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I called out a guy on a blue gs / ss (don't know which) this morning. going along Notting Hill Gate, the lights by the gate cinema are red so I slow down, I get overtaken by this guy who then decides to slow down whilst moving to the left, his saddle was in line with my forks at the time but as it was a low speed I did not worry, just put my brake on. Then along Bayswater Road I had overtaken him and was coming up to a red light again - he does the same thing. The traffic gets going again so I pull alongside him and say 'Please could you look before pulling back in after overtaking' - he said 'I did' I then explained that on 2 occasions he did not do this and that I had to brake to avoid a collision. He then tells me that I should not be telling him off, as I should always be looking forwards....
Get towards another red light, he then tries to pass an LGV between the vehicle and the kerb - lights go green, and I then overtake him behind the LGV, he is stationary with a foot on the kerb now... I did not offer him further advice as I think he kind of learned something from the whole experience.
Oh, if you are on here, I really really hope you do change the way you cycle.