Driving to work this morning, we travelled much of the length of Bridge Road with a 30-something male cyclist who we see most mornings. The reason I keep noticing him is because he’s one of those cyclists who feels it’s not necessary for him to obay the road rules. He doesn’t stop at red lights, he doesn’t indicate when he’s going to turn, etc etc. Cyclists like him really get on my nerves.
How can we (cyclists) hope to have a fair go on the roads and be respected by other motorists and not be killed because other road users are actually aware of us and keep their eyes open, if motorists see cyclists as arrogant pricks who think they are above the law.
I bet most car drivers would like to run red lights if there are no cars coming in the other direction, but they don’t. Pull you head in, bikers, and do the right thing.
In a related story, an article in the paper this morning: If you’re male and you ride, beware. Maybe our law-breaking cyclist should have a read.
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