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“He should be wearing hi-vis and not blocking the road” Lorry driver in Japan turns himself into police after shocking “worst close pass ever” – but motorists still find ways to blame the cyclist road.cc/311009 #cycling

@MarkSharon_DP @but_cyclists But we've just seen the result of doing so which rather negates your argument.

@but_cyclists Try not doing so and see how that works out for you.

As the darker evenings draw in, remember to always wear your high visibility clothing while cycling to guarantee you can be seen by drivers.

@MikeyCycling It's an addiction.

2/ a woman scrolling through an email. She straight up recognised me and then started "Oh my god" "Oh my god" in a serious and sad voice. You could just hear the consequences coming home to roost in her brain. Why go on the phone then FFS?

On the way home today I caught one driver of a rent-a-van. His pax recognised me a few minutes later, and they were both shocked when I said I'd just caught the driver and that he should make sure the guy didn't go on his phone. Then I caught 2/

@JamesCleverly @WelshLabour 20 mph! You poor, poor man. Far better that pedestrians are killed and injured than you suffer such an indignity.

Wales I’m coming for you 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Slowly… Thanks @WelshLabour

@BobHRoss @nedboulting @Chris_Boardman Are you serious?

@GearFifth @nedboulting @Chris_Boardman And?

@BobHRoss @nedboulting @Chris_Boardman The Social Market Foundation (SMF) thinktank estimates that 14 years of frozen fuel duty freeze and the 5p cut since 2022 has cost the Treasury £130billion since 2011.

@nedboulting @Chris_Boardman Driving isn't subsidised. Glad I could clear that up for you.

@origmarm @MikeyCycling The pedestrian is fine. He stuck out his arm and took him down.

@MikeyCycling Hope the pedestrian is OK. The labelling of these as ebikes is problematic though

If you're going to ride an unapproved, unlicenced and uninsured motorcycle, then you'll get charged with very serious offences. bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cr…

@brexitbulldog2 @azb2019 @theJeremyVine Wrong. Cyclists use cameras because of drivers like you. I'm happy to meet you in court where your idiocy will get you nowhere. I've done it several times and always won. Just drive safely and think of others more vulnerable than yourself.

@GearFifth @azb2019 @theJeremyVine I refer you to your own profile, which, by your own standards, means that other motorist should keep about eight miles away from you. No offence has been committed... space was left. Unless you think slinging it up the inside is safe?

He gave you plenty of space and indicated... you should have slowed down in accordance with Highway Code rule 168.

@brexitbulldog2 @azb2019 @theJeremyVine "I'm a very good driver." 😂😂😂 You can't even recognise a blatant driving offence. Why is it that all the worst drivers believe they are highly skilled and proficient?

@azb2019 @theJeremyVine On what grounds? Plenty of space had been given, Rule 168 states that Vine should have slowed down. I still have my driving licence because I'm a very good driver.

@Budgiekiller @but_cyclists You're too generous😂😂😂

@GearFifth @but_cyclists Oh dear 👋👋 numpty you win your game 😂😂😂

You drove a 140 mile round trip in a two tonne car to deliver a single letter. What the fucking hell?

@Budgiekiller @but_cyclists Oh dear, your transcendental skills have deserted you. Keep digging.

@GearFifth @but_cyclists Really was there too many words? Basic road skills used by all road users! If any of the words are too much use a dictionary 👍

@Budgiekiller @but_cyclists 😂Where is your transcendental aura now? You still haven't explained your amazing powers.

@GearFifth @but_cyclists Jeez you ain’t the brightest are & that’s some insult coming from a retarded numpty like myself. How even you use a road you look at it with the same care & should treat it with the same level of respect. I doubt you bother with either probably one of those angry road users.

@Budgiekiller @but_cyclists Amazing. Walking, cycling and driving are one and the same experience. Please share your transcendential skills.

@GearFifth @but_cyclists Nope you have the same well I hope you do.

@Budgiekiller @but_cyclists Wow! You have certain unspecified skills that transcend driving, cycling and walking? What an amazing talent you have. Please go on. Maybe write a book about it.

@GearFifth @but_cyclists Pedestrians have skills that transcend to driving. If you don’t understand what they are I’m concerned you leave your home.

@Budgiekiller @but_cyclists Wow! You have certain unspecified skills that transcend and amalgamate the totally different experiences of driving and cycling?

@GearFifth @but_cyclists Yeah it is I ride & drive there certain skills that transcend both.

@Budgiekiller @but_cyclists Trust me. Driving a car is nothing like riding a bike.

@but_cyclists Nothing going for a nice drive. It’s a bit like going out for a ride on your bike. It’s great living in the UK where you have the freedom to choose what to do with your spare time. And it only cost him a few £ to do something Royal Mail would struggle to do in 2 days.

@cyclingweekly 'When a driver knocked me over at a red light and blamed me it made me ashamed to drive a car' .......said no one ever.

When a cyclist knocked me over at a red light and called me a “stupid b*tch”, it made me ashamed to ride a bike trib.al/Fcfx8Os

@stevegr666 @MikeyCycling You're more likely to be hit by lightning or killed by a cow than a cyclist. Drivers kill 40 pedestrians a year on the pavement alone, more than the total killed by cyclists in 12 years.

@MikeyCycling Really tiny fraction you say, those killed or named would disagree #amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&aoh=17251384737715&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailymail.co.uk%2Fnews%2Farticle-13396307%2FThe-rise-deadly-cyclists-Chilling-number-pedestrians-mowed-reckless-riders-Sir-Iain-Duncan-Smith-plans-close-shocking-legal-loophole-allows-bike-users-speed-impunity.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www-dailymail-co-uk.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.dailym…

More adult cyclists have driver's licences than the general population, Steve. Cyclists are more law abiding than drivers, as groups of people. Cyclists don't need a test, MOT or insurance because they don't present even a tiny fraction of the danger to others that you as a driver do.

@Henryz_mom It would be cashier collides with knife.

Then the article would explain how other customers were inconvenienced, having to wait for the crime scene to be secured, investigated etc. That they may be delayed

@theJeremyVine @AirZound According to the Holy Bimble Boy (aka Ashley Neil) priority is taken and not given so you should have anticipated the illegal manoeuvre and slowed down to allow it and turned it into a non-event.

To those asking, the horn is by @AirZound and it's louder than a jumbo jet taking off