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On the push bike you'd be all adrenalined up. On the motorbike you're all armoured up.
I'm not a fighting man, but there are times and places.
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i had a bloke steam past me in traffic (single lane) then cut in on me to no gap, nearly knocking me off.
At the next lights i pulled up next to him and told him he was a rampant self pleasurer. Then I tootled up to the lights.
Said bloke then drives round the lights on the wrong side (into oncoming traffic), pulls up in front of me making all sorts of gestures. I get off the bike, invite him to discuss and he just drives off. through a red light. big man.. errr
I honestly think there's something about X5s or RRs that makes >50% of their drivers behave like c@#ts (MB excluded i'm sure
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I never had much trouble on a push bike aside from someone throwing a cup of water at me and my stoving in their door in retaliation.. a physio knocked me off once but nowt but scuffed hands and she was so apologetic i didnt mind
At the next lights i pulled up next to him and told him he was a rampant self pleasurer. Then I tootled up to the lights.
Said bloke then drives round the lights on the wrong side (into oncoming traffic), pulls up in front of me making all sorts of gestures. I get off the bike, invite him to discuss and he just drives off. through a red light. big man.. errr
I honestly think there's something about X5s or RRs that makes >50% of their drivers behave like c@#ts (MB excluded i'm sure
)I never had much trouble on a push bike aside from someone throwing a cup of water at me and my stoving in their door in retaliation.. a physio knocked me off once but nowt but scuffed hands and she was so apologetic i didnt mind
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I would recommend a less aggressive attitude following personal experience when in my Elise many moons ago. I had similar (ironically to what Ultra experienced), I gave a quick flash, nothing doing, so undertook.
Driver of lane hogger looked over as I undertook (I glanced at him also to let him know he was in the wrong lane), he took exception to this and chased me VERY aggressively for 3 or 4 roundabouts along the local ring road (short stretches of DC, so no real chance to really get clear of him), anyway, ended in my stopped at lights on final RAB, he arrives, mounts kerb on outside, park across my bow, gets out and starts running towards me. I didn't really know what to do, so checked coast was clear and just (I mean just) avoided hitting his car and drove off, he jumped out of the way and took a swipe at my car.
I, how else can I put this, nearly shat myself. The guy was a moron / skinhead meathead and clearly didn't like a young man (23 at the time) undertaking him in a fancy little car.
Trouble is, you never know who is driving the other car and what they might do, so I no longer put myself in a position where it could be ugly. I enjoy a little blast as much as the next man, but the roads are full of all sorts, mostly ok, some good, some rotten.
Driver of lane hogger looked over as I undertook (I glanced at him also to let him know he was in the wrong lane), he took exception to this and chased me VERY aggressively for 3 or 4 roundabouts along the local ring road (short stretches of DC, so no real chance to really get clear of him), anyway, ended in my stopped at lights on final RAB, he arrives, mounts kerb on outside, park across my bow, gets out and starts running towards me. I didn't really know what to do, so checked coast was clear and just (I mean just) avoided hitting his car and drove off, he jumped out of the way and took a swipe at my car.
I, how else can I put this, nearly shat myself. The guy was a moron / skinhead meathead and clearly didn't like a young man (23 at the time) undertaking him in a fancy little car.
Trouble is, you never know who is driving the other car and what they might do, so I no longer put myself in a position where it could be ugly. I enjoy a little blast as much as the next man, but the roads are full of all sorts, mostly ok, some good, some rotten.
From what I understand the danger started when he chased you VERY aggressively. So you shouldn't have given him this chance/pleasure.
After undertaking him you proved your point and you shouldn't even look at him. Just undertake in a calm sort of manner. I he wants to run again, let him run!
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I was out in my Exige today and as approaching a dual carriageway a German diesel of some sort, merc a class or similar was up my arse at speed so I pulled away, on the DC and then at some distance forward I was overtaking a lorry and he's there again, clung to my rear so as I pullover after passing the lorry, I press on as he tries to overtake, as you can imagine he's a dot at the rear in short time.
I continue forward and as I turn off, he goes past me and is flipping the finger at me and screaming in his car.
In fairness I could have pulled over and let him pass but he seemed a bit of a c*nt for clinging onto me so I thought I demonstrate the speed difference.
In fairness I shouldn't of risen to the diesel dickishness but some of these road warriors think they are superhuman.
Not sure if it's right or wrong. Bit of both I think. When I'm in my beater I let the good stuff get on past me.
I'm sure others have experienced this in various degrees.
I continue forward and as I turn off, he goes past me and is flipping the finger at me and screaming in his car.
In fairness I could have pulled over and let him pass but he seemed a bit of a c*nt for clinging onto me so I thought I demonstrate the speed difference.
In fairness I shouldn't of risen to the diesel dickishness but some of these road warriors think they are superhuman.
Not sure if it's right or wrong. Bit of both I think. When I'm in my beater I let the good stuff get on past me.
I'm sure others have experienced this in various degrees.
I feel you buddy on this one. Sometimes you cannot help it but teach them a lesson.
You didn't do anything illegal, You just wound him up a bit
(and I'm pretty sure you will chill if middle lane was occupied at that time).
I 've found out that SAYING NOTHING when being shown the finger but smiling, smirking or sticking your tongue out (yeah like a child!) can infuriate these low-level human beings
On my way to work, DC, wanted to change lanes from inside to ouside and slot in between a white van and an white Audi S3 (couldn't undertake the van due to moderate traffic). The Audi s3 driver was not intending to 'let' me slot in and after a couple of failed attempts with him tailigating the van; I forced my way in by indicating right whilst lined up to the middle of the van and eventually managed to squeeze. Worth noting that I was not jumping up the queue or stealing anyone's place. This is my normal route to work, I just HAVE TO change lanes there!
He went mad! I could see in my mirrors that he wanted to say something to me but DC now changing to one lane. I floor it. He is desperately trying to catch up. Approaching a traffic light, I slow down as I don't want him bumping me. I can still see him animated at the back. I hate to admit that I truly enjoyed his frustration. On the next roundabout he pulls next to my lane, I roll down my window to see what he has to say..He went ballistic!
-'Are you a f*** idiot? blah blah blah something about the situation - no more swears
-It is not my fault that your car is not as fast as mine..WITH A SMILE..
(no need to rationalise with such people and explain to them that you just wanted to change lanes and he was not letting you!)
Can drive them nuts!
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If someone comes up behind you quickly and you're not being held up by traffic, let them on their way. If you're not overtaking, then keep left. It's not rocket science is it?
If they're in the outside lane and won't pull over, give them a quick flash (from a safe distance). If they don't react, gently undertake and be on your way in a calm fashion. Or just pull in a lane and hover in their rear 3/4.
Go about your day with a serenity and poise, realise that most people are idiots and be glad you're not one of them.
Then when the empty road opens up in front of you, enjoy.
If they're in the outside lane and won't pull over, give them a quick flash (from a safe distance). If they don't react, gently undertake and be on your way in a calm fashion. Or just pull in a lane and hover in their rear 3/4.
Go about your day with a serenity and poise, realise that most people are idiots and be glad you're not one of them.
Then when the empty road opens up in front of you, enjoy.
That's the theory I'm following as well..But sometimes..Just sometimes
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That's a good approach as well but only in summer with roof down and
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