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Bod wrote:
Mileburner, are you sure it's not you're attitude that winds people up? Several posters have stated that they have no problem at all with motorists,yet you appear to really hate motorists. I always try to cycle and drive with courtesy to others,this approach seems to reap its own rewards.I never encounter such hostility that you convey. Most drivers are OK. But on a bike you get passed by so many it is the few that drive dangerously that we tend to remember and bang on about. For what it is worth if it is no trouble I normally point out faulty back lights or flat tyres. I can't remember anyone being rude. I've also had it pointed out to me when I was driving. I just thought it was normal behaviour. |
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Bod wrote:
mileburner wrote: "Adam Lea" wrote in message news mileburner wrote: "Bod" wrote in message ... JNugent wrote: Adam Lea wrote: If you are cycling along and notice a car which has a rear light/brake light failed is it reasonable to politely alert the driver to it if safe and practical to do so, or would this be more likely than not to annoy them? Although it's an odd thing to have to say, I think it annoys drivers no matter who tells them things like this, since it impossible not to make it sound like a criticism. No,the decent ones will be grateful. I did this once when on a motorbike, I was politely asked in return "What TF has it got to do with you?". Now I do not bother. The answer to that is "Sorry, I just thought I'd let you know before the police did". No point in trying to "one-up" on the *******. Smile and wave! Mileburner, are you sure it's not you're attitude that winds people up? Probably :-) But you should speak to my brother - he's the one who GAF. |
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Nick wrote:
Bod wrote: Mileburner, are you sure it's not you're attitude that winds people up? Several posters have stated that they have no problem at all with motorists,yet you appear to really hate motorists. I always try to cycle and drive with courtesy to others,this approach seems to reap its own rewards.I never encounter such hostility that you convey. Most drivers are OK. But on a bike you get passed by so many it is the few that drive dangerously that we tend to remember and bang on about. Absolutely, as cyclists we need to protect yourself from the ****tiest twunt of the driving knob-ends out there. If that is only one in one-hundred (or even one in a thousand) it still has to be done. We need to protect ourselves. |
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mileburner wrote:
... as cyclists we need to protect yourself... Hmmm... colourful, at least. Reminds me of the witticism an Irish bass-player of my former acquaintance used to (knowingly) come out with: "You three is a right one, the both of yer". |
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Adam Lea wrote:
If you are cycling along and notice a car which has a rear light/brake light failed is it reasonable to politely alert the driver to it if safe and practical to do so, or would this be more likely than not to annoy them? I have done this a few times, and I think it was appreciated. I have also had motorists tell me on a couple of occasions that my rear lit was not working, which I also very much appreciated. (The latter was when I had a rear lit with a bulb in, instead of two LED lits now). Martin. |
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"JNugent" wrote in message ... mileburner wrote: ... as cyclists we need to protect yourself... Hmmm... colourful, at least. Reminds me of the witticism an Irish bass-player of my former acquaintance used to (knowingly) come out with: "You three is a right one, the both of yer". Ooop! That's what happens when you edit the context of a post before sending it and do a sloppy job - sorry! It still does not justify the crap you spout - sorry again ;-) |
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On 12 July, 13:54, "Adam Lea" wrote:
If you are cycling along and notice a car which has a rear light/brake light failed is it reasonable to politely alert the driver to it if safe and practical to do so, or would this be more likely than not to annoy them? I often tell drivers when they are driving along on almost flat tyres, never had a bad reaction yet. |
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"Bod" wrote in message ... Adam Lea wrote: If you are cycling along and notice a car which has a rear light/brake light failed is it reasonable to politely alert the driver to it if safe and practical to do so, or would this be more likely than not to annoy them? Hard to judge the mentality of the driver,if I were the driver,I would appreciate being informed. Bod Me too. There are many drivers unaware that they have faulty rear lights and I can't imagine why anyone would not want to be told of the fact. |
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"Nuxx Bar" wrote in message
... If it *did* annoy them, it would no doubt be because they had a view of cyclists as car-hating dickheads, crap snipped You're depriving a village somewhere of an idiot. Go back to your village you obsessed moron! You are in the same league as spindrift. |
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Mr Benn wrote:
"Bod" wrote in message ... Adam Lea wrote: If you are cycling along and notice a car which has a rear light/brake light failed is it reasonable to politely alert the driver to it if safe and practical to do so, or would this be more likely than not to annoy them? Hard to judge the mentality of the driver,if I were the driver,I would appreciate being informed. Bod Me too. There are many drivers unaware that they have faulty rear lights and I can't imagine why anyone would not want to be told of the fact. Some people simply get upset at having their failings pointed out to them. |
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