Cyclists.

Came up behind 3 riders this afternoon on a fairly narrow 100KPH road. They were riding quite fast in single file. There was a queue of traffic coming the other way, so I just backed off and dropped back my speed so I didn't pass them while the oncoming traffic passed the other way. Once clear, I moved well out of the way to go past them, and got a big wave from the tail end Charlie, which I returned with a thumbs up out the window. They held me up all of 10 seconds, and I was on my way again, safely and respectfully for everyone. It's not that hard to share the road with everyone who wants to use it folks. :). I just don't get all the hatred generated in this thread.

yes, Land Rover owners are supposed to be nice people.

Perhaps it's just the series owners who never catch up to cyclists

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Originally Posted by bacicat

...and got a big wave from the tail end Charlie, which I returned with a thumbs up out the window.

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Exactly! If someone is courteous around me when I'm on the bike, I always wave so they know it was appreciated. What I REALLY appreciate is when people wanting to turn right across my path wait for me to pass in the opposite direction, especially if I'm slogging up a hill.

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Originally Posted by bacicat

Came up behind 3 riders this afternoon on a fairly narrow 100KPH road. They were riding quite fast in single file. There was a queue of traffic coming the other way, so I just backed off and dropped back my speed so I didn't pass them while the oncoming traffic passed the other way. Once clear, I moved well out of the way to go past them, and got a big wave from the tail end Charlie, which I returned with a thumbs up out the window. They held me up all of 10 seconds, and I was on my way again, safely and respectfully for everyone. It's not that hard to share the road with everyone who wants to use it folks. :). I just don't get all the hatred generated in this thread.

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What about the ones that hold you up so you respectfully and safely wait to go past them and when you finally get past them along with numerous other cars they come up the inside at the lights, ride through the red and then hold up the same line of cars all over again.

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Originally Posted by Chenz

What about the ones that hold you up so you respectfully and safely wait to go past them and when you finally get past them along with numerous other cars they come up the inside at the lights, ride through the red and then hold up the same line of cars all over again.

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Then I'll wait patiently again if needed. Why get upset about it? There are too many angry people in this world. Take a chill pill and enjoy life at the speed it comes to you, not at a million miles an hour - you'll be happier and live longer. :) Any way, in town I doubt I'd be held up by a cyclist, they generally get through the traffic much quicker than I can in my car, which is, after all part of the traffic I'm stuck in... :D

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Originally Posted by solmanic

Exactly! If someone is courteous around me when I'm on the bike, I always wave so they know it was appreciated. What I REALLY appreciate is when people wanting to turn right across my path wait for me to pass in the opposite direction, especially if I'm slogging up a hill.

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I do this as well. I figure that if acknowledge a driver doing the right thing and showing a cyclist courtesy there's more chance of them doing it again in the future. :)

i like it when your drifting around a dirt corner at speed, and the cyclist jumps off his bike and hides behind a tree , that's courtesy :D :wasntme:

‘Vigilante’ cyclist catches dangerous motorists on film | The Times

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Originally Posted by bee utey

‘Vigilante’ cyclist catches dangerous motorists on film | The Times

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Wow, some true arseholes there. Glad he has the evidence to get them nailed for their arrogance and stupidity. Would love to have a beer and chat with him.

Would like to see more of it,

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Originally Posted by bee utey

‘Vigilante’ cyclist catches dangerous motorists on film | The Times

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One wonders why the little black car had to pass the cyclist on the left hand side. Clearly the cyclist was not keeping to the left.
Then, later, he blamed his poor riding skills on a pot hole. I'm not saying the motorists were blameless. I'm suggesting the cyclist was not as squeaky clean as he makes out to be.