roubaixtuesday
self serving virtue signaller
i get close passes a lot 😔 couple of long straight roads i've to go on before getting to quieter roads so you get the drivers with 'as fast as possible' mindset. i like the term 'punishment pass' too, definitely a lot of that goes on
it can be a white knuckle ride hearing the car approaching at speed from behind, will they be going as close as possible, will they be nice and move over the white line 🤔😧
generally what i feel is most drivers just don't care, whatever it takes to get round you. shame as cycling used to be fun.
very hard not to give a salute to those that near kill you, i mean how else will they know? but it's likely just to make them hate cyclists more. they are clearly damaged anyway
i have been thinking of taking the fight to the drivers, the nice ones anyway, and giving a wave for a respectful pass when appropriate..?
did it with a guy who was pulling out of his drive, he pulled his nose back in for me to pass, i waved. then he passed me with loads of room on up the road 👍
I often give a wave or thumbs up if a driver has waited to pass rather than squeezing through dangerously.
A genuine suggestion: cycle (a little) more erratically. Occasional exaggerated swerves around potholes definitely makes drivers give you more space. I think riding sans helmet may do too, though I'm less sure on that. Basically anything to suggest you're an irresponsible idiot makes you safer. Ironically.