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Oh dear, girlfriend was in tears last night after a horrible ride home. She's as calm and capable as they come but one too many close passes, motorbikes reving behind her and general cuntery broke her spirit.
Sounds like my commute yesterday morning, except the effect on me was that I desperately wanted to bash someone's skull into the road by the end of it.
Interesting re bike clothing, since my commute went up by 50% I am now in full cycling gear every day, but haven't really noticed a big difference in attitudes myself.
SwissChap-
She's seen me blow up too many times to know anything good will come of it.
Maybe it's just me but riding in jeans and t-shirt (or hooded jacket now) just seems to put me in a better place in my head. I also like to know that if shit does hit the fan i'll look a little more human in a confrontation. Recent switch to wide bars has also been a bit of a revelation.
jono84
Oh dear, girlfriend was in tears last night after a horrible ride home. She's as calm and capable as they come but one too many close passes, motorbikes reving behind her and general cuntery broke her spirit.
One thing that came out of the post ride conversation is she had noticed since switching to winter gear people's behaviour had gotten worse. She wears lycra and has a bright pink Rapha jacket which definitely puts her in the high vis cycling club. I hate the idea of her not being able to wear something that is designed to keep her safe and comfortable but based on my own experiences of wearing obvious cycle clothing i suggested she try wearing something a little move casual and see how she gets on. FWIW other than helmet/sidi's/gloves i've now abandoned most bike clothing for commuting and feel a lot better for it.