A lot of these nice driving/riding clips transcends from being a decent human being in the first place. Decency many human beings seem to forget when behind the wheel.
It's good when other road users recognise that you are doing things to make their lives easier & I try to also recognise and be appreciative when others do the same for me.
Common courtesy always used to be part of our community as was looking out for each other. While for some that has been lost I have found over the last few months I am having more and more positive interactions on the road with other road users simply by having a smile and a thumbs up ready. That could be in acknowledgment of a signal like the bus driver here or it could be in acknowledgment of an error and an apology. Being nice and being considerate feeds the cycle (no pun intended) of others being nice and being considerate. If you are aggressive or frustrated in your actions then that will 99% of the time be reciprocated with anger and frustration back
Cycling on the same routes, I get on really well with the bus drivers . The majority of them know me and know if I can pull into a safe area for them to pass me , I wil. But they also know if I can't, they will wait behind until its safe to pass
This is something I do regularly whenever I am slowing down or obstructing following traffic. I have really good mirrors on both handlebars and keep an eye on what's happening behind me. I regularly pull over in a safe space to let following traffic pass me. I like to think whilst claiming my right to safely share the road space as a cyclist along with every other vehicle, I'm also trying to set an example that cyclists can also be courteous and considerate of all other road users too. Hopefully what I pay out will be reciprocally returned to me and other cyclists in return. But you have to lead by example. Otherwise you are going to get dragged over to the dark side. (Where did that Star Wars music suddenly come from? (Oh, it's inside my head!))
One thing this video made me think about is that on a bike, a "Thank You" wave to another road user could potentially be misunderstood by others as an actual directional signal. Of course, it depends on how the Thank You gesture is delivered by the cyclist but certainly, if it's delivered via anything that might be considered as even a "partially" stretched out arm, the risk for such a misunderstanding is there. Together with this, the Thank You wave needs to be delivered in such a way that it doesn't interfere with the actual need to give a hand signal and the ideal timing for such a signal. Plus you also need to think about balance as well as braking. Off course, in a motor vehicle, none of this is an issue.
@Ibs Remember the 🎥 Top Gun? No misunderstanding occurred in a certain clip...... It involved the 🖕........ He was merely keeping up with "Diplomatic Relations" rofl 😂 No misunderstanding on this occasion. It's nice to be nice 😊
Very true regarding the need to signal, balance and brake safely. normally I would say you generally signal before starting any manoeuvre then during the manoeuvre your line and position should make it quite clear what you are doing so you can keep both hands on the handlebars. For the thank you signal a raised palm at shoulder height or a thumbs up normally works, you just vary it according to the situation, I never had a problem with misinterpretation.
When I'm cycling I always use the thumbs up 👍 acknowledgment to say thank you. Of course there are other hand signals I might use on a rare occasion requiring the middle finger to express other negative emotions but that's a subject for a very different video.
@@tconnolly9820 I used to use the middle finger signal but not now, not in a long time. if a driver does something inconsiderate they generally know what they have done and will either apologise or do nothing, in the case of the latter and if they can still see me and have not disappeared into the distance, I'll just give them a thumbs up.
spent a few hours driving around my local area, n Tameside today, had lots of nice interactions, giving way, others helping me out, it makes such a nice positive change, the roads can be a toxic place at times.
Yes, helping and acknowledging other road users does make a difference, I always do it and thank people, even if they are only doing what they are supposed to or only doing it for a car behind me, I don't care and it's nice to be nice. Another thing I do and I think many cyclists do is stop and check if another cyclist is ok or needs assistance, it's amazing how many people will cycle with no idea how to fix a puncture, broken chain or anything else mechanical.
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Visual communication will only work when other people bother to look/observe. However; great clip to showcase and apologies if I sound a little bit negative in Paragraph #1.
You should drop Arriva an email with that clip, its nice to see a professional driver like that for a change, he needs to be acknowledged to his bosses. TBH when I cycled around Edinburgh the Lothian "Corporation" buses were always good. They are only going another 100m up the road to the next bus stop anyway. It was the private bus companies that were shocking.
Curious to ask if you ride with some form of lighting on at front / rear in daylight as a matter of routine Ash? I seem to recall a bit of a discussion on lighting in a previous cycling video but can't recall if your own choice of daytime illumination was mentioned.
I don't always ride with lights on in the daytime, although it is advisable and I should! However, it was discussed about them not being needed in the daytime when I was doing my cycle instructor training, which surprised me.
@@AshleyNeal-JustCycling Interesting to hear Ash. It surprises me to also hear that the cycle instruction doesn't warm to the idea of daytime "cycling" lights, especially considering that in modern times, cyclists will be mixed in with motor vehicle traffic equipped with daytime running lights. Sort of related to this, I remember when DRL's were about to become compulsory on UK vehicles, many motorcyclists (i.e. another form of two wheeled road users) raised objections on the grounds that they would now blend more into the background when motor vehicles would also be lit in daylight. So it's surprising to read on the official take from a cycling authority on this.
I like to have a rear light on in the day. On one road by me I go under the m6 toll road, and it's very dark . Also, I go riding around cannock chase, and there's a lot of trees, and the sun doesn't get through
Day time running lights are probably one of the best saftey devices on the bike to get noticed sooner. Every car manufacturer uses them for the simple reason you see the vehicle sooner. It's not because you can't see them.
Given that the *only* reason to signal is to offer information to other road users, this video should be entirely unnecessary and unremarkable. _Should be_
Bus driver earning his due of being called a professional driver. Class act 👍
A lot of these nice driving/riding clips transcends from being a decent human being in the first place. Decency many human beings seem to forget when behind the wheel.
And behind the handlebars!
@@tconnolly9820And behind the reigns!
Took me a moment to realise that two of the cameras are flipped but still a strong message about helping other to keep you safe.
It's good when other road users recognise that you are doing things to make their lives easier & I try to also recognise and be appreciative when others do the same for me.
Common courtesy always used to be part of our community as was looking out for each other. While for some that has been lost I have found over the last few months I am having more and more positive interactions on the road with other road users simply by having a smile and a thumbs up ready. That could be in acknowledgment of a signal like the bus driver here or it could be in acknowledgment of an error and an apology.
Being nice and being considerate feeds the cycle (no pun intended) of others being nice and being considerate. If you are aggressive or frustrated in your actions then that will 99% of the time be reciprocated with anger and frustration back
Cycling on the same routes, I get on really well with the bus drivers . The majority of them know me and know if I can pull into a safe area for them to pass me , I wil. But they also know if I can't, they will wait behind until its safe to pass
This is something I do regularly whenever I am slowing down or obstructing following traffic. I have really good mirrors on both handlebars and keep an eye on what's happening behind me. I regularly pull over in a safe space to let following traffic pass me. I like to think whilst claiming my right to safely share the road space as a cyclist along with every other vehicle, I'm also trying to set an example that cyclists can also be courteous and considerate of all other road users too.
Hopefully what I pay out will be reciprocally returned to me and other cyclists in return. But you have to lead by example. Otherwise you are going to get dragged over to the dark side.
(Where did that Star Wars music suddenly come from? (Oh, it's inside my head!))
One thing this video made me think about is that on a bike, a "Thank You" wave to another road user could potentially be misunderstood by others as an actual directional signal. Of course, it depends on how the Thank You gesture is delivered by the cyclist but certainly, if it's delivered via anything that might be considered as even a "partially" stretched out arm, the risk for such a misunderstanding is there. Together with this, the Thank You wave needs to be delivered in such a way that it doesn't interfere with the actual need to give a hand signal and the ideal timing for such a signal. Plus you also need to think about balance as well as braking. Off course, in a motor vehicle, none of this is an issue.
@Ibs
Remember the 🎥 Top Gun?
No misunderstanding occurred in a certain clip......
It involved the 🖕........
He was merely keeping up with "Diplomatic Relations" rofl 😂
No misunderstanding on this occasion. It's nice to be nice 😊
Very true regarding the need to signal, balance and brake safely. normally I would say you generally signal before starting any manoeuvre then during the manoeuvre your line and position should make it quite clear what you are doing so you can keep both hands on the handlebars.
For the thank you signal a raised palm at shoulder height or a thumbs up normally works, you just vary it according to the situation, I never had a problem with misinterpretation.
When I'm cycling I always use the thumbs up 👍 acknowledgment to say thank you.
Of course there are other hand signals I might use on a rare occasion requiring the middle finger to express other negative emotions but that's a subject for a very different video.
@@tconnolly9820 I used to use the middle finger signal but not now, not in a long time. if a driver does something inconsiderate they generally know what they have done and will either apologise or do nothing, in the case of the latter and if they can still see me and have not disappeared into the distance, I'll just give them a thumbs up.
spent a few hours driving around my local area, n Tameside today, had lots of nice interactions, giving way, others helping me out, it makes such a nice positive change, the roads can be a toxic place at times.
0:37 With that hand signal, I thought you were taking the first exit
Yes, helping and acknowledging other road users does make a difference, I always do it and thank people, even if they are only doing what they are supposed to or only doing it for a car behind me, I don't care and it's nice to be nice. Another thing I do and I think many cyclists do is stop and check if another cyclist is ok or needs assistance, it's amazing how many people will cycle with no idea how to fix a puncture, broken chain or anything else mechanical.
Comunication is key weather that be on the bike or car. Signaling be that hand signals or indicating or even road positioning are all key elements
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Nice to see a good road interaction. Improved my day a little bit 👍
I always ride like this, it’s better for everyone. 🚴🏻♂️⚡️
communicate, deciding other drivers don't need to know what you intend to do is the ultimate in bad driving.
Visual communication will only work when other people bother to look/observe.
However; great clip to showcase and apologies if I sound a little bit negative in Paragraph #1.
Nice approach to safe riding and driving. 👍 Your rear cam looks to be reversed, is that deliberate?
You can change it!
Thank you
No room for me, me, me.
There is always room for you, you, you 😉
Room for both both both 😅
Knowing Me, Knowing You...Aha!
@@ibs5080🎶There is nothing we can do🎶 lol
Great example Ashley, what a real shame so so many other cyclists don't display common sense use of the road.
Doesn’t the HWC suggest cyclists may use the left land to turn right at a roundabout? More HMC madness!
You should drop Arriva an email with that clip, its nice to see a professional driver like that for a change, he needs to be acknowledged to his bosses. TBH when I cycled around Edinburgh the Lothian "Corporation" buses were always good. They are only going another 100m up the road to the next bus stop anyway. It was the private bus companies that were shocking.
Lovely to see
Stay safe 👍
Good video.
I'd suggest that you invest in a helmet mounted rear view mirror.
Curious to ask if you ride with some form of lighting on at front / rear in daylight as a matter of routine Ash? I seem to recall a bit of a discussion on lighting in a previous cycling video but can't recall if your own choice of daytime illumination was mentioned.
I don't always ride with lights on in the daytime, although it is advisable and I should! However, it was discussed about them not being needed in the daytime when I was doing my cycle instructor training, which surprised me.
My Himiway Cruiser has lights on all the time though!
@@AshleyNeal-JustCycling Interesting to hear Ash. It surprises me to also hear that the cycle instruction doesn't warm to the idea of daytime "cycling" lights, especially considering that in modern times, cyclists will be mixed in with motor vehicle traffic equipped with daytime running lights. Sort of related to this, I remember when DRL's were about to become compulsory on UK vehicles, many motorcyclists (i.e. another form of two wheeled road users) raised objections on the grounds that they would now blend more into the background when motor vehicles would also be lit in daylight. So it's surprising to read on the official take from a cycling authority on this.
I like to have a rear light on in the day. On one road by me I go under the m6 toll road, and it's very dark . Also, I go riding around cannock chase, and there's a lot of trees, and the sun doesn't get through
Day time running lights are probably one of the best saftey devices on the bike to get noticed sooner. Every car manufacturer uses them for the simple reason you see the vehicle sooner. It's not because you can't see them.
Am I missing the point or are you congratulating yourself for using your “indicators “?
I hope the BMW driver who beeped me for no reason today is watching this (I was also cycling and making a right turn at a roundabout).
I think the bus driver probably recognised you. 🙂
I actually think it was the same bus driver from the first ever clip on this channel, but I couldn't prove it with the footage I have.👍
Good evening
Hello Thomas
Not hard is it 👍🏻
most bus drivers are cyclists these days
Cyclists that dominate the road are conflict
Given that the *only* reason to signal is to offer information to other road users, this video should be entirely unnecessary and unremarkable.
_Should be_