Tailbacks caused by people unable to overtake cyclists

Tailbacks caused by people unable to overtake cyclists

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HertsBiker

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277 months

Wednesday 22nd April 2009
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How annoying.
Cecil cyclist peddling to work, saving the planet, being tailgated by mrs Miggins in the Metro, who is too afraid to overtake.

Net benefit of cyclist to environment completely destroyed by the 20 cars following in 1st or 2nd gear for a mile.

Is it the cyclist at fault, or Mrs Miggins? (apologies to genuine Miggins who can drive). Or should we really force car drivers to learn how to overtake with confidence? - maybe even ban cyclists? Ha. Overtaking while keeping in the speed limit?? what's the best outcome? all I know is that it pi$$es me off to get caught up in a cycle led procession, even if it isn't their fault!! And it scares the cr@p out of me to be tailgated when I'm on the mtb!

Don't get me wrong, I cycle, drive, and ride PTW's, so I have a greater insight to this than most. But I won't ride the 'push' bike during rush hour as I think it is selfish. Discuss.

Keep it shiney side up. EVERYONE.

C