Near Misses Volume 2 (So close you can feel it)

Toptip: when the light is red, stop as far into the junction as possible so that any other cyclist that wants to salmon in front of you can’t stop in front of you. Once the light for the opposing traffic goes amber that’s the moment to start off again.

yeah, yeah I know it’s illegal, but it avoids a lot of hassle.

Why not?

And what has avoiding cycle lanes got to do with the issue? Are you suggesting that if you don't appreciate the selfish, rude and irresponsible behaviour of others in shared spaces you should leave?

I'm genuinely perplexed at why you take such umbrage at the idea of one adult asking another adult not to behave like a d**k in a shared public space.

I say nothing.

Only spoken to fellow cyclists 3 times about their cycling.

All 3 went up the inside of left turning or indicating buses/ HGVs. All 3 took the advice as intended, but I try to give advice in good spirit

A classic see bike=must overtake

Don't think it's much to do with not paying attention per se, rather a complete lack of ability to observe and judge, and drive accordingly.

No shortage of them out there.

I see your MGIF and raise you this.

The driver can clearly see the stationary traffic ahead when they make their pass. Talk about completely and utterly pointless.

Was the driver able to see you? It looks like you don't have a front light.

OP clearly does....you can see it flashing.

Yes, I see it, I was looking at the tarmac.

I have an excellent light,

I also have reflective and hi vis clothing. I’m well lit up when I cycle in the dark.

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Bizarre situation this morning, where i was tailgated by a lunatic as I was cycling through estates in Crumlin. He had his front bumber practically left on the back wheel of my bike. He couldn't get by due to oncoming traffic and speed ramps. I filtered past him numerous times as well. Most aggressive bit of driving I've ever seen, and i've been cycling around Dublin for many years.

I was literally looking down on the bonnet of the car, he was that close to me. It was quite off putting because he was driving an Electric Kia which was basically silent.

Extremely aggressive and totally pointless.

@Pawwed Rig Sorry to hear and fair play reporting it although I would similarly have little confidence in action. What type of bus or company was it? If a Dublin Bus (perhaps Bus Éireann also) you can request footage of the incident which involves you under GDPR which would certainly help your case. If a private bus company report the incident to them also, they might take more action than the guards but advise them it's with the guards also.