2009-03-20 - Rider Down, Uxbridge Road + Askew Road

I just dont think the majority of cyclists are aware of the dangers, and dont have exposure to the sort of info that would make them aware - having been in several HGV's there is simply no way no matter how good a driver is at the wheel, that they can see cyclists in the majority of positions on the inside, especialy when you take into account the speeds each is moving at.

I still think there are more cyclists out there riding without much of an idea as to how much danger they put themselves in, than there are bad HGV drivers.

+1.

Every day I see dozens of situations where cyclists run huge risks on the road apparently unaware of what they are doing or the risks they are taking. Watching Brompton riders try and squeeze between two buses outside Vitoria trains station yesterday reminded me of how alert and skilled the bus drivers were. They displayed far greater awareness of the road conditions than the pair of fluro noddys trying to prove who had the biggest dick.