Silly Cyclist - Idiotic Riding

Can probably excuse the initial overtake, I was chomping at the bit to kick at we hit Balham "Hill" - Shame he didn't really have the legs...
The undertaking towards the roadworks is just asshatty, luckily the riders ahead aren't having none of it and he pretty much gets cut off and comes to a standstill.
The last bit is again stupidity, rushing into and through the gap, jumps the red (narrowly missing the women) then disappears up the side of the bus.

[@johnrichardson2011]

He was in a hurry to get somewhere, if he keeps it up he will end up getting somewhere in a hurry, most likely not where he wants to get to.

[@CycleGaz]

I've seen you skipping lights around Croydon ;)

[@demon1954]

More proof that bikes should be licensed and insured and have registration on them so the riders can be correctly dealt with through the courts.

[@SkrzypczykBass]

Dave Moore Really? As drivers are already licensed, registered and insured and they obey all laws and don't kill or injure anyone do they? Your suggestions to the perceived problem won't help a damn bit.

[@demon1954]

Car drivers can be held to account, as should cyclists.

[@SkrzypczykBass]

Dave Moore "Can" being the operative word, despite all the above it doesn't help track down drivers in hit and runs does it? There have been quite a few video clips that show assaults on cyclists that have needed to go viral online as despite having a clear picture of the registration plate it's not that person driving it at the time so the trail "goes cold", similar cases will also happen with non-cyclist related incidents such as the recent one where a driver mounted the pavement and hit a pedestrian. In the cases of serious collisions chances are the cyclist will also be injured so will have less chance of being to make a runner unlike a driver who could still potentially flee to scene. The real problem is people who show little regard for common sense and road laws so will happily drive or ride like idiots, speed around everywhere and just generally ignore other peoples safety.

[@ynotnilknarf39]

@@demon1954 hahahaha, of course drivers are held to account. I mean, the million plus with no insurance, no VED, no MOT oh and no licence. Millions get off from running reds and speeding ever day, even when drivers kill and maim there's a significant portion that get a slapped wrist or not guilty despite damning evidence. Despite the bell end in the video, people on bikes do less harm than pedestrians, it happens to be in the governments own bias review on cycling safety (in 2018) where they had to admit peds cause more deaths than those riding bikes.

[@dabombcreator]

Was that Balham High Rd/Clapham Common south?

[@SkrzypczykBass]

Excellent work, I didn't think I'd catch you with the headstart you had but thought I'd give it a go..... I just got to the RB lights as they changed so had a good breather ;-)

[@DrSynfeef]

I personally have no problem with you guys not paying road tax, what i do have a problem with is people doing this and not getting points or similar. I've always felt that like other motorists you should have a reg plate or some kind of ID so people that endanger others can be held accountable.

[@bbglas007]

Wow Bassjunkieuk, Good on you for making a video, judging people on what they do because they dont conform to your standards. Please keep making these videos and judging people around you so that the rest of society can fall into a box that you put them in. We don't want anyone expressing them outside of the box. That might be scary and people might have more fun than you

[@SkrzypczykBass]

bbglas007 I fail to see how it's bad to pull others up on inconsiderate and illegal riding? If you act like a twat for expect to be called up on it but I'm glad a random video from so long ago caught your attention and YOU felt the need to judge me as I don't conform to your standards etc.

[@MichaelThompson0612]

STRAVAAAAA!!!!

[@wingaard]

This is Clapham South. I often pull up alongside a dangerous cyclist and speak to them about their road sense( I am a cyclist myself) Most of the really dangerous ones are not English !!

[@mark1968]

I am glad you said it was Clapham South, as I wasn't sure. Yes, you're right. Big Tesco's on the right of the lights if I recall correctly.

[@clappedoutmotor]

wingaard are they Scottish or Welsh?

[@carlitox472]

I'm sorry. I appreciate that you are relatively good, and I appreciate racing cyclists taking a strong lane position. My issue is with - say on the commons going west - that I will be in the gutter, no car traffic approaching, but silently a bunch of racers will creep up, 6" off, startling me, making me swerve, what about pot holes? etc. Getting knocked off your bike is the same car or bike. At least cars don't wobble at me

[@Sdotmouse99]

Thank goodness you skipped education as it has saved us all a tiny bit. Thanks.

[@setra23]

I like how you keep avoiding the question.

[@fr4nkst4]

Am I being stupid here or did the cyclist go up the righthand side of the bus and not the left as written in the video

[@kerryagnew2981]

Left side of the bus after he jumped the light, not the one stopped for the light. :)

[@SkrzypczykBass]

+celery g oh you mean that part at the end where he jumps the red? Yeah I don't mind trailing behind riders who have to resort to illegal tactics to get ahead, gives me a chance to scalp them again a bit further up the road.

[@SkrzypczykBass]

pistolpeeroy yawn....I find it quite amusing that someone who replies to a 3 month old comment thinks I'm the one who is a sad little man ;-)

[@pistolpeeroy]

Bassjunkieuk what comment did i reply to then son?! i didn't 'reply' to anything, i commented on your sad video and your childish behaviour. sort your life out mate.

[@SkrzypczykBass]

pistolpeeroy The comment you replied to is the 3rd one above this or do you not understand KZbin threads? Care to point out the childish behaviour, after all I'm not the idiot who's undertaking other riders and trying to barge into a queue, nor am I the one ignoring traffic signals.

[@pistolpeeroy]

i didn't start a new comment because it wouldn't let me tag your name at the start. i wanted to personally tell how much of a nerd you are direct. and no, both of you in that video are sad as fuck. get a life son, no-one cares about your shit video.

[@thomasfrancis1637]

in all fairness the fact that you felt the need to to overtake him as he overtook you was pretty childish. im not saying i dont do it but then again i dont profess to be a sensible cyclist. im sure there are some rules of the road that you fail to follow and if so stop complaining about people who are faster than you because you havent got the balls to to make your own mind up on whether it is safe to cross or not.

[@gingerrussell]

Is he on a single speed? What frame is that? Shame the police bike didn't see him jumping the lights.

[@Wingading53]

I didn't need to qualify an area, I was aware by reading the description. I simply followed your lead, speaking in generalizations and absolution. As I have said all along, and you've finally realized, I am correct and my points are valid.

[@geetee4037]

Great seeing loads of people commuting on bikes. Rubbish seeing one idiot ruining it for everyone.

[@122ffsdd]

i like how that looked just like any two cars trying to race each other where there was no race

[@stoneheartjp13]

Guys like that one are the reasons why most motorists hate us cyclists. Lets share the road like them, not own it.

[@SkrzypczykBass]

:-) Actually the Strava segment there starts a bit further back and ends by the M&S past the road works....To stand any chance at it you need a clear run with a flying start at the bottom.

[@SkrzypczykBass]

Funnily enough the day after you mention that I spotted both of you this morning :-) I was waiting at the lights to head round the common. The tit on the Visp had already jumped the red from Streatham High Road>Gleneagle Rd (nearly hit a ped) then jumped the lights there ahead of you turning the corner so I suspect you caught up with him :-)

[@SkrzypczykBass]

Glad you enjoyed it :-) Scalping people is fun, however scalping ejits like this is doubly rewarding, possibly only bettered by the repeated scalpings I get on red light jumpers - a few of which I have posted.....

[@graffitijunkiejfk]

What a plank. Probably thinking to himself how impressed everyone is with his skills...

[@SkrzypczykBass]

Once we start making walking or cycling a viable alternative you can reduce the load on roads as those drivers change transport mode therefore freeing up space for "genuine" use i.e deliveries and those who have no alternative.

[@SkrzypczykBass]

I'm sorry where does it say it's illegal? The highway code states cyclist may ride 2 abreast but that's different to overtaking. You'll also have to bear in mind that the wide angle of the camera makes gaps appear smaller than they actually are, the problem with cars passing cyclists with such little room is the huge difference in energies. The space I left was more then I get from about 75% of the drivers I encounter as I'm on the outer edge of the bus lane and his in the middle moving left

[@SkrzypczykBass]

Are a bit, handy bit about doing it at rush hour is that sheet number of riders means drivers are a bit careful before however afterwards you have to watch out for them just veering left....

[@carlitox472]

I don't have that much trouble with cars, except the occasional special person, but if I cycle slow from the elephant to tooting I will get overtaken by the peloton 3 or 4 times. On each occasion it will be 20 people squeezing as close as possible. I've taken to just sticking my arm out - if you ride into it - that's your fault. The thing is, if I push to about 12/13mph I almost always catch the peloton. So they've endangered me, why?

[@SkrzypczykBass]

I did think that, the guy even responded with a "remix" but the chap in Gaz's clip is sans the lid...

[@SkrzypczykBass]

Like I said before cars have their place in the transport mix, I just get more enjoyment out of my bike in the city and even on nice country roads there is something rather thrilling about getting to 40mph+ under your own effort :-) Most of the problems you've listed aren't that major and most can be negated with the proper clothing or kit on the bike (mudguards are a godsend!)

[@MeteorTesh]

Damn, shame too, there was a motorcycle cop right there at the lights but behind the bus too.

[@SkrzypczykBass]

The HWC says you should never ride more than two abreast, and ride in single file on narrow or busy roads and when riding round bends. Whilst the general traffic lane is busy (as usual) the bus lane the cyclist are using isn't What would you suggest that we have 2 riders up front and no one passes as we can't get into the lane full of stationary cars? Like I said I haven't come passed in the way that you are so worried about and HWC163 regarding overtaking is also a recommendation not law

[@carlitox472]

no, I hear what you're saying...I'll have to read precedent viz. cyclists overtaking leading to collision in terms of careless, dangerous cycling resulting in a crash taken in consideration of the guidelines set out in the highway code. Or, more generally, how any vehicle is expected to overtake another vehicle. So, what we're saying here is that any overtake, by any vehicle, is legal, having given just enough room to get past, even if undertaking in an inner lane.

[@SkrzypczykBass]

About par for the course along CS7 during the commute hours although I'm not quite sure why you call it a "Terrible night mare....", surely it would be more of a nightmare if instead of cycling each of those riders choose to drive and instead make that queue we effortlessly ride past even longer?

[@thefireuk]

I went down CS7 for the second time on Tuesday! Those roadworks are annoying!

[@doctrui]

Look who's talking...

[@michaelbacon7149]

I am in the US, and do not own a car. I bike everywhere. I have close calls everyday. I watched this video again, and laughed hysterically at the guy when he had to come to a complete stop at the traffic cones. Truly an idiot. Also when you smoked him at the beginning of the video, good work. Amateurs should be put in their place. Unfortunately, I think this guys place will be in the hospital, or courtroom. Too bad common sense is not so common.

[@SkrzypczykBass]

Just realized I'm getting the RB mixed up! I got caught at the PITA roadwork ones....

[@SkrzypczykBass]

Almost, asides from breaking quite a few rules - namely the "Don't ride dangerously" and "Obey rules of the road" Being on a SS/FG he's pretty near the top of the food chain but would most likely spin out before making a scalp stick with me on the flat ;-)

[@adysayswakeupffs]

Perhaps he thinks he has the staring role in Premium Rush.

[@frankiesparkes3947]

I still don't believe that cyclist just undertook a lane if traffic and run a red light, all in front of the old bill

[@SkrzypczykBass]

Government doesn't "allow" them on the roads, they are on the PUBLIC highway by right. Given the KSI figures it's a wonder that the government allows motorised vehicles on the road TBH. As for how much quicker I'd get around ignoring lights? Might save me 5-10 mins but I'd much rather obey the law TBH. Also most riders I've seen proceed through carefully if they do jump, compared to cars to generally just floor it through amber or red...

[@SkrzypczykBass]

Eh? The fact drivers need to pay registration and "gas tax" is down to the fact they have chosen to use a car NOT that they are using the PUBLIC highway. Like I said before no one pays to use the road.

[@rizdoecyclist]

I love how he is too cool for a regular helmet and wears a bucket looking object on his head. Priceless!

[@timjensen6968]

It looked good to me. I'm not a big fan of the traditional cycling helmets. They're not great looking and overpriced.

[@SkrzypczykBass]

which is a huge shame, mind you it would just be another law that doesn't get enforced against the poor hard done by drivers of this country. Like I said it's about relative danger, if 2 cyclist collide during a dangerous overtake both are going to get injured. If a car/driver hits a cyclist the driver WILL NOT get injured and most likely just carry on driving hence they should leave more room.

[@michaelbacon7149]

I see from your other videos we are very similar riders actually. Go fast, obey the rules, and let people know when they are being F'ing morons. nicely done

[@Benn321]

I don't get people like this on a commute. (a) it's not a race/club ride, so who cares if you are overtaken? There is always someone quicker than you, where ever you are. (b) he just gives the rest of us a bad name. I get bored at having a go at people like this. It's bad enough with dodgy drivers of vehicles and people like this gives them another bad point to argue with (along with the "road tax" rubbish). Your comment "idiot" was perfect. I hope he heard it!

[@SkrzypczykBass]

Yeah, although when he ducks up the inside of the bus I'm not sure where he went...I'd guess up through the Common as I didn't see him again down CS7...shame as I was looking forward to smoking him again :-D

[@mrichards55]

As Ian Holloway would say, what a compete... person.

[@TheBloodyCyclist]

Great video buddy.

[@utrapzab]

all the hallmarks of a summer 2012 wiggo/hoy inspired newbie what was he riding a halfords 300 quider? no spds, shocking helmet, no clothing - im not dissing newbies at all, good on them but being a beginner has its learning curve,his epiphany will come on the bonnet of a vectra

[@SkrzypczykBass]

Next time I may suggest he googles for this video ;-) Thing is with his RLJing I need to yell the message to him as I pass at about 25mph :-D

[@MelkorHimself]

That guy is begging for a Darwin Award.

[@sw19cam]

I reckon pedestrians should have registration plates and have to carry ID all the time - after all many more crimes go unpunished by people just walking around...

[@SkrzypczykBass]

So where did I say ONLY use a bike brightspark? I have one and yes it is useful when I need to get all the kids around and it's excellent for long distances however when I *just* need to get myself around why bother lugging around 4 empty seats with me? You call using a car making progress when in reality in a busy city it's only those on 2 wheels that make REAL progress, unless you enjoy averaging

[@SkrzypczykBass]

Ha! You might want to take note of how many of those "normal men" in cars I easily pass while "cycling like stupid bitch".

[@MrTille]

All people in buses, cars AND bikes WAITING at the red light - shouldn't that been a hint? Some are just plain stupid!

[@iamevildoing2]

Damn it must be so frustrating to have that many cyclists around on the road. Filtering all the way to the front then taking forever to get to any reasonable speed at every single light.

[@SkrzypczykBass]

iamevildoing have you ever actually driven in London? I know I can't speak for all cyclists but I certainly don't take forever to get to a "reasonable speed" (quite what that is I don't know) but you might want to have a look at how many cars we do actually filter past here. I can guarantee none of them will make it through that set of lights with me so who do you think is *really* holding you up when driving around in a busy city - The "slow" cyclist who is riding off down the road while you're sat stationary or the vehicle also sat stationary in front of you? TFL stats show the avg speed of motor traffic is about 9.3MPH, even when I'm taking it easy I can avg 14MPH :D Your point might be valid once you get slightly further out of town and on quieter days but then chances are you won't find this amount of cyclists out together and quite frankly if you can't wait and safely overtake a few riders maybe you should either leave the house earlier or consider handing back your license and you clearly lack the patience and consideration to be left in charge of a couple of tons of metal.

[@iamevildoing2]

Look, all I'm saying here is that in my personal experience, and I dare say everyone's experience is that a car goes faster than a bicycle, both in actual speed and acceleration. Now put that bicycle in front of a car, that bicycle is gonna be in the way of the car, meaning the car has to wait for the bike to go. Multiply this by multiple lights and I hope you can see how this becomes frustrating. Not only are drivers sitting in traffic, but once you get a chance to clear the traffic, a whole bunch of slow moving, exceptionally fragile traffic in the form of bikes comes along and stops you again. As for your second bit, it just adds to my point. That drivers have to make so many exceptions and be "patient and considerate" as you jump in front again by weaving in and out of traffic. Frankly, driving can be dangerous by itself in certain situations. But then add a whole bunch of cyclists with varying levels of understanding of road rules, let them ride all over the roads, and you don't expect an accident or two? If we were speaking about a car that could only travel at around 20km/h comfortably, took a while to get there, but then jumps to the front all the time, I don't think we'd even be having this conversation.

[@SkrzypczykBass]

iamevildoing You're clearly still missing the point. There is no such thing as "in the way" when you're driving, you go as fast as the car ahead of you or the speed limit (the latter being a concept few drivers seem to grasp, hence I get overtaken when doing 20mph in a 20 zone.....) You're higher acceleration and top speed don't matter in an urban environment as seen above, you can race away from the lights but you can only re-join the back of the next queue. As for the weaving and filtering that's a benefit of a bike, the mere fact that they can do this, along with motorbike/scooter riders, is the main reason they can travel faster through traffic as they can use the space better. How many of those cars that I've left sitting in the queue beside me in the clip above have much more then the driver in do you reckon? Traffic like this is caused by using road space ineffectively, there is a wonderful picture that demonstrates the point perfectly showing a "worst case" scenerio for getting 60 people around by bike, bus and car and the road space needed, suffice to say they had to zoom out a LONG way to fit in 60 cars! So yes coming back to what I said originally the cyclist ahead of you may slow you down briefly, but not much more so then say a milk float (about equal acceleration/top speed) or a tractor to use an example you'd find on more rural roads. If that brief delay is too much then maybe you need to look at your transport or time management skills or maybe you'd prefer all those cyclist to get into faster cars and add to the queue you're sitting in? BTW I'm writing this from the viewpoint of a driver too, one who drives a minibus regularly, and I can't say I've ever had a cyclist cause a major hold-up to my journey. Doesn't take much time to find a safe spot to overtake and hell most drivers don't even wait for that and instead will just pass without giving sufficient space or planning ahead to see they are going to narrowly miss a traffic island or join a queue shortly after.

[@iamevildoing2]

First paragraph - yes you travel as fast as the vehicle in front of you. But then add another bunch of slower moving vehicles every time you want to join the back of the "queue" then do that over and over, then eventually you'll cause an even bigger traffic jam on top of already busy traffic. Second paragraph - I don't have a particular problem with filtering (if done safely and with common sense). Just the same way I don't have problems with scooters/bikes as they can travel at equal speeds or what I would assume a reasonable person would call reasonable speed. Bicycles on the other hand, cannot travel anywhere "adequate" speeds and dare I say not an "appropriate" vehicle to be ridden on roads where two tonne rolling bits of metal, glass and plastic powered by explosions are driving. Third paragraph - Going back to what I was originally saying - it'd be bloody annoying driving in those conditions - I'd also be bloody annoyed if slow tractors decided to hold up traffic in the city as well. I'd say many others would too. If we must be so insistent in suggesting how others should do this and that, I suggest you consider what others are saying before suggesting everyone else is simply spouting nonsense and that everything you say is superior and mighty. You come off as a bit of a pretentious prick that way.

[@SkrzypczykBass]

iamevildoing So you seriously think the traffic seen above was caused by a load of cyclists WAY ahead down the road rather then sheer volume of motor traffic? Good luck with that as I've encountered huge queues before well out of central London when you'll only see the occasional cyclist and it's still solid. Hell there have even been times when it's *that* busy I can't even filter! Do I get frustrated by this? No not really as I understand we'll eventually get there and normally I'm happy for the progress I can make. Having said this from what you've said about reasonable and "adequate" speeds along with referring to bikes as "not appropriate" I suspect you are just another of those impatient drivers who will lay the blame for their being held up on the vehicle that is leaving them behind. I'd challenge any driver to try and beat my recent 25min trip from Canary Wharf to Piccadilly which I did in the middle of the day, just so you don't have to contend with rush hour traffic :D. I do however agree that the idea of bikes sharing the roads with faster and heavier cars is crazy, unfortunately many agencies and councils responsible for road design think it's quite acceptable. I'd be only to happy to have segregated space on busy/fast roads or road design that slows down the heavier vehicles when there isn't the capacity or space, the Dutch manage it quite nicely and the benefit then is that more people feel it's safe to cycle which reduces the amount of cars and does actually make traffic flow quicker :)

[@SkrzypczykBass]

There you go again with the pointless stereotypes, very few cyclists I encounter are breathless and if they are so what? My commute is excellent exercise and I can make it as effortless as I want (and still be faster then your 500SL across town btw....) or as challenging as I want. I save money on petrol, public transport and a gym membership :-) I'm glad you have all the bells and whistles and a nice interior to admire while your stuck in traffic.

[@PrinsRupert]

With cycling like that he need more than that silly helmet of his to protect him.

[@SkrzypczykBass]

I'm sorry where did I say it was OK for close overtakes by cars? Much like you I'll hold back for slow cyclists to ensure I can pass safely, driving a pretty slow to accelerate minibus I take up a lot of the lane anyway and understand how annoying the revving engine, scrape past technique employed my many is but to me adding a few seconds to my journey isn't a problem. It's a shame other don't see it that way.

[@gregw4303]

This bloke REALLY wants to get to work! What a plank.

[@SkrzypczykBass]

Neiter did you qualify an area when you started going on about how roads/highways are paid for. It's quite clear from the side of the road used here that we are at the very least NOT in the USA so like I've said previously your points aren't valid.

[@Andylad99]

I will have a look at that site later on

[@MuppetAlex1]

Well, even if it is the same guy that had a pop at Cyclegaz (Bandito or something), natural selection will soon stamp his card. Luck

[@chongkevindee]

many people like this in developing countries. he must have been there and learn.

[@SkrzypczykBass]

Not officially no....I just have a competitive streak ;-)

[@SkrzypczykBass]

Colliers Wood I believe

[@hansharleman590]

All these guys are the same; stupid infrastructure is the first thing! Amazing to see as a Dutch guy...

[@TUFFJAMM]

I'm in "Cyclist Busted By Cops" too (0-5 secs) and stop at the red light. I obey the law...

[@SkrzypczykBass]

I believe the money is already there, it's just spent incorrectly.Money is wasted on "soft" measures like training and stupid advertising campaigns to try and encourage people to cycle on roads that are still seen as and are dangerous. What cycle infrastructure we do get is typically poorly implemented and gives up as soon as it means taking any space away from motorists. Things are gradually changing in London but it's at a glacial pace.

[@SkrzypczykBass]

Apologies for jumping to conclusions however there are still problems with this suggestion. How will it be tracked? You'd then need cyclists to be registered, carry reg plates which in itself would be a massive and expensive undertaking for v.little return. Maybe if the government could stop spending £100M's putting in a few extra miles of lane along motorways and instead install a few 1000 miles of proper cycle infrasture we'd be a lot better off?

[@SkrzypczykBass]

Who did, me or him?

[@Nyz1ro]

I thought you had a nice race there....until he run through the red light. my opinion quickly changed about him.

[@SkrzypczykBass]

Yes it's tight but it's not impossible and I take it a fair bit slower than him and DO stop for the red.

[@christoph404]

is this a race?

[@setra23]

More cars = more traffic = longer sat around in queues = angrier driving = more accidents. More bikes = less traffic = less time sat in queuess = less road rage. You should always be checking you mirrors when driving any way.

[@SkrzypczykBass]

10 miles isn't far to cycle and whilst I don't know how far out these people are traveling in from given that I'm headed towards central London (passing through Balham towards Clapham here) it's not like public transport isn't an option. Yes it might not be cheap but given fuel costs nowadays I'd say it's not far off driving. I'd wager if you took off all the school run mums and drivers travelling under 10 miles the roads would be a lot emptier.

[@purpleprinc3]

I really don't quite understand people who risk their lives to save a mere few seconds or minutes. Perhaps when they die they'll have "I got here 30 years earlier" engraved on their tombstone. I use to like cycling when I didn't have to stress whether I'll live or die or get a fine for avoiding death.

[@TUFFJAMM]

to* Let’s not let this turn sour. I'll take what you two have said on-board. And you haven't even mentioned my editing skills or soundtrack? Good day.

[@CyclistDavid]

You stopped at a red light in a video demonstrating Cyclists being stopped by police? Well done!

[@trainrover]

Many competitive nursery schoolers including filmer there pitifully showing off without their training wheels, gnashing and grinding their baby teeth away .. oh well.

[@CycleGaz]

I like to go fast as well. But I think at points you are pushing the limit of doing it safely. Taking some risks with filtering, not shoulder checking before changing position and going through red lights at just a start. By all means continue, but understand some of us will disagree with that type of cycling and anything that happens to you because of it is entirely your own fault.

[@FUJITRACK10]

Shame the copper on the bike didn’t see him run the red light

[@SkrzypczykBass]

And that's not meant to be anti-car, they are great for long distance, getting loads of people around or carrying loads but quite how some can justify using a car, bar physical disability, to go 1/2 mile down the road for the daily paper is beyond me.....

[@TUFFJAMM]

Like I said, It makes me feel alive and I take full responsibility for mt actions. Plus I was late for work!!! Gimme a break...

[@ps3man76]

I love his sources

[@marcuskwek4500]

what country is this?

[@SkrzypczykBass]

Marcus Kwek United Kingdom

[@marcuskwek4500]

thanks :) many bicycles (Y)

[@SkrzypczykBass]

Marcus Kwek Have to bear in mind here numbers are pushed a bit higher due to this being a main commute route into Central London. Outside of those times the modal share for cycling is still relatively small at about 2% here.

[@marcuskwek4500]

Ahh i see. Thanks for the information.

[@SkrzypczykBass]

What is your problem with "racing" cyclists? I can average 16-17mph end to end which means I tend to be going around 18-20mph, can do 25 for a good distance (usually passed the Common as arseholes do love to try and left hook me there). I'll ride in the middle of the lane when I have the bus lane or will move out to give riders a wide berth, my approach is read the road ahead, think where I would be if I was that cyclist then allow a safety gap and I've never had an accident from overtaking.

[@stewlax]

pity PC Motorbike wasn't a bit further forward in the queue

[@blackcathiking7831]

The one arse that gives all cyclists a bad name. Rest of the bikers there are spot on. Trouble is, it's the tube that everybody notices and go on to tar others with the same brush.

[@AceSkates]

I Think he thinks he a courier.

[@Andylad99]

Very true, a drastic rethink is indeed needed, tell you what tho I wouldn't ride a bike on a London road, or any road for that matter, it's just not worth the risk, to many idiot drivers out there, ,, just no worth the risk, Plenty cycle paths, and alternate routes where I am tho,,,.. London is just mental

[@ApocaIypse666]

i really dont ride that fast anymore lessoned learned from my experience really embarassing moment for me and vowed never gonna happen again u guys however are hardcores

[@dapthechap]

I've seen this plonker on the Visp before.

[@SkrzypczykBass]

And therein lies the problem, that's the reason why we have people using cars for short trips that should easily be completed on foot or by bicycle. However due to the unhindering pandering the the "hard down by" motorist most feel there isn't really a safe alternative. That's also ignoring how space inefficient cars are, both whilst in use (invariably single occupancy) and while being stored, until every car has 5 people in it for every journey buying large amounts of shopping they are wasted.

[@bicyclecambelfast5680]

Looks like he only bought that bike that morning he’s totally clueless

[@Wingading53]

You haven't asked a question for me to avoid.

[@carlitox472]

the highway code states 2 per lane max. As to overtaking, a cyclist must give the same amount of space as a car does. Where does the code give you an exception? As to the road and the space, I know it intimately, and I may be venting unfairly - but when I'm riding a slow bike down the road I am terrified of being overtaken by racing cyclists literally an inch off my rubbers. It's usually unnecessary and selfish. it scares me, makes me jump. as to the pain from falling? considerable.

[@---_UwU_---]

What is wrong?

[@offshore171]

Very temporary Englishman