Nice Cycling 4 | Correct Positioning 

I’m not a cyclist but from my experience on the road I’d say at least 95% of cyclists are as considerate as the ones in the video. Social media and MSM are stoking a problem that does exist but not to the extent that they portray. Bad drivers are equally as bad as the bad cyclists. I would also hope since the new rules in the Highway Code came into force recently that cyclists feel safer and have less ‘ incidents’ than before the rules were changed. Maybe any cyclists reading this could let me know?

10:52 I think that pass from the police car was pretty lethal, they wouldn’t have tried to get around a car that close with the white van still being there in the other lane

This channel isn't just about driving, it's about roadcraft. Another excellent, balanced video. Thanks Ashley.

Journeys are much less stressful when you are not trying to be offended by every little mistake someone else makes. If everyone on the road tried to be helpful towards every other road user we'd all get to where we want to be much happier and probably faster too.

A few months ago I was filtering past a bus at some lights, when they changed and it started to move off without really checking mirrors, exposing me to some danger. It was, absolutely, a mistake on my part; I should have anticipated, and also been more patient. Faults on both sides, but certainly on mine. But the way the driver started swearing at me, and the things he said ("Perhaps if you get flattened you'll learn you people don't own the f---ing road", and so on) brought it home to me how "cyclists" are seen by some "motorists". I give you my word: I hadn't been even slightly aggressive, and indeed was preparing to apologise. Thing is I'm not a "cyclist"; I'm someone who happened, at that moment, to be on his bike. I'm also, at other times, a "motorist", a "pedestrian", a user of public transport and a taxi passenger. These aren't identities, or classes of person, they're just alternative ways of accomplishing the task of getting from one place to another. I simply don't understand where the hatred comes from. On any side. I mean, I know some bike riders run red lights and so on. But when did it become OK to judge everyone by the standards of the worst? The worst of all is the punishment pass. That's happened to me only rarely, but it's terrifying. If you drive a motor vehicle and you've ever close-passed a bike in order to make a point, you really need to not do that ever again. Even if the guy's being a dick.

I am a driver and a cyclist who has twice had life changing injuries resulting from cars pulling out in front of me whilst I was cycling - videos like this are important as it reminds us that most people are decent, that we need to be more considerate to one another on the roads, and that we need to calm down the dangerous rhetoric other videos do their upmost to promote - more videos like this please.

The cyclist in red and black that you were following, clearly demonstrates that he is from the class of cyclists known as vehicular cyclists. These are truly the ones who abide by the Highway Code and are much more aware of their surroundings; even compared to the average driver. Well done for observing all his tell signs and reacting to them in a good timely fashion...! 😎😉👍

I'm driving for UBER I watch your video lote lesson from your video. Thank you very much very helpful.

Excellent footage and analysis. Courteous road use isn't just 'good manners'...it's *safe behaviour*, and prevents conflicts. Your being a cyclist allows you to understand the actions of these sentient cyclists, and much of their behaviour is to ensure their survival as much as good manners. This episode left me feeling good about being on the road. When you get 'thank yous' from other users, you know we're all in this together.

It's nice to be nice is such a good mindset. If only people could try it and feel the benefit. Roads would be so much better if everyone adopted this attitude. I have learned so much from these uploads, not only do i feel my driving has and is improving. My driving experience is even more enjoyable. Win win in my books Ashley 👍

I even forgot I sent you that clip some time ago. When it started my first thought was "why does this place look familiar" undil I realized it is my handlebars in the view 🙂. It is very pleasing to see so many so good examples from fellow cyclists and from drivers too. Thanks for putting these compilations together.

Pleased to feature a few times here! The clip from me at 8:56 was also about priority at meeting points. Some YT cyclists have said that because the car has to cross the midline of the road priority should be given to the cyclist. I don't agree; the line of parked cars in effect sets a new edge and thus centre to the road, particularly where there isn't a centre line.

Always an interesting time when you're a speedy cyclist! I'd agree with the 95% good rule for car drivers in my experience (I tend to cycle around lanes which can loose some interesting challenges) but I must say getting close-passed at 25mph is absolutely bloody terrifying. I must admit that I do usually swear at people who pass me badly although not loud enough for them to hear! Drivers who tailgate or close pass cyclists really are intimidating in a way I don't think car drivers would be familiar with. Top cycling in this vid though!

As a cyclist. Riding 2000 miles a year. Great video. You’ve opened my eyes to a few considerations

That Aussie kid on the road!…my God!…I’d have had to make sure the parents/guardian was made aware…😮

Thank you, Ashley, for this video. What a refreshing change to see the silent majority. As a cyclist of 50 years, I did recognise pretty much all of this and yes i recognised the anger I sometimes feel. It really is difficult not to react when someone has a go at you isn't it. I suppose the merc driver would have run the pedestrian down. I would like to add that I think some of the stop to let them pasts might have been prompted by the understandable anxiety one can feel if followed too closely and the guilt we often feel from holding others up. Mind you the slow on the single track at a passing place to let the car past was absolutely top draw. The other slow top help them past was just right too.

Good video, Ashley! We need some ballance. As an old endurance cyclist, cooperating and respecting other road users was a nice "investment" in them hopefully getting a good impression of us cycle nerds and making them wanting to be nice with us as well.

Patience is key for safety on the roads. Let us learn to have this virtue this year and also learn to let things go. If you have the right of way and someone is coming towards you, let them go and wait. Better to get home safe than in an accident.

Notice how at 5:30 on the drops I have no trouble getting to the brakes Ashley 😄

even when i do the right things people still get mad with me even endanger me. I am at the point that i rarely rise to another drivers mistake but its hard not to when it seems like they are intentionally doing it because to them i am just a inconvenience. i really hope you do a video with that white vauxhall i sent in :)

I appreciate the insight you provided to the many good cyclists there are out there. I rarely bike now but do have some hairy memories of near misses. Regarding the Aussie toddler I would also have stopped and eased him /her back home to a carer. But nowadays it might be a bit fraught to actually try to make contact with some parents. There is no hard answer but it can lead to problems from being snarled at for not minding my own business to down right accusations of sinister intent towards the toddler. I think the Aussie rider got it about right.

Great video as ever. Oddly enough I had a Merc saloon cutting across the cycle lane on me today! Plus a close pass and two red light jumpers. No need to stress and swear, just report to police and hopefully improve driver behaviour.

Rather fittingly, I'm about to watch this whilst doing a workout on the stationary bike here at home. I'm pretty sure I'm riding in the correct position. Namely behind my car...in the garage. Oh and although I'll be cycling for about 80mins and covering around 40 kms, I won't be giving a single signal!

As a cyclist I would also be wary of parked cars when passing them. Few years ago there was a little girl passing a parked taxi, the passenger opened the door without looking, knocking the girl under an oncoming bus. Clip with the black Mercedes reminded me of that, just as oblivious they are when parking, they won't think twice before throwing the door open without looking.

Watching Cyclists and Drivers do Bad things gets the Viewers but unfortunately the Good ones don't get the same Publicity! Nice to see the Good Cammers!!

Great video as always,I’m a cyclist,motorcyclist and motorist and I see good and bad in all,sadly it’s a people issue. Keep up the good work.

At 6:50 I, as a cyclist, would have positioned myself directly behind the car in front rather than on the left-hand side of the road - they wouldn't have been impeding oncoming traffic as they'd not be as far out as the car - also, I'd have signalled for a right turn before coming to a stop. ETA: I do see some point in his positioning, as there is one of those nasty traffic-calming bumps in the middle of the road...that they were probably aware of LOL.

It always warms my heart when I see people getting along! 🤗😘

The biggest press misconception is that cyclists don't also own and drive cars too

I'm a cyclist, I actually pulled on to the hotel driveway, as soon as I heard the siren coming from the passing abulance. I make mistake sometimes, I almost bumped into a pedestrian on a zebra crossing, althougth the pedestrian was not looking, I should of anticipated the pedestrian as I was aproaching the crossing.

Love this, decent people, we share the road and should look out for each other. I drive and cycle, and when on my bike I wear a cycle helmet (high-vis, lights at night etc.), and keep left when safe to do so, to allow vehicles to pass. I’ve seen cyclists hog the centre of the road quoting (shouting) the Highway Code, without fully understanding it.

Your first clip demonstrates the one time that I think cyclists* setting off early from a red light can be advantegeous for everyone. It takes a lot of observation though as the goal is to clear the obstruction quickly for the vehicles behind, and not to ignore red lights for the sake of it. Despite what a lot of people appear to believe, most cyclists are not in the business of blocking the road because an irritated driver is a dangerous driver. Some places have started installing traffic lights for cyclists specifically for this purpose. *edit

There was some great examples in thsi clip. And, if I may point out something, that may me obvious, but often I think very much overlooked by many, abd that is the Highway Code is not just a set of rules for road use, it's a *Code of Conduct* and *Etiquette* that you are expected to *_use_* not just 'follow'. Being properly versed in them will guide you in situations where there are ambiguities around priority such as in the final clip.

I've been binge-watching you since finding your Tesla videos because I'm considering buying one myself. This is the first time I've heard you say that you cycle too, but to be honest I'd picked that up. I'm a motorist and cycling instructor, and your appreciation of good cycling goes beyond what I sometimes encounter from driving instructors in my job. Don't underestimate the effect of your roof box on the cyclist turning right. You both communicated well but knowing you were a driving instructor he would have felt much more comfortable keeping himself visible to oncoming traffic to the left of the car in front of him, knowing that you would be giving him space to do so.

11:09 Notice the driver also appears to be exiting the wrong way from a one way street! Surprised Ashley didn't mention it.

Last time I road my bicycle on the road between this and the next village and I waved a trailing car to indicate is was now safe to overtake after the several bends that had kept them waiting behind me, I was rewarded with a deliberately close pass and cut-in.

There is often a bit of tension between cyclists and drivers. I think it's important for both groups to remember that we all share the road and need to work together to ensure everyone's safety. I've had my fair share of close calls with cyclists who seem to think they can just go wherever they want, ignoring traffic laws and signals. On the other hand, I've also encountered drivers who seem to have a complete disregard for the safety of cyclists, texting or speeding through bike lanes without a second thought. It's about the person, not the vehicle.

Another great video. Bridge building between bikes and cars. 👍👍 There is no way I'd have stopped like that cyclist for a waiting pedestrian in roundabout exit with a car behind me. So dangerous. I'd have cycled on past but super slow and careful so if she had stepped off the kerb it would've been fine to stop. Not ideal but less worse than stopping mid lane or stopping but hard left and leaving the car to plough through the pedestrian. By cycling smart I could have kept all three parties safe. The new highway code rules are really putting cyclists in danger in this type of situation.

At 4:15 with the Mercedes and cyclist, you say that the cyclist should have been selective about stopping for the pedestrian, I thought that with the changes to the highway code technically the cyclist was correct in stopping as the pedestrian was more vulnerable than the cyclist albeit marginal, this is where I sometimes disagree with the highway code even if you are driving a car and you stop for a pedestrian like this, the Mercedes could have crashed into the back of the car and still injured the pedestrian if they had walked into the road. It would have been the Mercedes driver's fault for sure due to being too fast and too close to stop, but in reality, everyone using or crossing roads should have responsibility for their own safety and the safety of others. At the start of the video, the cyclist was already past the red light, so far from perfect. Nice to see some good examples of cyclist taking care of themselves.

A vid where all the cammers are doing right! (Except for that slight altercation at the roundabout with the Merc.) Excellent - top drawer mate!

Good educational video that, although as a cyclist myself who commits to over 5k miles a year I would never give way to vehicles on a narrow road.

I appreciate this video. I gave up road rage after it left me feeling ashamed every time.

Boody excellent post mate. I've been riding 40 years and seen many changes in road use, especially the post Wiggins Froome evolution. I firmly believe in the messages you have promoted here and am co conscious that I follow 90% of what you are promoting. The other 10% of what you say has given me insight to improve. You are right we can all be a bit sweary when a driver crosses us but you are right. The better way is to not enter into the argument, hold your tongue and take the high ground. Thanks.

The first clip is actually very relatable, I always give them a little wave and a thumbs up!

There’s no road markings on the exit of a roundabout, therefore you don’t stop! It’s a continuation of the carriageway and was designed that way to keep things flowing

Was on a hike this morning and got lost with no choice in the end to get back to my car but cover a mile and a half of NSL B-road. A peleton of cyclists approached me while I was of course walking towards traffic and as I've been so accomodating to cyclists for a good while now I thought i'd give them a test to see if they would carry forward the karma, so I stayed on the road and put my faith in them. Fair play in the end, the lead rider took an early line to ensure everyone behind him moved out too so to safely negotiate the obstacle (think hitting me would hurt them more but still appreciated!). Nice to have some positive experiences to show not everyone on a bicycle is inconsiderate.

If anybodys interested, the car at 9:32 is a 1952 Ausin A40 😍 I think the cyclist probably shouldn't have stopped at the roundabout in that situation, however it was obviously entirely in accordance with the highway code. For myself I certainly won't attack from having words with the tit of a car driver, as he did explain why he had stopped. Perhaps when the car driver has since looked up the relevant rules as a result and learned (I doubt it, but you never know).

Love it Ashley. Harmony between all road users should be the norm,not the exception.

Stopping for the pedestrian on the roundabout, although advised by the new rules, isn't what I would've done.

Hi Ashley, once again you do a very clear and sensible description of what is happening and what you do about it , I have no real problem with any of it, my main concern with cyclists is that when I am driving a vehicle any collision is likely to leave me unhurt but much higher risk of injury to the rider, something of the sort happened forty years ago when having stopped at the kerb I started to get out but then sat back down again to collect some paperwork, this delay meant that when I opened the door without looking again I collected a bike rider over the door, the sight of her head snapping back as she fell over the widow a foot from my face I will never forget!, as it happened she was unhurt and even apologised to me!. This has become part of my daily life, that for me there are far, far worse things than dying in a car crash!, having the crash and surviving while the innocent victim dies fills me with dread!. Much of what you show us here has the bike rider paying particular attention to the vehicles behind, while I am happy to put myself in a position on the road that makes my intentions very clear it is the traffic it front of me that requires my undivided attention, while adjusting my speed so the flow keeps moving is a constant feature of my style I do for my own sake!, if drivers behind also benefit so much the better but that does not motivate me. To a large extent the same applies when I see the opportunity to slow or stop to allow another vehicle to cross or join it is because such kindness makes me feel better about myself!, the fact that most times the car I let in then turns off a bit later so that I lose nothing is another bonus!. Cheers, Richard.

There's a good argument for riding in the centre of the lane when there's insufficient space to safely overtake. In my experience motorists are more likely to move into the path of oncoming traffic to overtake when the cyclist is hugging the shoulder of the road.

I've recently moved to the city and started commuting by bike and your videos are always a help in anticipating the hazards thanks again!

6:02 Love your insight, and love how the cyclist makes progress while being mindful of other road users. I agree he could have positioned further to the right at the lights where he turned right, he should have given a hand signal too. One other thing to note about him keeping rolling is that his shoes were clipped into his pedals.

I wouldn't have stopped for the pedestrian, not riding my bicycle. He wouldn't get hurt standing on the sidewalk, but the bicyclist could have been.

A good selection of clips. Now, if all cyclists could ride like that, and all drivers could drive like in your good driving selections, the roads would be a far better place for everyone.

Having ridden one of those white cargo bikes for Zedify I can tell you how much of a saint that cyclist is. Those bikes, despite the electric motor, still weigh 60kg empty. So if that courier was anywhere near the star of his day he has got somewhere in the region of 100kg of bike to get moving again, and the nuvinci gear hubs on those bike are shockingly bad at high tourque. I was young when I was a bike messenger, and I was no where near that calm.

4:14 As a driver, with the Mercedes behind me as he was I wouldn't have stopped to let the pedestrian cross as it was clear that following traffic had no intention of doing so therefore the risk of them colliding with me from behind was too high. As a cyclist doesnt have the benefit of a rear view mirror, its even more dangerous for them. It also caused the white BMW to stop on the roundabout which goes against the principal of letting traffic flow and also poses further risk behind. Both the Merc and BMW driver were clearly triggered by the cyclists action too which is why they overtook so poorly and so I'm not letting them off the hook, they should have done a lot better. But all this show that whilst the aims of the new highway code are admirable, they shouldn't apply when leaving roundabouts.

Bloody great job Ashley. Your message is so important and I truly hope you reach as many people as possible with it. Thank you.

Perfect attitude for both of them. If only every one acted like this, the world would be a better place everywhere.

Good video. I think we'll find that most cyclists are actually also Road tax paying licence holders and appreciate good road use whatever vehicle they are in/on. Let's all take care of each other out there

The cause of the good ones blending in is summed up by a fantastic quote from Futurama "If you do something right, nobody will notice you've done anything at all."

When out on the roads, whether as a pedestrian, cyclist or driver observation is everything. This is why it’s important that everyone should be aware that roads are shared by many user groups, and everyone has the right to use them. As regards to the new Highway Code rules, I definitely don’t expect drivers (or cyclists) to respect them as many don’t, but when they do I give a thumbs up thank you.

And as simple as that, everyone had a nice day:)

On your question wrt the cyclist turning right at the lights who stopped at the kerb, I would intend to be plumb in the middle of the lane to make it absolutely clear to you not to overtake. That leaves oncoming traffic space to go round the iliegally parked Audi blocking the pavement on the RHS. But I wonder if the cyclist has had a dangerous experience there previously with people cutting the corners on those lights? Could be a tactical reason for staying left. I'm also a little concerned that looking at the driver and pointing right might tell a lot of drivers that it is *them* I am expecting to turn right or overtake, passing me as I'd stopped on the left. For me the shocker on that clip is all the pavement parking. A van and a caravan?

In my opinion, the cyclist at 7:20 was probably keeping to the extreme left for two reasons, the parked car on the right and the speed bump preventing him from taking a more central position coz we all like our family jewels. Great communication with the car behind, impressive.

As a cyclist, I appreciate this video

honestly the white car pulling out in front would have made me say "jesus christ" as a cyclist but there is a difference between yelling at them and just saying something to yourself. @Ashley Neal what do you think about that?

Thanks for this vid. Great stuff as always and has a really positive and important message that deserves more airtime.

Good to see you promoting good cycling practice. As you say, the majority of cyclists are considerate and as always it the minority that tarnish the rest. Unfortunately the media and to an extent government of all levels are guilty of promoting an 'us and them' mentality between motorists and cyclists. Rather than the correct information of sharing the road. The cyclist who you followed, I think took up that position turning right at the traffic lights, to not only show himself to oncoming traffic, (though I doubt he could be seen behind the white car), but more likely so he could see them.

The volume of the strobe sirens on emergency vehicles concerns me. I know the idea is to help people determine where the sound is coming from, but if you can't hear them they are no use at all. I recently had a situation with a police car going through a red light with this type of siren, I actually saw a reflection of his blue lights on a shop window before I could hear the siren. The car was less than 5m from the junction. Not fit for purpose?

The second clip had a lot going on in it, that cyclist dealt with the situation brilliantly. Awkward pedestrian in the road, then that motorcycle undertook the Mercedes, and to top it all off the Mercedes pulls into the left. Very good clips here which is nice to see after seeing a lot of not so good clips on Twitter recently.

The roundabout pedestrian one is a good lesson for the motorist, they should have left more space then they wouldn’t have been caught off guard. Unfortunately the confrontation afterwards will have just confirmed to them that they were in the right. If you don’t rise to it then there is a chance they might learn. Still we’re only human and it is frustrating.

If I have had people give me abuse or swear at me 1. I've ignored it 2. I've made an absolutely ridiculous remark in response, such as telling them what underwear I'm wearing 3. Sang to them 4. Or merely asked "pardon?" All have had an effect in defusing situations

What should be pointed out is that rules are different in different countries, plenty of cycle tourists get it wrong where I live. Also: 5:20, cyclist wasn't filtering but overtaking at excess speed for the situation without proper safe distance to standing traffic.

In response to your question about which of the cyclists dealt with each situation better, the pedestrian crossing at the roundabout or the poor emerge. Without doubt the latter turned a potential event into a non-event, and so was clearly the better cyclist, and I say this as the person who submitted the former. The driver was spoiling for an argument and I shouldn't have risen to it; I should have ignored him just as Ashley said. It's just not good to get yourself worked up over such an inconsequential thing. Ashley, your critisism is greatly appreciated. Thanks to your videos, I'm a much calmer road user, but I've obviously still got some way to go. I'll definitely try to keep my cool in future.

I was in the same situation a few year ago with a cyclist, the issue arise because the car behind didn't like being "held-up" and overtook in double whites heading towards a bend! Reckless is understating the reality had a vehicle been coming round the bend.

A few years back in Sweden anyone could find out a car owners address from their number plate. A cyclist friend used to take the reg on close calls, not using angry words in the situation and later on sent them a postcard with: “hey there, you probably didn’t notice or remember the situation but…” and always finished off with a polite “thank you, see you on the roads soon”.

I was a driver for almost 50 years (did AIM stuff, enjoyed skid pan sessions, etc etc) but gave up due to eyesight issues (now sorted). However, I've not returned to driving as I feel my reactions have slowed too much in my late 70s. Instead I enjoy cycling, walking and public transport. I am very conflicted about the recent changes in wording in the Highway Code. I feel it is well-meant, but shows no real understanding of the problems of actually being either a vulnerable road user or a considerate driver, in today's environment In my opinion. many of the dangers inherent in being a vulnerable road user - especially a cyclist or a pedestrian - in this country are due to two things - 1 -the appalling design failures of the so-called road system, which almost entirely fails to give any consideration for vulnerable users and is engineered for the convenience of the 4-or-more wheeled powered vehicle _at all times_ and 2 - the toleration, acceptance and even expectation of what I can only call 'road vandalism' 'anti-social traffic behaviour' or, more clearly, BULLYING of vulnerable users by (many of) those who use motor vehicles. Your first clip, of the cyclist stopping to let the pedestrian cross, illustrates both 1 and 2 above. No consideration given by the constructors/designers of the junctions for HOW the pedestrian should cross safely - and then attempted bullying of the cyclist (who in this case was acting as a 'considerate driver') by the driver behind. It is debatable whether stopping for the pedestrian was the 'right' thing for the cyclist to do in this situation - certainly the exchange of curses was not the right thing to do! - but the entire thing was caused by 1 - lack of provision for the pedestrian to cross safely and conveniently and 2 - the acceptability of a 'more powerful' road user bullying a less powerful one. This sort of 'public bullying' would not - is not! - considered acceptable in other contexts, either at the workplace or in public. Imagine if you were walking down your local high street on a Saturday morning and mothers with pushchairs and OAPs with shopping trolleys were being deliberately swerved into by some ugly braggart, the person looking in the shop window had their head knocked sideways by the fist of someone who wanted to stand in the same place they were standing and the shop door with the notice saying 'sorry closed - back in 10 minutes' was bashed in because the bully doesn't want to wait. When the polite person steps back to let someone with a walking stick enter the lift first, the person behind gives them a poke in the small of their back and swears at them ... This would not be tolerated on the pavements of our towns, cities and villages and nor should it be tolerated on the roads within and between them. Sorry for the long comment!

The pass by the police was awful. All hell would break loose had a member of the public had passed like they did, granted they were on blues but they still shouldn't have squeezed through what looked to be an unnecessarily tight spot.

Cycling late at night, when roads are least busy, I am impressed by the consideration shewn by motorists to me-holding back etc., however just when I am trying to avoid the council's 'patching', which is always worst nearest the curb...that is the very moment a car seems to comes by and I cannot pull out

5:00 nice. I do the same sometimes if I filter to the "front" of a queue on the motorbike. Especially filtering down the near or off side. It's polite and makes everyones job easier if you don't overtake the lead car.... sometimes. For example, the person at the front of a queue for a T junction will be busy looking for a gap to get out into. If you barrel on up beside their bonnet they now have to wait on you going first, or worse they attempt to go with you. Just hold back in the mirror (not the blind spot!) of the lead car, the car behind has clear view you are there and the lead car doesn't need to worry about you. In most cases by the time the car behnd gets to the line, you are long gone.

A refreshing set of clips. Like yourself, I see too many negative cyclist videos on here. Most of us are alright but even so, I do get annoyed at other road users at times. I don't make anything of it though, it's not worth it. Life's too short to waste my time on those people!

It's nice when road users give each other ample space and make their intentions known by signalling.

6:55 He is signalling, so you know his intentions. Exactly what I spoke about the last time, when I have said that people should indicate pretty much all the time. He wouldn't have to, because by some saying, he is in the line by traffic lights and the driver should react to what he does. But knowing what the cyclist will do is the key here and reduces surprises. Which is my main point about the desire to keep indicating.

The stopping at a roundabout exit. I can't for the life of me think how it's a good idea. There is no line to say you have to stop...it's so dangerous. I don't agree with the cyclist stopping at all. I appreciate he is being nice mind

I think your comment right at the end of the video sums everything up - "it's a shame the good ones blend in". We don't notice the really good road users because they've already accounted for everything going on around them so they're practically invisible, you notice them as much as you notice yourself breathing. Which should be everybody's aim really, to be so good that nobody notices it

The clip with the roundabout, merc driver & pedestrian, me as a cyclist, I wouldn’t have let the pedestrian cross as I’ve learnt to not fully trust the driver behind me. I’m simply too scared to get hit from behind to even attempt to help the pedestrian out. The white suv near the end, I would’ve just waved at them & let it go after that. If I’d meet them further up the road like at traffic lights etc then I’d behind them but stay in their view either to their far right or middle. I’m also trying my hardest not to not wave drivers on when I feel it’s a good opportunity for them to pass me safely. I now instead simply pull in & stop pedalling, I give them a few seconds, if they don’t pass then I carry on, it’s up to them to make the final call.

@7:17 - he's dividing his risks. There is much less risk coming from his left side, the right side has cars turning in and oncoming cars. He knows he has your attention, so he doesn't need to take the road commanding position that places him closer to danger, he can swan neck it.

For me, my rule of thumb is if there are enough cars behind that stopping on a roundabout exit for a pedestrian could back up traffic so someone needs to stop on the roundabout itself (even if only a small bit) then I won't stop, otherwise I will. In the situation in the video I probably wouldn't have stopped.

That’s the best of the best…. Personally as a non cyclist, I wouldn’t be brave enough to “filter” in traffic. Car drivers being considerate toward cyclists often get verbal abuse here. Been some shocking driving on my work route this last week…I have been overtaken on the left hand side while turning right at a roundabout…like your prev clips…not a prob because I always check mirrors and over the shoulder before moving back over. It was a BMW. And the black new shape merc A class overtaking first me, then other cars, and lastly a transit van in the Friday rush hour on a blind bend. Would have to be very brave to cycle.

In regard to your comments on the cyclist position at 7.17.I believe he is the on the yellow line for one good reason, and thats he knows there is a sleeping policeman before the lights on both sides of the road. Its pretty clear that in the interest of his personal safety he opted to go for the gap on the nearside rather than the off, which could potentially bring him into conflict with larger vehicles entering the road. Interesting I can't think of a set of lights in our area where the humps are that close to the lights, and couldn't 100% confirm thats what they were until the Peugeot that turned left into the road went over one.

I'm continuously amazed by how different cycling is in other countries. Here in the Netherlands we don't do primary position for cyclists, we don't do 1.5 meters of space when overtaking. I find myself waiting behind cyclists more often because of your channel, but there's just no awareness in my country about how dangerous overtaking a cyclist on a small road can be. Obviously our culture is built around cycling and both cyclists and motorists are used to the way *we* do it, but I've aborted more than one planned dangerous overtake in the past few months now that I am conscious about these things.

I agree it would be great if everybody respected everybody else..... Quite a few bad "habits" too and quite a few really bad drivers/riders. I think you missed mentioning that the very first cyclist did NOT stop at the red light. He was already way ahead when the light turned green... Unfortunately when we feel threatened or at risk, most of us will react aggressively.... We should try to be better.....

7:30 Let's play devil's advocate and consider the benefits of the leftwards position while making that right turn. It keeps him in your view and allows both of you a good view of the oncoming traffic (less likely to trigger impatient drivers), also, the longer route around the outside of the bend gives him more space to keep on the move / time his turn and acceleration etc. That said, my main concern would be being seen by the oncoming traffic, which is why I would have been out to the right position.

My husband cycles a lot and the cyclist you got behind had the same mentality as he does , it’s to keep safe and flow with traffic , prefer the cyclist who didn’t react , great example we all need to display . And sorry to say bad news or bad cyclists , drivers etc get views don’t they so which one gets put out there more . 👍

FWIW the child's mother was in the front yard and I could see she was going up to her before I set off. Whether I should have had a word to her mother is an interesting thought though.

9:06. Double yellow lines in between the trees and cars parked opposite making the road narrow… why not allow parking in between the trees and put the lines on the other side of the road ?. Would that not allow better traffic flow ?

it may be the camera and the computer screen, but when the cyclist gave you the hand signal, it wasn't immediately clear he was indicating a right turn. I probably would have taken a primary position had i been him, and I keep mindful to indicate turns with a straight elbow to make it distinct from a wave or an "all good" gesture.

The reason the cyclist in the near side to near side right turn took up that road position is to guard against drivers forcing themselves up the left hand side as they exit the junction, and because the exit of that sort of junction usually creates a pinch point. Although clearly there is ample space, you don't know which driver will take a corner like that well, or which will seer around the outside of a 50 pence piece.

I'm trying to get my confidence in cycling back again. So one night last week decided to ride the short journey to the chippy to get dinner. Got there without any problems but what could have been an incident if I chose to make it into one happened. Approaching traffic lights that had been on green for a while and were obviously about to change so obviously I slowed early enough to be able to stop without risk to myself I did look over my shoulder for what was behind me first. The car in front stopped for the lights, on the left was a one way street so no one should be turning into it. There was space between myself and the car in front that I could possibly have filters through but I didn't feel comfortable doing it because it was a very narrow space and I didn't feel comfortable going through it so stopped behind the car. Possibly I was to far to the left and this led to what happened next that could have become a problem. A car stopped behind me giving me lots of space to move off when the lights changed however after watching you're videos I kept aware of what was happening around me and didn't assume the car behind was giving me room. Good thing I did because as soon as the lights went to were about to change he started creeping until he was along side me I simply held back let him go and the next car behind held enough distance back to give me space. What could have been a problem with shouting and swearing ended as a none event