London Cycling, Near Misses Jan 19

[@superscaff4124]

Like most, I loved the high 5 at the end. Cool as.👍

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Thank you, glad that you enjoyed it.

[@chillired5389]

The high five 🖐 at the end was the best!🙂

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

She was a cool lady to do that.

[@chillired5389]

Ryan Sedgwick It’s the way she did it☺️

[@tonycrabtree3416]

I'll say it again, pedestrians are the most vulnerable and vehicles must yield to them at all times.

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Precisely why you see me stopping for our avoiding all of the pedestrians who walk out into the road in front of me without looking. Cyclists are vulnerable also, a couple of cyclists die each year when pedestrians walk out in front of them and cause a crash. It doesn't make the papers in the same way as when a pedestrian dies in such a collision (there's no outrage), but it still happens. I wish that pedestrians realised that waking into the road without looking is not a harmless matter, they are risking both their own lives, and the lives of cyclists when they do it.

[@tonycrabtree3416]

Ryan Sedgwick Humans, right? All of us find ourselves in our “own little worlds” from time to time.

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

@@tonycrabtree3416 We're taught as little children that roads are very dangerous. It doesn't take much effort to look before you walk into one.

[@tonycrabtree3416]

Ryan Sedgwick Yep, but it doesn’t work that way.

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

@@tonycrabtree3416 Good job that I'm paying attention then isn't it! 😉

[@Velofil]

another fantastic clip, very enterntaining ;-)

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@johhny711]

Never overtake on the inside on a corner, even if it is a cycle-lane, no point in being legally right and in the graveyard.

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

You can, just have to be super cautious as lots of drivers ignore the cycle lane and cut the corner.

[@johhny711]

​@@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007 I cycle a lot around the city on my Fold up Bike ( Tern d7i) and believe me there is never a safe time to overtake on the inside.I drive the city as well and every day I see people on bikes who don't understand the dangers they are in. Just imagine driving a car in the city you are talking on the phone may be having an argument with your wife, the kids are in the back of the car screaming, Or you are a van courier in a hurry to get your parcel to deliver on time ( or incur a penalty), you are talking on the phone to the customer Getting directions, how concentrated on the road do you think these people are. Be careful out there, the graveyards are full of cocky Bike riders who were legally right, but they are still very dead. Even for me as an older man, with more than 40 years driving experience cycling it is dangerous, I know all the dangers and know how to stay safe, but it's still dangerous, the infrastructure is so deplorable for bikes. My favourite city to cycle in Is Amsterdam, I go there for a holiday just to cycle.It's the way every city should be . But I noticed the lycra-heads don't use the cycle lanes there,they prefer the dangers and the excitement of mingling with the traffic .

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

@@johhny711 When passing on the inside I have a key tip for you. Indicators on cars are unreliable, as the human element might forget to use them. Instead, when I pass I keep an eye on the front wheel of the car. The car cannot turn without that wheel turning, and if I see that wheel turn-in even a fraction then I'm on the brake. That tip has kept me safe and injury free for the over 14 years of daily City cycling in London. Drivers on the phone are a menace, I hope the police find a better way to crack down on it! Keep safe.

[@johhny711]

​@@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007The front-wheel trick is a good one but it's not 100%, check out the orthopaedic wards for proof, you are not the first one to think of that, looking for kids feet under cars, keeping the width of a door from parked cars are all good tricks. Remember especially nowadays with electric cars they can accelerate much quicker than a petrol car ( I know I have one ) you would be committed to the undertaking when the car driver decided to change direction and your a dead man . The problem with cycling is that once you get a nice momentum going it's not very nice to be stopping and then starting again .especially in cities, you might be doing that every couple of minutes, this is why we need proper cycle lanes, prioritise cycling and make cars slow down, this has already been done in Denmark and Holland, and if we did that it would take thousands of cars off the road making is faster for car drivers as well. But don't hold your breath.

[@HandsomeNamed]

I got the Hornit because of you! It works just as well on zombies in Fremantle WA

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Glad it’s working for you. Keep safe out there. 🙂👍🏻

[@Mrbesano]

what bell do you use? love the sound

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

It's a Hornit DB140. Great bit of kit, I do recommend adding a bit of extra waterproofing to it for wet weather riding.

[@nicklambert5059]

3.04 overtook cyclists by using the other side of the road while cyclists were coming in the opposite direction ... Also 3.27 overtook on the opposing side of the road while a car was coming in the opposite direction .. too be fair both dangerous moves. You can't critisise others when your road use isn't up to scratch ...

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Dashed line so entitled to do so, plenty of space and no issue caused so not an issue. Welcome to the London rush hour! 😉👍

[@jerryorange6983]

What was the action camera you used to make that clip??

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

It's a GoPro Hero 3+ black on a chest mount. 🙂👍

[@legowho6362]

ive watched a few of these videos now, i find them really entertaining. i always see people commenting stuff like "its your fault" or "stop playing the victim". like WTF.... he seems like a really sensible biker, and most of these are other peoples wrong doings. even if there was some things that perhaps he made a mistake on, so what, who cares no one got hurt in the end...

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Thank you. I'm glad you've enjoyed the videos. I think many people who comment here have a default position that, whatever the incident the cyclist is always at fault. Despite not liking cyclists such people seem to watch a lot of cycling videos! 😉 Have a great weekend.

[@martynrich5187]

@@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007 i dont think its that. A lot on here are drivers/ pedestrians fault. i don't think the infrastructure helps when they remove pavements and the bike lane isn't fit for purpose when its next to a bus turning circle - there's always going to be some encroachment. hi fi was nice and i like the alert buzzer you have to make your prescence known The only one where i think your very risky is your approach and impatience to buses - but thats your personal choice and i hope you dont get sandwiched. Personally id be/ and am wary around them.

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

@@martynrich5187 The infrastructure doesn’t help I agree, and in a cramped city like London there are limits to what authorities can do. That said the bulk of these incidents could be avoided if people took care, irrespective of the infrastructure shortfalls. I’m very used to London buses, so probably more confident than most who’ve not had lots of London rush hour experience. They are big and dangerous, but they can’t move sideways so you can be close and safe in certain positions, just have to be aware that a gap can always disappear so be ready to stop.

[@deputyVH]

Pedestrians crossing on red never rush I've noticed. I noticed in Japan almost everyone waited at red even when there were no cars.

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Far more respectful culture in Japan. 🙂👍🏻

[@richardadams5557]

Coorect me if im wrong but doesn't the highway code say If you are in a car you are supposed to give way to pedestrians already in the road, doesn't the same apply if you are on a bike...... oh no you can shout and sound your horn to demand right of way.

[@lordoffrog2354]

What bike do you ride ?

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

The bike in the video is a 2016 Cannondale Synapse. However the frame has cracked after two years which isn't good. I'm looking to change it for a single speed bike, a Genesis Day One 20 2019.

[@georgelane6350]

'Don't ride up the inside of long vehicles' next clip, riding up the inside of two box vans. PS the sign doesn't instruct pedestrians to cross. It advises them to. You still have to ride safely past if someone has decided to exercise their right to walk on the road.

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

The if no issue with passing large vehicles on the inside, you just need to pick a safe place to do so. You never put yourself between a big vehicle and a wall, especially where is a pinch point. I'll only ever pass if I have room to bail into the pavement in a worse case scenario. And yes, the larger sign below that is partially obstructed from view in that clip very much instructs pedestrians to use the other footpath. It doesn't say run with your back to oncoming traffic then jump right as it pass you. Good job for that guy that I'd picked a spot where I had room to safely pass him even when he jumped right without looking.

[@georgelane6350]

@@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007 that sign doesn't instruct, it advises. The 'cyclists dismount' signs are the same. You're going to die passing on the left like the two I talked about, kerb on not. These videos of you riding recklessly and bullying pedestrians help reinforce motorists, negative perception of cyclists.

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

@@georgelane6350 No George, it instructs. I'm not going to run through the significance of the colour red in road signs, you can look that up yourself. There are three signs (all red) two you can see in this video. The first just reads "PEDESTRIANS" with an arrow pointing to the other side of the road. Pretty clear but I'll grant you an element of ambiguity. The second larger sign you can see part of in this video reads "PEDESTRIANS USE OTHER FOOTPATH". That's a clear instruction, no please, maybe, if you feel like it. A clear instruction to use the other footpath. Do you understand the difference between a footpath and a cycle lane? This sign combined with the arrow is pretty clear. However, just in case of someone who can't understand these two signs (someone like you) there is a third red sign that is obstructed in this video which reads "DANGER, NO PEDESTRIANS PASS THIS POINT". So thank you for illustrating my point so well, that some pedestrians just like you can't understand, or just plain ignore road signs and put themselves in a silly position of danger. Then, in their ignorance try and blame the cyclist who is following the rules. I would recommend you have a thumb through the Highway Code and have a learn about road signs!

[@georgelane6350]

@@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007 I'm a highway engineer, who works in the UK. The language may suggest that it is instructive, but its advisory. It is you who needs to thumb through the highway code.

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

@@georgelane6350 Don't be daft, red has always been an order. Speed limit signs for example are ringed in red because they are an instruction, they are not advisory. This is why if you ignore them and exceed the speed limit you'll get a ticket and a fine, eventually lose your licence and can even go to jail. Red lights are not advisory (although unfortunately some road users seem to treat them that way) it's an instruction to stop. You were wrong because you were more interested in finding a way to blame the cyclist. It's not the end of the world. Hold your hand up and move on. If you are a Highway Engineer then you're doing yourself a disservice to argue that red signs are not an instruction.

[@sh4rkybloke]

That High 5 though! :D

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

🤣✋

[@DLicious]

Was that an actual high five or was she signalling for something behind? Either way love it

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Bit of both, she was flagging a taxi, when she saw I was going for a high five she joined in. Legend. 😉

[@DLicious]

Maybe you were meant to be the taxi!

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

@@DLicious Ha, I'm not sure that I could have delivered her to her destination in the relaxed comfort that she desired! 😉

[@DLicious]

@@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007 Suppose not but completely eco friendly!

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

@@DLicious Extremely eco-friendly 😂

[@EuropeanTourat50]

Have the same issues, it's the left-hand turn onto the super-highway that can be dangerous. I have out a vid out also showing Police & London Buses pulling into the lane. But cycling is still better than the Central Line.

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

100%! Unfortunately my cycle is broken (frame cracked) so I've had to catch the train for the last week. Hate it!

[@EuropeanTourat50]

@@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007 I have moved out to Epping so have upgraded my bike to a Trek 920 which is good for the road and woods. Still ride in as Train Sucks added another 7 miles to the journey :)!!

[@Epaminaidos]

2:36 ("She'll definitely look"): In Germany, pedestrians have the priority in this situation. Are the rules different in the UK?

[@Epaminaidos]

Found it myself in rule 170 of the highway code. Seems like a rather strange rule to me, where a just a few cm or just a tenth of second decides about who has the priority.

[@matthewspry4217]

Blackfriars I rode through covering my eyes shouting I'm blind too ,it works !!!

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Blackfiars is terrible, so many people pouring out of the train station onto that busy junction like a horde of zombies! 🤦🤣👍🏻

[@lizzieswe]

I don't know much about traffic rules in the UK, but at 2:37 doesn't she have priority because it's obvious that she's about to cross? She definitely should've looked around though.

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Hi Lisa. The UK Highway Code rule 170 states: watch out for pedestrians crossing a road into which you are turning. If they have started to cross they have priority, so give way So they have priority if they have already started to cross before you turn in. In this case the road was clear when I turned in, and the onus is on the pedestrian to stop, look, let oncoming traffic pass and wait for a safe gap before crossing. Regardless, as soon as I saw that she wasn't going to stop I pulled out of the turn to avoid a collision. It's not obvious, I take that same corner every day, 100s of times a year and most pedestrians look first and stop. That's the more common outcome, however as this video shows, always have to be ready for those who don't. 😉👍 Have a nice day.

[@kenmay1572]

Stop playing to the camera and try to anticipate ahead more, having right of way will be of little comfort lying in a hospital bed

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

It's my anticipation that makes these all misses. I wish the other road users would exercise a little anticipation...

[@larrywalker6105]

So much pedestrian traffic. Try and lean on ur horn 50 feet before u get to them so they know ur coming.Just keep on blasting.

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Even when you toot the horn, some don't care. There's a handful of pedestrians who don't see cycles as a danger, so even when they see you they walk out regardless. They wouldn't do that if it was a car coming.

[@larrywalker6105]

@@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007 Yeah ,yoù,re right, a car is a big hunk of sheetmetal.

[@pamandrobtrust7624]

Did I miss his indication that he was turning, because unless he made one, the I would assume he was going straight ahead

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

At 2:36 you can see my left arm go out to indicate, then back again. Have to pull it back so I can brake. Makes no difference if the person doesn't look though...

[@whj9838]

people can cycle with their hands off, thats no issue

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

There’s no law against it per se. It’s very unwise when cycling through a bush city during rush hour though, where someone can step out on you at any second. I cycle with my fingers on the brake levers at all times, ready to react. Much safer. 🙂👍🏻

[@anoncyclist2131]

1:48 had people shout at me in the truck for the same thing, they cross 2 m infront of the stop line and get suprised when they nearly get nudged by the 4m high truck that doesnt want to drop to 0

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Yeah, they paint the lines for a reason. I get it at Zebra crossings often, I see a pedestrian ahead starting to cross, slow right down for them so I can coast to the crossing then carry on once they cross without a full stop. However half way over the crossing they go diagonal to cut the corner and walk off the crossing, into my path (forcing me to stop) and give me the stink-eye! Need to better teach these people how to use crossings when they are kids! 🤣

[@anoncyclist2131]

@@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007 its been good with the whole lockdown where im from, small coastal town, had one car nearly overtake into a bus and one guy cycle through a red in 3 month. with the kids been off i was expecting worse. im not looking forward to lockdown people who are used to it been quiet getting back out though, small taste of no traffic

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

@@anoncyclist2131 It has been lovely with far fewer cars on the road, although I'm currently working from home so haven't been cycling to the office to make the most of the traffic reduction. Have a great week. 🙂👍

[@natsnsev]

i have the same flashlight

[@FutureMark809]

Love the high five. I'm visiting London and have my bike. Stunned by pedestrian behavior and a small number of wish cyclists. I'm going to get me a high five before I go home 🤣

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

I've had two high fives in the 13 years I've been cycling. So not saying you won't get one but if you do, you'll have massively beaten my odds! 😉👍

[@FutureMark809]

Ryan Sedgwick Challenge accepted 👍🏼

[@tonetoobtwo]

2:54 Those shoes look like they have seen some miles ;) Love the High 5 at the end!

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

I use all of my gear until it drops dead. This time of year the shoes get covered with the salt from the roads also. I have little black toe covers to block the front vents otherwise my toes freeze. Not a great look but gets the job done! 😉👍

[@tonetoobtwo]

@@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007 I use Northwave Fahrenheit boots in the winter, and cover them up with Gore overshoes (I get very cold feet, so go to lengths to attempt to ward off the cold), and the overshoes have done a great job of keeping the boots in fairly good order. The Fahrenheits were expensive, but I must have done about 10k miles in them and they still look like I'll get another season out of them, so have been well worth the money. Really warm and comfy. I also wear stuff until it wears out... usually until someone complains about having to look at my arse through the Lycra ;)

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

@@tonetoobtwo Sounds like great gear, if it works it works. Fortunately my ride is only 40 minutes and I don't tend to get too cold. I've seen quite a few worn out lycra shorts in front of me over the years and it's not a pretty sight! 😁 I'm much the same though, I bin the gear when my wife will no longer let me out of the for with it through embarrassment! Safe cycling my friend.

[@thecyclist5148]

Proof that people don't give a shit anymore Well done for staying calm Be safe.

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Thank you Eric, you too. Safety first. 👍

[@TheTemporary]

1:08 trying to undertake a vehicle tgat's veered into the cycle lane...dangerous.

[@yusufaly4018]

Londoners will be londoners

[@TheTemporary]

1:28 not slowing for pedestrians but crossing lanes to get passed them without indicating...dangerous.

[@TheTemporary]

0:50 trying to undertake a taxi that has veered into the cycle lane...dangerous.

[@mr.a4412]

Doch immer weiter so, no risk no fun. You the first on grave.... Gegenseitige rücksichtnahme kennt ihr nicht!

[@trevor98760]

At least you didn't break any red lights in this one

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

I don't run any red lights at any time!

[@davidjones-vx9ju]

@@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007 not on cam anyway

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

@@davidjones-vx9ju Not at all!

[@CDMS_pt]

Too many stupid people in the cities 🤬 ( The hight five was cool 👌 ).

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Yeah, cool lady. She didn't leave me hanging! 😉👍

[@josephramdin7031]

When your getting squeezed in a cycle lane bang on the car hard with your hand and 9/10 they move over.

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

I do that sometimes, I don't really like taking a hand off the brakes though in such situations.

[@peterlee6374]

@1:08 you say a van is using the cycle lane to fight it out with another van..... THEN you willingly put yourself a risk and squeeze up the inside Come on dude

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Did I get crushed to death though my own stupidity Peter? Or did I hover in the gap to the rear quarter of the van until it started pulling out of the cycle lane, only then passing it? I have to get to work, I don't have time to wait until everyone else has finished bickering. There was a sufficient gap, I was safe, what's your issue? I've been cycling through Central London day in, day out for over 14 years now. I'm confident in tight traffic which looks extreme to those not used to it. That van cannot move directly sideways, it couldn't have squashed me in that position even if it wanted too. So whilst it was close, I was quite safe. I appreciate the concern though, I'm touched! 😉👍

[@peterlee6374]

@@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007 yes you didn’t get crushed but it was a stupid move If a car slowly drove that close to you you’d be crying about how he’s not give you enough space....

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

@@peterlee6374 It wasn't stupid as there was zero risk of being crushed, it's a situation where I can back out in a split second if the gap ahead starts to close. Cycling in Central London means that you constantly experience tight and close traffic. That happens all the time every day which is why you don't see me crying in my videos about it. The only time I'd complain about that is if a driver flashed passed very close at speed. However the traffic I experience is rarely moving much faster than I am, so it's not often an issue. So don't make up things that you'll think I'll object to. You can see in my videos exactly what I object to!

[@peterlee6374]

@@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007 but you got clips of you being annoyed at cars/vans squeezing you for space or squeezing the cycle lane ( even a slow speeds ) yet here your perfectly fine squeezing past a van who even by your own admission is in a fight with another van This shows everyone that you are actually fine with the tight squeezed just so long as you benefit from it Not having a go or anything just saying that’s hot

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

@@peterlee6374 I'm annoyed when cars/vans enter the cycle lane, nearly hit me and force me to brake. That's different to cars passing closely but in their lane. There's not much room in London so cars will be close, I don't have an issue with that as long as they are not about to hit me, or not entering the cycle lane when they shouldn't. The Highway Code states that drivers can only enter the cycle lane when unavoidable, not just so they can try and fight other traffic when two lanes merge to one. Do you understand this Peter? I'm comfortable with cars passing closely, I'm not comfortable with cars breaking the rules, cutting me up or hitting me. Pretty reasonable, I think most road users don't like being cut up or hit!

[@AlexPeka]

I cycle ~15k km/Yr . With you on people not paying attention and generally when drivers don't the consequences are higher BUT as a cyclist going out with a camera and a little siren you're definitely looking for trouble and to chirp one sided phrases to passers by. You're also not immune to being irresponsible to save time. 3:27 you could have been patient and waited instead of cycling on the wrong side of the road into oncoming traffic.

[@tommay1959]

Well Im going to say most cyclist get themselves into bother, but not always, I am a cyclists and would never cream of going up the inside of a car never mind a lorry, stay in the queue where you are. even in these videos you see cyclist ignoring red lights zebra crossings junctions just obey the rules of the road that you are on and go a little slower to be able to react to the situation

[@MrSapps]

whats with the random high fives? lol

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Who knows! I'm always up for a high five though! ✋

[@arod9998]

Look at the speed you cycle past that school. Please slow down when you are passing schools please, before you crash into someone and seriously hurt them. I think you need some lessons on how to cycle safely.

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

The GoPro makes it look a lot faster than it is. I'm barely going 10mph there, plus you have to go very slow to squeeze through the gap in the gate. I'm paying attention and looking where I'm going, which is more than can be said about the rest of the roadusers you see in this video!

[@arod9998]

10 mph is far to fast through a school. Crashing into a young child at that speed is dangerous. Max 5 mph past a school please. And I doubt you were only doing 10 mph. Looks like 15 mph to 20 mph to me.

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

@@arod9998 Cars pass schools at 20mph (as is the speed limit outside schools) all the time. Did you see me crashing into a child? No. I was travelling at a sensible speed at which I can stop in a very short distance, I'm also looking where I'm going which is why when the school children were walking into in the road, there was no incident, no even close. GoPro's use a wide angle slightly fish eyed angle which gives an enhanced perception of speed. Hence looks faster than it is. Secondly bikes are small, so it looks faster in the way a mouse looks super fast at 5mph where as a jumbo jet on approach at 150mph looks like it's hanging in the air. Strap that camera to a (much larger) car at the same speed and it would a lot slower. Thirdly I have a POV camera angle which again makes things look faster. Trust me, I could jog faster than I was cycling at that point! Don't over react!

[@X3RUBIM]

Doesnt the pedestrian have the right of way, when you turn? Like at 2:37, that would be the cyclists mistake by German traffic laws.

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

You’re right, if you’re turning into a side road and a pedestrian is already crossing you must give way. The Highway Code also states that pedestrians must stop, look, let oncoming traffic pass and wait for a safe gap before crossing. In this case I had signalled and began my turn whilst the pedestrian was still on the pavement. However she did not look and walked out on me so I gave way. However she should not have crossed until I had passed. It’s a shame but so many people refuse to look before crossing. It’s basic road safety. 🤦

[@TheTemporary]

0:41 Undertaking another cyclist. Dangerous

[@barryelphick9889]

I must say the various cyclist videos confirm to EVERYONE you are your OWN worst danger. Too many are Mostly hell bent on what YOU want to do and to FAST for pedestrians and vehicles to cope with the situation YOU have created . So stop winging and wise up ,CONSIDER others ,or just be selfish and expect injuries that could be prevented. Z. A concerned biker.

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

What a load of rubbish! My average speed on my commute is less than 15mph, max I can get to is 25mph on the wide open stretches. According to you this is too fast for pedestrians and cars to cope with, yet they are perfectly fine to cope with far more dangerous cars, motorbikes and mopeds going 30mph on the same roads! Look where you are going, follow the rules as I do and you’ll be just fine. Ignore the rules like the other people in this video do and you’ll cause dangerous incidents!

[@Vanman-ed9og]

We don't want near misses we want falling off

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

I'm very averse to falling off!!! 😉👍

[@Jonny_Red]

Ahhhh the 'Edger Outers' ....another bane thats current in my cycling life thats cropped up in recent years , they love pulling that trick on us for sure hoping we'll abrubtly stop or even better they want to see us panic and swerve out to avoid being so close to titillate their pea brained minds. Here in Worcester where I am, its a straight main busy road into the town for a mile and on the left going in to it theres a bus lane which of course cyclists utilise and should feel safest doing so..but what you get is, where theres any side roads, idiot drivers will edge out across the bus lane so we've always got to keep our wits about ourselves, hands on the brake hoods ready to feather. 👍

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

It's a common game of chicken unfortunately. Driver sees cyclist approaching, but it's just a cyclist and I can't be bothered to wait, I'll nudge out to see if I can force them to stop. I always hold my ground in those cases, force them to conceed and give way as they should. They have an accelerator pedal, I don't. It's no effort for them to start from zero so I'm not letting them out when they ate forcing the issue. Safe cycling 😉👍

[@TheTemporary]

3:30 stupid overtake from behind a bus into oncoming traffic...dangerous

[@TheTemporary]

0:15 overtaking a cyclist whilst a bus is trying to pull out...dangerous.

[@YawaraMarco]

without music it was better

[@JimBob-vg2og]

Some of these instances the filmer was cycling recklessly. Shame on you! Turning corners into a new road you should slow down. Overtaking around cyclist whilst they’re not ready and someone from the other direction coming. AWFUL cycling and you’re lucky no one got hurt. Selfish !

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

I follow the Highway Code and look where I’m going. All these incidents were caused by other road users ignoring the rules and not looking.

[@mantastiirsen7211]

The cyclist lost my sympathy at 01:27 when he mercilessly went straight at the pedestrians. Sometimes you have to cut people a bit of slack.

[@rico5004]

The trouble with cycling and i am a cyclist, is with people like this. you have got to read the road so of them was out of order but a lot you could have avoided like we're is a van supposed to go you was behind him and you still choose to squeeze down the gap. that's not a good representation of cycling.

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

I follow the rules and pay full attention at all times, aware of what’s going on around me. This is why my videos are filled with misses. Re the van, I’m not trying to squeeze in a random gap, there’s a dedicated cycle lane there. The van is busy battling with another van as two lanes merge to one, both refusing to give way. The van is trying to continue the battle by driving in the cycle lane. That’s not correct. I hover by the rear of the van and use my horn to make the driver aware of the cycle lane. Van driver backs out, lets the other van go then pulls right to give me space, then I pass. I’m in no danger there and hopefully that driver now realises there’s a cycle lane in that location and hopefully adjusts their driving going forward. 🙂👍🏻

[@TheTemporary]

3:05 overtaking into the path of oncoming cyclicts...SELFISH, stupid and dangerous!!

[@happyface6004]

Your going to get yourself seriously hurt one of these day dude. 😱

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

I've been ok for 13 years now, I always have my fingers on the brakes. Have a great weekend.

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

@@thediybeekeeper8395 Sorry to hear about your arm. I agree that you can never take things for granted. I cycle assuming the worst, can never guarantee anything but that way, when something does happen I'm prepared to take avoiding action. Fortunately, in central London the traffic doesn't tend to be moving that much faster than the cycles.

[@bortel33]

High five was the best ! Get better horn - got the same when windy noone hears it

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Ha yes, I need a train horn! 😉

[@Sammyboy1991]

What gives you right to go around telling people to 'put your hands on the handle bars'. It's up to him right? One day someone is going to give you a smack in the face and you'll be screaming 'i've got a camera, i've got a camera'. I can just just imagine it now. By the way I am a cyclist myself, so I'm not anti-cyclist.

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

This guy is cycling in a busy City during rush hour, a pedestrian may walk out in front of him, or cyclists may be passing (as I was). With the former, having zero braking ability is pretty stupid. If you want to do bike stunts go and do it in the park. He should be keeping his hands on his brakes! For the latter, because he doesn't have his hands on the handlebars he has far less control of his bike and is therefore swerving around. When other cyclists are passing he runs the risk of swerving into them and taking them out. I don't want him taking me out, and I don't want him crashing into a pedestrian for the silly purpose of cycling with no hands on his handle bars. Does that make sense to you?

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

In the 13 years of me cycling through London daily, nobody has ever smacked me in the face. If anyone ever does they'll be getting one on return! Thankfully most people are grown ups and can deal with a sensible piece of advice without lashing out physically.

[@nealclayton3922]

No Ryan not lashing out physically but you love to arrogantly lash out verbally!!!!!!!

[@WillyWonkasCrack]

He's got a point Ryan, you have no right to go round telling other cyclists how to cycle, if he crashes because he isn't holding his handlebars that's on him not on you, so it isn't your problem. Also all your videos are you just cycling too fast, hardly breaking, blowing your annoying, obnoxious horn at pedestrians because you are clearly the most important person on the road in London at all times. I've been cycling for more than 13 years in London and I've had way less near misses than the ones you post, maybe there would be less near misses if you rode a bit slower and actually treated pedestrians as people rather than objects that are clearly getting in your way!