... Clarkson makes fun of cyclists that motorists will set out to kill them is pure, unadulterated bollocks. Looked that way to me today. Riding on my own because I couldn't keep up with club run I've had 4 or 5 very close passes in c.80 miles. There's something wrong if it's that frequent. The usual cause of such a problem is riding too close to the kerb, or to the ...

...because Clarkson makes fun of cyclists that motorists will set out to kill them is pure, unadulterated bollocks. Looked that way to me today. Riding on my own because I couldn't keep up with club run I've had 4 or 5 very close passes in c.80 miles. One bloke really skimmed me, yet went even closer to another cyclist 300yds. in front of me. What makes us such targets,...

John Clayton <ossettmouldings@blueyonder.co.uk> wrote: Riding on my own because I couldn't keep up with club run I've had 4 or 5 very close passes in c.80 miles. One bloke really skimmed me, yet went even closer to another cyclist 300yds. in front of me. Were they yelling "get out of the way you cycling twat, I love Jeremy Clarkson"? I certainly blame a clown called Clarkson...

... Clarkson makes fun of cyclists that motorists will set out to kill them is pure, unadulterated bollocks. Looked that way to me today. Riding on my own because I couldn't keep up with club run I've had 4 or 5 very close passes in c.80 miles. One bloke really skimmed me, yet went even closer to another cyclist 300yds. in front of me. What makes us such ...

... say that because Clarkson makes fun of cyclists that motorists will set out to kill them is pure, unadulterated bollocks. Looked that way to me today. Riding on my own because I couldn't keep up with club run I've had 4 or 5 very close passes in c.80 miles. One bloke really skimmed me, yet went even closer to another cyclist 300yds. in front of me. What makes us such targets, ...

... them as second class road users, because they get in the way of impatient and frustrated motorists. The perils of living in the city.... I passed 40-odd cyclists strung out on a club run the other day and not one (of a dozen or so) motorists in front of me treated them with anything other than respect and patience despite being held up..... sadly only one cyclist...

...treats them as second class road users, because they get in the way of impatient and frustrated motorists. The perils of living in the city.... I passed 40-odd cyclists strung out on a club run the other day and not one (of a dozen or so) motorists in front of me treated them with anything other than respect and patience despite being held up..... sadly only one cyclist ...

... complaining that it's unfair is about as sensible as complaining that the "8 items or less" checkout in the supermarket is unfair because it discriminates against people who habitually buy more than that. You don't have to get circumcised, grow a beard or join a club to stand in the express checkout line, you just have to purchase fewer than nine things at a time. Easy. -dan

cupra wrote: <snip> The perils of living in the city.... I passed 40-odd cyclists strung out on a club run the other day and not one (of a dozen or so) motorists in front of me treated them with anything other than respect and patience despite being held up..... sadly only one cyclist acknowledged the good driving, something I always do if someone is courteous to me ...

... them as second class road users, because they get in the way of impatient and frustrated motorists. The perils of living in the city.... I passed 40-odd cyclists strung out on a club run the other day and not one (of a dozen or so) motorists in front of me treated them with anything other than respect and patience despite being held up..... sadly only one cyclist acknowledged the ...