This blog is a mouthpiece for all us poor cyclists who are forced to take their life into their own hands every day. I'm fed-up with aggressive van drivers trying to run me off the road; dippy women in 4-wheel drives who don't use their mirrors, or cab drivers who believe they have the right to use the cycle lane - and that's only the start!
In fact, in the last couple of months, I've had a white van man try to run me off the road, a guy attempt to reverse over me, and a lorry hit me as it was turning the wrong way down a one way street.
If you do feel motivated to complain to the police about a particularly bad incident, it's a nightmare of paperwork and having to attend the local police station. In addition, they don't seem particularly bothered as it obviously happens too frequently. The councils are even worse! A dustcart who missed hitting me by an inch was reported via email, phone and letter... and I didn't hear a thing.....
So, after that little rant, this blog is designed primarily for me to reduce my stress levels, but also to demonstrate how we go through a near death experience on a daily basis! It's also a plea for the UK drivers to have some respect for the UK cyclists... although that will probably take years and years! Why can't we be like the French and Italians and have some regard for us cycling folks?
(In case you're thinking I don't make myself seen, I have a high vis jacket, lights, and a back pack luminous cover. I'm also respectful of the roads/crossings etc.... although I'm beginning to give up for my own safety...)
Therefore, from Monday onwards, I'm going to be sharing with you my scrapes, situations and incidents from the road. 45 minutes in the morning, and 45 minutes in the evening. The route is Kingston to London, and I'm riding a Scott CR1 team road bike. Watch this space for updates!! And if you see me, please give me a bit of space when you drive past....
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