A Cyclist wrote:
Drivers who overtake then slow down or stop, blocking your path. "Mustn't get held up by that cyclist" attitude. E.g. you're riding down a residential road with cars parked on either side, a car is approaching in the distance, it's no problem until some idiot comes up behind in a car or van, forces their way past then stops to give way to the other vehicle. Familiar?
I know
Nick - tried to cover this in my "tips". These were not just "for cyclists". I am hoping that my tips did alert our drivers, I nknow the regulars are very skilled - but I hope lurkers and browsers will take note and try a bit harder
We can only chip away to help our less skilled for want of a better term
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Or overtaking at the last second approaching a junction then pulling up close to the kerb when you could safely negotiate the turn.
Most drivers just don't understand how hard-won a cyclist's momentum can be when all they have to do is press a little pedal!!!
Attempted to cover this in my tips...
I agree - really no need but have to say I observed a tanker driver displaying exemplary driving skills today. He kept his distance behind the cyclist who in turn showed his appreciation by using the lay-by when he reached it, continued his cadence and allowed the overtakes
Could have been you
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But whoever he was - shining example of an expert cyclist
Follow his lead.
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Then there's overtaking on a fast road with traffic approaching from the opposite direction. Slow down a bit - no chance - "but I mustn't impede the other driver so I'll keep inside the white line"
When this happens you have to ride over the drain/ into the pothole - swerving could be fatal.
I've got a mirror so I'm better off than most cyclists in this respect.
Nick - you are so sensible and I also use a mirror
But I do concur - please, please be aware of other road users and apply COAST -especially S and T in this example
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Also (rarely) drivers who drive into puddles when you're passing the other way or expect you to ride into puddles so that they can overtake a bit sooner.
Waterprroofs can be a "godsend"
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Farmer Giles who drops sh.. you-know-what all over the road so that the grit gets over your wheels and in your brakes.
I could go on and on...... until I run out of puff.
Ah - think I also covered it somewhere?
If not - apologies - have some tips to deal with it. Let me know - I'll give some advice to help - which I find useful
when I ride out into the countryside .