not exactly helping the cause is it?
bit naive of you that, we could all ride to the letter of the highway code and we'd still get abuse and grief from drivers. [/quote]
How am I being Naive exactly? Just suggesting that acting in the same manner as a bad driver just because you’re on a bike doesn’t actually improve the image of cyclists with the wider public, I think people are too focused on the addition of a 2 ton metal box, yes they are more dangerous, but the absence of a car does not absolve you of all responsibility, I manage to cycle my own 20 mile in and out of town commute entirely within the letter and spirit of law I reckon, I’m not saying I don’t have the odd dealing with a 4 wheeled cock, but to be honest riding like a dick wouldn’t remove or reduce the dangers I encounter at all…
Using the idea of reducing risk as an excuse for taking risks seems pretty flimsy to me…
Let’s be honest, its not about safety, people jump reds and cut across cars to save a few seconds, pretty much the same reason as half the arsey **** in motors have for driving that bit too close or screeching out of a junction without looking, you’re no better than them, thank God you haven’t got a bloody car…