Cycling Mikey

[Louis II]

I have watched this with interest, logic telling me the drivers are out of order and deserve to be called out but unable to overcome an instinctive feeling that Mikey is a complete bell end.
All he really needs to do is record and report but he goes out of his way to make a scene and be a complete arse about it.
Can't help but think that if I met him I would be left with an irrational and unexplainable urge to knock his teeth out - maybe that says more about me than him.

 

[PhilR]

As a cyclist I am embarrassed by his actions. He obviously gets a kick out of it by the amount of times he giggles about the situation. As a cyclist the roads are horrendous. Everyone hates each other. It’s like a battleground. Sadly it ends in people losing their life, as did my friend last November when he was ploughed into by a driver using their mobile phone. It was devastating for everyone that knew him. It also put me off going out on my bike. Honestly.
I now keep fit cycling indoors on a Wattbike and doing virtual reality races, workouts etc.
When I eventually get a Cali I’ll take my bike to Belgium and Holland where the infrastructure allows bikes and big metal boxes to travel along without confrontation or collisions!
Bad driving is everywhere. Mobile phone use is widespread. But this guy is not going to change the world, he’s just made numerous other motorists that were involved or delayed by these incidents hate cyclists even more!!!

 

[Amarillo]

I have watched this with interest, logic telling me the drivers are out of order and deserve to be called out but unable to overcome an instinctive feeling that Mikey is a complete bell end.
All he really needs to do is record and report but he goes out of his way to make a scene and be a complete arse about it.
Can't help but think that if I met him I would be left with an irrational and unexplainable urge to knock his teeth out - maybe that says more about me than him.

He doesn’t get lumped, but gets a cup of water thrown over him here.

 

[bob_summers]

I assume you’re a motorist Phil, are you not embarrassed by that woman’s actions? Most cyclists are also drivers; why are we only ashamed on behalf of the people on bikes?


By extension, motorists “hating cyclists even more” means they are more likely to kill or maim one? Is that what you’re saying? In that case the situation is far more grave than a bloke holding up traffic for 15 minutes in Regent’s park.

 

[soulstyledevon]

I have watched this with interest, logic telling me the drivers are out of order and deserve to be called out but unable to overcome an instinctive feeling that Mikey is a complete bell end.
All he really needs to do is record and report but he goes out of his way to make a scene and be a complete arse about it.
Can't help but think that if I met him I would be left with an irrational and unexplainable urge to knock his teeth out - maybe that says more about me than him.

Sounds more like a keyboard warrior moment.
I think you’re a lot more sensible, than what’s typed above.
Unfortunately, this is typical knee jerk reaction which creates a Us vs Them scenario.
I’m a former Petrol head and cyclist.

However, in real life I’m generally fairly level headed and patient.
I’m sure 90% of other people are to and most animosity is brought about by a few bad eggs…

 

[andyinluton]

My view is that Mikey is a complete bell end.

Whether he is a cyclist, motorist or pedestrian is irrelevent.

 

[PhilR]

I assume you’re a motorist Phil, are you not embarrassed by that woman’s actions? Most cyclists are also drivers; why are we only ashamed on behalf of the people on bikes?


By extension, motorists “hating cyclists even more” means they are more likely to kill or maim one? Is that what you’re saying? In that case the situation is far more grave than a bloke holding up traffic for 15 minutes in Regent’s park.

Absolutely I am, it was disgraceful driving. What I’m saying is is that it’s not worth trying to police it ourselves. There’s just too much of it going on sadly.
This guys actions, however well intended are just fuelling anti cyclist feelings. Which we don’t want. What she did was wrong. What he did wasn’t clever.

 

[Louis II]

Sounds more like a keyboard warrior moment.
I think you’re a lot more sensible, than what’s typed above.
Unfortunately, this is typical knee jerk reaction which creates a Us vs Them scenario.
I’m a former Petrol head and cyclist.

However, in real life I’m generally fairly level headed and patient.
I’m sure 90% of other people are to and most animosity is brought about by a few bad eggs…

Inflammatory language maybe but not knee jerk. Having now watched a few of his videos I genuinely think Mikey is part of the problem - one of the bad eggs bringing about animosity.
His approach is unnecessarily confrontational and divisive and creates the air of a battle between cyclists and motorists. Even down to his name, why "cycling" Mikey?
What's needed is co-operation & understanding between road users not war. Mikey is waging war and fuelling intolerance.

 

[PhilR]

Inflammatory language maybe but not knee jerk. Having now watched a few of his videos I genuinely think Mikey is part of the problem - one of the bad eggs bringing about animosity.
His approach is unnecessarily confrontational and divisive and creates the air of a battle between cyclists and motorists. Even down to his name, why "cycling" Mikey?
What's needed is co-operation & understanding between road users not war. Mikey is waging war and fuelling intolerance.

Spot on. Most non-cyclist motorists would think he was a nob after watching this. Even if his intentions are “right”.
It’s like cyclists riding side by side. I have done it but don’t like it. It is perfectly legal and preferable (for the cyclist) in some situations, but you try telling any non cycling motorist that it’s ok. It’s like trying to sell ice to an Eskimo.

 

[soulstyledevon]

If you watch some of his videos. You will see he gets plenty of support from other drivers too.
I wouldn’t be happy waiting in the queue to turn, for some numpty to overtake from behind, drive on the wrong side of the road and around a pedestrian bollard…

It’s not about Mikey being a cyclist. It’s about bad driving…

 

[Ocean Spirit]

Wow an emotive thread and understandably so.
A true reflection on society and human nature particularly in terms of selfishness.
Personally, whether it's a driver, cyclist, electric scooter rider or pedestrian or who ever thats at fault I do see merit in public exposure of you tube etc just on the basis of 'if you believe you can get away with it you just might join the ranks of those who are wrong doing for your own gain'.
A shame in its self that I feel like that but....
If nobody calls them out, you head towards a lawless society and the neighbourhood goes to the dogs (too late??).
Equally, I question at what level does this type of vigilante become more valuable for all than just dividing those with more extreme views.
But from the video's he has posted, I think they do serve as more of a deterrent to would be offenders.
The guy clearly seems to be the awkward kid from your class but I can't argue with his findings and I'm glad they have had their noses put out of joint.

 

[sidepod]

I think the government are missing a trick here. Just roll out ANPR cameras in such hot spots and dish out automatic £1k fines.
Revenue raising freebie.

 

[Amarillo]

I think the government are missing a trick here. Just roll out ANPR cameras in such hot spots and dish out automatic £1k fines.
Revenue raising freebie.

That’s how I was caught driving the wrong side of bollards.

Bollards between single lane and left filter and right filter lane at light controlled T junction on the South Circular Road. SCR rammed to the left, left filter lane at standstill, right filter lane empty, lights go green.

I nipped around the bollards and into the right filter lane and through the lights. Three days later £60 fine (reduced to £30) caught by ANPR. No points on my license.

A fair cop and a great revenue earner for our neighbouring London Borough.

Dropped pin

https://goo.gl/maps/4BAkeSh2UebmJV4c6

 

[sidepod]

I could try for one outside our house. Normally the farmer up the lane can squeeze his tractor up on my patch and get through. The combines they used this harvest were pushing it a tad.

 

[ArunAlec]

That’s how I was caught driving the wrong side of bollards.

Bollards between single lane and left filter and right filter lane at light controlled T junction on the South Circular Road. SCR rammed to the left, left filter lane at standstill, right filter lane empty, lights go green.

I nipped around the bollards and into the right filter lane and through the lights. Three days later £60 fine (reduced to £30) caught by ANPR. No points on my license.

A fair cop and a great revenue earner for our neighbouring London Borough.

Dropped pin

https://goo.gl/maps/4BAkeSh2UebmJV4c6

Looking at the map…. If I’m reading this right,
you went onto the wrong side of the road, crossing over the white hatched markings and around the pedestrian island on the wrong side? £30 seems very lenient. I assume it would have been considerably harsher had the Police or CyclingDickey caught you.

 

[Amarillo]

Looking at the map…. If I’m reading this right,
you went onto the wrong side of the road, crossing over the white hatched markings and around the pedestrian island on the wrong side? £30 seems very lenient. I assume it would have been considerably harsher had the Police or CyclingDickey caught you.

Yes - absolutely. Very lenient. A well-deserved £30 fine.

I haven’t replicated the manoeuvre since.

 

[s2bear]

The driver was totally in the wrong - especially on the wrong side at a junction/pedestrian crossing - she’s lucky she only met Cycling Mikey and not a builder’s lorry turning left.

Having said that, I think ‘Cycling Mikey’ carried on past the point where his point was made and it became counter productive.

It got to point of causing distress so much that I’m sure the driver left just hating Mr Mikey and cyclists in general rather than thinking about what could happen traversing a ghost island.

So is vigilantism acceptable if someone foils a robbery or kidnapping but not for minor traffic offenses? There’s a question!


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[soulstyledevon]

The driver was totally in the wrong - especially on the wrong side at a junction/pedestrian crossing - she’s lucky she only met Cycling Mikey and not a builder’s lorry turning left.

Having said that, I think ‘Cycling Mikey’ carried on past the point where his point was made and it became counter productive.

It got to point of causing distress so much that I’m sure the driver left just hating Mr Mikey and cyclists in general rather than thinking about what could happen traversing a ghost island.

So is vigilantism acceptable if someone foils a robbery or kidnapping but not for minor traffic offenses? There’s a question!


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The problem is.
If he stands there for 2 minutes and then let’s them through. How does he discourage other drivers…?
Standing his ground and forcing the car to reverse, ensures the driver is now fully aware of their error and in-fact acknowledges the infraction.

Have a search for Doctors at Gandalf.

 

[GrannyJen]

I disagree because he sends all footage off to the Police for them to prosecute. It’s in their hands to act as they see fit.
He’s preventing a potential hazard to person(S).

He should be commended for bringing these actions to justice.
Pedestrians and cyclist only have to fall foul of this sort of behaviour once to be life changing or ending…

At the end of the day.
Drive responsibly and you will never appear on his YouTube channel.

I don't have to beat my chest in Tarzan fashion to say "look at me" whilst counting the number of subscribers to my you-tube channel.

I probably achieve the same result just uploading my go-pro to whichever police force covers the area in which I feel offended. If the police judge the evidence sufficient then they will action using the system that is so precious to everyone who values freedom, Law and Justice.

In my local area we have just seen a bit of "you-tube" justice. Someone who is in the public service industry shouting, swearing and telling a bloke to get off his garage forecourt. He is now being slagged off all over social media portrayed as a foul-mouthed villain yet anyone who lives in the area would know him to be a thoroughly decent, community responsible person who does much for many less fortunate.

What the video doesn't show is the bloke filming previously spending 15 minutes on a garage forecourt shouting, screaming, behaving aggressively to drivers trying to fill their cars, abusing people for queuing, kids crying, people cowering, and the staff bering intimidated. Neither does he show police arriving, listening to witnesses and escorting him away.

Why I am so p*ssed off with social media justice which rarely is even handed and balanced and invariably supports a personal agenda.




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[sidepod]

The driver was totally in the wrong - especially on the wrong side at a junction/pedestrian crossing - she’s lucky she only met Cycling Mikey and not a builder’s lorry turning left.

Having said that, I think ‘Cycling Mikey’ carried on past the point where his point was made and it became counter productive.

It got to point of causing distress so much that I’m sure the driver left just hating Mr Mikey and cyclists in general rather than thinking about what could happen traversing a ghost island.

So is vigilantism acceptable if someone foils a robbery or kidnapping but not for minor traffic offenses? There’s a question!


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My earlier point exactly. Why can’t people just accept they are in the wrong and get on with it. Why does she have to spend 20 minutes arguing her non existent case.
A bit more humility is what is required.

 

[sidepod]

If she’d been American she could’ve waved her diplomatic immunity card and left the country.

 

[GrumpyGranddad]

I think the government are missing a trick here. Just roll out ANPR cameras in such hot spots and dish out automatic £1k fines.
Revenue raising freebie.

They have them for Bus Lanes so yes a good idea, however cost of installation may well outweigh any revenue generated? Once people know the camera is there, they won’t chance it. Same as Speed Cameras, people slow down as they pass them and then speed up again.

 

[Amarillo]

If she’d been American she could’ve waved her diplomatic immunity card and left the country.

After flattening Cycling Mikey first.

 

[DaveB]

I've sent 2 sets of video to the police of me (cycling) nearly being killed by close passers at high speed. Zero acknowledgement, response or action.

The only action that will be taken is when I actually am killed

 

[s2bear]

If she’d been American she could’ve waved her diplomatic immunity card and left the country.

… by military jet, severing some Gondola cables en route. (I’ll get my coat)


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