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Title: Cyclist road rage at its best
Post by: tigers_gonads on 01 August 2015, 15:00:06
This anybody on here  ;D ;D ;D

http://www.perthnow.com.au/travel/world/when-road-rage-ends-in-humiliation/story-fnho5wjf-1227465937118
Title: Re: Cyclist road rage at its best
Post by: EMD on 01 August 2015, 19:53:57
Whoa sack of spuds hits the deck  ;D ;D He was mr angry though  ::)
Title: Re: Cyclist road rage at its best
Post by: Crazycarzowner on 01 August 2015, 20:08:06
Both to blame really, cyclist lit the blue touch paper........ :-\ :-\ :-\
Title: Re: Cyclist road rage at its best
Post by: Bigron on 01 August 2015, 20:21:07
It could have been just one too many in a long line of incidents suffered by the motorist; incidents that would earn a motorist points on his licence and money out of his wallet but which cyclists seem to get away with scot-free! We ALL know the misbehaviou/law-breaking that I mean......

Ron.
Title: Re: Cyclist road rage at its best
Post by: Toledodude1973 on 01 August 2015, 20:38:10
Some cyclists are just spoiling for a fight ,he soon ran when the big guy began the chase ;)
Title: Re: Cyclist road rage at its best
Post by: ronnyd on 01 August 2015, 20:44:27
I,m a cyclist as well and it looks that the Peugeot driver gave him a reasonable amount of room. :-\
Title: Re: Cyclist road rage at its best
Post by: Toledodude1973 on 01 August 2015, 21:03:27
You're right its just a few who seem angry all the time,majority of cyclists are well decent folk
Title: Re: Cyclist road rage at its best
Post by: 78bex on 01 August 2015, 23:12:02
Oh dear worked himself up good & proper ::) but matey asked for it & very nearly got it  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Cyclist road rage at its best
Post by: omega2018 on 02 August 2015, 00:32:01
if you freeze the original on youtube you can see there was loads of room for a bicycle at the moment the car passed.  also the cyclist has speeded up the bit where he (the cyclist) chases the car and nearly hits a pedestrian and forces another cyclist (both of whom had right of way, certainly the ped) to swerve.

seems like the cyclist set to 'provoke and film'. good idea front and back cameras though.
Title: Re: Cyclist road rage at its best
Post by: 78bex on 02 August 2015, 00:52:58
if you freeze the original on youtube you can see there was loads of room for a bicycle at the moment the car passed.  also the cyclist has speeded up the bit where he (the cyclist) chases the car and nearly hits a pedestrian and forces another cyclist (both of whom had right of way, certainly the ped) to swerve.

seems like the cyclist set to 'provoke and film'. good idea front and back cameras though.

Gone viral now Over 1 million views
Title: Re: Cyclist road rage at its best
Post by: 78bex on 02 August 2015, 01:09:06
He`s recently received a privacy complaint via youtube.  ;D
Title: Re: Cyclist road rage at its best
Post by: SteveAvfc. on 02 August 2015, 02:46:04
Up until the driver of the car fell ass over tit I was on his side f@@king cyclist I thought, but soon as he fell I aint stopped laughing.
Title: Re: Cyclist road rage at its best
Post by: Gaffers on 02 August 2015, 11:55:37
I was wondering how long it would be until it appeared on here. ::)

Both idiots, both deserve a clip around the ear 'ole.  Tbh if the space wasnt safe for passing the cyclist should have been further over to the right.  Thats just basic roadcraft, and i am not sure if the camera belies the true depth of scale but i get much closer passes than that every f-ing day.

But what pussy (with a superior cardiovascular system) would run away from a porker like that?  I dream of the day any one of the drivers who give me my weekly dose of abuse and vitriol has the balls to give me sufficient excuse cause to, ahem, defend myself officer ;)

I did laugh when fatty decided to clean the floor with his face though ;D
Title: Re: Cyclist road rage at its best
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 02 August 2015, 12:30:29
'uphillfreewheeler' strikes me as a complete knob.  Here's another of his YouTube offerings.  ::)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cawXdgL5cwg

The Fatman is a dickhead as well, but one thing he did say was true. "Get a life!"  ;D

Probably true of all these traffic cam types, whatever they're driving/riding!  ::)
Title: Re: Cyclist road rage at its best
Post by: omega2018 on 02 August 2015, 21:03:31
'uphillfreewheeler' strikes me as a complete knob.  Here's another of his YouTube offerings.  ::)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cawXdgL5cwg



criminal damage
Title: Re: Cyclist road rage at its best
Post by: Vamps on 02 August 2015, 21:24:28
I was wondering how long it would be until it appeared on here. ::)

Both idiots, both deserve a clip around the ear 'ole.  Tbh if the space wasnt safe for passing the cyclist should have been further over to the right.  Thats just basic roadcraft, and i am not sure if the camera belies the true depth of scale but i get much closer passes than that every f-ing day.

But what pussy (with a superior cardiovascular system) would run away from a porker like that?  I dream of the day any one of the drivers who give me my weekly dose of abuse and vitriol has the balls to give me sufficient excuse cause to, ahem, defend myself officer ;)

I did laugh when fatty decided to clean the floor with his face though ;D

Yes, Mountain out of a Molehill I think, both wound each other up........... ::) ::) :-X
Title: Re: Cyclist road rage at its best
Post by: tigers_gonads on 03 August 2015, 21:31:11
Well I put this on so folks could have a bit of a laugh
Didn't expect a inquest  ::)
May be should have

My take on it is the push bike rider is a shit stirring pompous idiot who deserved a slap just for his attitude  :-X
As for the car driver, lets just say his swan dive at the end made my ribs hurt I laughed so much  ;D ;D ;D 
Title: Re: Cyclist road rage at its best
Post by: Vamps on 03 August 2015, 23:56:52
Well I put this on so folks could have a bit of a laugh
Didn't expect a inquest  ::)
May be should have

My take on it is the push bike rider is a shit stirring pompous idiot who deserved a slap just for his attitude  :-X
As for the car driver, lets just say his swan dive at the end made my ribs hurt I laughed so much  ;D ;D ;D

On OOF? You Pissed? what do you expect on here?............... :D :D
Title: Re: Cyclist road rage at its best
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 04 August 2015, 00:01:06

Didn't expect a inquest  ::)


Nobody expects the inquisition!  :D  ;D
Title: Re: Cyclist road rage at its best
Post by: Kevin Wood on 04 August 2015, 11:22:07
Best get busy...

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Title: Re: Cyclist road rage at its best
Post by: Gaffers on 04 August 2015, 11:38:08
https://www.facebook.com/SafeCyclingAustralia/videos/866367293410675/ (https://www.facebook.com/SafeCyclingAustralia/videos/866367293410675/)

Love it ;D

Edit:  NSFW ::)
Title: Re: Cyclist road rage at its best
Post by: Kevin Wood on 04 August 2015, 15:08:43
https://www.facebook.com/SafeCyclingAustralia/videos/866367293410675/ (https://www.facebook.com/SafeCyclingAustralia/videos/866367293410675/)

Love it ;D

Edit:  NSFW ::)

I like the Aussies. Straight to the point with no ssiping about. :y
Title: Re: Cyclist road rage at its best
Post by: Terbs on 04 August 2015, 22:27:59
Actually, this sort of thing being put on you tube then going the rounds, is  beginning to backfire against the cyclist. I have read many comments on various outlets, and it is doing cycling no good at all. After a few agreeing comments, it then degrades into a massive slagging campaign against the poster/cyclist. Especially when they have a 'track record' of posting similar stuff.
No one wants to be knocked off their bike, at worst killed or injured, but these vigilante campaigns are doing more harm than good IMO.
It won't take long before an enraged motorist (like the original post) does get the cyclist, especially if its somewhere quiet. There won't be evidence because the camera will be ripped off the helmet and destroyed.
Title: Re: Cyclist road rage at its best
Post by: Gaffers on 05 August 2015, 11:21:09
Actually, this sort of thing being put on you tube then going the rounds, is  beginning to backfire against the cyclist. I have read many comments on various outlets, and it is doing cycling no good at all. After a few agreeing comments, it then degrades into a massive slagging campaign against the poster/cyclist. Especially when they have a 'track record' of posting similar stuff.
No one wants to be knocked off their bike, at worst killed or injured, but these vigilante campaigns are doing more harm than good IMO.
It won't take long before an enraged motorist (like the original post) does get the cyclist, especially if its somewhere quiet. There won't be evidence because the camera will be ripped off the helmet and destroyed.

True but when over 80% of cyclist fatalities are down to the fault of the motorist and the conviction rate is p!ss poor at best you can understand why so many wear cameras.  I do, mostly in the case of an accident or an incident I have something for the fuzz.  Also you cannot rely on public video support because unless there is a fatality some organisations like TFL wont release the CCTV footage, even to the police!

I agree that some cyclists take every mistake made by motorists very personally but if you went through what I go through every day you would understand it.  I haven't succumbed to that behaviour myself but I understand it.
Title: Re: Cyclist road rage at its best
Post by: Terbs on 05 August 2015, 12:30:04
I fully understand where you are coming from...I have spent years cycling. But you-tubing every time a car comes close (and that is debateable in the original post) and causing confrontation does not help the cause.
In the case of an accident, fair play.
I know its a slightly different scenario being encased in steel, but how many times has someone cut close to your beloved car. Even people with dash cams don't seem to go rushing back to you-tube it. Serious incidents, maybe.
Just a personal opinion of someone who likes cycling :y
Title: Re: Cyclist road rage at its best
Post by: Gaffers on 05 August 2015, 12:58:55
I use a dash cam as well, but that's another story ::)

I could get as many clips of bad driving and cycling from either of my cameras.  I see both as equally necessary on today's roads, which is a sad state of affairs really.
Title: Re: Cyclist road rage at its best
Post by: Gaffers on 05 August 2015, 13:10:13
Interesting development:

http://road.cc/content/news/159864-police-caution-pratfall-road-rage-driver-video (http://road.cc/content/news/159864-police-caution-pratfall-road-rage-driver-video)

Title: Re: Cyclist road rage at its best
Post by: Gaffers on 05 August 2015, 13:11:23
This is why cyclists should not hug the edge of the road/parked cars regardless of where the cycling lane is/isn't :y

http://road.cc/content/news/159991-video-doored-cyclist-falls-path-black-cab (http://road.cc/content/news/159991-video-doored-cyclist-falls-path-black-cab)
Title: Re: Cyclist road rage at its best
Post by: Terbs on 05 August 2015, 14:19:07
Yes I agree with you....
I have to say I was always taught to give cars a wide berth to avoid opening doors. If you notice, he was travelling fast and very very close to the cars. Does not condone the opening of the door, but you also have to remember, that the closer he is to the parked car, the harder it is to see him approaching. Angles play a large part :y
Title: Re: Cyclist road rage at its best
Post by: Kevin Wood on 05 August 2015, 14:56:18
Interesting development:

http://road.cc/content/news/159864-police-caution-pratfall-road-rage-driver-video (http://road.cc/content/news/159864-police-caution-pratfall-road-rage-driver-video)

He He. That frame of salad-dodger Peugeot dad (briefly) achieving aviation is indeed pure gold.

You also have to remember that the shoulder of the road is the bit that they never bother to touch when fixing pot holes or resurfacing "dressing" the road. They never bother to address the sunken drain covers when doing so either.

You have to take as much road as you need to be safe from the traffic as well as the loose drain covers, pot holes and other detritus in the gutter. If "Peugeot Dad" doesn't like it, then, well. :P
Title: Re: Cyclist road rage at its best
Post by: aaronjb on 05 August 2015, 15:07:42
I've not watched the video because, as a non cyclist, I believe all cyclists should get the bus if they can't afford real man's transport...  :P but that freeze frame is hilarious. Invisible diving board..
Title: Re: Cyclist road rage at its best
Post by: omega2018 on 05 August 2015, 23:43:13
This is why cyclists should not hug the edge of the road/parked cars regardless of where the cycling lane is/isn't :y

http://road.cc/content/news/159991-video-doored-cyclist-falls-path-black-cab (http://road.cc/content/news/159991-video-doored-cyclist-falls-path-black-cab)
see the guy with the white t shirt helpfully nearly takes out another cyclist!