• One issue I have with this thread is that complaints are constantly levied against a homogenised mass of so called 'Boris-biking, fluoro-clad, Cat 5 nodders'. The reality is that there are poor cyclists across the style spectrum, irrespective of the type of bicycle, clothing or sundry equipment an individual happens to sport. Heck, if you think Cat 5s are bad, you should see some of the dick moves pulled by Cat 3/4 riders in crit races.

    I think this thread serves a useful purpose for identifying poor cycling and suggesting ways to tackle it, but I have come to the view that leaving out some of the name calling associated with it would be beneficial.

    I agree with this. Call me a cunt if you want, but I occasionally wear a nodder fluoro jacket if commuting very early or very late. It smacks of a superiority complex tarnishing everyone with the same numpty nodder brush if they don't sport the same hipster get up as you. I'm in no way a perfect cyclist (is anyone?), but have never caused an accident to anyone*.

    *Except to myself when riding drunk. WAC

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