tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031352915519488668.post6300554347840371286..comments2023-10-31T08:49:14.757+00:00Comments on Cambridge Cyclist: Short note on a terrifying rideCab Davidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09019615820672574343noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031352915519488668.post-69822202124611879692014-05-08T16:59:33.832+01:002014-05-08T16:59:33.832+01:00Robert Davis writes:
Yes, hatred does exist. Make...Robert Davis writes:<br /><br />Yes, hatred does exist. Make it THEIR problem - its an indication of how screwed up they are. let them stew in their juice. You should eb able to feel superior to such individuals. And if you can get some ID, photos, a witness or number plate, it could be helpful . And also the deep breath...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031352915519488668.post-78058923694911633652014-05-08T11:11:20.470+01:002014-05-08T11:11:20.470+01:00Cheers Robert,
I think best plan is to just take ...Cheers Robert,<br /><br />I think best plan is to just take a deep breath and calm down when you get home. I've tried reporting road-rage to Cambridge Police before and, frankly, without helmet camera footage they're disinterested to the point of resentment.<br /><br />I'm no shrinking violet - I'll stand up for myself, but what bothered me about this one was the cold, hard, hate from this woman. I don't think that the general carelessness we see on our roads is getting worse - but I'm a little worried by how much hate there is.Cab Davidsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09019615820672574343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031352915519488668.post-87398372389969957052014-05-07T22:56:39.416+01:002014-05-07T22:56:39.416+01:00This is very upsetting and every cyclist will have...This is very upsetting and every cyclist will have experienced this sort of thing. We also get aggravation when walking, but the whole scenario of catching up with the offender tends not to happen. Also motorists can also get this, sometimes with deliberate shunting etc. Not that I am minimising this.<br /><br />A few thoughts:<br /><br />1. You're absolutely right to be angry and I think definite (non-violent) remonstration - arguing for the Police to be called - is well in order. This is both to assist you with doing something useful with you anger - it is important not to bottle it up to the detriment of your health - as well as to deter the criminal in future.<br />2. Feel free to share your feelings with a support network if you want (such as on here) if it helps you.<br />3. Do NOT let it deter you from riding. Lots of these incidents will occur before you actually have one resulting in serious injury.<br />4. Maybe worthwhile taking her number and letting the Police know - again calmly and dispassionately. It may make some difference.<br />5. You don't have to have a head cam - but maybe since it's Cambridge there could be another cyclist in the vicinity? Either way, don't blame yourself!<br />6. Don't blame yourself!<br /><br />Robert DavisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com