Drive Like A Cyclist: Tips In Lycra

What does a #cyclist know about driving & using the roads? When it comes to #cycling safety I value mine whether I'm in my car, on the bike or a pedestrian. Most of my experiences are positive & I'm thankful for careful drivers, to which I always respond politely. Here's a positive example of great driving and safe cycling.
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[@DaveMullenJnr]

I've started having my back and front lights on flashing during the day. I find that when I'm driving (and cycling too) that I spot a cyclist with lights waaaaaaay sooner that those without lights. In my opinion, no amount of bright kit beats a flashing light for getting that initial attention and being seen.

[@robinbunchofnumbers4566]

The vast majority of drivers are patient and courteous around cyclists. The problem is that in the course of even a one-hour ride your statistical chance of encountering someone aggressive and dangerous is high.

[@blackcyclist]

Very true and certainly my experience when I'm in my car or on the bike. I try to be the best example I can. Thanks for commenting.

[@bike-minded]

Most of the time I'm avoiding main roads just to reduce the chance of encountering aggressive drivers - but tbh I'm more of a gravel / backgorad rider anyways so I don't really feel the urge of riding on a sufficiently paved road.
Yet you point out one essential thing that prevents escalation / aggression most of the time: Which is Communication.

[@Joiedevivredesilives]

I do the same even stop if too many cars start queueing behind me and let them pass

[@badabing8884]

I now try and avoid any busy roads.

[@1972malberto]

A lot of people lose the head at the slightest thing and make more problems for themselves

[@blackcyclist]

Never stress, stay vigilant and keep safe 😁

[@1972malberto]

@@blackcyclist cheers keep safe

[@thenayancat8802]

Nice waving at nice drivers aye, shame it's not everyone. I'm sure you're well able to keep up with city traffic on a bike like that, so bike lanes are nice but hardly required. In fact people complain about me going too fast on my gravel bike around the bike paths here in Scotland!

[@blackcyclist]

I need to come visit Scotland on my gravel bike! any recommendations with your favourite views for a future video?

[@thenayancat8802]

@@blackcyclist I'm not the greatest person to ask - have mostly been around the central belt on canal paths and the like, not had the courage or the time to go much further yet.

[@красный_террор]

Dude.

[@its_baardy]

Sharing the road is doable when speeds are low and the amount of traffic is low. If not, different modes of transport are getting in eachother's way, and a bikelane/path would be better suited.

[@blackcyclist]

Thanks for the comment 👍🏿

[@user-ng3rf7wz1d]

The car doing 40mph is "in the way" of the car doing 50mph. That lorry moved off too slow: in my way.
Once you get out of the "in my way" mentality, and jurt treat other road users with respect acknowledging their right to be there, we all get on and share quite happily.

[@user-gv6ny9wt5m]

Just be traffic aware. Because you have the right of way does not mean it is safe. Everyone is so fuckin entitled. Use some common sense. If you think you have not been seen don’t go for it. A PB is not worth getting injured our worse for.

[@blackcyclist]

@@user-gv6ny9wt5m sounds like you've had some unfortunate bad experiences. Hopefully my example shows you a different perspective. 🥰👍🏿

[@user-gv6ny9wt5m]

@@blackcyclist I am an advanced trained driver and motorcycle rider. So when I cycle on the roads my advanced observation skills are invaluable. Forward observation planning this keeps me out of trouble. Close passes well that’s another thing.

[@blackcyclist]

@@user-gv6ny9wt5m a very fair point 👍🏿. Thanks for watching