London looks like an absolute nightmare today. I cycled there from the mid-1980s to the late 1990s and it was actually a lot safer without the bike lanes, probably because I was just one of a handful of cyclists you saw in the city on a weekly basis, and maybe drivers saw me as an eccentric oddity back then. I had no accidents or dangerous encounters during this time. Nowadays it seems like Tour de France has come to the city and that they are all cycling for death or glory - it looks immensely dangerous. Plus thin tyres and those grid covers!!!!
Overall good cycling apart from your aversion to easing off a bit when a vehicle in front is indicating to turn left. Granted, I do my cycling in Edinburgh where we probably pootle along at a more sedate pace than your average Lomdon cyclist
I think we were focusing on the poor driving as opposed to “good cycling” (a crushed and dead cyclist is still dead regardless of how “good” he/ she might have been!)…
Honestly, most of these incidents would be avoided if bycicles were not forced to ride at the left of the lane. It´s just not safe. If there is just one lane its not safe to pass (either a bike passing a car or viceversa), there is no room for bike + safety distance + car. Here is Spain you can use the middle of the lane (in urban roads), thus most of this incidents are avoided.
Well, I ride with belief that everyone around me is blind. Even if I have the right of way, I always slow down, assuming that they didn't see me. And quite a few times they actualy didn't and if I didn't stop, it would be unfortunate situation.
@@zeecycling I lived 5 mins up the road towards burgess Park and worked in soho I honestly think it was safer six/seven years ago and I was on the roundabout when somone got squished. The cycle lanes are worse than cycling in traffic imo ,and I'm still up there 5 days a week
i have a question, do you stop and wait through the whole length of red light at a 3 way intersection with plenty of visibility and no traffic ? Also a question, when traffic indicators are offline/faulty, not displaying light, do you wait there until somebody comes to fix them ?
There is certainly a debate to be had on cyclists stopping at red lights. I do generally follow the rule, but I know in other countries there is some flexibility in that.
That's a Hummer H2 Limo. Rare sight normally, let alone in London. We have a lot of them in Vegas, though. Seems like that's the only kind the teenagers like to rent.
Every time you cycle, its living life on the edge! Keep cycling though Sir. People will always push the boundaries, act foolishly and make mistakes. (Living in Sheffield, I'm quite jealous of your infrastructure).
Those cycle lanes just look like someone is going to get killed pretty soon unless they find away to get them off the busy main roads! Bike vs truck no contest! ☹️
He understands that pedestrians don't have the priority that you seem to think they do have, and they shouldn't step out. No one would claim that a pedestrian ought to blunder ought in front of a car or motorbike or bus and expect the operator to yield, so why expect it of a rider of a bicycle?
@@petergibson7287 a shame that you don't understand the hierarchy of road users. You know the one that goes; pedestrians, horse riders, cyclists, motorcyclists, cars, and heavy vehicles. Pedestrians have priority ALWAYS in the UK. Knock one down and see how you fare in court.
@@martincull9371 are you suggesting that the changes to the highway code have made literally every road a zebra crossing? don't think that's terribly accurate
@@difflocktwo in fact, we've been doing it without lights for centuries. And if cars could still only go 10mph like they used to, I'm sure they would be fine without lights, as well. Fact is, lights are a modern invention to deal with the lethality of modern cars.
I wouldn’t cycle on roads like these. Painting cycle lanes on an existing busy road does not change vehicle behaviour or offer any protection, especially when cyclists break the rules as often as motorists.
I see this most days when I am cycling, and as for e bikes. I cycle pretty fast and e bikes are quick on the flat, and up hill. What really p*sses me off are private e scooters on the road as if they are a legal motor vehicle ! A friend of mind was hit while he was cycling by a local town rental e scooter which hurt him pretty badly, and damaged his cycle. The .oval authority could not tell who rented the bike or its logged journey! What is the point of accountability if the rental provider does not know who is using their e scooters !
Really? I was under the impression you have to register and activate the rental scooter via an app? (The rider would be duty bound to declare that when they exchanged details)..
I believe the rental company has to be fully insured for third party damages as part of their local authority contract agreement. Just because they were unable to declare the user at that time is irrelevant (I believe)..( I would advise your friend to follow this one up if your story is true..)
If your a cyclist who runs reds shame on you. If you patiently wait and do your best to be a predictable cyclist to remain safe for you and those around you well done. I know its hard maintaining this while seeing others flaunt he rules. Its much like any other transport method, youll have people who are reckless and stupid and then youll have those that are cautious and courtious. Only you can decide what you want to be but for gods sake dont ruin it for everyone. Be one of the good ones!
I do not run red light, but I can kinda understand people who do it. When I cycle to work, I time myself and spend 7 minutes just standing at red lights, one way. In 9 days that is over an hour spent just waiting, and the only reason for the light is because of cars. I never seen dedicated cycle tracks with traffic lights on them. So as usual, better infrastructure would solve this issue.
great vid...unfortunately as a cyclist, you have to drive for everybody else, but the thing that infuriates me is the cyclist who runs cycle reds....sad to say it but i would love to see a car knock them into next week !!
@@stevedawson256 Why is it unfortunate? Pedestrians and bicycles are a threat to no one. Heavy machines are extremely dangerous and should be extremely careful.
In reading comments, some can't accept reality that cyclists do in fact act illegally and dangerously including in this video at 4.34 and 4.44 riding through the red and why they need number plates and the road rules also covers cyclists.
A number plate would be pointless, for many reasons but the main ones are; 1. Car drivers constantly claim that they can't see cyclists, so how can they possibly see or take note of a number plate on a bicycle, which would be very small, because it's on a bicycle. 2. There's not one single car driver, and very few other people, that could successfully name the brand and model of a bicycle as it went by, 3. a bicycle doesn't have a VIN, so it can't be registered in the same scheme as motor vehicles. 4. It doesn't have a motor, so see item 3. Traffic lights aren't triggered by a bicycle, so a red light camera also won't be triggered. Even my motorcycle doesn't trigger lights, so I know for sure there's no hope for most bicycles, and certainly not carbon ones. The whole number plate fiasco has been touted for more than fourteen years; there's a reason it's not a thing. Wake up.
@@kingeskimo 0:25 in cyclist jumping reds, 2:24 cyclist undertaking dhl van not in cycle lane, 4:00 two cyclists ignoring reds 4:35 4:45 4:50 multiple cyclists jumping reds. Try shutting your mouth and opening your eyes.
@@AaaaandAction I'm typing so my mouth is actually shut. You are a very hostile individual aren't you. Is this your standard form of communication? You'll note that you are mostly wrong in the context of my first observation. Please go back and start again 😘 Try mediation to chill out or a motorbike ride just don't jump the reds 👍
You talking about uninsured drivers or are you peddling the ridiculous lie that cyclists don't pay for roads and cars do? Roads are largely paid for by general taxation and your "road tax" and fuel duty don't come close to paying for the costs of the road system. Bikes do no damage to roads and most cyclists also have cars and drive so even if the argument that cyclists don't pay for roads wasn't complete BS, the fact most of them also drive would cover that. Thats ignoring the fact that all these cyclists could be driving and making our congested roads even worse.
No swearing or road rage of any kind when dealing with the idiots. I can respect that. You definitely show a lot more restraint than me 😂
It does take a lot to wind me up!
Terrible bicycle infrastructure. Looks stressfull to ride there.
It is not the best! Bit of a work in progress. It is stressful, I normally only manage a ride into London once a week.
Ever cycled in italy? We don't even have them here...
yet again (4min) another expensive cycle lane a total waste of time with cars parked in it
London looks like an absolute nightmare today. I cycled there from the mid-1980s to the late 1990s and it was actually a lot safer without the bike lanes, probably because I was just one of a handful of cyclists you saw in the city on a weekly basis, and maybe drivers saw me as an eccentric oddity back then. I had no accidents or dangerous encounters during this time. Nowadays it seems like Tour de France has come to the city and that they are all cycling for death or glory - it looks immensely dangerous. Plus thin tyres and those grid covers!!!!
Yes cycle traffic and the standard of riding are a big challenge now. Often more likely to cause an accident than motor traffic.
Overall good cycling apart from your aversion to easing off a bit when a vehicle in front is indicating to turn left. Granted, I do my cycling in Edinburgh where we probably pootle along at a more sedate pace than your average Lomdon cyclist
I think we were focusing on the poor driving as opposed to “good cycling” (a crushed and dead cyclist is still dead regardless of how “good” he/ she might have been!)…
Nothing bad even happened in some of these clips.
Great rider. Love your videos
Thank you so much
Honestly, most of these incidents would be avoided if bycicles were not forced to ride at the left of the lane. It´s just not safe. If there is just one lane its not safe to pass (either a bike passing a car or viceversa), there is no room for bike + safety distance + car.
Here is Spain you can use the middle of the lane (in urban roads), thus most of this incidents are avoided.
T F L every journey's shit
Sir You have fantastic road craft 🫡
Huge respect to you riding in the city
Terrifying
Thanks ✌️
Looks like anything goes, ride at your own risk!! Stay safe out there! Guess I won't be riding in London anytime soon.
Well, I ride with belief that everyone around me is blind. Even if I have the right of way, I always slow down, assuming that they didn't see me. And quite a few times they actualy didn't and if I didn't stop, it would be unfortunate situation.
elephant and castles layout is absolute shambles
It is not great, but it used to be a lot worse!
@@zeecycling I lived 5 mins up the road towards burgess Park and worked in soho I honestly think it was safer six/seven years ago and I was on the roundabout when somone got squished. The cycle lanes are worse than cycling in traffic imo ,and I'm still up there 5 days a week
i have a question, do you stop and wait through the whole length of red light at a 3 way intersection with plenty of visibility and no traffic ? Also a question, when traffic indicators are offline/faulty, not displaying light, do you wait there until somebody comes to fix them ?
Also, did you by any chance remind teachers for homework when u were at school ?
There is certainly a debate to be had on cyclists stopping at red lights. I do generally follow the rule, but I know in other countries there is some flexibility in that.
Ah you are repeating yourself. It was only funny the first time.
That's a Hummer H2 Limo. Rare sight normally, let alone in London.
We have a lot of them in Vegas, though. Seems like that's the only kind the teenagers like to rent.
Where are the police to control the roads and the Highway code ?
They’re too busy not doing everything else.
CS7 is just a joke at times...
we really need a proper cycleway along the entire route
Every time you cycle, its living life on the edge! Keep cycling though Sir. People will always push the boundaries, act foolishly and make mistakes. (Living in Sheffield, I'm quite jealous of your infrastructure).
Those cycle lanes just look like someone is going to get killed pretty soon unless they find away to get them off the busy main roads! Bike vs truck no contest! ☹️
Don't step out. What part of pedestrian priority don't you understand?
He understands that pedestrians don't have the priority that you seem to think they do have, and they shouldn't step out.
No one would claim that a pedestrian ought to blunder ought in front of a car or motorbike or bus and expect the operator to yield, so why expect it of a rider of a bicycle?
@@petergibson7287 a shame that you don't understand the hierarchy of road users. You know the one that goes; pedestrians, horse riders, cyclists, motorcyclists, cars, and heavy vehicles. Pedestrians have priority ALWAYS in the UK. Knock one down and see how you fare in court.
@@martincull9371 are you suggesting that the changes to the highway code have made literally every road a zebra crossing? don't think that's terribly accurate
I'm a white van courier in London and a avid cyclist
I have mixed opinions on these clips 😕
The insanity of ignoring red lights on a bicycle!
It is actually insane to follow lights as a person outside of a car. Lights are exclusively because of cars.
_Some_ cyclists actually believe traffic lights only apply to _motor_ vehicles.
@@phillwainewright4221 It's obvious that lights are for cars. People on foot and on bike can navigate roads without lights.
@@difflocktwo in fact, we've been doing it without lights for centuries. And if cars could still only go 10mph like they used to, I'm sure they would be fine without lights, as well. Fact is, lights are a modern invention to deal with the lethality of modern cars.
@@ghostofmybrain I think so too. I have learned to ignore lights. If cars wanna kill me, I cannot do anything about it.
well, what to expect riding on the wrong side of the road😉
I wouldn’t cycle on roads like these. Painting cycle lanes on an existing busy road does not change vehicle behaviour or offer any protection, especially when cyclists break the rules as often as motorists.
This
Other cyclists ignoring traffic lights really gets my goat!
Yup! I'm with you 💯
Dangerous, not only at the time, but also stokes the fires of anti-cyclist feeling.
odd that same standard isn't applied to cars@@viralhype_
Cs7 need i say more.?
1:25 Haha MGIF!
I see this most days when I am cycling, and as for e bikes. I cycle pretty fast and e bikes are quick on the flat, and up hill. What really p*sses me off are private e scooters on the road as if they are a legal motor vehicle !
A friend of mind was hit while he was cycling by a local town rental e scooter which hurt him pretty badly, and damaged his cycle. The .oval authority could not tell who rented the bike or its logged journey!
What is the point of accountability if the rental provider does not know who is using their e scooters !
Really? I was under the impression you have to register and activate the rental scooter via an app? (The rider would be duty bound to declare that when they exchanged details)..
I believe the rental company has to be fully insured for third party damages as part of their local authority contract agreement. Just because they were unable to declare the user at that time is irrelevant (I believe)..( I would advise your friend to follow this one up if your story is true..)
May i congratulate you on highlighting both car & cyclists idiotic behaviour. 👍👍👍
If your a cyclist who runs reds shame on you. If you patiently wait and do your best to be a predictable cyclist to remain safe for you and those around you well done. I know its hard maintaining this while seeing others flaunt he rules. Its much like any other transport method, youll have people who are reckless and stupid and then youll have those that are cautious and courtious. Only you can decide what you want to be but for gods sake dont ruin it for everyone. Be one of the good ones!
Thanks for your comment, I agree
I do not run red light, but I can kinda understand people who do it. When I cycle to work, I time myself and spend 7 minutes just standing at red lights, one way. In 9 days that is over an hour spent just waiting, and the only reason for the light is because of cars. I never seen dedicated cycle tracks with traffic lights on them. So as usual, better infrastructure would solve this issue.
My bike doesn't trigger the traffic light sensors, so i'd have to wait for 10 minutes for a car to turn up lol (if night riding).
great vid...unfortunately as a cyclist, you have to drive for everybody else, but the thing that infuriates me is the cyclist who runs cycle reds....sad to say it but i would love to see a car knock them into next week !!
reds are for cars...
@@HOOOPER No, red are for all vehicles in the street... Also bicycle
Unfortunately as a hgv driver we have to think and drive for every road user including cyclists and pedestrians.
@@stevedawson256 Why is it unfortunate? Pedestrians and bicycles are a threat to no one. Heavy machines are extremely dangerous and should be extremely careful.
2:05 but cars never run red lights do they
Some of them werent even close, plenty of time for a turn/merge, if that scares you you sohouldnt ride a bike. Just walk, slowly and safely.
Also, did you by any chance remind teachers for homework when u were at school ?
I don't think there are any close passes in that video. Are you sure you are commenting on the right video?
Ha ha, that's funny.
In reading comments, some can't accept reality that cyclists do in fact act illegally and dangerously including in this video at 4.34 and 4.44 riding through the red and why they need number plates and the road rules also covers cyclists.
I am not sure about number plates, but plenty do break the highway code for sure.
A number plate would be pointless, for many reasons but the main ones are; 1. Car drivers constantly claim that they can't see cyclists, so how can they possibly see or take note of a number plate on a bicycle, which would be very small, because it's on a bicycle. 2. There's not one single car driver, and very few other people, that could successfully name the brand and model of a bicycle as it went by, 3. a bicycle doesn't have a VIN, so it can't be registered in the same scheme as motor vehicles. 4. It doesn't have a motor, so see item 3. Traffic lights aren't triggered by a bicycle, so a red light camera also won't be triggered. Even my motorcycle doesn't trigger lights, so I know for sure there's no hope for most bicycles, and certainly not carbon ones.
The whole number plate fiasco has been touted for more than fourteen years; there's a reason it's not a thing.
Wake up.
And what the fuck was it about the last clip ?????? why did it bother u ?
Nothing, was more of an observation!
All I’m seeing is a cyclist forcing his way up the inside of vehicles and asking to be hit, others ignoring the lights on many occasions too
@@kingeskimo please rewatch the video if myopia stopped you seeing it the first time
@@kingeskimo don’t you have anything other than ignorant insults?
@@AaaaandAction Not seeing any insults, just care.
@@kingeskimo 0:25 in cyclist jumping reds, 2:24 cyclist undertaking dhl van not in cycle lane, 4:00 two cyclists ignoring reds 4:35 4:45 4:50 multiple cyclists jumping reds. Try shutting your mouth and opening your eyes.
@@AaaaandAction I'm typing so my mouth is actually shut. You are a very hostile individual aren't you. Is this your standard form of communication? You'll note that you are mostly wrong in the context of my first observation. Please go back and start again 😘
Try mediation to chill out or a motorbike ride just don't jump the reds 👍
pay nothing and do what they like 🥵
You talking about uninsured drivers or are you peddling the ridiculous lie that cyclists don't pay for roads and cars do? Roads are largely paid for by general taxation and your "road tax" and fuel duty don't come close to paying for the costs of the road system. Bikes do no damage to roads and most cyclists also have cars and drive so even if the argument that cyclists don't pay for roads wasn't complete BS, the fact most of them also drive would cover that. Thats ignoring the fact that all these cyclists could be driving and making our congested roads even worse.
Pedestrians? Yep, they should definitely have to pay road tax😂