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[@MattCantor21]

Thank you for featuring my clips as always, all the kind comments are appreciated. I hope my clips can help at least one person to keep themselves safe on our roads.

[@AshleyNeal-JustCycling]

You deserve the praise Matt. Full credit to you. 👊

[@ToeJam161]

Fair play Matt. Grade A! Only Ashley can give A*

[@AshleyNeal-JustCycling]

A* from me

[@ToeJam161]

@MattCantor21 - you got it!♥. You're now in the 1% club. I'm not in it but well done my friend!

[@jonathanirons231]

Learn from you every time mate. Stay safe!

[@1over137]

Such a higher standard here. Bravo. Defensive, flexible, forgiving and rides like they are invisible and everyone is out to kill them. This rider will stay mostly intact.

[@Scylla2112]

Coffee bean 100. I asked Alexa to translate to Welsh just as my mum was coming through the door. Thanks Ashley...

[@tin2001]

I just did it in text form on Google translate... Didn't quite get it at first, but then I read it a bit faster 😂

[@jerrytracey6602]

If you google it & get a text reply, the 100 is just given in numerals, so I still didn't get it until I tapped the speaker... 😮

[@darrenbabidge4694]

Used to live on that tiny road where he nearly got clattered when the door opens. Cars were a lot smaller in the 90s when I was there. Really good vid!

[@marcosborne6540]

Ashley, I've spent the last two weeks cycling in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, The experience is totally different to the UK. Mostly routes have been away from traffic but, where road riding was necessary, there was courtesy and sensible driving from drivers. I have counted one close pass so far and that was in Austria. Matt's cycling sensibilities match my own because he is keeping himself safe and avoiding unnecessary confrontation. He is an example to us all.

[@wohlhabendermanager]

I live and cycle in Germany, and I have to say drivers here are just as dumb as in the UK, and in most cities cycle infrastructure is laughably bad. :(

[@JonnyUnforeseen]

What I like about Matt's cycling is you can see it's not just reactive, it's proactively figuring out what's going to happen. Always a few steps ahead. I think this should be taught in schools, learning to anticipate problems before they arise. Dealing with stressful situations in a calm and considered manner. It wouldn't be such a surprise to see cyclist of Matt's level if we taught those principles early on. But no, it's all about rushing pupils to be ready for exams. Anyway, I'll pop off my soapbox.

[@MattCantor21]

Yeah I am constantly assessing my surroundings as well as trying to work a shift delivering orders. You’ve got to be switched on at all times.

[@JonnyUnforeseen]

Nerves of steel man, good job 👍

[@MattCantor21]

@@JonnyUnforeseenthank you! 😊

[@Disposalist]

It is good to be reminded that not all cyclists are belligerent and self-righteous or oblivious and ignorant ;^) I commuted Essex to central London daily for years on a motorcycle and from that experience in almost every situation where Matt is careful and considerate I would expect a cyclist to just push through. Well done, Matt. Looking after yourself and others and setting a good example (and with the pressure of being a delivery guy? Nice. I hope you get good tips!) (Always tip your delivery riders, folks)

[@goodyeoman4534]

Most are, which is more then enough.

[@bigted1347]

​@@goodyeoman4534please back up your assertion with some evidence

[@Back2Basics1871]

Looking forward to finding a motorcyclist who is as considerate as Matt

[@friendgray1]

Yeah, I have to laugh at the audacity of a motorcyclist complaining about cyclists. As someone that only drives a car, I know fully well which one I’d rather share the road with for the most part!

[@Kaiser-ks3yq]

@@friendgray1 Really? I live in the south, and I find motorcyclists (NOT moped riders through) are better than cyclists, although neither are too terrible here.

[@grahambonner508]

This shows that as individual cyclists, through our behaviour we are able to create positive interactions with other road users. Much nicer than shouting abuse at each other.

[@Umski]

Consideration for others - sadly lacking with most road users - well done that man 👍

[@Jonc25]

Well done, Matt! And good of you to make sure the front light is nicely dipped.👍

[@grahamnutt8958]

@Jon You've been replaced but not in a bad way, mate. It would be fantastic to see you submitting clips again. All the best, pal.

[@Jonc25]

​@grahamnutt8958 Evening Graham. There may be a couple in the future. Have a great weekend. I'm off out to watch The Pink Floyd Experience tribute band at the local town hall.

[@grahamnutt8958]

​@@Jonc25Sounds great, pal. Enjoy the 🎶

[@MattCantor21]

Thank you, I use a cutoff beam style light to see further down the road without dazzling oncoming drivers and a duel high/low beam light to illuminate in front of my wheel. The high beam has a 6,000 lumen flood style beam that I can activate using a Bluetooth control on the handlebar when cycling on unlit traffic free roads.

[@SamOwenI]

I particularly loved that last clip. Well avoided. I think a lot of Matt's brilliant cycling in this video is partly down to not being in a rush. He approached the roundabout in a stagger because he wasn't rushing to use the opportunity to overtake. Because he wasn't in a hurry, he could prioritise safety over gaining a few seconds. It does seem then that much of road safety is influenced by our time keeping skills off the road, and our patience.

[@heavymember5377]

Some people don't allow enough time when driving somewhere to allow for delays. So appear to be in a hurry to be permanently late.

[@ChrisBrown-px1oy]

Always a pleasure, Matt. The Aberystwyth townscapes are a bonus.

[@ibs5080]

Folks just a tip if you are renewing your UK drivers licence. Rather fittingly, I was in the process of trying to renew mine online right now just when Ashley's video came in. And yes, I realise this is Ashley's cycling channel. I will later post this on his driving channel when a new video comes in. I went through all the steps of inputting all my information, drivers licence details, UK passport etc and at the end got a message that they cannot identify me and that I have to renew my licence via post using form D1. I tried using both my middle name as well as without, same issue. So I engaged in a Live Chat with an agent. They asked for my details and told me they couldn't see anything that would prevent me from applying online. However, it then transpired that the issue is that my UK drivers licence doesn't have my middle name whereas my UK passport does. So I'm now going to have to obtain form D1 (not readily available online, you have to order it or get it from a participating post office), fill it in, get a UK photo etc etc. Also to note, the fee for applying via post is higher than online, even though it's through no fault of your own. Of course, the process takes longer too and is not as convenient as online. Just thought I'd let everyone know this and to check if your passport name differs in any way to your drivers licence name. If so, you will have to apply via paper form D1 and it is not downloadable, you have to request it. So please allow more time to renew your drivers licence. Do a dry run and check early! UPDATE: I searched for "Downloadable D1 form for drivers licence" and it is available as a fillable and downloadable form. You'll still have to submit via post and get a photo done. Fortunately my current licence is valid till November 11th 2024 so I still have some time.

[@igotes]

Thanks, mine expires in a couple of months (same date as yours, in fact), but fortunately the name on the licence matches the one on my passport.

[@davidchilds9590]

My wife and I both had to renew our licences in the last few months. Happily, the on-line system worked faultlessly and we got our new licences well inside a week. Thanks, DVLA.

[@ibs5080]

@@igotes Lucky you that your names match. I'd still recommend doing a "dry run" without actually renewing - sooner rather than later just to see if you would encounter any issues when you do actually renew. I realise of course you don't want to renew "too early", in order not to lose out on current licence validity. Quite a coincidence that both our licences expire on the same day! Curious to ask if you got a renewal reminder in the post and if so when? Mine arrived today (one day prior to my birthday) though I was already well aware.

[@ibs5080]

@@davidchilds9590 Excellent. I do hope my paper / post renewal goes smoothly. Glad at least I didn't try to leave it till later just to extend the next expiry date.

[@igotes]

@@ibs5080 Yeah, I didn't know I could apply so early. I need to get an international driving permit for a trip next year, something I've never done before; I assumed it would be better to renew the licence first. Thanks for the info.

[@roxdude]

Such a great example of how you can mitigate risk and keep yourself safe. Shame that more car driver's and cyclists don't think the same and consider others. But that's is why you need to ride or drive like matt. You cannot control others actions only your own.

[@sparkybat9177]

I thought my cycling roadcraft was pretty good but this is so much better! There’s loads of things I would have done less well in these clips. An education- thank you!

[@bikertime1]

Come to Yangon, learn the way of the cat here.

[@igotes]

Gold star, Matt :)

[@good7saint]

I try to do a lot of what Matt does but I do make mistakes. Good to see Matt holding back is it just me who thinks. A lot of cyclists have the mindset of I have priority I'm keeping going what ever it's the driver putting me at risk not myself

[@TheRip72]

We all make mistakes. Some don't try to avoid them though.

[@nickrobinson1954]

Brilliant footage from a exemplary cyclist! Thank you Matt and Ashley, I wish more cyclists would follow Matt’s example.

[@MattCantor21]

Thank you! 😊

[@CRUDEDriving]

In the UK, do you have to give way to pedestrians at a roundabout with NO pedestrian crossing? Great work from Matt! The pure road etiquette is wonderful. Also showcasing low-risk defensive techniques and just all round appropriate road use, especially not getting up the side of other vehicles... It just goes to show it isn't hard to share the road no matter what type of road user we are. I also commend that fantastic visibility at night! 💯 I wish more cyclists were like Matt. 🙏

[@simonwatson2399]

Yes. It's the law to give way at to pedestrians at any point where a car would have to give way, as well as at the entrance/exit of roundabouts. Sadly, most drivers ignore the and it is rarely enforced.

[@CRUDEDriving]

@simonwatson2399 in Victotia, Australia you do not have to give way to pedestrians at roundabouts unless there is a pedestrian crossing. Interesting to see how the rules differ...

[@wythes.]

Love these videos. These drivers make me feel better about myself

[@busog97641]

This is the first time I have ever been able to see one of your videos on its first day.

[@AddySwann]

I always enjoy watching Aberystwyth

[@Mlaargaar]

I was about to come and comment the same thing, lovely place!

[@simonwatson2399]

@@Mlaargaar I thought it was Aber. My son's just gone to Uni there.

[@CrispsBoy]

Exactly Ashley. The vast majority of drivers out there are impatient and aggressive. I used to enjoy driving, but I find it stressful now simply due to the amount of pure idiots on the roads.

[@fatchris101]

at least you are safer in a metal box when ur on a push bike it really is scary

[@bestintheworld568]

I wouldn’t say it’s the vast majority, personally. Out of the hundreds of drivers I encounter per day on my commute, I might come across 2-3 who are being daft. Unfortunately, those daft ones are the ones who live longer in the memory.

[@thenayancat8802]

That mini coming through on the roundabout is criminal, especially in those conditions

[@milsteadonmovies]

A fine example of perfect cycling. I doff my cap to Matt

[@hippophile]

Good lights - and dipped nicely so not blinding oncoming vehicles. Got to hand it to matt, he didn't do much wrong in these clips.

[@MattCantor21]

Thank you! 😊

[@andrewgilbertson5356]

Well done Matt

[@theinspector1023]

This man is good! I wish I were that smart.

[@matt821]

Fantastic riding Matt! Makes it look easy really. It's a shame Jeremy Vine-type riders will probably never see these sorts of videos.

[@marcom9103]

There's a lot of occasions when I'm driving that I will stop for pedestrians/cars pulling out that I simply don't when I'm cycling

[@frmcf]

I think a lot of the time Matt is paying attention to drivers' mirrors: being aware of blind spots and making sure that he's been seen

[@andyo1737]

Its good riding but more impressive when you consider its done during a hard days work!

[@fatchris101]

this is not fantastic cycling, it is just outstanding road craft and puts a lot of drivers to shame.

[@Disposalist]

Indeed. In my not-so-humble opinion, all drivers should have to do a CBT-like day on a bicycle or maybe a small scooter so they know what it is like to be a vulnerable road user. It would make everyone better drivers.

[@goodyeoman4534]

You're over-egging the pudding.

[@MattCantor21]

Thank you for the compliment on my cycling. 😊

[@fablolliesrock]

@@Disposalist Most adult cyclists are also drivers, so requiring all drivers to have some basic cycling education (unless physically unable) could do a lot to improve both cycling and driving standards.

[@goodyeoman4534]

@@MattCantor21 So you were looking for compliments.

[@dan8ch523]

1:50 Both cars running the red on the pedestrian crossing too, causing the white car to delay further too until was clear they could go.

[@Kieran.Robertson]

The second car through the lights it seemed was a red but the first car seems a little hard to tell

[@nathant5655]

This video made me sad. I miss living in west wales. Love Aberystwyth

[@sassyboofle6983]

Really wish all road users had this attitude

[@dobbinb76]

Impressive cycling, excellent observation skills and not one instance of doing a Jeremy

[@wrightwoodwork]

Rides to the situation and when something does happen tskes it on the chin and doesn't have a diva moment

[@RollerbazAndCoasterDad]

Nice one Matt

[@ihateunicorns867]

Am I imagining this, or does rain seem to make people worse drivers? I find that in poor weather, I get close-passed more, cars pull into cycle box at lights more, I get cars pulling out in front of me more. Do other cyclists find this?

[@StevenWClark]

FML!!!!! "Coffee bean 100" in Welsh.... I'm Dying!!!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@stevedouglas3975]

It's good and considerate cycling but is only what we all should do anyway.

[@tiggydorset9041]

I almost found a fault... Cut the corner towards the end.. then I realised he was turning into a one-way street. We'll get ya next time ;)

[@MattCantor21]

Sorry to disappoint you! Haha 🤣

[@markfiddy395]

Given all the examples of poor cycling doing the rounds on videos, this is a very welcome positive example. using the roads with consideration for yourself and others is the way to go.

[@phillwainewright4221]

I typed Coffee Bean One Hundred into Google Translate and selected Welsh ... That's my new go-to exclamation when I get cut up on the road!

[@rogerkearns8094]

I asked Alexa about that, but she seemd to be in a funny mood.

[@chrisdps1985]

Coffee bean 100!! I'd never heard that, when Alexa translated it, it proper got me 🤣🤣 Nice video as always, Ash

[@kenbrown2808]

re; the subtile: my first thought on the main title was "did Jon take up cycling?"

[@Jonc25]

Haven't got the knees for it, Ken. To many years of jumping off trucks and vans.

[@kenbrown2808]

@@Jonc25 I know that feeling. but in my case it was getting up and down off the floor.

[@bikertime1]

I live in Yangon, Myanmar, originally for Arizona. I have dealt with so much cruddy driving that I do not get upset.

[@davemeise2192]

Good rider. Wow!

[@hamshackleton]

Ah, good old British liquid sunshine!

[@phil_d]

Nice Speedrocker mudguard!

[@MattCantor21]

It’s a SKS Mudrocker, it’s served me well. 😊

[@Dranok1]

"The lights on his bike are brilliant." (Was the pun intended, I wonder?) Yes, and the most brilliant thing about that super-bright forward-facing white light is *_it's not strobing!!!_* That's one of my worst bugbears: I always want to shout at cyclists today *_"stop strobing -- it's illegal for a reason!"_* Always hazardously distracting at night, when that bright light flashes on and off so contrastingly that it is irresistibly attention-grabbing, because I can't tell what it is or where it is or even if it's moving (as opposed to a warning lamp on a roadside skip or bit of scaffolding)... I never realized just how dangerous are those illegally-set super-brights until one night I found 100% of my attention drawn to one on the footpath on the opposite side of a dual carriageway in town and as I struggled to identify if it was a hazard to me, I didn't notice I'd drifted from the nearside across lane 2 and was heading for the central barrier before I came to my senses! Years ago, bike lights in Halfords that introduced a blinking mode had warnings on the packaging that the strobe mode is illegal when mounted to a bike or other vehicle. It seems that manufacturers don't do this anymore and modern cyclists are therefore unaware? Is this true?

[@Oligodendrocyte139]

Apparently flashing 1 to 4 times a second is legal. CyclingUK website.

[@smilerbob]

Cheers Ashley, I have just been banned from my local Starbucks for ordering a Welsh “Coffee Bean 100” 😁

[@bob_obba]

Today I leant that I speak Welsh

[@ashadedblobfish]

A good delivery driver/rider? Good job Matt (Mat?)

[@MattCantor21]

Thank you! 😊

[@Mikeb1001]

I’m assuming by the bag he’s a deliveroo rider. The irony that the ad at the end for me was Uber eats!

[@deklandevine7789]

Footage from Aberystwyth

[@grahvis]

Yes, I've cycled round those roundabouts a goodly number of times.

[@chrisnumnuts8671]

ffa coffi 100

[@igotes]

Ah, Ash's comment makes sense if you pronounce as if it were English.

[@vfclists]

On the 2nd clip going up the incline Matt should have been further in. I understand he was just about right staying on the right side of the drainage gratings but that loose gravel is dangerous to ride in. A foot or so further away from the kerb would have been better, but the judgement is his to make.

[@U2QuoZepplin]

Sorry Ashley . I just had to pause this one at 2:59 to google what Coffee Bean 100 was in Welsh 😂. I wasn't too surprised. 😮😅

[@Xantaxia]

CyclingMikey should take notes.

[@shm5547]

1:00 this is why I take primary as default these days, it gives you space to the left if you get a pass like this. Also, I'm not sure the speed of the 4x4 is of any relevance really; if they hit you, you'd still be toast with those bull-bars (illegal?) and raised suspension. That vehicle needs a visit from the 'tyre extinguishers'!

[@billyskoda6839]

I've been a road cyclist for 40 years, I've raced throughout that time, I've been driving for nearly 40 years and I'm a retired police area car driver. I believe drivers had more patience when most of the country had realistic 60mph limits. It appears to me that now most of the country's roads have lowered speed limits, everyone is in more of a rush to do they journeys they need to... meaning more impatience. A journey that used to take say 2hrs in the late 90s now takes around 3 to 3 1/2 hrs. People are simply rushing everywhere to get places because their progress is being slowed by ever reducing speed limits. 20mph outside school is fine, but 50mph for mile after mile of rural A roads is questionable at best. It also causes rash overtakes when people don't want to stick to the limit. A48 in Gloucestershire is one fine example.

[@adinigel]

Think the only thing i would do differently to Matt. I use panniers rather than wear a back pack as Matt apoears to do. The back pack can cause serious back injuries if involved in an accident!

[@grimsbyhackney479]

That was one of the best videos I've seen on your channel. Matt did everything right. Not an ounce of ego involved. Cyclists take note.

[@tony_w839]

even more; drivers take note, a bad driver is a bigger risk than a bad cyclist.

[@igotes]

All road users take note!

[@grahambonner508]

Mat's behaviour is not unique.

[@goodyeoman4534]

The ego bit comes from uploading videos for praise.

[@igotes]

@@goodyeoman4534 How do you know that's why he submits the videos? Maybe he just wanted to be assessed.

[@QiuEnnan]

I feel like in the first clip it wasn't necessary to stop, as he wasn't really turning - notice also the oncoming driver was quite good as well!

[@adammcallister2260]

I wish more cyclists were like this and not entitled and aggressive morons. I'm sure it's the minority but they don't half make a fuss. To be extra picky, I think on that roundabout clip going on at 4:40 that I'd have increased the gap a little bit more quickly when exiting the roundabout. The driver has already shown they're either lost or a bit cack handed behind the wheel and I was pressing my imaginary brake a bit (not that it works that way on a bicycle!). My reason for this is because I felt it was possible that they could've realised they've taken the wrong exit again and stopped suddenly to think about how to correct it. Obviously, I realise this isn't the right thing for the driver to do but I've come to expect that from many drivers these days. Otherwise, this is some excellent riding. Can we have some more of it shown please?

[@MattCantor21]

Thank you for the constructive criticism about the roundabout clip, this is one of the reasons I share my clips so I can get feedback of where I can improve. 😊

[@simonwatson2399]

I do a lot of cycling on the roads and I try to be a good road user. I've definitely been guilty of using some less than church grade language at times. Do you know why? Because that thing you saw as not a big deal in your safe metal box was actually a near death/serious injury experience for me. And no Ashley, passing too close but going slowly isn't OK, my vehicle only weighs 90kg but has the same wind resistance as a 400kg motorbike so the slightest side wind can move me a foot to the side with nothing I can do.

[@mrcellophane99]

Looks as though the white car jumps the red light for the crossing @ 1:51

[@ottermanuk]

overtake on zig zags, overtake at pinch point island, and overbout.... jesus wept

[@leesullivan1916]

Excellent buch of clips and some CB100s in Welsh... Mat.. Do you Drive also

[@MattCantor21]

I don’t drive, cycling has been my main mode of transport for over 20 years.

[@eBusinessjma]

"If you don't ride at the side of people, you are never gonna get get sideswiped." - Easy for you to say, I have had a motorist speed match me and push me into the curb. Pretty sure it was intentional, not road rage, they just happened to believe that I would be fine on 30 cm.

[@MattCantor21]

That happened to me a couple of years ago.

[@stevejohnson506]

In the second clip, does the nissan overtake while straddling a solid white line? I don't know the speed of the cyclist at the time so it's hard to say if it was legal or not.

[@MattCantor21]

I was going uphill by the time I got to the solid lines, so I think I may have been going below 10 mph due to the gradient.

[@andreweasygale]

Drivers need more patience ..... yes they bloody do! I had a taxi tailgate me and undertake me at while going right at the lights, no way do I drive like that. It got filmed though but the internet hasn't seen it, yet.

[@JurivonStolzenberg14]

Mc donalds menu on kiosk😅: have you tried the Welsh and Polish version? It only goes so far, and language is back to Mickey Mouse. Foreign languages as simply too difficult it seems. Or Google translate got as a lost as a Tesla with sat nav.

[@andyp315]

Just as a point out because you do talk a lot about delivery riders being pressured into... less acceptable behaviour, Matt is assumedly a delivery rider going by the uber eats bag 2:11. Maximising earnings via any means is common don't get me wrong though.

[@MattCantor21]

I can still maximise my earnings by putting more power through the peddles, the safety of myself and others around me is my primary concern.

[@ynot6473]

my only criticism of matts riding is riding over road irons (manholes, greats, etc) in the wet, when cornering. been there, done that, clenched butt cheeks!

[@frankhooper7871]

I can identify with that - had a bit of a wobble a couple of days ago riding over some ironworks in the drizzle.

[@MattCantor21]

Whenever I’m cycling over manhole covers in the wet I’ll keep the bike straight as possible, I’ll never go over them on a corner. 😊

[@grahambonner508]

​@@MattCantor21it's something a cyclist learns very early on! Are you riding an electric bike in the video?

[@MattCantor21]

@@grahambonner508no it’s not electric, it’s a Trek Marlin 7 MTB with 50mm gravel tyres.

[@grahambonner508]

@@MattCantor21 All power to you, you're a great example of how to ride in traffic.

[@DemiGod..]

I disagree with close passes being ineveitatble on a bicycle. When cycling I have mirrors and constabtly watching the traffic behind. I am genrally imnpressed with the restraint car drivers show. I now ride recumbent tricycles and the restraint and space left is even greater. ASwell as bicycles and tricycles, I have riden a few thousand miles on the road on a mobilility scooter, the care car drivers show is excellent. I have reported car drivers but these are just a few rotten apples in a barrel of thousands. Whilst riding i feel in no danger atall from car drivers, being fully aware what they doing or about to do and dont even bother wearing a helmet anymore.

[@royalbiscuits8442]

I read an article about how cyclists need to take tests due to their inability to ride on the roads properly. They never consider that car drivers just have no road sense.

[@wibbley1]

@roalbiscuits8442 And that is exactly the problem. 99.999% of bikeys ride like complete morons, delegating their personal safety to everyone but themselves, i.e the drivers with no road sense. If bike riders had to undertake compulsory road training before being allowed on the road, roadcraft, as Matt demonstrates, could be taught to them. They could also be taught that riding in an entitled, arrogant, selfish way, just perpetuates the hate other road users have towards them. I have avoided so many collisions that were 'the other person's fault' by driving & riding safely, not putting myself into harms way, by squeezing through gaps, for example, or filtering too fast & not looking for other road users that may cross my path. Green traffic light means 'You may proceed if it is safe to do so'. Many a T-bone I have avoided, by looking right & left at all junctions before crossing them. But alas, as Ash has found, by far the majority of bikeys just carry on with their entitled arrogant attitude, refusing to accept simple safety measures like tuition, wearing hi-viz or slowing down a bit when filtering, might be a good idea. Or indeed, listen to Ash's sage advise on how to ride on the roads safely.

[@sanchoodell6789]

"Ffa cofi cant" That sounds like you would be saying f.... ohh! err! Well! Y'know It isn't something you would say in front of your grandma!

[@JurivonStolzenberg14]

I see these haphazardly lane changes and erratic movements now mostly from sat nav drivers. And often in a slow motion type time delay, you can literally see how long it takes for signal to arrive, show on screen and human than to react- usually late . Seems the .minority knows where they are going. The more the eletronic aids get used, the more the memory fades away.

[@josephmarsh8235]

What a fantastic rider this viewer Matt is. How much safer would cyclists be if they rided safely, and understand how to keep safe? Well, Matt knows well how to keep safe 👍

[@tinglydingle]

The issue with the "never get sideswiped if you're not alongside another vehicle" statement is that it's a platitude, and the opposite is also true: "you'll never get rear ended if you're not in front of another vehicle." There is no safe place, you simply choose between two potential collisions.

[@kenbrown2808]

I was thinking, "if you're not beside them, they can't sideswipe you" a quarter second ahead.

[@Back2Basics1871]

Unfortunately most of the side swiping I have to avoid as a cyclist, is people overtaking me and turning left. Very little I can do about that apart from react in time to sniff ending up under their wheels

[@RicardoPetrazzi]

That is some street-smart riding. Let's be honest, it's *not* hard really. Those that don't or won't are just selfish and lazy.

[@Scartoons-t1h]

Quality riding. Even better by not reacting to idiot road-users.

[@PaulW-i6n]

'Tut tut, silly driver, putting another life at risk. Good job cyclist not getting run over'. Getting a little fed up with this complacent output

[@simonwatson2399]

I get thoroughly sick and tied of that whole trope of the stupid cyclist on the busy road. It's only dangerous for the rider because of the bad driving of a minority of entitled idiots.

[@Chigleybus]

The exception to the general rule with burger couriers. In Liverpool at any rate where the pavement is the new road. No offence, but this chap's just riding to the basic minimum acceptable standard. Sad that we see this as exceptional. That's modern Britain for you.

[@jamesgraham6122]

Surprised you made no comment on that idiot opening his door without first checking in the last few seconds of the video..This cyclist appears to be one of a minority that show good sense with their road-craft.

[@MattCantor21]

Thank you, I wasn’t expecting the door to open but I managed to fix it without issue.

[@arcanejillhodge]

Good static headlights, I abhor those flashing lights. Why do cyclists use them can anyone let me know please.

[@angelofmalice0]

Nice to see a cyclist who isn’t obsessed with getting past cars.

[@MattCantor21]

It’s not worth passing them, it’s not going to benefit me in the slightest.

[@derekheeps8012]

NO : the driver of the Nissan was objectively worse . Unlike the driver before , who broke no law , the driver of the Nissan contravened the double line system , which is a specific offence and is endorsable . The distances for passing cyclists are only advisory .

[@simonwatson2399]

Only idiots ignore good advice.

[@Okurka.]

If you're that scared of cars maybe you should use public transport.

[@andrewthomas2406]

That 1st pass wasnt close,whats his problem,perhaps these cyclist should be aware that they hold us car drivers up,selfish lot that they are. matt please give up cycling and get some transport with a engine fitted,thanks

[@MattCantor21]

I will not give up cycling, please listen to Ashley’s advice about being patient. Have a lovely day!

[@grahvis]

I presume you have never read the Highway Code, and are you jealous of a cyclist's fitness?

[@MattCantor21]

@@andrewthomas2406 to say the vehicle wasn’t close isn’t accurate. The average uk road lane is 3m, that Nissan Patrol 4x4 is around 1.8m wide. So that gives a remaining 1.2m space in the lane, my wheel is around 0.5m from the curb and the handlebars on my MTB sticks out 0.3m from the centre of my wheel. How much space is remaining between the edge of my handlebar and the vehicle? Certainly not 1.5m that the Highway Code says. The camera wide angle distortion makes things appear further away than it actually is.

[@smilerbob]

You can see the nearside wheels are to the left of the arrow in the middle of the road, certainly not the advice of giving as much space as a car which translates to using the opposite lane. As for being held up, what is so important to get to that means risking the life of another person? A red light? The back of a queue? The next junction? The overall time “lost” due to cyclists in front is negligible

[@TomuCow]

So you can't overtake cyclists is that what you are trying to say??? You don't need 5 meters. We dont give pedestrians that space on the pavement so why cyclists. If your cycling is so bad you could swerve then you shouldnt be cycling.

[@Moondoox_]

this video is full of good overtakes of cyclists, just don't pass dangerously close??

[@tony_w839]

where does it say give 5 metres? why don't you give pedestrians more space, what would happen if a pedestrian tripped on an uneven pavement and fell? do you believe all roads are perfect with no potholes to expect cyclists not to have to take avoiding action. I recommend watching more of Ashley's videos.

[@igotes]

The normal advice is to give as much space (or at least nearly as much) as you would to a car. I don't understand your comment about pavements, motor vehicles aren't usually allowed there. I'm not that bothered about close passes myself, though I'd rather they wouldn't. It's not too hard to pass a bicycle when it's safe to do so, whilst leaving plenty of space.

[@bestintheworld568]

Where did Ashley say “You can’t overtake cyclists” or “You must give 5 meters”? Put a time stamp.

[@grahambonner508]

From your comment I suggest you should perhaps take a close look at your own attitude.

[@DefaultMale_]

Different intro music?