I only ask because these are the ones who seem to give me abuse when I cross the road legally on a red light and they whizz past my left ear. They can't seem to understand that red lights apply to them as well, even if they are called Algernon or Tarquin and they are currently training to be a doctor!
2006-09-28 03:47:26 · 14 answers · asked by earnshaw2002 2 in Games & Recreation ➔ Toys
good spot...strange people, when they are moving they seem to be quite brave, but if you stop to confront them , watch how they shrivel in front of you, really quite amusing.
2006-09-28 03:51:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No not really but it helps as they are the ones who are saving the frigging planet and pressing the lights you are polluting the envioronment with waves of something or other not to mention god forbid they have to actually stop to let you past. As for Algernon or Tarquin medical student well what can I say rushing to save another life the real outside world does not exsist for them and did you know they are GOD! LOL
2006-09-28 11:06:31 · answer #2 · answered by momof3 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got the evil eye from a cyclist today,too. I had to squeeze past her and her friedn chatting away only to be overtaken by her 10 seconds later at which point she changed direction right across my path and looked surprised when she had to slam her breaks on. Incidently we were on the pavement had she, as she was legally obliged to, been cycling on the road, she would have had no such problems. I was also given abuse from a cyclist in Bristol on the pavement who, when I pointed out he should be on the road after I had had to step aside and let him pass, told me it was a cycle path, I would have loved to have known whre pedestrians were supposed to walk- in the road I would guess.
I am a pedestrian, cyclist and car driver and I would like to think I do all three with equal grace and politeness, as I've experienced all view points
2006-09-28 11:02:43 · answer #3 · answered by emily_jane2379 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are two classes of cyclists: middle class and stroppy being one, with young and pikey being the other.
Young and pikey tends to cycle on the pavement, and think they own it.
Middle class and stroppy tends to cycle on the road, and get annoyed with car users who don't like them being there, and almost hit them all the time.
I personally fall into the middle class and stroppy category. I believe wholly in the rights of pedestrians, and would never get annoyed with a pedestrian for crossing when I have a red light: it's their right of way! Similarly I believe in the rights of cyclists, and get annoyed with car users who block cycle lanes, cut cyclists up, or overtake them just to brake straight away afetrwards in the way!
2006-09-28 10:58:32 · answer #4 · answered by Steve-Bob 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My Husband is a roadie and a mountain biker and he is a very polite cyclist. Even if the light is red you should still check for traffic in case a mad granny or ambulance doesn't see you. USE THE GREEN CROSS CODE!!!!
2006-09-28 10:56:51 · answer #5 · answered by Lily 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No?.. but it sure helps... the stroppy clowns shouldn't be on the road and the above post is spot on.. these idiots know they're in the wrong.
2006-09-28 10:58:21 · answer #6 · answered by richiesown 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about middle class but most cyclists in central London are certainly idiots.
2006-09-28 14:32:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just nudge them off as they go past. If they are training to be doctors they'll be able to treat themselves.
2006-09-28 11:01:40 · answer #8 · answered by Sonny Walkman 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Pig ignorant seems a good description.
RoyS
2006-09-30 02:09:59 · answer #9 · answered by Roy S 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think they have also had lobotomy's, which is why they have to wear those bizarrely decorated protective head wear
2006-09-28 10:58:35 · answer #10 · answered by Useless 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋