vigilante tosspot" scenario, does it?

Cyclist is cut up or whatever, is justifiably annoyed, mistakes the OP for the aggressor and therefore has a go at him. Yes he mistook the OP for somebody else, but that does not make him a "vigilante tosspot"

Rids · 3 Jul 2019 at 12:30

Lopéz said:
Cyclist is cut up or whatever, is justifiably annoyed, mistakes the OP for the aggressor and therefore has a go at him. Yes he mistook the OP for somebody else, but that does not make him a "vigilante tosspot"

Seeking "justice" outside of the rule of law by damaging somebody elses property, feels like it would qualify to me?

Even if OP was the driver that caused the issue it doesn't justify smashing his wing mirror.

I can appreciate how it would happen, heat of the moment etc, but that doesn't make it ok.

Terminal_Boy · 3 Jul 2019 at 12:36

Lopéz said:
I'm not sure this qualifies as a "vigilante tosspot" scenario, does it?

Cyclist is cut up or whatever, is justifiably annoyed, mistakes the OP for the aggressor and therefore has a go at him. Yes he mistook the OP for somebody else, but that does not make him a "vigilante tosspot"

Damaging another road user’s vehicle certainly makes him a vandal. Unless the cyclist has a warrant card, he doesn’t get to enforce the Highway Code or dispense summary justice upon those he feels have transgressed.

Lopéz · 3 Jul 2019 at 12:41

It's not really anything to do with enforcing the highway code. It's about your natural sense of self preservation. Cutting up a vulnerable road user or pedestrian has potentially far more serious implications than doing it to a car (eg death)

tom_nieto · 3 Jul 2019 at 12:43

https://www.channel5.com/show/cyclists-scourge-of-the-streets/

Should be worth watching for those frothing at the mouth at this thread.