OP (and to everyone who treats cyclists etc) whats the rush? Need to get to Boots in Glossop?
I think this is the nub of it - if you've ever tried to collect a prescription at Boots in Glossop, you'll know what every second counts. It could literally, depending on the prescription, be the difference between life and death and it's something I always bear in mind when driving or riding the Snake, which is something I try mostly to avoid except very early on a Sunday morning, in summer, on the road bike when it's surprisingly quiet.
Can I refer the OP to the slightly irritating sign on the outskirts of Kettlehulme which reads: 'Who needs traffic calming measures when you have cyclists' or words to that effect. I'm never sure whether to take offence or not.
bigrich - Memberwas anyone breaking the law?
Yep, several drivers
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Is there an equivalent to "Stockholm Syndrome" for cyclists who have been brainwashed into believing that motorists have every right to behave aggressively?
No is there a syndrome for cyclists who believe that responding to aggression with aggression is going to end well for them?
No, is there a syndrome for cyclists who think that riding perfectly legally and safely* is being aggressive towards motorists?
*as the vast majority cycling is - don't go telling me it's dangerous when the only danger is introduced to the situation by other road users
It's all to easy to slate the car drivers , im pretty sure we've all been stuck behind inconsiderate before. Whether they're mtb riders horse riders or some old dear on a motorised scooter. No one likes being stuck behind someone unfortunately people seem to get too up themselves and think they own the road and fo out of they're way to annoy others.
