Stu Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 Totally forgot about this thread! I could add [mention]Six30[/mention] and [mention]dynax[/mention] to it everyday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Richzx6r Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 Totally forgot about this thread! I could add @Six30 and @dynax to it everyday Dont forget bikerdad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 (edited) I used horn twice today on way home :shock:IOne was a van that was all over the place in front of me, as he was on phone when I passed, presumably he was looking through phone or looking for phone. 2nd was tesla who was right up the rear of a vectra in outside lane, soon as they passed me he used warp speed to undertake, frightened the life out of a car that was just about to join from slip, pulled in front of car and then got stuck behind another carRoads were unfortunately very bust today, busiest I have seen them so far this lockdown. Edited April 9, 2020 by Bender Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 Totally forgot about this thread! I could add @Six30 and @dynax to it everyday Dont forget bikerdad Don't worry I wont Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Swagman Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 Totally forgot about this thread! I could add @Six30 and @dynax to it everyday Dont forget bikerdad Don't worry I wont Are you sure as you totally forgot about this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Frog Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 I used horn twice today on way home :shock:IOne was a van that was all over the place in front of me, as he was on phone when I passed presumably he was looking through phone or looking for phone. 2nd was tesla who was right up the rear of a vectra in outside lane, soon as they passed me he used warp speed to undertake, frightened the life out of a car that was just about to join from slip, pulled in front of car and then got stuck behind another carRoads were unfortunately very bust today, busiest I have seen them so far this lockdown. I really sympathise.I haven`t commuted for a while but I agreed to cover a site in London.So this morning on the A1 just before the Stevenage junction heading South just where you would normally start queuing I was following a small van in the outside lane at about 85 (KMH?) and while waiting for dickhead to pull into middle lane which was empty.A black transit decided to pull out into my lane.Now fair play he indicated but at the time I was level with his drivers door and with an open exhaust cant believe he didn't hear me ! lol he looked into the lane I was in and looked visibly shocked and pulled back in.Fookin twat !!!! Hearing aid obviously flat battery and he should let the guide dog drive.If I see him again I would be tempted to give him the free sparkplug over the shoulder present lol.CheersIan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 Totally forgot about this thread! I could add @Six30 and @dynax to it everyday nob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 Can I nominate the guy from the drag race? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggie Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 That pisses me off no end when it happens. One of the junctions on my way to work is notorious for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 Probably trying to beat the cyclist so he didn't have to wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fro Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 It think, if we all chip in a bit and harness the collective power and abilities off [strikeout]all[/strikeout] most of our members, that we can develop an extra loud horn that shouts CUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUNT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mawsley Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 That’s the same as the exit to our village - Every. Single. Day.Not one driver coming back in ever seems to realise how to turn right. When I’m in the car I just move across to the white line and pop the handbrake on so they have to negotiate their way passed me. Pinheads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullscreenaging Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 That’s the same as the exit to our village - Every. Single. Day.Not one driver coming back in ever seems to realise how to turn right. When I’m in the car I just move across to the white line and pop the handbrake on so they have to negotiate their way passed me. Pinheads. Shit like this has been going on for years. No one gets taught to cut junctions like that. It's just the lazy incompetent morons that love to practice it. Only way to stop that is to install a small island there right up to the give way lines. Looks like the junction is wide enough to accomodate one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggie Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 Not just of the day but in general at the moment! Since the lockdown there has been a massive uptake of cyclists, I'm pretty sure halfords must of sold out by now Anyway, I'm sick of seeing them all riding on the paths rather than the road, nearly got hit by them a few times when I ventured into town for some milk. Outside my house annoys me even more as we have a dedicated cycle path going all the way up the hill but no, for some reason they feel the need to stay on the path I'm not talking about kids either as that doesn't bother me, full grown adults bombing up and down the pavement instead of the road really does though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankbag Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 That’s the same as the exit to our village - Every. Single. Day.Not one driver coming back in ever seems to realise how to turn right. When I’m in the car I just move across to the white line and pop the handbrake on so they have to negotiate their way passed me. Pinheads. Shit like this has been going on for years. No one gets taught to cut junctions like that. It's just the lazy incompetent morons that love to practice it. Only way to stop that is to install a small island there right up to the give way lines. Looks like the junction is wide enough to accomodate one. Yes that's a good point Get on to your Council [mention]Mississippi Bullfrog[/mention] if you hadn't anticipated it the car would have taken you out. That junction needs a bollard.I've had eejits try to cut the corner & frown at ME because I've obviously inconvenienced them by being in the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Richzx6r Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 That’s the same as the exit to our village - Every. Single. Day.Not one driver coming back in ever seems to realise how to turn right. When I’m in the car I just move across to the white line and pop the handbrake on so they have to negotiate their way passed me. Pinheads. Shit like this has been going on for years. No one gets taught to cut junctions like that. It's just the lazy incompetent morons that love to practice it. Only way to stop that is to install a small island there right up to the give way lines. Looks like the junction is wide enough to accomodate one. Yes that's a good point Get on to your Council @Mississippi Bullfrog if you hadn't anticipated it the car would have taken you out. That junction needs a bollard.I've had eejits try to cut the corner & frown at ME because I've obviously inconvenienced them by being in the way. They would probably just wrong side the bollards if they are that way inclined Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggie Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 Me Knocked the pan with my arm by mistake when changing oil in car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Richzx6r Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 Me Knocked the pan with my arm by mistake when changing oil in car IMG_20200601_152742.jpg And all the hard work you put in to that the other week cleaning the paving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggie Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 [mention]Richzx6r[/mention] First thought that went through my head!! Doesn't look too bad now, I soaked it in wd40 and got the pressure washer on it. It's where the wife usually parks so she shouldn't notice it for a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Westerly Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 Against my better judgement I allowed my wife to persuade me to go on a bicycle ride from where we live to Nailsworth and back. On a less used trail (which when I got to the bottom was closed to cyclists but no mention at the top where I entered it) I encountered some kind of anti-tank ditch into which my front wheel plunged and then stopped. At this point the law of physics took over and passersby were treated to the sight of a large red faced man hurtling through the air swearing horribly. At least until I hit the ground. My wife was totally lacking in sympathy and said I was going too fast. Dusted myself off, wiped down the blood and continued on our jolly. Now home and covered in scabs and bruises. Wife says she had a great time and we must do it again soon. I agreed which definitely makes me nob of the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Frog Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 Against my better judgement I allowed my wife to persuade me to go on a bicycle ride from where we live to Nailsworth and back. On a less used trail (which when I got to the bottom was closed to cyclists but no mention at the top where I entered it) I encountered some kind of anti-tank ditch into which my front wheel plunged and then stopped. At this point the law of physics took over and passersby were treated to the sight of a large red faced man hurtling through the air swearing horribly. At least until I hit the ground. My wife was totally lacking in sympathy and said I was going too fast. Dusted myself off, wiped down the blood and continued on our jolly. Now home and covered in scabs and bruises. Wife says she had a great time and we must do it again soon. I agreed which definitely makes me nob of the day. You gained the title as soon as you got on a bike without a motor! Cheers Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Westerly Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 Possibly especially as it's almost 3 years since I was last on a leg powered bike. Kept looking for the mirrors and the brakes were crap. Still I enjoy the exercise except when people dig bear traps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggie Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 [mention]S-Westerly[/mention] The mirror thing I found a real issue when I last used my mountain bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Frog Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 Possibly especially as it's almost 3 years since I was last on a leg powered bike. Kept looking for the mirrors and the brakes were crap. Still I enjoy the exercise except when people dig bear traps. Have you considered that nutters bellows drive?Round my way cyclists are genuinely becoming a hazard I promise you on the country roads of North Bedfordshire there will be a death soon !I don't want it to happen but hopefully it will send a message to the other twats who insist on riding 2 abreast on narrow country roads.I have seen close up what happens when a motor vehicle interacts intimately with a soft hooman at road legal speeds and I promise you it aint nice.CheersIanCheersIan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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