Standing while riding .

[vickster]

Have to say, that i control traffic more now than I ever have, ie the minute I glance back and see a vehicle I get a bit wider, swing my arm to 5oclock and downward in a wait there sort of gesture, followed by a thumbs up or a wave, and they are ALWAYS happy to poodle behind me for a few minutes until its decent to pass Particularly at those bollards in middle of road at ppedestrian crossings. Control the road and ride in middle, because I'm not taking the risk by idiots squeezing past when it can be safer 30metres later
Definitely a confidence thing, I will get clipped one day. When this tactic fails, but its been good for me.

Try that in a heavy stream of traffic in London with merging lanes. You can't really control the lane in such a situation unfortunately. I was in a decent strong position in the correct lane initially at the front of the queue at lights, didn't help me. C'est la vie

 

[JasonHolder]

Try that in a heavy stream of traffic in London with merging lanes. You can't really control the lane in such a situation unfortunately. I was in a decent strong position in the correct lane initially at the front of the queue at lights, didn't help me. C'est la vie

Totally! I would be on a downhill bike with full face lid riding on pavement in London. Because **** them all! lol country riding this is^^

 

[vickster]

Well indeed, don't try to preach instructions as to how to ride without qualifying what conditions you are talking about. Thanks

 

[JasonHolder]

Well indeed, don't try to preach instructions as to how to ride without qualifying what conditions you are talking about. Thanks

You and me is a love hate thing mostly hate though. Stop telling me off infront of everyone

 

[vickster]

Think about what you are posting before opening your gob (metaphorically). Others have said this too

My advice was to the OP who lives not too far from me and rides the same road conditions

 

[JasonHolder]

Think about what you are posting before opening your gob (metaphorically). Others have said this too

My advice was to the OP who lives not too far from me and rides the same road conditions

See, you're doing it again.

 

[Spinney]

Oy - stop it you two!

 

[vickster]

I have

 

[Cuchilo]

I gave it a go this morning and its not as easy as I though . Not too bad though and I can feel my calf muscles getting a good work out .