Interesting Documentary about Cyclists and Motorists

[TCochrane]

Here's an interesting documentary I found on the iPlayer that shows road incidents mainly between cyclists and cars, but I think a lot of it applies to us motorcycles as we often filter as they do and get into similar dangerous situations.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b01p7q2l/War_on_Britains_Roads/

I'm also interested to hear your stories on similar incidents or whether you also have video footage I'd like to see that as it's a topic that I feel affects us all. As some of you know, I myself have been in such situations and complained about them on this forum, so I'd like to hear your stories.

I know this subject causes a lot of arguments... but Please, no arguing.

[mattSV]

Watched this last night.

I am 'pro-cycling' however Gareth, 24, web developer, is the sort of cyclist I would want to punch. Arrogant, and frequently compromises his own safety to try and prove a point.

Cyclists who jump red lights also get on my tits, especially where they put my safety at risk - nearly got taken out by one in Southwark yesterday when crossing on a light controlled crossing.

The artic on the roundabout was bloody scary though...

[cb1000rsteve]

See war on britains roads thread. Agree about knobby Gareth. Complete ****.

[fizzwheel]

This is the thread in IB thats already running on this

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=188081

[NTECUK]

This might interest you
http://www.londoncyclist.co.uk/raf-pilot-teach-cyclists/

[TCochrane]

That was very interesting, thanks

[NTECUK]

Somthing we can all learn from .

[ChrisCurvyS]

Watched this last night.

I am 'pro-cycling' however Gareth, 24, web developer, is the sort of cyclist I would want to punch. Arrogant, and frequently compromises his own safety to try and prove a point.

Cyclists who jump red lights also get on my tits, especially where they put my safety at risk - nearly got taken out by one in Southwark yesterday when crossing on a light controlled crossing.

The artic on the roundabout was bloody scary though...
Looks like you're not the only one who's not a big fan of Gareth -

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2244242/Id-happily-run-Cyclist-took-controversial-BBC-documentary-inundated-hate-messages-death-threats.html

I've not watched the doc yet but did find a cyclist on YouTube recently who may be the same one - makes a point of refusing to move over for cars then acts all shocked and outraged when hotheads cut him up and threaten him. This guy had a southern Irish accent - literally had hundreds of vid of provoked near-misses on his channel.