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Cyclist went ape? To be fair his adrenaline would be through roof.
I'd say 206 driver to blame but with cyclist's conduct/stupidity contributory. Comparable situation is driver who flashes someone going right from a side road into path of overtaking vehicle.
Car in front would be well advised not to flash people out though as it invites this sort of 'gotcha'.
As a general cyling point 'undertaking' on nearside at more than walking pace has too many risks. Not just the one highlighted here but peds stepping off kerb, n/s passengers bailing without looking, cars turning left without looking, blind spots, slippy thermoplastic paint and surface peturbations. And that list is non-exhaustive.
Much safer to behave like a motor vehicle and overtake cars on their offside.
Last edited by: Bromptonaut on Fri 22 Mar 13 at 13:06
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