BBC helmet cam film to explore cyclist-motorist conflict

[tincaman]

Its a shame they didn't mention that the lady who lost her daughter is chairperson of Roadpeace.

 

[Jimmy Doug]

Was I alone in quite liking traffic droid?

No, I liked him. Clearly a well-meaning guy, but he really needs to learn when to shut up. The part where he broke into tears recollecting his 'encounter' showed that he's probably quite fragile. I mean, apart from the confrontation part, how many of us have had close shaves like his? I had something very similar happen to me recently, with a tractor pulling a massive piece of machinery: he passed me too close and then cut me up, nearly hitting me with the blade of his plough thingy. I don't cry about it, though.

 

[musa]

i didnt notice the lady was un moved when viewing some clips


15 pages later and finger bashing hey ho

 

[Jimmy Doug]

Hello Glasgowcyclist.
I watched your video last night,completely horrifying !!!!!
So pleased your well and sincerely hope no further incidents of this type occur.
Incidentally if I may say I thought you presented your self and fellow cyclists very well.
Warm regards.
Doug. F.

Agreed. I was quite admirative. Well done you!

 

[jonny jeez]

From the first half of what I've seen, we're a sweary lot when we get hit ? ******************************

yep, us humans are a sweary lot when we get hit.

 

[DiddlyDodds]

On the programme it said the average speed in London is 11mph, I live in a large village close to a large town, I use lanes , minor and trunk roads as well as the Motorway on a weekly basis and over a couple of months my car computer is telling me my average CAR speed is 27mph, and i cycle at an avarage 15mph on the bike.

So does it make it safer to be able to travel at the same speed as cars, being in amongst them, or is safer to be going slower, so once a car has passed its gone on its merry way.


I prefer the latter, but not sure if it’s the safer option as I have only cycled in the City once and after ten minutes thought “sod this”.

 

[davefb]

No, I liked him. Clearly a well-meaning guy, but he really needs to learn when to shut up. The part where he broke into tears recollecting his 'encounter' showed that he's probably quite fragile. I mean, apart from the confrontation part, how many of us have had close shaves like his? I had something very similar happen to me recently, with a tractor pulling a massive piece of machinery: he passed me too close and then cut me up, nearly hitting me with the blade of his plough thingy. I don't cry about it, though.

wasnt there an interview with a "head doctor" ( not sure what sort ) who basically said "well yeah, this is basic, these cyclists are showing classic signs of how humans cope ( or not ) when just nearly killed, they'll act agressively , but it's all emotions"...

[edit] i mean, he was interviewed, but it wasn't used

but obviously 'some nutter cyclists racing thru streets" is better tv

 

[Scruffmonster]

No, I liked him.

I liked him too. He didn't wear a look that said he had all the answers, he didn't seem like he had an ego, he genuinely believed that he was now a force for good.

Bit of an oddball but he was a nice guy.

 

[jonny jeez]

Hello Glasgowcyclist.
I watched your video last night,completely horrifying !!!!!
So pleased your well and sincerely hope no further incidents of this type occur.
Incidentally if I may say I thought you presented your self and fellow cyclists very well.
Warm regards.
Doug. F.

Was Glasgow on the show last night then?

I missed that. you're not mistaking him for Dave "scientist" are you? (aka Magnatom of this parish)

 

[redcard]

Rude?Probably.Wrong?No,he sets out looking for trouble.

Do you stalk Gaz, or are you just making an incorrect assumption based on 30 seconds of video?

We all know it's the latter.

 

[Boris Bajic]

Its a shame they didn't mention that the lady who lost her daughter is chairperson of Roadpeace.

The chap whose death caused his mother to form Roadpeace was a pal of mine. He was a motorcyclist rather than a cyclist, but it was grim whatever he was on.

He rode an XT550, which I collected from a Police pound in my van after the incident. After hitting an RLJ Escort van in the B-Pillar at speed it fitted into the back of my small van without removing any wheels. Seeing it and the van next to each other in the pound was profoundly disturbing.

I'm glad Roadpeace are still around and the woman in the film is a perfect Chair for them. The bit with her in it was very moving. She came across very well and was very measured and practical in her approach.

 

[Jimmy Doug]

wasnt there an interview with a "head doctor" ( not sure what sort ) who basically said "well yeah, this is basic, these cyclists are showing classic signs of how humans cope ( or not ) when just nearly killed, they'll act agressively , but it's all emotions"...

[edit] i mean, he was interviewed, but it wasn't used

but obviously 'some nutter cyclists racing thru streets" is better tv

Yeah, I think any of us might have reacted emotionally at the time - for some that emotion could be aggression, others might break into tears; but he was recollecting something that happened several months ago, and it's still affecting him such that he breaks down when talking about it.

 

[Matthew_T]

If I wanted to look for trouble, I should obviously be able to find a lot more... Unfortunately the facts don't agree with you.

Well if you come to where I live then I can garuntee you that you would at least triple those figures.

 

[Jimmy Doug]

Well if you come to where I live then I can garuntee you that you would at least triple those figures.

I wonder why they didn't look you up, then.

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

Well if you come to where I live then I can garuntee you that you would at least triple those figures.

Best leave that to you, eh?