Indeed. And quite a lot of it. On the face of it, these spoofs are often funny (as is this one)......but I do sense a really weird (and sometimes nasty) undercurrent in this country around people who use bikes that you just don't get elsewhere (particularly in Europe). Try substituting the word "cyclist" for "jews/musilims/gay/wheel chair use" etc and re-read some of the posts in a different light. Yes I may be a drama queen on this topic (thanks guys!) but its one of those subjects that lights my fuse and I have to stand up for.......I'd do exactly the same if I saw similar comments aimed at motorcyclists on cycling or driving forums.
Is it possible that cyclists in this country create that by behaving differently to those elsewhere ??
Its the same over here. How come two cyclists take up more space than a tractor? Its true. Even the tractor lads pull in when they can to let you by, the cyclist are totally oblivious, or just ignorant/arrogant. Thing is, you want to give them as much room as you can, you wait, and wait for a chance to get round them. You see a spot where they can move over. They can see places where they can move over a bit, they know you're there, but they don’t seem too. Its easy to lose your rag with them. Dont they have the cycling proficiency test any more? Surely some basic tuition would help them. Just about awareness of others and to keep themselves safe.
It's not all cyclists that are knobs, just the road ones and those having just stolen a bike on their way to cash converters
They are the ones you don’t notice. It probably winds them up just as much as the rest when they see bad peddlin!
Lycra! I have one car, one Ducati and 3 bicycles, so I'm not anti bicycle. It's the Lycra Brigade that get the others a bad name. They insist on using the road when there's a cycle path, they don't stop for red lights and when they are on a cyclepath, they blast along at full speed, terrifying all and sundry and seem never to have heard of bells and what they might be used for. Grrrr...
Not been on the bike (push) for a year or two. Loved cycling and got to a decent level. Still keep promising myself to get back on it this spring. I'd always stick to the lanes where possible. Believe me, riding in heavy traffic is shit and I'd always avoid when possible. There are some knobhead cyclists but there are just as many knobhead motorists. Too much stress nowadays, people get het up over fuck all....
They're like bloody hells angels, and we all know where that sort of anti authority attitude gets you.
