Published on 12, July, 2020
Are like an embolism clogging the roads round here and are just as dangerous to other road and path users. I had angry waves from a cyclist because I didn't overtake him when he's kindly pulled over to let me past, there were two cars coming in the opposite direction on a single track road. There are just as many cyclists on pavements as there are on the roads riding far to fast for the numbers of people using the path. They ignore road signs and go the wrong way down a one way street, cross red lights, have no way of inidicating where they're going. The ride around the park at top speed scattering children, adults and dogs. The selfish arrogance of the people seem to know no bounds, do they not realise that people actually live in the countryside and have no choice but to drive on single track roads? So many people and animals have been hurt round here and it gets worse every year. Does nobody even have a bell anymore?
Why should they be able to perpetrate every sort of stupidity under the sun and get away with it? Why should it always be my fault if I'm driving and their not paying attention? I'd like to see cyclists have to have some sort of MOT and public liability insurance, vets bills for a horse are astronomical and a horse could quite easily kill a cyclist, so why do they think it's OK to go speeding past horses? Many seem to have no or poor lights too. Grrr Arrgh.
Hello,
I am sorry you have had some bad experiences. As a club cyclist, and insured by the way, I have experienced some frightening close passes by cars. I have seen dog walkers having to jump out the way on narrow roads. Having looked after horses, I always slow down to pass as well as covering my flashing front light to avoid spooking them. I have a rear light as well and use this all day.
If you do see poor cycling then why not report it? Are they in a club? If so then complain to Cycling UK or British Racing who act as a regulating body. I have called out people not stopping for a red light. I have seen more cars do this than bikes. We all need to take more care on the roads, not just cyclists.