A Timely Reminder

Every so often, something happens on your commute that reminds you (and demonstrates to others) why you cycle the way you do....

Category:

Travel & Events

Tags:

• cycle
• commute
• Glasgow
• Danger

[whitbyjet65]

The door was nowhere ear you, you drama queen.

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@whitbyjet65

Exactly. I think you missed the point. The point is, because of my road position, the door was nowhere near me. Had I cycled where most car drivers think I should, however......

[cyclepod1]

I have no idea why cyclists go past parked cars. They must be really naive.

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@cyclepod1

Generally I go past parked cars because I am going faster than them. Only just, though...... ;-)

[mrgirder]

@sandes1988 It was no where near because of the way he was cycling, i.e, the point of the video. If he'd been where most drivers think you should cycle he'd have been off, such was the timing of the guy opening his door.

[maidstoneonbike]

@LinearDecimals he is in Scotland, not California....

[LinearDecimals]

California Department of Transportation

Bicycle Safety Guidelines:

"Be aware of parked cars and watch for car doors that may open.

Give pedestrians the right of way."

[LisaM4612]

I take it a World War one reinactment had just taken place on that road (surface)

Craters every where :)

[daniel32885]

You know Great Western Road towards Anniesland Cross? The bus lane there often ends up with cyclists being hit by doors, nearly being hit by cars. Hope your message seeps through ;)

[DeadButFeelingBetter]

white van man - brain in his pants - prime example

[ideasoner]

another pointless thing

your making a video about common sense?

[Mumblemumble375]

wow, there's tons of potholes on that corner!