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^^^I had a terrible moment there a while ago, as pure rage filled me which wouldn't have been appropriate to let spew.
Riding south along the distinct cycle-path, it was obvious to me that a woman walking up ahead with her family, including several young children, were going to cross from the pedestrianised area right into the cycle space without looking. You can see things developing. They did just that, so I was slowing up well in advance. They were too busy talking to take note of anything else.
A certain collision was avoided. Had it not, I'd have ploughed straight into one of her young girls. First remark from the mother's lips was that I should look where I'm going. It was lost on her that because I actually had been, the danger was averted. But you can't argue with some people. Enjoying their day by attempting to ruin mine with her subsequent attitude is more important than admitting they'd made a mistake. A mother rightfully protecting her children couldn't swallow her pride and lose face in front of those who look up to her.
She got very rude and patronising, while the children began to laugh when they sensed she had the upper hand I allowed her to have, but all the while the irony of them, and her in particular, having not paid a blind bit of notice to their surroundings while only I had, so really the reverse of her accusation, mixed with blind fucking fury. I hate the world sometimes - even small injustices like that drive me batty. I kept my gob shut though. Later on that frame snapped while I was riding, so no karma for me that day.
Terrible stretch generally. Not enough space for anybody. Bet it's dire now.