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All this has made me curious about the use of cameras on cycles. I have watched many YouTube cycle videos, some made by those featured in the programme. Many of these have been useful in showing me shortcuts across London and generally great viewing. I have thought of getting a camera myself, although it was really for mountain bike riding and the occasional trip with friends on countryside trips. I'm not sure I'd be tempted to use it in town, especially after this programme.
Catching up with someone after an event and having an exchange of views is one thing, but pointing out that it has been filmed and will be uploaded on to YouTube clearly adds more tension to a situation. The trouble is you don't know who you are dealing with, and one of these days, it could be a Class A whackjob who will get really wound up by this with horrific consequences. The last thing I want to read on this forum is that someone filming such an incident has been assaulted or run over.
As an aside, I wonder how bike sales will do this year from people who saw this programme? Judging by a conversation I had last night with a friend, I'm not expecting him to join me on a ride anytime soon.