Near misses - mod warning 22/04 - see OP/post 822

Pinch Flat

Ballyboughal this morning. Travelling up a narrow country lane, five of us. One of those ones with grass in the middle. As we rounded the corner, we saw a tractor coming against us. He was about 50 meters away. It was a massive one - taking up all but about 2 feet of the road. We immediately singled up.

Guy in the tractor continues towards us, not even making an effort to slow or brake. Having those massive wheels pass you with inches to spare is a bit unsettling. He knew what he was doing though, as he passed us he stopped and roared from his rear window “you don’t own the fcukin road you know” and continued on.

I’m sure he had something important like a field to plough that was far more important than the safety of the 5 people he almost hit. What an absolute cnut.

Type 17

Pinch Flat wrote: »

Ballyboughal this morning... he stopped and roared from his rear window “you don’t own the fcukin road you know” and continued on.

Hard to remember at the time, but you should have shouted back something like “…and neither do you - think about that!”

People who shout obvious cr4p at you should have it reflected back at them, as 99% of the time it works both ways.

mloc123

Pinch Flat wrote: »

He knew what he was doing though, as he passed us he stopped and roared from his rear window “you don’t own the fcukin road you know” and continued on.

The irony.

On the flip side, while out cycling in the past month I have met a bunch of tractors out hedge trimming. All but one stopped completely (including the trimmer) as I passed to avoid throwing trimmings out at me.

Flaccus

Seeing as this is the near miss thread is anyone using the Fly 6CE rear camera/light on their commutes.   I've read it decent enough but is plagued with issues from not holding charge to water ingress to firmware issues. Then again you only always read on forums from the people who are unhappy with a purchase.  Just wondering if any boardsies are using it and does it stand up as a good rear light especially in the day ?

magicbastarder

Pinch Flat wrote: »

Ballyboughal this morning.

what are the bets he was flinging mud and stones over the road and neglecting to clean up after him?

What Username Guidelines

Flaccus wrote: »

Seeing as this is the near miss thread is anyone using the Fly 6CE rear camera/light on their commutes.   I've read it decent enough but is plagued with issues from not holding charge to water ingress to firmware issues. Then again you only always read on forums from the people who are unhappy with a purchase.  Just wondering if any boardsies are using it and does it stand up as a good rear light especially in the day ?

I got the first gen version on sale recently. It’s an excellent light, multiple strobe and brightness settings. It records in avi so can be a little temperamental with Mac, but overall very good. I do find the price of the newer model and the fly12 a little steep, but if you can find the 6 on sale I’d go for it.

rushfan

Pinch Flat wrote:

Ballyboughal this morning. Travelling up a narrow country lane, five of us. One of those ones with grass in the middle. As we rounded the corner, we saw a tractor coming against us. He was about 50 meters away. It was a massive one - taking up all but about 2 feet of the road. We immediately singled up.

Had a similar experience with an oil tanker in the same locality on Saturday. He could have inched in slightly to a driveway to allow me pass but no, he kept on coming. Bit of a hairy experience with a ditch to my left. Met him again when I was doing a loop around Ballyboughal and stared him out of it.

CramCycle

At about 2:20,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPo4Qg6LwQk

Pardon the language a few seconds later

07Lapierre

CramCycle wrote: »

At about 2:20,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPo4Qg6LwQk

Pardon the language a few seconds later

Are you going to contact the company and report the driver? (I would)

Greentree_uk

07Lapierre wrote: »

Are you going to contact the company and report the driver? (I would)

deffo needs reporting no need for that

07Lapierre

Greentree_uk wrote: »

deffo needs reporting no need for that

Happens on a daily basis...

Greentree_uk

main difference is u can clearly see his tyres on the inside of the cycle lane at 2:26

italodisco

buffalo wrote: »

You would have deliberately hit a 13-14 year old girl to teach her a lesson? Maybe say that sentence out loud and see how it sounds.

Hey hank, next time maybe put the age in the post so, am I psychic?

buffalo

italodisco wrote: »

Hey hank, next time maybe put the age in the post so, am I psychic?

I'm just guessing. I'm interested though - at what age do you think it's okay to hit a stranger in the street?

amcalester

buffalo wrote: »

I'm just guessing. I'm interested though - at what age do you think it's okay to hit a stranger in the street?

The answer to that seems to depend on the mode of transport of those involved.

italodisco

amcalester wrote: »

The answer to that seems to depend on the mode of transport of those involved.

If an adult steps out and pulls a stunt like that being smart then I'm not swerving out of the way.

Is that alright hun

ganmo

italodisco wrote: »

If an adult steps out and pulls a stunt like that being smart then I'm not swerving out of the way.

Is that alright hun

but you need to protect the vulnerable road user!

magicbastarder

italodisco wrote: »

If an adult steps out and pulls a stunt like that being smart then I'm not swerving out of the way.

Is that alright hun

that's gonna hurt.

TheChizler

magicbastarder wrote: »

that's gonna hurt.

What's that phrase again? Something like, better to be right and dead... :rolleyes:

CramCycle

TheChizler wrote: »

What's that phrase again? Something like, better to be right and dead... :rolleyes:

I know plenty who'd have it chizelled onto their tombstone with foolish pride.

AndrewJRenko

italodisco wrote: »

If an adult steps out and pulls a stunt like that being smart then I'm not swerving out of the way.

Is that alright hun

There's a good chance that you will take the brunt of the collision.

shootermacg

AndrewJRenko wrote: »

There's a good chance that you will take the brunt of the collision.

People do stupid things on bikes on foot and in motors. Punishing this with a collision is just about the stupidest most callous thing I've heard today. Where do you think punishment passes come from?

AndrewJRenko

shootermacg wrote: »

People do stupid things on bikes on foot and in motors. Punishing this with a collision is just about the stupidest most callous thing I've heard today. Where do you think punishment passes come from?

I gave a fuller response first time round


https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=108475885&postcount=6352

italodisco

AndrewJRenko wrote: »

I gave a fuller response first time round


https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=108475885&postcount=6352

Yes that's wonderful we know we know, good lad good lad top shout xxx

Wishbone Ash

italodisco wrote: »

If an adult steps out and pulls a stunt like that being smart then I'm not swerving out of the way....

I doubt very much that anyone pulled "a stunt' or was 'being smart'. It's just an unawareness of what going on around them. People do it all the time and you need to learn to accept it and react accordingly. Hopefully you don't drive on public roads.

magicbastarder

very friendly motorist this morning, who was cheerfully persistent in bringing to my attention my mistake that i hadn't spotted there's a bike path on leopardstown road. at one point he pulled in in front of me, clearly concerned that i was misunderstanding his beeping, gesticulating, and shouting. if only all motorists could be as conscientious.

magicbastarder

italodisco wrote: »

Yes that's wonderful we know we know, good lad good lad top shout xxx

mod note - stop with the antagonistic posts, please.

average_runner

italodisco wrote: »

If an adult steps out and pulls a stunt like that being smart then I'm not swerving out of the way.

Is that alright hun

So if a bike pulls out in front of car, its ok for the car to hit the bike, that's what your saying!!

Thinkingaboutit

Have to be so wary of peds, because an avoidance manoeuvre can put a person in the path of a car, and a lot of motorists think it their sovereign right to go as fast as the road allows, posted speed limit, slower or law-abiding drivers, bicycles, whoever, be damned.

Mc Love

Had a driver attempt a close yesterday evening on my way home. It happened on the Rosbrien Rd outbound which is a narrow enough road and probably my own fault for not taking a primary position. Motorist couldn't have been behind me for more than a minute or so, decided to pass me so much i could have put my hand on the bonnet. I raised my arm and he backed off but when he had space, he pulled up beside me to tell me he gave me plenty of space.

Lesson to take, be more confident in staying the lane