London cycling near misses

Compilation of near misses during my daily commute through central London. I apologise for any bad language.
The song is "Short Change Hero", by "The Heavy".
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[@imnotaweeb8935]

Must be terrifying to see someone on a bike coming at you screaming with a pollution mask on.

[@princeedmunddukeofedinburg]

AYAYA

[@rjwahnon]

Also terrifying when riding a bike and someone steps out into your path..

[@web_mtb]

I'm not a weeb he doesn’t actually were it does he ?

[@katja2254]

welcome to 2020

[@maxbacon4828]

Primal scream?,more like a pig stuck under a gate.

[@JillyBean860]

That primal scream is cracking me up. It's so effective though!!

[@louisronan5903]

Same 😂

[@rodneytrotter5656]

ARRGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH. I've started doing it when walking in the street and someone is in the way

[@jinx8624]

Auuuhhhooooooo

[@trindermon]

honestly i thought it was a sound effect at first

[@eatyourvegetables5930]

Pedestrian: oh look the road is clear lemme cross real quick This guy: AAAAHHHHHOOOOOOOOHHHHHH

[@richardgarrard8344]

This dude is someone who has lived in London for so many years that he knows that screaming at pedestrians is the only proper way to go. Mad respect

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Unfortunately so. I hope one day awareness improves. 🙂👍🏻

[@user-xp4ov5od8t]

You do not want to encounter a London roadman.

[@eddiewilson2702]

"Mad respect"....

[@GeorgeDundalli]

Do you use a pained scream instead of a bell? haha

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

George Dundalli That's pretty much it! Ha ha

[@bundarust8773]

sounds like getting a pedal strike with flats

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Juicebox T.V Something you hear often? 😉

[@juiceboxt.v8192]

Ryan Sedgwick no shame in putting things up the back door home boy....

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Juicebox T.V Ha ha, each to their own! 😁

[@ChambersHonda83]

As a cyclist watching this, there were quite a lot of situations here that were your fault. Be careful out there man, just calm yourself down a bit. Safe riding.

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

MotoGoProVids Fault is an interesting word. I cycle in line with the highway code so don't cycle on pavements, run red lights etc. If a pedestrian walks out in front of me without looking (the highway code states you should not start to cross if the road is not clear and strongly advises looking first) I would consider that a fault. Of course I still have a duty to avoid them which I do, and have been doing so every day for over 10 years now. I have found a happy medium where I can make decent progress on my commute to work (av 15mph) and am not travelling too fast so I can still react to and avoid incidents. Safe cycling to you too and have a nice weekend.

[@ChambersHonda83]

+Ryan Sedgwick well said, cheers mate.

[@kragwad]

Good riding, I'm with Moto though a few spots you put yourself in danger. Especially undertaking at junctions (that petrol station turning for example) you kinda have to expect folk not to indicate.

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Craig Ward I agree, there's always a risk when passing on the inside. I watch the front wheel of the vehicle rather than the indicator, if that front wheel starts to turn then I stop. Much like in the incident you mention. I would never go flying down the inside at speed as that's asking for trouble.

[@looseleftie]

You need to slow down, expect the unexpected.... regardless as to whether u are in the right as a cyclist/road user... It's busy as fuck, so slow down, calm down.. or just get the bus, and find quiet isolated country roads on the weekend to tear it up.. Just saying.. u have put me off forever of riding in London..too scary!

[@MishMash95]

As a cyclist in London, I think it's important just to chill out a bit. There are plenty of roads where you can ride at speed, but equally, you aren't really losing any time by riding cautiously when it demands it. I see so many cyclists out when I ride doing dodgy overtakes, squashing through gaps, weaving around cars in jams, blasting it down sections where there is a high chance of pedestrians stepping out.. It doesn't lose you much take just to chill out and try and ride in-tune with the flow of other vehicles more. Cars equally aren't immune to having to slow down to accomodate other traffic (e.g. cars pulling out), but they do so to keep everything moving. If you see a car stop in a traffic queue to give way to another car turning, then you should probably slow too, knowing a car will pull out. The other major thing is that you also pretty much never signal your intention. When a bus stops, or a car stops, you just start weaving out to the right and then shout "WOUGHAHGH" when you encounter a near miss with another vehicle or cyclist who is also overtaking. And while I know that your life is in much more danger as a cyclist, making a big fuss out of every small interaction doesn't help, but just consolidates this negativity. Blaming others for their mistakes while not fixing your own.

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Unfortunately, many people in London so not look out for cyclists. I used to shout to make others aware of my presence. I now have an electric horn, so no longer need to shout. You can see that in my later videos. I rarely indicate by sticking my arm out, as I like to keep both hands on the brakes at all times for obvious reasons. However, before I pull out I always look over my shoulder and make sure that the driver behind has seen me before I pull out. The camera is attached to my chest, not my head so you can't see this in the video.

[@gordonash7867]

Totally agree, some cyclist see it as a race or must be quicker than a car and most problems are caused by undertaking, why would anyone think that was a good idea as you are instantly going into a vehicles blind spot

[@vivejudy1700]

50%cars 30%ahh 19%bicycles 1%grandma

[@ElliotFlowers]

You need to copyright your scream.

[@dahorn100011]

and it could be an alternative to the windhelm scream when needed

[@event4216]

Copyright, brand, then sell rights to use. Tiny box on batteries for those who haven't got enough throat/lungs.

[@aishikb22]

Can we copystrike Ryan 😂

[@nov3019892008]

Sounds like me trying to crank out a large turd

[@hanswurst7727]

As a road / city cyclist myself i don‘t get the point of heading into possibly dangerous situations at full throttle and yelling at people all the time. I just slow down on my daily commutes, trying to stay safe. Pedestrians are dumb as fuck and cars are going to kill you, you can‘t do anything about it.

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Hans Wurst We have a right of way and I will push to maintain that where possible. I hope that a pedestrian who I've shouted at may think about cyclists the next time they are going to step out without looking.

[@Jasontvnd9]

Ryan Sedgwick your screaming at car's turning right whilst trying to overtake them on there right..... no excuse you need to learn the highway code..... you are acting like a chav.

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Jason Muir If you're talking about the car at 2:51 look at it again. The only reason I go to pass him on the right is because he's indicating left as I come up to him. Then as I try to pass he suddenly switches to indicating right and starts turning right. You even hear the car behind being him as it has also moved to the right. The driver caused this with his poor diving, making everyone think he was turning left only to change his mind at the last minute and nearly cause an accident.

[@TurboDally]

Your "right of way" won't save you from getting crushed by a 2 tonne death machine, or from hurtling into a pedestrian. A sense of pragmatism is needed for surviving these roads.

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

TurboDally I certainly won't play chicken with a lorry! When I maintain my right of way with pedestrians I'm always at a speed that I can stop safely if the pedestrian decides they aren't going to allow me to go.

[@lolakkalol]

10/10 Best horn iw ever heard 1:52 OOAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!

[@philorkill]

Well to be honest, you are not exactly a safe cyclist yourself. Pretty unpredictable lane changes you're doing.

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

philorkill Where?

[@josephfarrugia2350]

What lanes changes, you silly dipshit and all the fuckwit entitled car drivers who upvoted you?

[@J0ED_]

Joseph Farrugia Shutup you twat the guy is going too fast through crossings even if he has right of way you always have to expect someone to be stipid and walk out

[@alexanderwilson862]

@@J0ED_ He's literally going at the same speed as the motorists but go off I guess?

[@J0ED_]

Alexander Wilson well when the cars are stationary and he is going a solid 20 through areas that have a possibility of people walking out he isn’t pal

[@edbee8508]

Are you wearing that Bane mask when yelling at people? Must be scary.

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Ed Barry Yes, as I commute everyday I wear the pollution mask to reduce the fumes I take in. It's not a good look, and I have to yell to be heard through the mask but hopefully it's saving my lungs.

[@chrisgower8941]

dude i bet you have to make sure your brakes are properly working everyday im sure them near misses people had deffo had a death wish

[@hycron1234]

that mask is a clever idea though.

[@ibikehannover]

Banning toxic gas emitting vehicles would be a clever idea!

[@Matt_10203]

Harvey7878 dude, each to their own. it’s not hurting you in any way.

[@Thomas-cu5hp]

> "I'ma run into the bike path without looking, because bikes are slow" > Gets hospitalized

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Thomas 16.04 Yes, plus the cyclist is likely to be hospitalised also. It's a bad idea!

[@ZymekMusic]

Are you kidding me? Don't pretend to be some sort of victim here, half of these were really kind of stupid and obviously your fault. 1:46 for example you lean to your right quite clearly without even checking anything, lucky it wasn't a motorbike. Am I missing something at 0:56? The traffic is red for those going straight and green for those going left...you go straight and directly into a group of pedestrians who are "rightly" crossing the street. Just chill a bit dude wtf, cool video anyway.

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Procrasti Nation There's nothing to be at fault for as I avoided all incidents. At 1:46 I looked over my shoulder (the camera is on my chest, not my head) and jumped as I wasn't expecting someone to come through that quickly, there was no contact. At 0:56 I'm in the left hand lane turning onto Blackfriars Bridge, so I have the green. All of those pedestrians have a red man. Glad that you enjoyed the video. Have a great weekend.

[@oscarrr5145]

Procrasti Nation y

[@leadrecharges1821]

He was never pretending to be the victim tho. This is just compilation of near misses.

[@franciscoapr5007]

At 0:56 yes you missed that pedestrians are not rightly crossing, as they have red light

[@brad5983]

Procrasti Nation another dumb ass like u

[@Elliot1153]

What an angry guy

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Elliot Petrosellini Lancaster What a middle name, that's awesome!!

[@Elliot1153]

Ryan Sedgwick aha thanks. it's actually one of my last names.

[@JB-sv2uc]

You actually speed up just to make a dangerous situation worse when pedestrians are crossing. It doesn’t matter if you are technically in the right and have a right of way. You’re aggressive and unbalanced. Just slow down, you’re making the situation worse. I cycle to work everyday so I’m not biased. People do all kinds of stupid things you’re number one objective should be to keep yourself and others safe, not try to teach people a lesson

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

John Shorrocks I certainly don't speed up when pedestrians are crossing when they shouldn't be. If safe to do so I try and maintain progress and claim my right of way. I also shout through my mask to make them aware of my presence if necessary. I'm ready to stop however and do not increase speed. If I slow right down when people are crossing when they shouldn't be, the typical result is that the other pedestrians who were waiting, take it as an indication that I'm letting them go and step out also to follow the others. There are often cyclists behind me. Whilst I always have my fingers on the brakes and am ready to stop I can't guarantee that the cyclists behind me are as aware! I don't want to encourage more people to walk out into a scenario where the road traffic is not expecting to stop. In my ten years of experience I have found this to be the best approach. When the lights change the pedestrians will have their time to cross. There's a system in place and it's best for all if everyone use it.

[@Ben126LP]

but the people wont learn that they make something wrong if you dont show it to them. and teaching others how to behave safe will keep yourself and others safe

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

BikerBen126 Exactly, maybe next time they will think about bicycles before they step out.

[@lwilliams1280]

It's a road bike, they go that speed.

[@uzaname7974]

"Claiming" your right of way is a very dubious standpoint...it may involve risk, not just for yourself but for others who may be less obligated to be aware of the highway code, I.e. pedestrians, young and old. To err is human. It is evident you need to be considerably more forgiving.

[@makeyoumoved8532]

AUAWWHHHHHH

[@H3adx]

Your profile picture suits it

[@inflinirator]

GERROUTOTHEROAD

[@silverfox7777]

he did stupid sounds and its irritating

[@doghouse010]

This should be the top comment

[@durianriders]

all these muppets passing on the left and causing crashes lol

[@garymitchell5899]

Listen mate, you're in a city. There are LOTS of cars and LOTS of pedestrians. That's the way it is. You have to cycle to the conditions - there is no other way. People cross the road and you have to be ready for it. That's how it is. I would say that you're almost unfit to be on a bike. I'm a dedicated cyclist and I don't drive.

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Gary Mitchell The reason these are all misses, and have been for the last 11 years is because I am cycling to the conditions. Pedestrians should be following the highway code like I am, then this wouldn't be an issue: D If traffic is coming, let it pass. Look all around again and listen. Do not cross until there is a safe gap in the traffic and you are certain that there is plenty of time. Remember, even if traffic is a long way off, it may be approaching very quickly.

[@garymitchell5899]

The conditions are that there are people on the road. Yes, 'technically' they shouldn't be there, but the fact is they are and you need to take that into account. Bad cycling.

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

I do take that into account, that's why this is not a compilation of accidents.

[@tschooptschoop]

Ryan Sedgwick stop arguing. read the comments. hundreds of cyclists telling you you are too fast and too aggressive. You're in the fucking wrong, accept it and slow down. How stubborn can you be?

[@ErenThorne]

Ben Jamin that's a appeal to popularity fallacy. Just because most idiots in this comment section are saying something doesn't make it correct. You are the dumb one here.

[@juliendidisheim5630]

Stop riding as if the law would protect you... Slow down, anticipate and avoid target fixation!! You are aiming for those pedestrians.

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Julien Didisheim I'm not aiming for anyone, this is a video of misses. If I wasn't paying attention it would be a video of accidents, that fact that it isn't is not a coincidence.

[@juliendidisheim5630]

Hey Ryan, indeed you are avoiding those collision and you did well. I also commute everyday in London and from my experience you are putting yourself in danger a lot of time because you don't anticipate pedestrians and cars reactions. Anticipate that car turning in front of you when you see an intersection, anticipate a stupid pedestrians walking in front of you especially when traffic is stopped, anticipate that cyclist coming from behind you when you are filtering and give a quick look backward. For the target fixation thing, 0:54 is a good example. Aim with your eyes for an escape route instead of yelling at them and going straight at them. Yes you are in your rights, but this won't make you safe... I'm just saying this, so you don't endup in someone or in the door of a car. Ride safe!

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Julien Didisheim Thank you for the tips. I always look over my shoulder before moving right, camera is on my chest so you can't see it. At 54 I can easily stop at that speed, I'm just trying to get the guy to think cyclist before he steps out. I hope that, even if their opinion of me isn't great, the next time they step into the road they'll remember the shouty guy and look first.

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

HungryTv13 The highway code allows for undertaking, read the section on cycling. I undertook this specific car as it tried to overtake the cyclist in front through a round about, then slammed on the brakes despite there being space to pass. The car was stopped in the middle of the road for no good reason, I had plenty of space to pass, it's legal to do so and I did. I never aim at pedestrians, understand that I'm traveling in the direction of the road, and they are walking out in front of me and are therefore in front of me in the direction I'm traveling. I'm passive in this! As for your criticism of my braking, I've not hit anything in this video (despite ample opportunity) so I'm clearly doing something right.

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

HungryTv13 Because it's legal to do so (look up filtering and undertaking in the cycling section of the highway code), because cyclists are actively encouraged to keep left (that's where the cycle lanes are), and because if I start cycling in the middle of the road I typically get beeped by cars behind who want me out of their way. Try cycling in a busy City and see how far you go before you pass a vehicle on the inside.

[@Jordan4601]

Either your hazard perception is terrible and you're not capable of riding safely or your hazard perception is excellent and you purposely advance towards the hazard as much as possible before evading make the situation as bad as possible.

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Kirby Dan I've been doing it for a long time so my reactions and anticipation are pretty good. Lots of people step out last minute so there's not much reaction time. When pedestrians are crossing on a red man I slow but push through as they won't stop for a cyclist, so you have to hold your right of way so that they give you space.

[@Jordan4601]

Ryan Sedgwick hmm ok fair enough, but i must say your video does not give that impression.

[@4TheRecord]

Kirby Dan video shows that he is in the wrong most times but I guess he doesn't see it that way.

[@fabianm2819]

he's got his own little mental pedestal, i mean cars slow and indicate and he decides to overtake/undertake them and is surprised they nearly hit him? and he carries on at full tilt into a bus that's trying to get across a road? next thing he's gonna do is blame a tram for not moving out of his way

[@weareallbeingwatched4602]

Kirby Dan well said, well said.

[@CitizenShane]

good video dude, the scream is hilarious, I'm gonna start using that. how many rides did it take to compile this video? I live in LA, WORST TRAFFIC in USA, and I ride 30 miles daily. I rarely have near misses like these. crazy London man!

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Citizen Shane Thank you, glad you enjoyed it. This is from over 300 hours of footage, over a year of commuting. I now have an electric horn called a Hornit DB140, so I don't scream anymore. Cycle safe.

[@MrYcah]

What I find interesting about all these discussions under these videos, is that very few - if any - point out the blatantly obvious problem: A terrible, terrible infrastructure for bikes.

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

I completely agree, cyclists are shoe-horned into existing infrastructure with little thought and hence drivers and pedestrians don’t acknowledge their right to be there!

[@smefour]

Your riding too fast, ride to the conditions

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

smefour My average speed is 15mph, I rarely go over 20mph (only on the embankment where it's open and there are no pedestrians). Also bikes are a lot lighter than cars and stop much quicker. The GoPro wide angle makes it look faster than it is. The reason these are misses are because I'm cycling to the conditions.

[@smefour]

No worries, as you said it does look fast, that was just my first impression

[@DontTestTheX]

I agree. You can't be doing 20mph (or even 15mph) in stationary traffic. On a motorcycle i would be doing walking to jogging pace, which is 5-10mph.

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

DontTestTheX Agreed, I don't like having too big a speed differential to the traffic around me.

[@bca-biciclindcuaxel7527]

He is not fast, he is just a screamer :))

[@CaeSharp]

Dude, youre agressive. Not god for traffic.

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Isak Gjerstad I hold my ground where I have the priority, however I'm always ready to stop if necessary.

[@CaeSharp]

I dont think its possible to always be able to stop for everything while maintaining a practical speed. Anyway. I dont like aggression in traffic.

[@CaeSharp]

Not to criticize your overall driving. Its fine too.

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Isak Gjerstad I have an electric horn now, so no need to shout. Much less aggressive sounding.

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Isak Gjerstad No worries. I agree with you. I'd much rather have a chilled cycle to work.

[@discipulusepictetus5742]

Every time when I listening to "Short Change Hero" song, I recall this video.

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Super song that. 😉👍🏻

[@davidbedard3417]

The paint mask is just hilarious wtf! Most funny cycling video out there

[@jimgoodwin6294]

I've got a great idea.... Why don't you slow down a bit - most of your "near misses" were caused by excessive speed and undertaking......

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Jim Goodwin I'm not exceeding the speed limit and am perfectly entitled to undertake. Cycle lanes are typically built on the left and that's where cyclists are supposed to be. Traffic is often slow or congested in London and all cyclists filter through the traffic, mainly down the left hand side. Have you cycled in the city center? Would you sit in the exhaust fumes in a traffic jam if there was plenty of space to pass?

[@jimgoodwin6294]

Quote something / anything from the highway code which states you can undertake. But hey, you carry on as you are - you'll meet the undertaker soon enough.......

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Jim Goodwin Quote something from the highway code that says cyclists can't undertake? You should be cautious, and shouldn't pass a vehicle that is turning on the inside. If they are not turning then it's perfectly legal for a cyclist to pass on the inside. The highway code gives advice to drivers to check for cyclists on the inside when turning left: Turning left 182 Use your mirrors and give a left-turn signal well before you turn left. Do not overtake just before you turn left and watch out for traffic coming up on your left before you make the turn, especially if driving a large vehicle. Cyclists, motorcyclists and other road users in particular may be hidden from your view. The Highway code also includes: Be aware of other road users, especially cycles and motorcycles who may be filtering through the traffic. These are more difficult to see than larger vehicles and their riders are particularly vulnerable. Give them plenty of room, especially if you are driving a long vehicle or towing a trailer. Jim, the highway code recognises that cyclists will be on the left (that's where the cycle lane are after all), and may be filtering through traffic, coming up on a car's left. There is no rule saying cyclists can't undertake, the code just advices holding back when vehicles in front are turning left: On the left. When approaching a junction on the left, watch out for vehicles turning in front of you, out of or into the side road. Just before you turn, check for undertaking cyclists or motorcyclists. Do not ride on the inside of vehicles signalling or slowing down to turn left. I've been cycling in central London pretty much every business day for over 10 years now. I have plenty of experience and exercise caution, this is why this video is of "misses" not accidents. I'm also well aware of the rules of the road and follow them. Do you have any experience of cycling in the city?

[@jimgoodwin6294]

There's a huge difference between filtering and riding at full speed. Most of your video showed near misses with pedestrians. How can you see through vehicles? How can they see you and react when your riding at speed. I ride a motorbike and on occasion I do filter but not at speed. That's how pedestrians get killed and frankly I don't want that on my conscience. The huge thing to remember here is that when you do these undertakes / filtering etc, you rely on everyone else to do the right thing. That's a gamble but you roll the dice and take your chances. Slow down a bit, you'll still get to work and stop shouting at everyone - they have the same rights as you..

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Jim Goodwin My average speed on my commute is 14mph, I rarely get over 20mph (only on the embankment where it's open). I cycle to my stopping distance and I never trust people to do the right thing. I'm light and have disc brakes so can stop faster than you can on your motorbike. When I filter on the left I genuinly do look through the cars rear and front windshield to see if a pedestrian is cutting through, I also check ahead as you can often see them coming. If I'm passing a van or lorry where my view is obstructed I slow to a crawl. This is why I don't hit any of these pedestrians. I have only hit a pedestrian once (in my crash bang wallop video), it was very slow speed just as I set out from home. The reason being that he looked directly at me then stepped out anyway. Fortunately it was very low speed. For the rest of the 10 years I've never hit a pedestrian despite daily efforts of people walking out without looking. Motorbikes have horns or can rev to make people aware of their presence. I can't do that, and I won't use a bell as it means taking my hand off one of my brakes. I shout to make prediabetes aware of my presence and I do it where I have right of way (and where they haven't looked before crossing). I appreciate the debate by the way. I take my cycling seriously and pay attention the whole time as I do not want to end up in hospital. Whilst the video looks bad this is 4 minutes out of a year and a half worth of cycling. Most of the time it's very enjoyable. I wear the camera for safety, if I do have an accident one day I will use it to prove I followed the rules. A byproduct is that it makes for some entertaining clips which also highlight how it would be a far nicer commute if everyone follows the rules and showed consideration for their fellow road users.

[@jmecklenborg]

Nearly every single near-miss situation in this video was caused by the guy making the film.

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Jacob Mecklenborg Takes two to tango.

[@jmecklenborg]

You're intentionally causing these situations. If I biked this same route none of these things would have happened. For example, at 2:17 you veer left toward the parking garage instead of right. You either did that intentionally or you're incompetent. 2:23 there is no way you didn't see that that guy didn't see you, so you were obviously trolling for purposes of extorting one of your bizarre growls and posting the stunt on youtube. Good luck on reaching 1 million hits.

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Jacob Mecklenborg Nonsense, I'd rather have no incidents. The point you mention, I'm veering left to avoid the car that is completely ignoring me and cutting me up. I'm expecting him to see me and stop so I can still pass him on the left. I don't want to pass him on the right because then I'd be on the wrong side of the road facing incoming traffic. However he doesn't see me so I have to pretty much stop and let him pass. The driver caused this incident, he either didn't look for incoming traffic when he started the maneuver or he did see me and didn't care.

[@aliancemd]

Takes this idiot to tango. Accelerating into pedestrians when he sees them crossing, turning without watching, driving on the right side of the car while the bike lane is on the left, etc...

[@peterlee6374]

Ryan Sedgwick - London Cycling you was near centre of the road, you can CLEARLY see he’s turning into the car park, you then veer LEFT and end up near the pavement to make out he cut you up If you stopped where you was in the road you’d have passéd right behind the back of the car as he turned into the car park “You don’t want to pass him on the wrong side of the road” Yet you’ll happily filter on the wrong side of the road If you don’t ever left there’s no incident You was obviously looking for a incident

[@paulcook7426]

Well done. While clearly demonstrating the amount of hazards on the road, you've largely just proved you're among the biggest hazards.

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Paul Cook See me hit anything? Despite many not paying attention, I was able to avoid all of the hazards they caused.

[@paulcook7426]

You know full well that's not the point. I'd suggest not complaining when something bigger and faster than you comes close - but doesn't - to hitting you. It's little wonder sometimes that some people hate cyclists; the minority of all road user groups gave the rest a bad rep.

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Paul Cook That very much is the point, I'm cycling with due care and attention so that I'm able to avoid an incident when others do not accord to the highway code: D If traffic is coming, let it pass. Look all around again and listen. Do not cross until there is a safe gap in the traffic and you are certain that there is plenty of time. Remember, even if traffic is a long way off, it may be approaching very quickly. People not following this are causing the hazard. If I was reckless then combined, there would be an accident. I've been cycling to work for over 11 years now and never had an accident and hurt anyone due to me following the rules and paying attention.

[@jishthepickled3711]

jesus ur riding really wildly and screaming at people omg chill

[@ESPSJ]

no hes not hes often riding with the flow of other cyclists, but idiots walk in the bike lane etc without looking

[@jishthepickled3711]

@@ESPSJ ok

[@ESPSJ]

@@jishthepickled3711 i hope 2 years later you learnt 🤣

[@anthonylwyr]

Sorry mate but have you ever thought of leaving your speed work till the weekend on nice country roads A commute to work shouldn’t mean a training run your pulling some speed here and putting yourself in danger would rather you took your time and got to wok safely and rocked up at Box Hill on the weekend ALIVE

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

anthony lawyer My average speed is 15mph, I only ever get over 20mph on the embankment where it's open and clear. The wide angle GoPro makes it look faster than it is.

[@malfunction2390]

Aye, mate! 12mph wouldn't have avoided any of the situations in the video.

[@trijunkie5489]

No, a wide angle makes it look slower. You my fiend are cycling too fast for the conditions and if you have a bad crash you will only have yourself to blame

[@yesto9676]

Tri Junkie "wide angle makes it look slower" have you ever used a camera?

[@andreashoppe1969]

Some of those selfentitled pedestrians not paying attention to the traffic knowing it's always the driver/rider who gets the blame … are even worse. You simply don't just walk across a street while watching on your smartphone… just my opinion

[@oliverlane97]

Red lights apply to cyclists as well...

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Oliver Lane Absolutely and I always observe then.

[@JamSa85]

Ryan Sedgwick what about the zebra crossing you flew over with pedestrians waiting to cross.

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

James Sanderson That one was a mistake, I've explained it at length in other comments. In a nutshell, looked like the pedestrians were waiting for the cyclist in front to pass so I committed (as did the cyclist behind). Instead the cyclist in front stopped and one pedestrian approached the crossing as I went through. Not illegal, highway code says you SHOULD stop for pedestrians waiting to cross and MUST stop for pedestrians on the crossing. In this case the pedestrian was not on the crossing, he walked up to it as I went through. Still a bit rude on my part and in hindsight I would have liked to have stopped. Shows how you can never make an assumption.

[@sarmilabanerjee6225]

Bro in my country, India, they do not apply

[@ardesh007]

Anticipation anticipation anticipation undertakings is spelt like undertaker for a reason.

[@raffaelebonadio]

Any "fellow cyclist" here saying he is at fault, is simply not a "fellow cyclist". Have a blast everyone!

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Thanks mate.

[@aidanshannon796]

Probably shouldn't have uploaded the clip where you failed to stop for a pedestrian at a crossing.

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Aidan Shannon I got caught out there but I didn't break any rules. There was no pedestrian on the crossing. This is what the highway code says: Rule 19 Zebra crossings. Give traffic plenty of time to see you and to stop before you start to cross. Vehicles will need more time when the road is slippery. Wait until traffic has stopped from both directions or the road is clear before crossing. Remember that traffic does not have to stop until someone has moved onto the crossing. Keep looking both ways, and listening, in case a driver or rider has not seen you and attempts to overtake a vehicle that has stopped.

[@annoyingbstard9407]

Aidan Shannon He's a menace. Shouldn't be on the road.

[@adamspencer95]

@@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007 Rule 195. Zebra crossings. As you approach a zebra crossing look out for pedestrians waiting to cross and be ready to slow down or stop to let them cross

[@fraserhawkshaw]

Love the scream!

[@wouter_scholten]

Finally a youtube video where the background music is not annoying ;-) But seriously just get a bell and announce you're coming to pedestrians, would save the need to shout and is a more civilised form of 'here I come'. A big problem that I noticed when I visited London in Feb. 2018 is that traffic lights are on red for far too long, usually ca. 90s. Result, nobody waits for them except tourists such as I... And so they walk as soon as all cars are gone, but that seems to be done by many using mainly auditory input (so not looking to the right) which doesn't work with bicycles. So, I think not just the infrastructure needs change for cycling, but also needed is a complete overhaul of traffic light duration.

[@ErwinHeiser]

Man, I would be scared shitless riding in those circumstances. Primal scream riding, bro.

[@johnkiltcher582]

most of these are your own fault m8

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

John Kiltcher No fault for people who walk out into the road without looking? You believe that's sensible behaviour? What if they walk out in front of your car, does your opinion change then?

[@maximax410]

Hey I saw comments like this and looked through your video to see if you did do anything against the highway code. I am a London cyclist and I think that pedestrians are insufferable. You did commit one mistake however at 2:28 not sure if you have addressed this.

[@Vlusion]

Something called antisipation

[@simonwallace6880]

@@maximax410 I completely agree straight through a pedestrian crossing when people are waiting. In addition a lot of these could of been prevented by life savers HOWEVER this man has high patients as london sucks for cyclists and motorbikes as people don't have a lot of common sense well done for keeping your cool. Just remember to stop when required to do so.

[@JogieGlenMait16]

Hahahahahahaha. All my worst cycling nightmares relived in one video.

[@petermcgreevy6386]

Got to love the guy at 4:00, changes the mood totally.

[@seantaylor4313]

No quarter asked or given from your fellow cyclists,that’s mental,how you haven’t been wiped out yet is a testament to your bike skills Balls of steel my friend

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Sean Taylor Thank you. I'm certainly well awake by the time I've cycled to work in the morning! 😉

[@Michael-cs3li]

3:47 I was expecting someone to fly off the fairground ride or some thing crazy like that

[@soontobemotorvlogger965]

2:18 dank wheelie

[@weareallbeingwatched4602]

Soontobe Motorvlogger you mean 3:59 dank manual?

[@TropicalZooms]

Jeez. Some trick moments there. Stay safe out there mate. 😃🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️👍

[@OldBumOnABike]

Enjoyed the video mate. Well edited 👍

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Old Bum On A Bike Thank you, glad you enjoyed it.

[@will16320]

proper cyclewanker right here

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

will16320 I followed the rules, I cycled in a manner that I was able to stop for or avoid every pedestrian who ran out without looking, endangering both themselves and other road users. Yet I'm the one you take offence at. Nice.

[@asmallboi3559]

Ryan Sedgwick exactly

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

motiwor rahman Thank you.

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

will16320 I receive as many supportive comments as negative ones. I suggest you try cycling through London in rush-hour to see how frustrating it can be, and how little courtesy many give to cyclists.

[@asmallboi3559]

Ryan Sedgwick yup rush hour SUCKS in London I know because u like here

[@crowmundo]

I'm a London cyclist, and this isn't how to share space with pedestrians. The badly laid out cycle lanes near tourist areas create this conflict, and you would give cycling a better name if you just slowed down and asked people to get out of the way politely.

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Tristan Edmondson I'm wearing a pollution mask and I have to shout otherwise people won't hear me through it. If pedestrians waited when the red man is lit, or looked before stepping out into the road I wouldn't need to make them aware of my presence. I do not exceed the speed limit, I cycle at a safe speed that has allowed me to stop in time or avoid every incident. This is why this is a video of misses and not accidents.

[@tillymassey3628]

I have to say I giggled when you put the wingmirror of that car back oit😂😂

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

In the clip just before you can see a cyclist try and squeeze through a too small gap, and he pushes this cars wing mirror in. I thought it best to pop out out again for the driver. ☺️👍

[@omxrperez685]

Dope vid! I laughed while watching just cuz biking in NYC I witness a whole videos worth of these close calls in a matter of a few blocks!!!

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Omar Perez Thank you, glad you enjoyed it. Plenty of crazy road users all over the world! 😉

[@bwanasibu4240]

Does not matter whether they are supposed to be there or not. The pedestrian still takes precedence.

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Bwana Sibu Which I exactly why I didn't crash with any of them, I was paying attention.

[@thepub245]

@@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007 No you weren't, you were being an obnoxious road rager. Pedestrians always have the right of way once they have started to cross. You were screaming at old people like a half wit, get a grip on yourself.

[@janicsuhran]

3:56 epic manual xd xd :) great vid dude ;)

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Jani Csuhran Many thanks and happy New year!

[@janicsuhran]

Ryan Sedgwick Thanks, 4 u too :)

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Jani Csuhran The guy had decided to illegally mount the pavement, as he moved to do so another cyclist was overtaking him. He crashed into that cyclist, forced that cyclist up onto the pavement as he fell down. Crazy!

[@chewypretzel308]

You know everyone doesn't get beautifully clear paths when traveling regardless of the mode.

[@TheLondonCyclist]

The intro with the music made me chuckle for some reason.

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

TheLondonCyclist Great, glad that you enjoyed it. Cycle safe.

[@skyhacker6]

No bell ? You also are cycling way too fast in town, no one can see you !

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

skyhacker6 My average speed on my commute is 15mph, well within the speed limit. Max I get up to is 25mph on the embankment where it's open and no pedestrians. A bell involves taking one hand off the brakes, I rather keep both hands on the brakes and shout instead, achieves the same result. People can see me if they choose to look. They teach that in primary school.

[@skyhacker6]

You are cycling in LONDON dude ! not in a fucking 800 people town ! I you choose to ride and shout like an idiot, no one indeed will care about you !

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

skyhacker6 I follow the rules set out in the highway code, I cycle well under the speed limit and I shout to make other road users aware of my presence when they are in the road when they shouldn't be. If everyone follows the rules the wouldn't be a problem.

[@jakecole7447]

+Skyhacker6 Then they will get Rammed by some other cyclist and will learn their lesson.

[@popey2710]

ThePaint and if a car running you down? Hahaha

[@yourGothicfriend]

Really going to give someone with a cane a hard time?

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Adam Gomes Did I give her a hard time? Or did I slow to a near stop and wait patiently and silently for her to cross?

[@yourGothicfriend]

Ryan Sedgwick mate please, you put her in the video for a reason. If you really didn’t want to give her shit, you would’ve left her out of it.

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Adam Gomes The video is designed to show what it's like cycling in London, I've put every incident of interest in there that's happened over the last year or so of cycling. Hardly singling her out. How am I giving her shit? I've included her without comment, much like the Rollerblader later on. I doubt she's going to watch this. It's just something that happened.

[@yourGothicfriend]

Ryan Sedgwick never said you singled her out. If you were to single her out, you’d just have her alone in the video. And you weren’t aggressive as you were to the rest of the people in the video. What I’m saying is she shouldn’t have been put in at all because she’s clearly handicapped. I get this is what happens where you live, but all the other clips are people being dickheads. She definitely didn’t mean to hold you up.

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Adam Gomes Most commenters on here seem to think I'm the devil. If the fact I wasn't mean to the disabled lady makes people see I am human then I'll take it.

[@markfrench9004]

One of the problems I have - apart from people not looking - is that they see you coming but, because your on a slow looking bike, and not dressed for speed cycling, people automatically think you must only be doing 12mph, and not close to 30.

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

I see that too, some people look, see a cyclist coming yet go anyway. It’s not just a misjudgment of speed, I think some believe they don’t have to, or simply refuse to wait for a cyclist. An oncoming car they see as dangerous but not a cyclist. Keep safe out there. 🙂👍🏻

[@simonjack0071]

Glad you are alive bruhh!!

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Thanks mate, still going strong! 😉👍

[@bsmaster3593]

I can definitely relate. I'm a peaceful person, never fought in my life and I'm not aggressive. However whenever I cycle and I see no common sense from people on the road I became a beast and I behave exactly like you, probably the only scenario when I really lose my temper. I always regret it afterwards but yeah it starts all over again the day after

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Bs Master One or two is not a problem, when it's constant however it's hard to keep patience. Especially considering each time is a threat to your own safety. I never stop to remonstrate with people after but often find myself muttering swearwords to myself as I cycle on Hopefully, as cycles become more and more common in London, people will start to accept that they are there and look out for them. Cycle safe.

[@MorganBrown]

Haha, I love the “war cry”

[@NickiKhonsari]

Very educational. Thank you

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Most welcome Nick. 🙂👍

[@rustinpieces]

I've cycled in the UK during about 4 days recently. It was quite mental, and as a Dutchie, I thought I'd seen it all.

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

It's quite exciting isn't it! The cycle infrastructure and culture in the Netherlands is way ahead of what we have in the UK.

[@darryldonnelly5363]

Most of these are the cyclist fault

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Darryl Donnelly How so?

[@darryldonnelly5363]

Ryan Sedgwick there's 3 I counted where people are just crossing the road and the cyclist isn't slowing down

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Darryl Donnelly You've changed your position from "most of these" to 3 of them. The highway code sets out that pedestrians should look first and only cross if the road is clear. Unfortunately some people don't do this. Where I have time I shout to make them aware of my presence (I have no horn) and try and maintain my right of way. I'm always ready to stop and this is why these are misses and not accidents. I make videos from the clips I collect partly for entertainment but also to illustrate how many road users do not consider others. That includes pedestrians, drivers and cyclists. I'd be far happier if my commute was less exciting.

[@LarsVonHired]

You should really take a good look at some of these clips though buddy, crippled old lady slowly hobbling across the road and you call that a near miss? Some of these are embarrassing lol. You see 'em a mile off and choose not to slow down but to yell a string of noise. Just slow the fuck down you don't need to be flying around the busiest city in England and not backing down. Ride defensively and stop being a bellend or someone isn't going to react one day and you'll be toast.

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Occulent "Near miss" is a generic term for the whole video, they aren't all near misses. They are just a collection of things that happen on my cycle that I find interesting, the bulk of which are near misses. I slowed right down and waited for the lady with the crutch (unlike the other cyclist who goes past). That's next to St Thomas's hospital and is a big open stretch. I would have been going 20mph before I saw the lady, it was very clear to her that I slowed right down and waited for her. I don't see why that's an issue? Where I have the green light and the right of way I will hold my ground whilst safe to do so. Unfortunately, in London if you don't hold your ground people will continue to take advantage. It's not a pleasure ride, I've got to get to work so I'll wait at the reds and when it's my turn I'm going to make progress, just like every other commuter is trying to do.

[@frank290862]

SLOW DOWN!!!!!!

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

frank leonard My average speed is 15mph, I'm never over the speed limit.

[@frank290862]

Probably not my friend but London roads are just madness and full of idiots! although an average speed of around 15 mph sounds pretty safe your video shows it clearly isn't. Slow it down and stay in one piece Ryan, there's too many bad drivers and stupid pedestrians out there. I get hit in my car and probably just a dent or scratched paintwork, you get hit and your quite possibly going to end up in hospital or worse. Stay safe Buddy.

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

frank leonard Thank you, very focused on not going to hospital. You are correct, I'm likely to come out worse of any crash.

[@Maurazio]

12 kmh is average in the netherlands and they have bike highways and separate lanes, you are probably a bit too fast considering the situation.

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Maurazio I have a happy compromise of a speed that gets me to work in good time yet allows me to stop for, or avoid all incidents. This has been working out for me for the last 11 years.

[@heyeverybodyitsnosaj2376]

We did a cycle course at work, it was the best thing I've done. We cycled through London the whole day. Felt like a kid again. Buying my bike this month. Can't wait to explore.

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Have fun, keep safe and enjoy! ☺️👍

[@MultiTeresa85]

This is shocking but the growling is so funny 😂👍🏼

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

So glad that you enjoyed it. 🙂👍

[@_IMNNO]

@2:16 Nice Porsche Boxster

[@jordanpeters272]

I suggest you move out of London, country lanes are a little less hazardous an may save you screaming like a menopausal woman at people going about their daily business without wheels attached to them

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Jordan Peters I love cycling on country lanes and grew up in Kent doing just that. My work however is in London and this is not a pleasure ride, this is my commute. I shouted to make others aware of my presence, same theory as a car horn. A bell can't be operated whilst keeping both hands on the brakes. I have now found an electric horn that can be operated at the smae time as braking, so I no longer have to shout.

[@Sammyboy1991]

Statistically country roads are the most dangerous roads.

[@OfficialExqui]

That guy just casually manualing through the intersection :D :D Amazing video.

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

OfficialExqui Looked like he'd been doing that all the way home!

[@OfficialExqui]

+Ryan Sedgwick yeah exactly ! :)

[@sinki19841984]

You ride like everyone and everything is in your way.

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

jelly72 In London, I try to hold my ground where I have right of way. If you don't, people take advantage as many expect the cyclists to just get out of the way, rather than having as much right to space as anyone else. Unfortunate but that's how it is.

[@ElliotFlowers]

0:52 hahaha that scream!!!

[@barrierodliffe4155]

Maybe learn how to ride and look ahead and you will not have so many near misses, I do not care who is in the right, all road users should try to avoid accidents and if it means letting someone go in front of you what is the big deal. People make mistakes and one day it will be you who pulls out in front of a car. I just hope the car driver is not like you.

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Barrie Rodliffe The precise reason this is a video of misses is because I'm paying attention and riding with care and to the rules, fingers on the brakes at all times.

[@danielgoncalves2771]

Dude no fault no things... Chill more. dink tea and ride safe Nice compilation

[@sebastianfrank4295]

I am watching this vid at least 3 times per year 👍🏻

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Thank you Sebastian. Happy 2021, let’s hope it’s a better year for us all. 🙂👍🏻

[@samaiar]

i cycle in central London a lot, and U quickly realised that cars and pedestrians don't see cyclists. Situations where a pedestrian is crossing through traffic and youre lane splitting for example. Yes they should lool, but as a cyclist alwayd assume the they won't.

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Agreed, I cycle with my fingers on the brake levers and am always expecting someone to walk out.

[@davemarling1943]

A video of a dangerous cyclists putting other people at risk you should gave you bike crushed

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Dave marling Nobody else in that video acted dangerously? Running into a road without looking isn't dangerous in your book?

[@raymondedwin6929]

Give this man a raise

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

I'll take it! 🤣👍

[@TheLondonCyclist]

Oh, I subbed, too. Look forward to more videos. They're quite entertaining.

[@mateuscruz5528]

I guess this guy simply likes screaming at people, like, chill out man, pedestrians are fragile

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Mateus Cruz I'd far rather all pedestrians looked before stepping into the road and then I wouldn't have to shout a warning.

[@annoyingbstard9407]

Mateus Cruz He thinks he's special.

[@hmartinspliff]

Good video, keep up the good work. 1 Like and an *_"AAAAAAAARRGGH!!!!"_* from me.

[@skloading9191]

This is why I cycle on paths on Barclay bikes proudly 😉

[@Loosehead]

So many of these "dammit, missed the bugger!"

[@D17D]

2:44 Yep that was totally the pedestrians fault

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Yes, not sure why they crossed but then stopped in the cycle lane!

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

@Clark Santos Agreed, the inside of Lorries is the most dangerous place to be. You can only pass on the inside if you're 100% certain they are not turning left, and even then must be ready to stop and back out.

[@davidriddell972]

Kudos for no collisions in that lot. Well on your part at least.

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Thank you David. I've been commuting on the cycle for over 10 years now and manage to keep out of trouble for the most part.

[@DiegoDneo]

Cant wait to join this streets! Cheers mate.

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Hope to see you out there some day. 🙂👍🏻

[@thomaswilliams9320]

I've been commuting by bike for 3 years now and I've only had to shout once to avoid an accident... still this vid is gold

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Very good, where do you commute? I have an electric horn now and no longer need to shout thankfully. Safe cycling my friend.

[@thomaswilliams9320]

@@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007 Cambridge, though it's probably a little more cycle friendly there than in London I guess

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

@@thomaswilliams9320 I've never cycled in Cambridge, it's a beautiful City. Take care.

[@richard141724]

"Get out of the road!"

[@lennyvee5735]

One word.....Airzound.

[@angel7862]

Lmao love the song choice

[@PhilippeCarphin]

You'd be surprised how much better a bell works than screaming. A tiny "ding" will make people jump out of the way.

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Philippe Carphin I now have an electric horn, works quite well but there are still those who are oblivious unfortunately.

[@oslaf3323]

So bloody aggressive. Why don't you buy a bell?

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Oslaf I have to shout loud to be heard through my pollution mask and over the traffic noise. The mic on the GoPro is right below my chin and the pedestrian often 10 metres down the road. Sounds much louder to you than it does to them. Using a traditional bell means taking one hand off the brakes. When someone is walking out in front of me I prefer to have both hands on the brake. Shouting to make someone aware of my presence is hands free.

[@oslaf3323]

Ryan Sedgwick ok. Appreciate the reply. I thought bells were operated by thumbs leaving the remaining 4 fingers for the break. Anyway the video was entertaining enough.

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Oslaf On a road bike with drop handle bars, there's nowhere in the hoods to mount a bell unfortunately. Another commenter showed me an electric horn with a separate button which is the perfect solution. I use that now. Glad you enjoyed the video. Have a great week.

[@onxiaftw]

Auuuuoooogh!!

[@jacklikesbeer]

onxiaftw I was trying to think how I would write it and I think you did a pretty good job.

[@Wollenschrank]

Impressive! Great vid! Greetings from Germany to all cyclists in England and elsewhere!

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Wollenschrank Thank you. Safe cycling to you in Germany. 🙂

[@therealboogiebiker]

1.25 is some serious skill! Nice little flick!

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Podgy Bear Thank you, that was a close one!

[@danslattery4923]

Sure there's some stupid drivers in this video but pedestrians always have right of way, slow down buddy, no need to be getting angry take a chill pill . That said I myself am a cyclist and am not a fan of most drivers

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Dan Slattery It's not anger most of the time, I shout to make the pedestrians aware of my presence when they step into oncoming traffic without looking. I wear a heavy pollution mask and have to shout loud to be heard through it, and over the general noise of rush hour. The mic on the GoPro is right under my chin so it sounds a lot louder on the video than to the pedestrian 10 metres or so down the road. The highway code states that pedestrians must look before crossing and if traffic is coming, let it pass (give way). Then do not cross until there is a safe gap in the traffic. The pedestrians do not have right of way unless they are at a crossing and have a green man. Of course, if they do step out regardless, traffic has a duty to avoid an incident.

[@philipharvey8479]

If you wear orange (instead of blue), put on some lights and SLOW THE F**K DOWN I think you'll avoid most of the issues you seem to be struggling with.

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

philip harvey I have two lights on the front, and two on the rear which I use when it's dark or low light. I wear bright colours so that I'm easily seen. I also cycle well within the speed limit. What would prevent such incidents is people looking when stepping out into the road and drivers checking their mirrors before turning.

[@benedictearlson9044]

Black shorts and black backpack = invisible from behind. Blue top = invisible to most from front. Bright colours are orange and red, blue is not a bright colour. btw a head torch sits above car roof height and makes you very visible.

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Derek ok I have two lights on the front and two on the back, London is also very well street lit. Visibility is not an issue as long as people actual look.

[@benedictearlson9044]

90% of your visible frontage and backage is your body and helmet. Lights are small and blend into traffic at certain times. I agree with 'as long as people actual(ly) look - but the thing is, they don't.

[@garymitchell5899]

This guy is unbelievable. It's a city - pedestrians will either step out or come in-between traffic. That's how it works. WTF difference does it make having a coloured top if you're going too fast? Slow down!

[@VelhaGuardaTricolor]

3:48 during heavy commuting hours you need to indicate or make sure there is nobody behind you when changing direction.

[@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007]

Agreed, that guy just drifted over to illegally mount the pavement without checking that another cyclist wasn't passing. The passing cyclist gets forced up onto the pavement instead. A silly incident.

[@MrWAZZUPJoey]

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