Remember kids... always wear a helmet. (The almighty bikeradar helmet thread)

The driver assumed that no-one would cross because no ped could cross, but hit a cyclist who moved much quicker and unexpectedly as far as the driver was concerned?

If there's a crossing, approach with caution regardless, not at the max speed enough to propelled a person in the air for 20 metres.

A toucan crossing is similar to a pedestrian crossing but also allows allows bicycles.

As illustrated;

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f1/Colliers_Wood_London_2011_15.jpg/220px-Colliers_Wood_London_2011_15.jpg