why do cyclists do this (rant ahead)

[jamma]

I was coming home after another test ride of cervelo s2 and bumped into a few cyclists and when we got to a traffic lights they jumped up on the path and continued over the crossing. Another cyclist carried on and stopped at the lights with the traffic while this other bloke jumped on the path than salomed his way through the pedistrian island then back onto the road he didn't get very far as the traffic was flowing and he had to give way .

Rant over just wanted to vent some anger

 

[Andrew_P]

When I first started riding again at the tender age of 45 I still had motons syndrome of must get ahead and was guilty of this, they still have it.

Now I don't bother even filtering to the front unless I know I won't clear the next green, even then only if it is an easy filter.

 

[numbnuts]

Because they can, because they are prats because they are <your text in here>

 

[I like Skol]

Why are some people such Nobbers?

FTFY. It's nothing to do with the fact they were riding a bike at the time.....

 

[glasgowcyclist]

I was coming home after another test ride of cervelo s2 and bumped into a few cyclists and when we got to a traffic lights they jumped up on the path and continued over the crossing. Another cyclist carried on and stopped at the lights with the traffic while this other bloke jumped on the path than salomed his way through the pedistrian island then back onto the road he didn't get very far as the traffic was flowing and he had to give way .

Rant over just wanted to vent some anger

Best way to find out is to ask them.

GC

 

[Dogtrousers]

Maybe they were clipped in and unable to unclip. They may still be riding now.

 

[Ciar]

Because they can, because they are prats because they are <your text in here>

this i believe is the correct reply ;-)

 

[Bazzer]

I find this behaviour embarassing when I see it, whether cycling or driving.
Was out riding yesterday evening enjoying the sunshine and some tosser in full replica kit did it going the opposite way to me..
There are enough dicks driving cars. No need to demonstrate RLJ ing as a transferable skill.

 

[User16625]

I'm not the brightest of folks and am having trouble picturing the situation you described. Lets go through it.

I was coming home after another test ride of cervelo s2 (you just finished testing a bicycle, what were you in control of now?) and bumped into a few cyclists (from later on in your post, this clearly wasn't meant literally) and when we got to a traffic lights they jumped up on the path and continued over the crossing. (crossing the road your on? Crossing a side road? Another cyclist carried on and stopped at the lights (the same lights or ones further down the road?) with the traffic while this other bloke jumped on the path than salomed his way through the pedistrian island (if no peds were there this don't seem like an issue, but I don't know the specific situation) then back onto the road he didn't get very far as the traffic was flowing and he had to give way . (Sometimes taking shortcuts, filtering etc work out, sometimes they don't as in this case. Nothing wrong with trying. Next time they may see if its quicker just to go with the flow).

Rant over just wanted to vent some anger

Anger? Were they doing what they were doing in such a way that would create a hazard or nuisance? Unless someone is being reckless I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[Markymark]

Best way to find out is to ask them.

GC

Best way to enjoy your ride is not give a fudge.

 

[jamma]

I'm not the brightest of folks and am having trouble picturing the situation you described. Lets go through it.



Anger? Were they doing what they were doing in such a way that would create a hazard or nuisance? Unless someone is being reckless I wouldn't worry about it.

No in a taxi just seen it

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Best way to enjoy your ride is not give a fudge.

Best way, if they're not causing you problems just leave them to it.

 

[ufkacbln]

This afternoon outside a local school over 50 illegally parked cars on the pavement, cycle path, grass verges, access roads

This is generally accepted, yet any cycling infringement is unacceptable?

No poor road behaviour is acceptable, but it needs perspective

 

[Markymark]

This afternoon outside a local school over 50 illegally parked cars on the pavement, cycle path, grass verges, access roads

This is generally accepted, yet any cycling infringement is unacceptable?

No poor road behaviour is acceptable, but it needs perspective

I'm sure I saw some people driving over 70 on the motorway today. I was shocked as it's the law and doubt anyone would break the law. Really got to me. Who should I write to?

 

[Pale Rider]

I was coming home after another test ride of cervelo s2 and bumped into a few cyclists and when we got to a traffic lights they jumped up on the path and continued over the crossing. Another cyclist carried on and stopped at the lights with the traffic while this other bloke jumped on the path than salomed his way through the pedistrian island then back onto the road he didn't get very far as the traffic was flowing and he had to give way .

Rant over just wanted to vent some anger

They did it all in single file, so what's to worry about?