[quote]Hanley wrote:
This thread is hilarious… cyclists asking for special treatment from road users (ie please don’t get mad at me), while admitting they run junctions/lights and swerve in out out of traffic.
And here’s a common sense tip, if you see a car likely to do something stupid (like pull across you or cut you off) then slow down and take some evasive action. Don’t just cycle on hoping the driver will see you/stop/wimp out.
Piss and moan all you want, but the person most in charge of your personal safety is YOU. Take some steps to protect it.
Sincerly, from a cyclist AND driver.[/quote]
I’m not asking for special treatment, nor do I ride as to negatively affect other road users.
Like I said, it’s about keeping the flow as smooth as possible, and sometimes that means passing cars on the left because the right side is blocked, or running stop signs. It’s safer to disobey some traffic laws such as stop signs and red lights, less chance of getting rear ended.
Do you seriously expect me to hit my brakes when I can easily squeeze by you? I’m sure it pisses some drivers off, they are just jealous of the freedom and manuervability that I have while they are stuck in their large cage.
I’m not here to whine, or bitch, just make it known what my intentions are when riding.
Bottom line is simple here - I do my best to not impede other road users, so I expect the same, and if you are in my way, I will do whatever it takes to get around you however I feel neccessary, which is not subject to equality of road use/laws, since a car is much larger and heavier than a cyclist. If every car on the road was replaced by a pedesterian, I would ride accordingly, since there would be more equality(concerning size/weight).
I’m not out to make enemies, no need for uneccessary negativity.