Thirsty Relic   214 #13 Posted October 14, 2021 What annoys me most about cyclists is those self-important ones who want to set the world to dance to their tune. You've seen the ones - they ride like they own the road, expect deference from motorists, shout and argue with them when they don't get it, post footage online (and no-doubt send footge to the police for minor infringements) from their helmet mounted video-cameras, then move to the pavement when it suits them to avoid queues at lights and crossings, then join the new traffic as if they own that road as well. They should be made to have driving licences and pay for licence plates like motorists, pay road tax, and face bans for infringements, just like car-owners do. Equality for all! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Becky B   31 #14 Posted October 14, 2021 21 minutes ago, Thirsty Relic said: What annoys me most about cyclists is those self-important ones who want to set the world to dance to their tune. You've seen the ones - they ride like they own the road, expect deference from motorists, shout and argue with them when they don't get it, post footage online (and no-doubt send footge to the police for minor infringements) from their helmet mounted video-cameras, then move to the pavement when it suits them to avoid queues at lights and crossings, then join the new traffic as if they own that road as well. They should be made to have driving licences and pay for licence plates like motorists, pay road tax, and face bans for infringements, just like car-owners do. Equality for all! What annoys me most about motorists is those self-important ones who want to set the world to dance to their tune. You've seen the ones - they drive like they own the road, expect deference from everyone else (including other motorists, because no one drives as well as they do) , shout and argue with them when they don't get it, post footage online (and no-doubt send footge to the police for minor infringements) from their dashboard mounted video-cameras, then jump red lights when it suits them, because they're too important to have to wait. They should be made to have driving licenc... Oh hang on...  See what I did there? People are people, on a bike or in a car. If you're an obnoxious tosser it doesn't matter what your vehicle is... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
HeHasRisen   3,399 #15 Posted October 14, 2021 Poll currently standing at 7-0  Dont think it's going the way the OP hoped. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Guest sibon   #16 Posted October 14, 2021 Just now, HeHasRisen said: Poll currently standing at 7-0  Dont think it's going the way the OP hoped. Incorrect 😀 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
HeHasRisen   3,399 #17 Posted October 14, 2021 You only voted that way to spite the poster on the first page, you dont genuinely believe that adding cyclists to the same list as ethnic minorities and homosexuals is actually a goer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Bargepole23 Â Â 337 #18 Posted October 14, 2021 5 hours ago, ab6262 said: when you pay some road tax and insurance for your pedal cycles people may take you more seriously! and yes you are hated, you hold traffic up on country roads , you cut across pavements to avoid lights, you are generally obnoxious and think you are saving the planet!....... you are not. i will give you a t cut pass! Armchair hardcase speaks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
HeHasRisen   3,399 #19 Posted October 14, 2021 10 minutes ago, Bargepole23 said: Armchair hardcase speaks. His tone aside, this thread is an utter nonsense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Findlay   116 #20 Posted October 14, 2021 He is not alone though with his thoughts, many others utter the same thing. The Police have been criticised in the past for their institutional attitudes to miners during the coal strikes, Liverpool fans in Hillsborough or girls in Rotherham. So should drivers be criticised for their attitude towards other road users where they put lives in danger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
HeHasRisen   3,399 #21 Posted October 14, 2021 3 minutes ago, Findlay said: He is not alone though with his thoughts, many others utter the same thing. The Police have been criticised in the past for their institutional attitudes to miners during the coal strikes, Liverpool fans in Hillsborough or girls in Rotherham. So should drivers be criticised for their attitude towards other road users where they put lives in danger. Nobody is saying they shouldnt. The issue I have is a) it's hardly a "hate crime", and b) why cant it apply the other way round? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
crookesey   635 #22 Posted October 14, 2021 Due to the pandemic there are far more cyclists, runners and walkers, and good on them. OK some of the cyclists and runners are not 100% confident, but the same can be said for some drivers. Come the end of this pandemic I reckon that there will be a lot more fit people than before it.  As for bad mannered people firing insults at each other, who’s going to police it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Delbow   700 #23 Posted October 14, 2021 6 hours ago, ab6262 said: when you pay some road tax and insurance for your pedal cycles people may take you more seriously! and yes you are hated, you hold traffic up on country roads , you cut across pavements to avoid lights, you are generally obnoxious and think you are saving the planet!....... you are not. i will give you a t cut pass! Grow up pal. No, not a hate crime, that's ridiculous. But a bit of common courtesy and not putting people's lives at risk is a reasonable expectation, at least of any adult*       *excludes chronological adults with tiny child minds Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
HeHasRisen   3,399 #24 Posted October 14, 2021 1 minute ago, crookesey said: Due to the pandemic there are far more cyclists, runners and walkers, and good on them. OK some of the cyclists and runners are not 100% confident, but the same can be said for some drivers. Come the end of this pandemic I reckon that there will be a lot more fit people than before it.  As for bad mannered people firing insults at each other, who’s going to police it? Nobody, is one persons word against another, unless everyone goes out purchasing helmet/dash cams that record audio.  Can we also start a petition to make shouting at an ice cream man a "hate crime"? What about bin men, delivery drivers, bus drivers, taxi drivers? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...