Experiences of Cycle Training

After a couple experiences yesterday, I've been reflecting on something that perhaps could be added to the cycle training 'curriculum' - training to deal with other cyclists, not just cars.

I was very happy with the training I received (see post #210), and was not a novice but when a few people in LBSs including my local one responded that it was useful whatever your level and since Lambeth subsidised it I gave it a go and found it helpful.

What I think could be added though is treatment of other cyclists. Essentially the thing that gets my goat most, apart the occasinal murderous driver, is the recklessness and lack of consideration of otehr cyclists - who I'd ideally like to see as brethren at all times, even if fully fluored, nodding furiously etc. My view is we're all on 2 wheels or so, powering ourselves, and facing same risks/roads/weather

However, many cyclists are inconsdierate of ecah other - I suppose I don't need to list all the ways, as the 'calling out bad cyclists' thread does it for me. I'd just point out that given the increasing number of dedicated lanes, ASL box thingys and with more cyclists, it seems important to teach both how to treat other cyclists and how to anticipate other cyclists' often inconsiderate or even reckless behaviour, given the space we all have to share.

What do you think trainers?

Which proves shows how daft these kinds of statements are:
"all cyclists are..."
"All drivers fucking...."

There are bells everywhere.

But David is spot on; cycle training teaches you to work with road users- all road users, (if its done proper or the trainee maybe pays for extra, as funding often doesn't quite cover a comprehensive lesson for a trainee).