One single thing that makes you think "knob" Vol 3
Discussion
Oh, the irony.
Cyclist waits at red light, while driver runs through it in the opposite direction.
Situation? PeLiCon crossing, pensioner standing on the left waiting to cross. Seeing the 'wait' light lit I anticipated the red light and coasted to a stop. The old lady started to cross, walking with the aid of a stick. She briefly checked her pace, looking (glaring) at me. Expecting "the bloody Lycra® warrior" to run the light, I suppose. But she ought not to have been looking toward me, because just as she reached the middle, the Peugeot in the opposite lane moved forward through the crossing against the red light. The daft thing was, the car had already been stopped, waiting in a traffic queue, and had needed to start moving again to run the red, to get all of 30 metres ahead as the queue once again stuttered to a halt.
I dropped the 'C' bomb at the myopic fat git at the wheel, waited a few more seconds for the light to go green (no flashing amber on this set of lights), and rode on.
I'm beginning to develop a "what's sauce for the goose..." attitude about driving rules now. If it's good enough for vehicle drivers, it's now good enough for me as a cyclist. It's great. Saves me from bothering with any pesky slowing down at traffic calming installations for a start off...
Cyclist waits at red light, while driver runs through it in the opposite direction.
Situation? PeLiCon crossing, pensioner standing on the left waiting to cross. Seeing the 'wait' light lit I anticipated the red light and coasted to a stop. The old lady started to cross, walking with the aid of a stick. She briefly checked her pace, looking (glaring) at me. Expecting "the bloody Lycra® warrior" to run the light, I suppose. But she ought not to have been looking toward me, because just as she reached the middle, the Peugeot in the opposite lane moved forward through the crossing against the red light. The daft thing was, the car had already been stopped, waiting in a traffic queue, and had needed to start moving again to run the red, to get all of 30 metres ahead as the queue once again stuttered to a halt.
I dropped the 'C' bomb at the myopic fat git at the wheel, waited a few more seconds for the light to go green (no flashing amber on this set of lights), and rode on.
I'm beginning to develop a "what's sauce for the goose..." attitude about driving rules now. If it's good enough for vehicle drivers, it's now good enough for me as a cyclist. It's great. Saves me from bothering with any pesky slowing down at traffic calming installations for a start off...
br d said:
Nice to hear a sensible approach.
I was waiting to turn right at a roundabout a couple of years ago when a police car with blues and twos came flying up behind, neither me or the bloke in the left lane had any wriggle room to get out of their way, the two coppers were gesturing like mad and really badly wanted to get through. I shot round the roundabout and onto my exit which was a 30 with a lot of oncoming traffic, they followed me and were really close, I knew there was a lay-by about a half a mile up so I just floored it. I was in a very fast car and went way, way over the limit with them disappearing behind a bit! When I got to the lay-by I anchored on and tucked in, they screamed past me and the non driver gave me a thumbs up.
I think I was probably up at about 100 in a 30!
I really don't think that in an emergency situation the police are going to get all exited about a bit of speeding, or any other traffic transgressions.I was waiting to turn right at a roundabout a couple of years ago when a police car with blues and twos came flying up behind, neither me or the bloke in the left lane had any wriggle room to get out of their way, the two coppers were gesturing like mad and really badly wanted to get through. I shot round the roundabout and onto my exit which was a 30 with a lot of oncoming traffic, they followed me and were really close, I knew there was a lay-by about a half a mile up so I just floored it. I was in a very fast car and went way, way over the limit with them disappearing behind a bit! When I got to the lay-by I anchored on and tucked in, they screamed past me and the non driver gave me a thumbs up.
I think I was probably up at about 100 in a 30!
MarkRSi said:
Krikkit said:
WD39 said:
It must have been that because when I turned left soon after, he became a 'I will overtake you in the oncoming lane as you turn left' type of person.
Am I a knob for doing this when safe? I'd rather not slow down if I don't have to...MarkRSi said:
Europa1 said:
Hence why the less-than-60 brigade are all onanists.
Not heard that one before 
Still, as WD says best to chill out until you can get a chance to overtake, or not if there's umpteen cars between you and the hold up who can't overtake for s
t...Edited by MarkRSi on Monday 8th February 23:11
WD39 said:
br d said:
Nice to hear a sensible approach.
I was waiting to turn right at a roundabout a couple of years ago when a police car with blues and twos came flying up behind, neither me or the bloke in the left lane had any wriggle room to get out of their way, the two coppers were gesturing like mad and really badly wanted to get through. I shot round the roundabout and onto my exit which was a 30 with a lot of oncoming traffic, they followed me and were really close, I knew there was a lay-by about a half a mile up so I just floored it. I was in a very fast car and went way, way over the limit with them disappearing behind a bit! When I got to the lay-by I anchored on and tucked in, they screamed past me and the non driver gave me a thumbs up.
I think I was probably up at about 100 in a 30!
I really don't think that in an emergency situation the police are going to get all exited about a bit of speeding, or any other traffic transgressions.I was waiting to turn right at a roundabout a couple of years ago when a police car with blues and twos came flying up behind, neither me or the bloke in the left lane had any wriggle room to get out of their way, the two coppers were gesturing like mad and really badly wanted to get through. I shot round the roundabout and onto my exit which was a 30 with a lot of oncoming traffic, they followed me and were really close, I knew there was a lay-by about a half a mile up so I just floored it. I was in a very fast car and went way, way over the limit with them disappearing behind a bit! When I got to the lay-by I anchored on and tucked in, they screamed past me and the non driver gave me a thumbs up.
I think I was probably up at about 100 in a 30!
Europa1 said:
WD39 said:
Europa1 said:
I know "speed limits aren't targets" blah blah blah, but anyone in a car on a wide sweeping A road in rush hour doing less than 60 is a complete stroker.
Not at all. Not everyone wants to charge about recklessly. Just because you're impatient. r e l a x.Incidentally I read the ipaper, as all responsible motorists do.
br d said:
Nice to hear a sensible approach.
I was waiting to turn right at a roundabout a couple of years ago when a police car with blues and twos came flying up behind, neither me or the bloke in the left lane had any wriggle room to get out of their way, the two coppers were gesturing like mad and really badly wanted to get through. I shot round the roundabout and onto my exit which was a 30 with a lot of oncoming traffic, they followed me and were really close, I knew there was a lay-by about a half a mile up so I just floored it. I was in a very fast car and went way, way over the limit with them disappearing behind a bit! When I got to the lay-by I anchored on and tucked in, they screamed past me and the non driver gave me a thumbs up.
I think I was probably up at about 100 in a 30!
This reminds me of the time an acquaintance of mine told me the story about how an on foot police officer was running down the road chasing a car whilst waiting for backup, the acquaintance said the police flagged him down (only car on the street) and ordered him to drive after the dude. I was waiting to turn right at a roundabout a couple of years ago when a police car with blues and twos came flying up behind, neither me or the bloke in the left lane had any wriggle room to get out of their way, the two coppers were gesturing like mad and really badly wanted to get through. I shot round the roundabout and onto my exit which was a 30 with a lot of oncoming traffic, they followed me and were really close, I knew there was a lay-by about a half a mile up so I just floored it. I was in a very fast car and went way, way over the limit with them disappearing behind a bit! When I got to the lay-by I anchored on and tucked in, they screamed past me and the non driver gave me a thumbs up.
I think I was probably up at about 100 in a 30!
Yours sounds way more fun tho!
The complete fking winnits clinging to the arse of humanity who deliberately stay in the two M3 lanes on the M25 anticlockwise to avoid the tailbacks and then force their way back onto the M25 at the last minute thereby causing slammed on brakes/tailbacks (shorter than on the M25) on the two M3 lanes.
king winnits clinging to the arse of humanity who deliberately stay in the two M3 lanes on the M25 anticlockwise to avoid the tailbacks and then force their way back onto the M25 at the last minute thereby causing slammed on brakes/tailbacks (shorter than on the M25) on the two M3 lanes.WD39 said:
MarkRSi said:
Krikkit said:
WD39 said:
It must have been that because when I turned left soon after, he became a 'I will overtake you in the oncoming lane as you turn left' type of person.
Am I a knob for doing this when safe? I'd rather not slow down if I don't have to...
In all seriousness I have no problem if someone overtakes me in the same manner - rather that than them sitting 3ft behind me like a mouthbreathing gormless idiot as they can't figure out I might have to slow down a tad for a 90deg turn despite giving plenty of warning with indicators etc. then boot if with inches to spare just as I turn off.
Following a fully laden HGV who is subsequently following a bus along a NSL country road, neither vehicle capable of more than 30mph on any kind of incline. Like a nice driver I follow at a safe distance, the road opens up to a short dual lane section (a steep hill - the extra lane designed to allow cars to overtake vehicles making a slow climb). The road opens in to two lanes and guess what, Mr HGV pulls out and proceeds to overtake the bus with a closing speed of just a few MPH. This means not one of the 10 cars behind this slow procession is able to make use of the lane and we reluctantly pull in behind the bus. I follow this convoy of HGV & Bus for 30 minutes doing an infuriating 25-35mph with not a single overtaking opportunity (almost exclusively solid white lines).
This is not the first time this has happened to me - WHY do people who drive exceedingly heavy and slow vehicles frequently do this? It's annoying enough on a motorway but on country lanes with passing opportunities so few and far between it almost feels deliberate.
This is not the first time this has happened to me - WHY do people who drive exceedingly heavy and slow vehicles frequently do this? It's annoying enough on a motorway but on country lanes with passing opportunities so few and far between it almost feels deliberate.
rockford22 said:
Following a fully laden HGV who is subsequently following a bus along a NSL country road, neither vehicle capable of more than 30mph on any kind of incline. Like a nice driver I follow at a safe distance, the road opens up to a short dual lane section (a steep hill - the extra lane designed to allow cars to overtake vehicles making a slow climb). The road opens in to two lanes and guess what, Mr HGV pulls out and proceeds to overtake the bus with a closing speed of just a few MPH. This means not one of the 10 cars behind this slow procession is able to make use of the lane and we reluctantly pull in behind the bus. I follow this convoy of HGV & Bus for 30 minutes doing an infuriating 25-35mph with not a single overtaking opportunity (almost exclusively solid white lines).
This is not the first time this has happened to me - WHY do people who drive exceedingly heavy and slow vehicles frequently do this? It's annoying enough on a motorway but on country lanes with passing opportunities so few and far between it almost feels deliberate.
M42 on Wednesday, at least 8/9 minutes for an HGV overtake.This is not the first time this has happened to me - WHY do people who drive exceedingly heavy and slow vehicles frequently do this? It's annoying enough on a motorway but on country lanes with passing opportunities so few and far between it almost feels deliberate.
A46 tonight newish bmw x5 coming down a slip road i indicate and pull into lane 2 with plenty of space to allow him to safely come out.
Mr bmw pulls into lane 1 and promptly speeds up so he is sat right on my nearside corner it was nearly an overlap but far to close for me to pull in.
If he had not sped up i was all set to pull back into lane 1 to allow him to pass.
There was another car ahead in lane 1 and i was off at the next junction anyway.
I didn't want to brake as i had a car behind but at a safe distance.
So he got delayed and i was left sat in lane 2.
I sped up and pulled in and mr bmw went off flat out and out of sight.
Guess what when i came off at the next junction and went into my village, knob head was just reversing into his drive
Mr bmw pulls into lane 1 and promptly speeds up so he is sat right on my nearside corner it was nearly an overlap but far to close for me to pull in.
If he had not sped up i was all set to pull back into lane 1 to allow him to pass.
There was another car ahead in lane 1 and i was off at the next junction anyway.
I didn't want to brake as i had a car behind but at a safe distance.
So he got delayed and i was left sat in lane 2.
I sped up and pulled in and mr bmw went off flat out and out of sight.
Guess what when i came off at the next junction and went into my village, knob head was just reversing into his drive
WD39 said:
Krikkit said:
WD39 said:
It must have been that because when I turned left soon after, he became a 'I will overtake you in the oncoming lane as you turn left' type of person.
Am I a knob for doing this when safe? I'd rather not slow down if I don't have to...If the road is definitely clear what difference does it make if I slow down, or what lane I'm in?
That's like saying you should always drive in one lane on a twisty B-road, even when you know it's 100% safe to cut through.
Krikkit said:
WD39 said:
Krikkit said:
WD39 said:
It must have been that because when I turned left soon after, he became a 'I will overtake you in the oncoming lane as you turn left' type of person.
Am I a knob for doing this when safe? I'd rather not slow down if I don't have to...If the road is definitely clear what difference does it make if I slow down, or what lane I'm in?
That's like saying you should always drive in one lane on a twisty B-road, even when you know it's 100% safe to cut through.
WD39 said:
rockford22 said:
Following a fully laden HGV who is subsequently following a bus along a NSL country road, neither vehicle capable of more than 30mph on any kind of incline. Like a nice driver I follow at a safe distance, the road opens up to a short dual lane section (a steep hill - the extra lane designed to allow cars to overtake vehicles making a slow climb). The road opens in to two lanes and guess what, Mr HGV pulls out and proceeds to overtake the bus with a closing speed of just a few MPH. This means not one of the 10 cars behind this slow procession is able to make use of the lane and we reluctantly pull in behind the bus. I follow this convoy of HGV & Bus for 30 minutes doing an infuriating 25-35mph with not a single overtaking opportunity (almost exclusively solid white lines).
This is not the first time this has happened to me - WHY do people who drive exceedingly heavy and slow vehicles frequently do this? It's annoying enough on a motorway but on country lanes with passing opportunities so few and far between it almost feels deliberate.
M42 on Wednesday, at least 8/9 minutes for an HGV overtake.This is not the first time this has happened to me - WHY do people who drive exceedingly heavy and slow vehicles frequently do this? It's annoying enough on a motorway but on country lanes with passing opportunities so few and far between it almost feels deliberate.
jogger1976 said:
WD39 said:
rockford22 said:
Following a fully laden HGV who is subsequently following a bus along a NSL country road, neither vehicle capable of more than 30mph on any kind of incline. Like a nice driver I follow at a safe distance, the road opens up to a short dual lane section (a steep hill - the extra lane designed to allow cars to overtake vehicles making a slow climb). The road opens in to two lanes and guess what, Mr HGV pulls out and proceeds to overtake the bus with a closing speed of just a few MPH. This means not one of the 10 cars behind this slow procession is able to make use of the lane and we reluctantly pull in behind the bus. I follow this convoy of HGV & Bus for 30 minutes doing an infuriating 25-35mph with not a single overtaking opportunity (almost exclusively solid white lines).
This is not the first time this has happened to me - WHY do people who drive exceedingly heavy and slow vehicles frequently do this? It's annoying enough on a motorway but on country lanes with passing opportunities so few and far between it almost feels deliberate.
M42 on Wednesday, at least 8/9 minutes for an HGV overtake.This is not the first time this has happened to me - WHY do people who drive exceedingly heavy and slow vehicles frequently do this? It's annoying enough on a motorway but on country lanes with passing opportunities so few and far between it almost feels deliberate.
Market Harborough to Cambridge. You poor bd. I used to do Peterborough to Cambridge, which was awful 
I hope the job paid well as communting to Cambridge is absolutely st?
Sadly I can beat your elephant racing record. Used to regularly get caught between Alconbury and Fenstanton, which is about 10 miles!
d. I used to do Peterborough to Cambridge, which was awful I hope the job paid well as communting to Cambridge is absolutely st? Sadly I can beat your elephant racing record. Used to regularly get caught between Alconbury and Fenstanton, which is about 10 miles!
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