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We are but the peasants of the road!
Not all motorists are the same. We have some great drivers on the UK roads who are courteous and friendly, but they are the exception rather than the rule these days.
I was out last night and I could of had at least three serious altercations with motorists. But I try to remain calm and not allow the pickled egg behind the wheel to spoil my pleasure anymore. No point trying to reason, they won't listen, they've lost all rationale at this point.
I also find it incredibly sad these days to see the lack of kids riding cycles.
I love my road bike but i'm losing the will to ride it purely for safety. If i'm out on a trail and I hurt myself, its entirely my own fault. If i'm out on the Road bike, I cannot guarantee my own well being. That's the long and short of it for me. Shame!
Chin up.
Cycling stops being fun when you become aggravated. Don't rise to it. I tend to say 'oh hello didn't you see me'? If it was REALLY close at the next lights etc but mainly I keep quiet. You've no idea what someone will do in a 1ton shell of cold steel or if they would jump out and lose it. Car rage can make a mild mannered person unhinged and act in a momentarily act of madness. Better to let them be as far away as possible IMO.
Plus ever heard someone on a bike shouting abuse? Even as a cyclist you think 'oh mate'.