How big does a collision have to be?

[Matthew_T]

I also not your 'I ****ing hate the police' comment, and compare it to one you gave some time ago, when the driver got out of his car and confronted you, and you stated you were very happy with the 'nice policewoman' who came over, watched the footage, discussed the matter with you and promised to go speak with him. We have to act with common sense, and we can only hope that most people understand this (which they do). However, the one thing proved time and time again is that you can never keep everyone happy, all of the time.

Sorry, I didnt mean the police in general. The way this police officer got his point across seemed to make me think he didnt care, which I wouldnt have minded. It was just the fact that his body language told it in a more direct way.
I would have been happy with him if he said that "Unfortunately as there is no damage or injury, he is powerless to do anything which would satisfy me". I would have been very happy with him and accepted the matter if he had said something allong those lines.

 

[Matthew_T]

I think everyone on here will be greatful that the route I have planned for tomorrow involves a lot of country roads and therefore not many drivers. There will be few instances when I will need to be in primary (just on the roads around home).
The route is 50 miles so I will try to enjoy it as there will not be anyone to shout at or get myself in a pickle with (unless someone coes around a corner on the wrong side of the road and goes into me).

 

[Norm]

Enjoy the ride, Matthew, and remember that we sometimes learn from the mistakes of others as life is too short to make them all ourselves.

 

[Slaav]

The number of times I sit at lights in my car indicating left and MUPPETS arrive on my left going straight on and are then surprised when I want to turn left astounds me. Truly astounds me.

I am lucky enough to have survived riding a motorbike for 20 years+ and can safely say that everyone should be made to ride one in London for 3 weeks - just to see what idiots are on the road on any form of transport - cycles included.

My new experiences on bikes further my Motorcycling thoughts - IDIOTS - unless they prove otherwise!

That is the only way to NOT get angry or DEAD?




Treat everyone as if they want to either kill you or be killed and you won't go far wrong

 

[screenman]

Concentrate more on the cycling and less about being a film director.

 

[Emmanuel Obikwelu]

Concentrate more on the cycling and less about being a film director.

With a name like Mathew Tarrantino he cant help it its in the blood.

 

[Dan_h]

Matt, can I just add a thought about CX57ZDL in your video? I have to agree that the both overtakes were badly executed by the driver and TBH I would have been a bit angry about those. I think they showed a lack of planning , thought and patience on the part of the driver.

The only thing that I think I would have done differently is that I would have slowed down a bit as he went past the first time (compensating for his lack of skill!), sworn to myself under my breath, and then stayed behind him at the lights. If someone overtakes me badly once I do not want them to be in a position to do it again!

Still, the important thing is to accept that these things happen, not get too wound up about them and continue enjoying your ride. It is worth giving some thought to these little incidents that happen after the adrenaline has gone down and to try to think what you could have done differently to prevent them, and your video's are useful for that.

 

[BSRU]

I think your showing one of the benefits of wearing a camera. that is having your cyclecraft/riding analysed by people who tell it like it is. Hopefully you can improve yourself so that these types of incidents become rarer and eventually almost non-existent.

It is like being followed by a peloton of riding instructors.

 

[Norm]

It is like being followed by a peloton of riding instructors.

 

[mr Mag00]

lol!

 

[Slaav]

Matt,
I have skimmed through this thread and watched the vids.

Cant remember who it was but someone hit the nail on the head when they posted that it doesn't matter who was right and wrong if you are dead or seriously hurt. I was taught this when learning to ride a motorcycle.

As I have posted elsewhere; assume that everyone is out to either kill you or be killed. Ride or drive accordingly....

In addition, I really can't see why you have got a problem with the plod? You were not hurt, no damamge and you didnt even get her particulars but then want to go off on a crusade re here behaviour? Plod wouldn't take you seriously anywhere with that 'case'.

And cycling around shouting at everyone that 'I have got you on camera' will just make most think you are being a bit of a dick! Sorry.




Without wishing to sound too confrontational, you sound like a bit of an 'angry man' in your vids and your posts?

 

[gaz]

I think your showing one of the benefits of wearing a camera. that is having your cyclecraft/riding analysed by people who tell it like it is. Hopefully you can improve yourself so that these types of incidents become rarer and eventually almost non-existent.

It is like being followed by a peloton of riding instructors.

In a few months time he will look back at this and see how much it has changed his cycling.

 

[ianrauk]

In a few months time he will look back at this and see how much it has changed his cycling.

for his sake and ours I really hope so.

 

[Matthew_T]

In a few months time he will look back at this and see how much it has changed his cycling.

 

[david k]

Matt,
I have skimmed through this thread and watched the vids.

Cant remember who it was but someone hit the nail on the head when they posted that it doesn't matter who was right and wrong if you are dead or seriously hurt. I was taught this when learning to ride a motorcycle.

As I have posted elsewhere; assume that everyone is out to either kill you or be killed. Ride or drive accordingly....

In addition, I really can't see why you have got a problem with the plod? You were not hurt, no damamge and you didnt even get her particulars but then want to go off on a crusade re here behaviour? Plod wouldn't take you seriously anywhere with that 'case'.
And cycling around shouting at everyone that 'I have got you on camera' will just make most think you are being a bit of a dick! Sorry.
Without wishing to sound too confrontational, you sound like a bit of an 'angry man' in your vids and your posts?

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