Is the UK the worst place in the world to cycle?

[Billy_Whizzzz]

Been cycling for 35 years all over the world but only in the UK do I see the extreme abuse and aggression from drivers towards cyclists. Pretty much every time I ride (rural roads in the South West) there’s an ‘incident’ where a driver will purposely drive too close to scare us or shout abuse. Same with my 22 year old daughter who is a keen cyclist - with a bunch the other day she counted seven times that drivers screamed at them - particularly the misunderstood two abreast issue which no one seems to understand, but also when she’s on her own. I’ve also seen on this forum drivers confess that cyclists make them feel irrational rage. And now I’ve just read this which sadly doesn’t surprise me:

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/jun...

[Billy_Whizzzz]

Jordie Barretts sock said:

I fear the OP is not going to get the responses he expects. Which is unsurprising considering this is a motoring website.

Perhaps Mumsnet or a cycling forum would be a better option?

I absolutely despise cyclists that ride with an arrogance of self entitlement. I have no problem with cyclists who are aware of where they are cycling, aware of the queue behind them and pull over or make space for traffic to overtake. Much the same as tractors and farm machinery on the road.

This was exactly the response I expected. Words such as ‘arrogant, entitled and despise’. Sneering comments re mumsnet. Prejudices about meat headed UK motorists very much confirmed.