Originally Posted by
James 1077
I don't have a problem with most cyclists and don't have a problem with double file bunches of them either - provided that they follow the road rules and let faster traffic overtake. The issue is that many cyclists ignore the road rules around letting faster traffic through and appear to be oblivious to what is happening behind them. When I am driving a car with a trailer and so am limited to 90kmph I will pull over and allow cars behind me to overtake - so why won't many cyclists?
Whilst this does not affect the way that I drive (with consideration for them as vulnerable road users (I used to ride a motorbike so am very considerate when in my car!)) it does make cyclists hard to like. I can fully understand someone who has been stuck behind them for a while giving a blast on the horn on the way passed (but do not condone it). And I know that all cyclists aren't the "road warrior" variety but, like with car drivers, a few bad apples taints the rest.