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I am not allowed to ride motorbikes anymore... it has made me a safer driver in my opinion. I would say my hazard awareness is above forum average.
Interesting article that explains why cyclists may to motorists appear to 'hog' the road.......
http://www.motoring.co.uk/car-news/cyclists-why-do-they-ride-in-the-middle-of-the-road-_62617
If they're passing a car I can see that car. If they're passing a refuge I can see that refuge. If the road is narrow I can see that as well. That article actually insults the intelligence of any decent car driver.
Unfortunately it doesn't explain why they do it when none of the above apply, although I've probably worked that one out for myself.
Came back from Mablethorpe today. It's a wonder there's not more motorcyclists killed. Some of them are absolute nutters and was not suprised to see one was on the deck with blankets over him. (Hope he's ok).
gets home and faffing about in garden and cars are thrashing about on rd that runs alongside back garden. it's a 30mph. daughter rings me and tells me road has been blocked off. A car was on its roof in someone's back garden in three pieces. She could not recognise the cars make. What's up with some people.
No it doesn't, it describes what most cyclists encounter from inconsiderate, impatient, aggressive or unintelligent drivers on most, if not every, ride out and the methods employed by those cyclists to protect themselves. Intelligent and considerate road users are rarely a problem to anyone!
The fact that the road is narrow, the car driver can see that, can also see the vehicle approaching on the opposite carriageway and can even work out that all 3 will arrive at the same section of road at the same time, doesn't prevent the type of driver described above from bullying his way past the cyclist, it may inconvenience him slightly to be delayed for a few seconds......it's a damned sight more inconvenient to the cyclist and his family when the actions of the driver result in contact.
I've had a car driver stop and threaten me with physical harm after he broke his door mirror on my elbow........he did change his mind about that one when I unclipped and stood back up!