2010-02-04 - Rider Down/Fatality, Belsize Park (London)

What has that got to do with it?

I do the same but often get flashed by drivers behind, even though I try to top 20mph. If possible with only a coupld of cars I slow down to let em pass before heading through a carred lane.

After cycle training i try to consider this as acknowledgement that the car has seen me, so its a good thing.

My safety is not to be compromised to save a fucking idiot 2 seconds on their overall journey time, they can wait, this is about assertive cycling, taking your place, knowing you have every right to be there, and as and when it is safe to do so you let cars go past.

You can actually control how traffic responds around you, it also helps to keep making eye contact with the driver behind, so they are aware that you know they wish to get by.