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A lot of what this cyclist does is totally misunderstood but I still think he is looking for content.
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[@kevelliott]

I don't think he's fishing for content at all. He's cycling safely, but not necassarily at a skilled level. Nothing wrong with that.

[@henryginn7490]

I mean this in the nicest way, but this is why a lot of cyclists think you are "anti-cyclist". Up to 1:20 you made solid criticisms of both parties and if it ended there then all reasonable people would be happy. Not sure where "looking for content" came from though, is this just because they have a camera? If they were putting themselves into danger and reprimanding then I would be in full agreement, but this really seems like just a dude out on their bike with a camera for legal protection.

[@paddymurphy-oconnor8255]

I don’t think he’s out for content. He’s on his bike. And anybody in an engine-powered vehicle just needs to respect his place on the road. And for context, I operate both bikes (I have 4 bicycles!) and a car (VW Golf). Cycling has made me a much safer driver. Everyone should try it.

[@chrisnumnuts8671]

all because he got a camera for content like the car drivers

[@DemiGod..]

Hopefully you signal and look behind before a manouvre like turning when on your bicycle. When on my bike I notice that most cyclists don't.

[@rufusgreenleaf2466]

I've done both and seen poor road users on both types of transport, but nearly being killed on my way home from work one time has drilled into my brain to be a lot more cautious around cyclists.

[@paddymurphy-oconnor8255]

@@DemiGod.. Oh absolutely. I've even been overtaken by people in cars who think my right turning signal is an invitation to pass - deadly stuff! But I expect the unexpected so...

[@paddymurphy-oconnor8255]

@@rufusgreenleaf2466 I always try to expect the worst case scenario and plan accordingly.

[@jonathanirons231]

So any cyclist (almost) obeying the rules is now "fishing for content". Oh well, it's good to see how other people think.

[@andrewatherton316]

Ashley has the gift of reading minds and determining intentions - so useful for content creation!

[@leedorney]

It's good he's using his channel for a balanced viewpoint BUT said comment is stupid..

[@DemiGod..]

He didnt say he was but pointed out that some do. Pay attention.

[@leedorney]

@DemiGod.. I'm corrected Mr God, please forgive me

[@philipreid2542]

​@@DemiGod..sounds like you're the one who needs to pay attention

[@nobodydoesithalfasgoodasyou]

Surprised you didn't upbraid your viewer for driving straight towards the pedestrian at 1:02

[@spiderbootsy]

This is his cycling channel

[@jellyfish4969]

....and she was looking for or at content too😂

[@mattwardman]

That's an excellent point, which I missed.

[@defragsbin]

I guess your cammer is also fishing for content? :P (possibly, since he sent it to you!)

[@DemiGod..]

Not necessarily. I have had quite a few videos featured on ashley's channel both in my car and on bikes but I dont go out looking for them. The cameras are just there incase I have an accident. I dont even bother using a camera now as the chances of me having an accident are so low, the clips I submited are usually of bad driving which does not involve me. With regard to accidents, a while back, on the recumbent tricycle was hit by a car which they would have been held at fault for , but blame myself as being an advanced driver aswell as a cyclist I should have anticipated it. Fortunately there was no damage.

[@defragsbin]

Yeah I was being a bit tongue-in-cheek there. Just saying that just because someone has a camera doesn't mean they're fishing, really -- after all if nobody had cameras, we'd never see any clips in the first place.

[@philipreid2542]

​@@DemiGod..exactly, not necessarily, but AN seems to think he's doing it

[@PedroConejo1939]

Not sure about content-seeking; maybe, but I'd definitely agree he doesn't seem particularly aware - unless he was seeking content, in which case he'd be very aware of the cammer behind him. In the end, only he can answer that. I've run helmet/dashcams for over a decade, and I've never gone out to get content even though the cameras are visible. There are far better things to do in life. One thing I do have on my bike is a bar-end mirror, so I'm doubly aware of what's behind me. I'll happily make room to let someone pass if it's safe to do so, but that's done as a courtesy; it's not a right - something I'm acutely aware of when driving.

[@DemiGod..]

A content creator would most likely have a helmet with a camera such as a 360 like jeremy vine, the more cameras the better, he had no helmet, so not even safety aware, never mind content aware.

[@shm5547]

I do wish these sort of drivers would consider it's not the cyclist holding them up, but other drivers, who have left their cars on the public highway. I have looked at this location and it appears there is a larger road, the A3100 that runs parallel the other side of Farncombe's Broadwater Park. If you are concerned about progress, then perhaps choosing a route that doesn't go through a traffic-calmed residential area with lots of on-street parking would be a better idea than getting frustrated with a cyclist doing nothing wrong.

[@DemiGod..]

I am shocked that there are drivers who do not know that cyclists postition to avoid car doors. Should such ignorant car drivers be on the road?

[@ohyeahyeah1068]

Where else do you expect them to park, doesn’t look like many of the houses had driveways…?

[@shm5547]

@@ohyeahyeah1068 almost all the houses down there have driveways. I suspect many of these cars have been left there all day by commuters getting a train into London. They should cycle or walk to the station instead - what's that I hear you say, it's too dangerous to cycle to the station? Due to dangerous close passes as roads are narrowed by parked cars? Imagine if someone left a couple of old sofas at the side of the road all day. Would probably take up less space than a parked car, but people would be livid about it!

[@adamf7]

​@@ohyeahyeah1068parking on the road isn't the problem. It's that some people think waiting to pass a few parked cars is fine, but waiting to pass a bike is the worst thing ever. At least when you are behind a bike you are still moving forwards.

[@ChrisBrown-px1oy]

@@shm5547 I wish more (perhaps "even more") drivers didn't act as though delay somehow equalled failure. Or identified the failure correctly as their failure to start the journey on time, and sucked up the consequences.

[@DemiGod..]

I was cycling in a similar position today. As there was only 1 car behind me , pulled into a gap and waved him on. If more vehicles, would not have done so as risky. . I also slowed down to let a buss at a busshelter into the busslane as safe to do so, something you won't see many cyclists do. The motorist clearly lost patience. Not only did he take a risk with the cyclist but other hazards there like the scooter, pedestrain , sideroad, shops, him having no control under acceleration.

[@grahambonner508]

I accept that a very small number of cyclists ride to try and get dramatic/victim content but I don't see any reason to suspect that this cyclist was doing this.

[@tobiashandlebars]

This looks like a nice day, it's also not during a busy period so I can get the relaxed pace of the rider. I don't think they're out fishing for content, nothing they're doing is provocative À la" Jeremy Vine or Cycling Mikey, the camera is probably a result of being close passed one too many times. Their positioning and behaviour indicate someone who is a frequent rider and also of one that doesn't feel pressured or bullied by cars.

[@slaterpenna2797]

Well said.

[@ihateunicorns867]

It would be nice to see this on your main channel as it's an important message. I imagine most of us here on _Just Cycling_ are cyclists and already know this. This really needs to be heard by drivers.

[@philipreid2542]

The first part, yes. The second part, definitely not

[@ihateunicorns867]

@@philipreid2542 The second part as in the ending where he warned drivers to be cautious around cyclists in case they were out looking to catch people out?

[@philipreid2542]

@@ihateunicorns867 no, as not all cyclists will have a camera. More the fact it would contribute to anti cyclist bias among his main channel's viewers

[@matthewdray83]

Granted there is some good road craft and commentary in this, but you are clearly showing your bias and dislike of a stereotype. I have absolutely no comprehension of how this cyclist was creating content, he is not the one posting the video

[@exsandgrounder]

An otherwise good analysis spoiled by the voiced suspicion that the cyclist is out generating content.

[@p.a.1675]

Can't rule out anything these days. Same could be said about the driver who sent in the clip.

[@theyesman91]

​@@p.a.1675 I mean it's literally that. Ashley says the cyclist is doing nothing wrong and his viewer sends the clip in, but we never hear about car drivers doing anything to "generate content". The guy on his bike was out for a cycle, simple as that. Same as the guy in the car was out for a drive.

[@buildbright]

If I was following this person on a bike, I would have no issues giving him all the time in the World. I'm never in a hurry when I drive, I also have massive respect for anyone that cycles.

[@ChrisCoxCycling]

What makes you think he was collecting content?

[@AshleyNeal-JustCycling]

That final double look to the left at the van. There was zero risk and it put the cyclist way too close to the parked cars. He was more interested in someone else's potential mistake than his own riding.

[@shm5547]

@@AshleyNeal-JustCycling Now come on, you can't infer the cyclist's intentions from that! For a start, there appears to be only a single camera looking forwards - not really the best set up if you're out 'looking for content'. I think that look back was more a realisation it was a water company van and just looking to see what the issue was. I'm quite nosey when I see a utility company near me doing some work, you never know if it's going to affect your water supply etc.

[@AshleyNeal-JustCycling]

The lack of Primary a little earlier in the clip when it's clearly understood is another sign. I might be wrong but it's an extra point that motorists should be looking out for. Now think a little bit more outside the box and try my work out why I am putting this message out! Many are too quick to label this Ashley's normal anti-cyclist nonsense. Here's a little clue, how did I finish the clip?

[@shm5547]

@@AshleyNeal-JustCycling 0:30 if you mean there's a lack of primary here, well I'd say this was the best opportunity for an overtake. A wide clear road with good visibility. I would have moved left here too. Although I wouldn't have bothered overtaking had I been driving - it's rarely worth it in narrow residential streets like this. As the driver didn't come past, I would not have been rushing back into primary at the narrowing as you'd kind of think this driver was being patient - plus they seemed to need to adjust their shoe 🤷🏻‍♂. I appreciate you say at the end you wouldn't have overtaken, but you didn't really admonish the cammer for the poor overtake.

[@AshleyNeal-JustCycling]

I've told you before, and you still can't work it out that this is the cycling channel where I analyse cycling.

[@Chigleybus]

Those denim shorts simply can't be condoned. OK, I know lycra gets a bad press, but denim?? What are you playing at man?

[@andrewnorris5415]

I thank Ash for educating on primary and everything else he does to keep us safe. Just a minor point, but I reckon he's just riding his bike, no content. Not all of us are YTers. But I do REALLY appreciate ASH and all he does, he has helped me a lot.

[@matthewdray83]

Yes but that doesn’t make him right all the time

[@kenbrown2808]

hard to judge whether that was a cyclist seeking content or just a cyclist riding in his own world. there were places I would have ducked in to allow a following motorist past, but not really a place where I would have said the cyclist is taking the pizza.

[@maskofsan1ty]

Cyclists don't need to fish for content. I don't cycle with a camera but if i did i would have content from every ride i go on and im actually generally happy with the standard of driving where i live.

[@DemiGod..]

Can't imagine a content creator not wearing a helmet with a camera, he had no helmet atall.

[@bigguychappers]

ashley your comments near the end are not helpful.

[@philipreid2542]

Really? The video started well enough, but the rest has pretty much certified your anti cyclist bias. What was the point of this upload?

[@NilSatis82]

Nothing to see here - just a slightly inattentive/lazy cyclist. How Ashley deduced that this made him on a fishing trip, god only knows. It's a shame Ashley feels the need to resort to such needless clickbait - it starts to undermine the good work of his otherwise very informative channel.

[@henryginn7490]

I agree. I think that Ashley has an enormous amount of common sense and I highly recommend the channel. I can respectfully disagree with him on the few times I do, but it's strange that he does not understand why the cycling community are not welcoming him with open arms (even though he has very good advice of cyclists).

[@worldfire956]

is the belief now that everyone with a camera is fishing for content? this cyclist was just existing and minding their own business imo he takes primary = not fishing for content he takes secondary = fishes for content ???

[@shm5547]

I just ride in primary all the time now. No way Ashley can claim I'm fishing for content!

[@worldfire956]

@@shm5547 aha but then you're baiting people either way right? I can't keep up with the gymnastics lol

[@shm5547]

@@worldfire956 😆 you just have to accept, as a cyclist, some will see wrong no matter what you do! 🤷‍♂

[@QiuEnnan]

The cyclist should’ve looked and signalled before turning left, but I don’t think we can conclude he was looking for content - and even if he were, I don’t think it would cause any problems for me, as I always leave plenty of room when overtaking cyclists. I also wouldn’t have overtaken with the junction on the right.

[@gavlptvbk8665]

I’d say his positioning was bad when passing the first set of cars. He should really have been just over the line on the other side of road as there was still room for an impatient idiot to pass.

[@TiberiusWallace]

The irony, the car driver is collected and used his content.

[@YarmouthMark]

OMG I just randomly clicked on this vid as it was a YOU Tube suggestion. It's the place where I was raised as a child. Farncombe in Surrey if anyone is wondering the location 🙂

[@shm5547]

Was Google even a thing when you were a child? Possibly not - and yet it still knows.... 😱

[@ChrisBrown-px1oy]

Unfortunately, the title and the commentary at 1:24 to 1:29 were bound to generate the most comment. While it's excellent practice to speculate about other road users' intentions, convictions formed on the spot about their motivations, the kind of people they are, often seem to me a big part of the problem. To answer the title question, I doubt it. But I don't really care.

[@jellyfish4969]

The idea that some cyclists are out to get content or to trap motorists into committing an offence is ill conceived as 1) It puts the blame back onto the more vulnerable cyclist for the offence the motorist committed i.e. they should have been in primary and 2) the cyclist may not have the skill set to use primary or know the road well. I was long beeped by a frustrated motorist yesterday when in primary; was that my fault for not communicating enough with them to acknowledge their frustrated presence! I must improve my skill set.

[@Ted_Eddy]

It's not clear why you think some cyclists moving into secondary are trying to encourage a close pass . Sometimes we move too far to the left when it's not appropriate because we feel intimidated by the line of cars behind us who don't understand the cycling laws like this individual.

[@danieltesfaye8517]

Totally agree. You have to be mentally tough and not have an issue with being inconsiderate for other motorists for your own safety to “hold up drivers”. Ashley rides an e bike and just recently got a road bike so doesn’t understand that some cyclist who ride ordinary pushbikes like this cannot keep up with the traffic so will get overtaken more often and get close passed often. I do not think there are such thing as cycling laws. It’s a legal right to use the road unlike a motor vehicle where it’s a privilege. It’s a recommendation and advice for cyclists where to position themselves in the road etc. No one encourages close passes but Ashley seems to think so but many cyclists think they are inferior so they ride in the gutter because drivers told them to.

[@maskofsan1ty]

'Likely to get a prosecution'. You're really not. Our justice system is way too lenient on drivers.

[@michaelgurd7477]

If you're riding a bike or driving a car and someone does you a favour it never hurts to say thank you. Manners.

[@jys160]

The cyclist who I am also had a few times were there was a larger gap to move left and let the car pass which is what I would have done but he didn't appear to be aware of the car behind.

[@SimonMeech]

I'm not so sure about the content fishing, because it's not clear to me if he has a observable camera on his bike, which makes it harder to capture incidents, although he could have discreet cameras. I think that he's just out riding his bike.

[@Gopher31]

At 0:16 I would have moved over as there was plenty of time for a car to Pass. The actual pass was born out of frustration and was dangerous

[@apkk5594]

I appreciate your point but would disagree. Doing so would have meant he would have to go over the road hump and that would have been dangerous. There are reasons for the gaps and one of those is to give a safe route for cyclists. He was right to stay out .

[@RichZor-p9c]

The percentage of people you see on bikes “ looking for content “ has to be be in the very low single figures

[@alanstebbings2886]

Had it been me I'd have pulled into one of the several gaps between the parked cars to allow the car to pass Possibly more a case of entitled cyclist than content gathering

[@paulsengupta971]

Yes, I would have done as well, at least the second gap, that was easily big enough.

[@leedorney]

This is pretty much how many drivers conduct themselves on the road, and in all honesty the guy on a bike did nowt wrong whatsoever... I've never understood why a driver doesn't appreciate the fact they're sitting on their, mostly, fat arse and getting a ride with no energy spared, BUT SOO MANY DON'T

[@Paws4thot]

OK. Why are people assuming that car doors will suddenly open when the car was parked and unoccupied when it first became visible?

[@russellalexander5800]

Are you suggesting that when overtaking parked cars you should individually assess each car as the to likelihood of the door opening and move in and out of the road depending on if the car has recent stopped, has someone in it, has a child in the back, has tinted windows, is a van..... has someone small crossing between.....etc...... Think I'll just move out a bit.

[@mattwardman]

The precautionery principle. There have been quite a number of injuries and deaths caused by people opening car doors without looking - some deliberate. One has to assume that the driver is dozy; people tend to be when they will not be the one put in hospital, or potentially disabled for life. That's why new drivers are taught to open the door with their left hand, so the action makes them turn and look over their shoulder. I doored someone once, 20 years ago. Fortunately he was alright. I'll never make the mistake again, and he probably rides his moped a bit further out now.

[@ArminGrewe]

Am I the only thinking the cyclist could have easily pulled in between 0:11 and 0:19 with no impact on his own journey time? I'm pretty confident the car could have easily and safely and legally have passed him in that time (8 seconds should be plenty enough time). Which would have resulted in better flow for everyone, and isn't that what you're preaching again and again?

[@philipreid2542]

Probably not, but it's still an idiotic take. Would you ask drivers to do the same?

[@shm5547]

The wide angle of the dash cam does distort the distances a bit. I don't think there was any point the cyclist pulling in here. There's a lot of traffic calming, with those awful speed humps, and you're not supposed to overtake in a traffic-calmed area. I suspect nine times out of ten the cyclist would just end up filtering past the car at the junction anyway. It's never worth passing a cyclist on the lead up to a junction.

[@ArminGrewe]

@@shm5547 And how do wide angle lenses distort time? Are trying the tell me it didn't take him 8 seconds to cycle that distance?

[@ArminGrewe]

@@philipreid2542 if applicable yes. I expect tractors, slow lorries etc to pull in to let faster traffic pass, certainly when there's a queue building up behind them. And funnily enough that's even a rule in the Highway Code (rule 169).

[@shm5547]

I make it six seconds at the longest gap between the cyclist's rear wheel clearing the white Merc and the point where they'd have to swerve back out to avoid crashing into the grey car. In my experience, that's not enough of a gap.

[@Jonc25]

1:37 me neither.

[@smilerbob]

Me 2nd-either Although I did once on a little used junction to my right only to discover a vehicle approach the give way as I was mid-overtake. Lesson learned and thank you to the other driver for fixing my error and looking both ways before emerging

[@hasan_z]

is that a camera on his bag or what? he has no helmet, i think he's just a random cyclist, unless you have a link to his channel..?

[@hasan_z]

actually this video (by Ashley) is pretty pointless but it has over 1k views so far so I feel it's just uploaded for the sake of uploading content, which isn't necessarily a bad thing because he gets paid for it

[@TheGiff7]

Reflective decaling. Attaching camera to panniers is probably the worse place you can think of. What’s a helmet got to do with anything as well? You are right though on one thing. He is a random cyclist getting from A to B.

[@shm5547]

The only camera appears to be a 'go pro' style action camera attached to the drops on the right side. It looks to be pointing towards the front. If there was such a thing as a YT cyclist riding to create content, that's a pretty naff set-up.

[@hasan_z]

@@TheGiff7 the helmet is a common place to put a camera, it would also make sense if someone is 'content creating' he would want to follow safety recommendations because if you're trying to catch others out you don't want to show anything that can be critical of yourself

[@TheGiff7]

@@hasan_zHelmet again is a poor place for a camera. Too much movement. Best place is on the bars near the stem and under the seat post. More stable images.

[@Jonc25]

1:03 Tut Tut.

[@ilikechickensausages2075]

It would help to arm signal and wear a helmet.

[@TheSnowLeopard]

The cyclist probably caught up to the motorist at the next intersection.

[@stevedouglas3975]

Cyclist positioning was perfect but agree his signaling was poor/non existant. Not sure though why you say he was looking for content, was he recording his ride or were you referring to driver of car?

[@bicyclecambelfast5680]

Very wrong analysis there. The cyclist was riding perfectly there. The driver accelerating at the end in a narrow road built up area now that was alarming

[@davidellis8141]

I thought that cyclists were supposed to move over to allow faster traffic to pass but it seems everyone has to accommodate them including pedestrians.

[@shm5547]

not when there are speed humps in the road: Rule 153 Traffic-calming measures. On some roads there are features such as road humps, chicanes and narrowings which are intended to slow you down. When you approach these features reduce your speed. Allow cyclists and motorcyclists room to pass through them. Maintain a reduced speed along the whole of the stretch of road within the calming measures. Give way to oncoming road users if directed to do so by signs. You should not overtake other moving road users while in these areas.

[@beardyface8492]

The difference between them & me when out on my bike, is I saw about three chances to let the motorist past before the following driver commented. Costs nothing to nip into some of those (long) gaps between parked cars & back out again. Not unreasonable for me to show some consideration for those following me, since I'm expecting the same from them for me in return. But that's just me. I also wouldn't have been the least bit bothered by what's actually perfectly reasonable riding if I was driving behind them.

[@philipsmith9688]

Perhaps creating situations rather than content. Where’s the camera? There’s times when I’ll pull in and allow traffic behind to flow but I observe what’s around and check if there’s anything I’m holding up rather than looking ahead all the time

[@ToddNZMTB]

That car does sound pretty good though 😊

[@craigkearns6425]

The cam car sounds good

[@MrVanderreijden]

Cyclist is fine. Forgot to hand signal left. Probably thought he was being stalk3d

[@smilerbob]

I thought that was just a cyclist out riding a bike until the over the wrong shoulder "check" at 1:29, that did look like a mobile phone check that almost cost the rider a collision into parked cars. I could be wrong and it was an innocent look so I will give the benefit of doubt there...maybe the rider knows people that work for Thames Water, or was thinking of reporting a leak? Dodgy place to overtake with larger vehicles parked up, junctions around, pedestrians and, despite being in the opposite lanes, that was rather close for that quick acceleration. Were they ready to abort if the rider needed the space?

[@thomaselliot2257]

Great content, Ashley.🙂

[@BobMc87]

What was he driving? Sounded great!

[@alexgeorge5585]

0:54 goes further out just to make the volvo pull in no need for it

[@Nemo59646]

What does this motorist want?

[@paulsengupta971]

At 0:12, there was easily enough of a gap for the cyclist to get over and let the car go past. Whether I am cycling or driving, if someone wants to go faster, I try and let them past whenever I can. Yes, this means sometimes I pull over in the car and let them through. On my bike I always pull over and let them through, particularly going up hills!

[@tonytheantony]

Interesting one.... 1. As Ashley mentioned no Comms to other road users from the cyclist in any way, shape or form. 2. Cyclist deemed to be all over the road. 3. Good that he has a camera on his offside looking back toward traffic. 4. Bit wobbly with that strange over the shoulder check but was wobbling along throughout the ride! 5. If the guy was a "Twitter Cyclist" then so was the driver "KZbin Driver" as we see the Driver's footage here on social media!🤣 6. Welcome to see anyone signal left when going over a crap road surface/speed bump on a corner junction. 0.32 7. Love how the whinging cammer directs his car at the woman about to cross the road! 🤣 @ 1:07 8. Think cammer needs to go on speed awareness course and perhaps a High Performance Course as unsure if he has the correct mindset to operate a powerful vehicle. 9. Perhaps the Cyclist should also attend a Bikeability course to dampen his wobbly skills but sharpen his awareness & communication skills.🙂👍👍

[@shm5547]

Sometimes 'wobbling' is a tool deployed by a very experienced cyclist. I often try and appear as if I'm totally oblivious and wobbling all over the place. It seems to go down well with these sort of drivers; they appear to take more care, act with more caution, than if I appeared to be aware and assertive - as that's sometimes labelled 'entitled'. Unfortunately, when these sort of drivers think they've encountered an 'entitled' cyclist, they often use their vehicle as a weapon to cause intimidation or worse.

[@tonytheantony]

I understand what you are saying as going off-line a couple of times does sometimes feel safer than being a "sitting duck" in a static primary position. Sounds reckless but you are correct. This guy may well have been experienced but seemed to lack a bit of proficiency I feel and was riding like he was drunk, rather than going off-line a couple of times. 🤣 If I have someone up my rear tyre I bail and let themselves go to the scene of the accident without me !!👍👍🤣

[@scottvessey915]

Out collecting content??? Such a shame you ended a positive video with an odd opinion.

[@grahamnutt8958]

I've seen worse...... without mentioning any names 😂

[@insoft_uk]

0:38 as a cyclist I would of pulled in to let driver pass seems to missed a good time to let the car driver pass.

[@theyesman91]

Where would they have pulled in? If it's safe to pass they should have passed, the cyclist was making good progress and shouldn't have to stop dead to let a car go 5-10kmph faster than them. It's a suburban street, not a motorway, he's not actually holding anyone up in the grand scheme of things. He'd have caught right back up to the driver at the point they met the traffic if he had been overtaken at the point you say so it would have been totally pointless.

[@philipreid2542]

Edited your comment, yet still wrote 'would of'

[@paulsengupta971]

I'd have pulled in at 0:12.

[@Sonya_Makepeace]

I cycle, if a vehicle wants to pass, I pull in. I let a lorry pass me a few weeks ago, and he gave me an appreciative toot on his horn, for pulling over.

[@calciumkid0568]

I’ve done the same. If it’s a road with no traffic and there’s a lorry behind I’ll let them pass if the visibility is poor because I know it saves them overtaking dangerously

[@leme3503]

faulty logic, if there's just not enough space for someone to safely overtake you on your bicycle, it's dangerous to invite them to try by "pulling in". Unless you completely get off the road and stop on the sidewalk in which case.. ??? Just walk then lol.

[@leme3503]

@@calciumkid0568 "it saves them overtaking dangerously"................................. how about they just don't overtake dangerously? tf lol

[@Sonya_Makepeace]

@@leme3503 No it isn't faulty logic. It's called courtesy.

[@shm5547]

Well, for me it depends. In a residential area with traffic calming, I think cyclists shouldn't have to put themselves out to save a driver a handful of seconds. We need to be encouraging more people to walk and cycle in these areas, not making it easier for drivers to use a car.

[@simonwatson2399]

My biggest issue with the cyclist is the lack of a helmet. Fishing for content, you have zero evidence of that.

[@buildbright]

A Polystyrene lid won't help one bit against a huge lump of metal.

[@simonwatson2399]

@buildbright if you get hit by a car your head's going to hit the bonnet, the windscreen, the road or some combination. A helmet will be the difference between a concussion and a fractured skull. Broken arms and legs are nasty but usually survivable. Skull fractures not so much. I've seen helmets post accident from friends and know at least one saved a life. He came off when his pedal snapped, skidded along the road and his head hit the kerb hard enough to put an inch deep cut in his helmet.

[@exsandgrounder]

It's not against the law.

[@simonwatson2399]

@@exsandgrounder no it's not. But it's not much to ask people to spend twenty quid on something that will save themselves, save their family a great deal of grief and save the emergency services a great deal of time and money.

[@larry365]

​@@buildbrightand I suppose a piece of woven nylon won't save you in a car accident either? What on earth are you talking about? I couldn't give a monkeys if someone is wearing a helmet or not but to say they don't do anything is ridiculous.

[@granddadmark7639]

Yep content collector 💯 %

[@marcussmith6523]

A courteous cyclist would have moved into one of the large gaps between parked cars to let the car past.

[@davidrumming4734]

Coming back from town down the long road…..in rush hour, no place for anyone to overtake…..all of us stuck behind a cyclist. Guess what was to the left of the cyclist….. A lovely big cycle lane.

[@RicardoPetrazzi]

I agree that it looked like a fishing expedition 🎣 especially with the camera hanging off the handlebars and the way he was rather nonchalantly pedaling along.

[@Kenjh71]

Yep, the camera and the behaviour reeks twitter-cyclist. And the look over the shoulder as to ask "why are you not dangerously overtaking me?". A bit disappointed driving instructior Ashley did not point out the lack of hand signals in the junctions.

[@simonwatson2399]

Or the overtake past a turning.

[@shm5547]

They only turned around to see what the water works van was up to, that's all! Probably more concerned their water supply was about to be interrupted!

[@goodyeoman4534]

Yeah right, it's all about "safety" of the cyclist, which is why they also jump red lights at will, speed past pedestrians without a care, and who cycle into hazards to prove how "right" they are in every situation. Sure, I'll give them space. But don't ask me to sympathise with them.

[@exsandgrounder]

What is the point of this comment? Cyclists, in common with other humans, may make mistakes or do silly things, either intentionally or otherwise. But, viewing this particular clip, how do you know this particular cyclist is guilty of the things you describe?

[@goodyeoman4534]

@@exsandgrounder Try learning to read. I never accused "this particular cyclist" of being guilty of everything. Do you accept that some cyclists go out to cause trouble?

[@out-backer7875]

@@goodyeoman4534 and yet you accuse every cyclist of jumping red lights, speeding past pedestrians and cycling into hazards? Of course, drivers never do this so let's not let accuracy slip into your myopic view of other road users🤦

[@goodyeoman4534]

@@out-backer7875 But I didn't. Again, learn to read.

[@out-backer7875]

@@goodyeoman4534 "which is why they also jump red lights at will" No mention of "some" so the "all" is inferred. Perhaps, you should learn to write accurately

[@jonathanirons231]

So any cyclist (almost) obeying the rules is now "fishing for content". Oh well, it's good to see how other people think.

[@paddymurphy-oconnor8255]

Yes, it’s amazing how he can be so confident he knows the intentions of a relaxed man on a bicycle. If the cyclist was tense and edgy, I suppose he would have an attitude problem and be looking for aggressive encounters so he can film them for KZbin. Poor cyclist can’t win!

[@paulsengupta971]

There's obeying the rules and there's being a considerate and thoughtful rider. The second thing doesn't always follow the first.