I dislike smug arrogant cyclists, they're the ones that piss me off. They think they own the goddamn road and intentionally do twatty things to wind people up. And the worst thing about them? They don't even pay f**king road tax. THAT'S the kicker.


As for pedestrians and motorists. some of them can't act like twats too, just like cyclists. I'm sure 80-90% of cyclists are good riders and don't cause any problem, just like 80-90% of drivers are "good" drivers and don't intentionally go around driving like twats............just accidentally

The main issue for me though is toad tax and insurance. When they have to pay those 2, maybe they'll get more respect.

It's not paying for wear and tear though, it's paying to use the road 'as a vehicle' which is how they are/should be treated according to the Highway Code.

Personally I think the road is no place for cyclists and they should all get on the track/pavements as even when there are cycle lanes the buggers never use them or veer in and out wildly with gay abandon. Most streets are not that busy with pedestrians except in town centres, it would be far more sensible for cyclists to use the pavements (young children have to after all).

If I was a cyclist I would hate using the road, I'd be counting the days until some raging bellend in a car knocks me off the bike.

Interesting information, thanks guys.

You are an intelligent, well-reasoned cyclist though, most do not seem to share your understanding of the roads or your ability to breathe without your mouth open.

Not using the cycle lane is tactical.

They are usually by the kerb, filled with broken glass and other crap.  You get iBlind pedestrians stepping out in front of you and illegally parked cars.

If you are outside the cycle lane, you are forcing car drivers to slow down behind you and pass when it's appropriate as opposed to squeezing through.
You also have more chance to avoid the iSuicidal pedestrians who aren't paying attention.

alas this doesn't explain the likes of the idiot I passed on my way home on Friday. The road I drive down has a full on cycle path running parallel to it, not a lane, a path. He was on the road anyway, slowing traffic and endangering himself and others while the cycle path stood empty. IMHO, I should be legally entitled to knock the idiot off. I still wouldn't of course, he might damage the front of my car!

I'd say the van would have had plenty of room, if he didn't dawdle when coming out of the junction.

I'm amazed that there are so many of these sanctimonious angry shouty cyclist types about.

http://www.youtube.com/user/sh4rkybloke

The cyclist had right of way, the van had crossed the Give Way marker.