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Of course all the cyclists assume the rider was actively out to get them but it was pretty shonky riding in any event...

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Shonky riding I agree - looked a bit like target fixation from the RS rider - as in did not expect to see the cyclist when coming round bend ... Cannot see why it would be deliberate as there was no prior contact or reason for aggression

I cycle quite a bit, though usually alone. I get out at lunch 3-4x per week and ride 25 miles for exercise and sanity.

I see plenty of cyclists who ride like complete morons and give cyclists a bad name. Are streets are narrow by US standards but nothing like that. Frankly, that's so narrow I don't see any excuse for not having your head screwed on right. The cyclists weren't passing in a good spot at the beginning and the rider wasn't paying attention.

Where’s the joy in riding (mc) on a crappy little road like that?

As for road hog cyclists taking up the whole road ……..

But the motorbike rider was way off line for sure. And struggled (failed) to tighten his line when he saw the cyclists.

Hard to judge speed, but looked like an inappropriate speed for the narrow road.

Zitat von Boxerboy55 im Beitrag #7

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Where’s the joy in riding (mc) on a crappy little road like that?

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Some UK cyclists habitually seek confrontation with anyone who isn't one of their own. That web site regularly features such videos. To be fair they have plenty of material, the cramped roads on our small and busy island are decrepit and overloaded. But you can see the overall tone from the editorial text which makes zero attempt at understanding and plainly seeks to gain attention through outrage.

It amuses me that some people think that the road in the video is narrow , I come from darkest Devon and that road would be considered fairly wide . We only class them as narrow when you have to fold mirrors in to get through. They are real fun to ride . The look of panic on holiday makers faces when they know they have to reverse half a mile just to let a motorcyclist pass is a joy to behold .

Zitat von crossthread im Beitrag #10

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I come from darkest Devon and that road would be considered fairly wide . We only class them as narrow when you have to fold mirrors in to get through.

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Zitat von crossthread im Beitrag #10

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It amuses me that some people think that the road in the video is narrow , I come from darkest Devon and that road would be considered fairly wide . We only class them as narrow when you have to fold mirrors in to get through. They are real fun to ride . The look of panic on holiday makers faces when they know they have to reverse half a mile just to let a motorcyclist pass is a joy to behold .

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Zitat von OlieL im Beitrag #1

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Yep that wasn’t so good with the mc losing the line round the corner, but probably not great visibility for the cyclist overtake just before. To be honest, I’m totally happy giving absolute priority to cyclists and walkers on narrow lanes like that - you never do know what’s around the corner and can only open up if there is a long line of sight.