I'm back, and I'm right proud of myself. A few concerns, that were pointed out by these really lovely Hells Angels as they slowed down to over take me and give me some friendly advise. The one at the front said, 'Woa, you're driftin luv. keep in.'
Another incident occured, on the way down, that frightened me enough, to make me finish the journey on the pavement. And I know folk are bound to support me but whern I told them about it, they all said I was totally in the correct place. But this f* fiat picasso, dared to honk me for about 200 metres!! I think it was a case of he hadn't seen a recumbent before, so therfore it was outrageous and should be banned. But then again, I think, am I being like Mr Bean? with cars colliding in the wake of my path?
Thanks William, My next goal? is to be able to visit my Mum without the drama :)
You probably the best move as you were still finding your way so to speak. IIRC that's a 4-lane dual carriageway so what was that driver's problem. The general way I'd deal with someone who cannot seem to overtake a moving cycle is to help them by pulling up and stopping, or giving then an officially recognised hand signal to the effect that I am inviting you to overtake, to be followed by an unofficial hand signal once they are well past you.
ReplyDeleteIts a sort of no-win issue all those letter in the D* M* complaining about cyclists charging along the footway and the next week letters about cyclists holding up the traffic, for riding at marginally less than 30mph!
Thanks Dave, you gonna have to text me I'm afraid, if you want to be able to receive any hot gossip, I'm afraid your number has gone, also.When my moby had a deep clean from Vodaphone.
ReplyDeleteI've just had my bruv on the phone, fully supporting me. I am a little worried though, I've had one near death experience. I don't need another. I've got responsibilities now, shouldn't I just put on a 'bed jacket and tarten slippers'?
I am proud of myself today though
C x
So you saying that this ain't an inclusive blog reading community hrrrmph!
ReplyDeleteI'll bet someone's already using thenakedcyclist ....
PS I had my first near death experience on 28 November 1952 at around 19.30 - hundreds died during that period in London but I pulled through.
ReplyDeleteAwww flower, what happened to you. x
ReplyDeleteTurned up in London and the air was very dirty, so I learned to breathe dirty air.....
ReplyDeleteIs Glasgow, much better?
ReplyDeleteIt blows faster so you get more fresh, and wet stuff from out over the Atlantic Ocean. I always remember the trains to Sheffield though - the smell of coking ovens!
ReplyDeleteI'm afraid the honking horn probably had nothing to do with you being on a recumbent, some drivers just do it to intimidate people on a bike. I got honked at by some idiot (again in a tiny car with a stereo worth more than the car) after trying to use the advanced stop line which he'd inconsiderately blocked. He honked so loudly and for so long and then over revved like mad and drove at me, I tried to ignore it, but it shook me and I fell off my bike and then I blocked the bus behind as I staggered and tried to get out of the way. Don't let your encounter put you off, but you are perfectly entitled to be p*ssed off! ;-)
ReplyDeleteWow, how scarey, you poor thing!! and they always act so f* righteous, thats what gets me mad. Im trying to figure out when I can do it again, or I may go the other way to Owler Bar, or I may not at all :)x
ReplyDeleteThanks