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Well what a change!

No shortage of clips this last period. Plenty of idiots, including a lot of red jumping cycles and an arrogance shown by many bullies in metal shells that’s going to kill someone; probably sooner rather than later!

No point in reporting any of this to the police, they really don’t care, so I’ll just keep publishing these videos to make at least a small portion of the population what we face, even when we stick to the rules of the road!

Three weeks worth of clips but not a huge amount going on. A combination of early starts, late finishes, days off and rain (lots of rain) the roads were mostly quiet.

We do still see some idiots, especially impatience, paint scrapers and shock of all shocks, an Audi passing safely, actually using an outer lane before pulling in! Kudos given to that driver.

Delayed due to shortage of clippable events! Note: this is not a bad thing. (I like being safe) 😉

Plenty of impatience and close passes… and on that subject what is it about Audi drivers and their complete lack of distance judgement? I’m sure if I were to collate all the close passes, Audi drivers would be top of the list (followed closely by BMW drivers… probably about 6cm).

The next one might also be delayed (ie. in three weeks time). This is due to booked days off and possible “spare from home” days where I might not have to go in to work. Watch this space for the next exciting episode… who am I kidding? 😉

Music: “Sommarfågel” with end clip “Tornado” by Wintergatan
These tracks can be downloaded for free at https://www.wintergatan.net
Free License to use these tracks in your video can be downloaded at https://www.wintergatan.net

Back with new music for a new year!

OK the first couple of clips are still from the old, knackered year but this is still the first video of 2021 😉 Roads are definitely quieter, with a few exceptions, and I feel much safer now. Still a few dickheads out there though as you can see… especially the very last clip which was deliberate and unnecessary antagonistic behaviour at 1am on virtually empty roads while approaching a red light!

The last day of clip opportunities was very busy on the roads with absolutely no sign of lockdown. However, even with the volume of traffic everyone was well behaved and the day gave no clipworthy events, proving motorised vehicles and cycles can get along without animosity!

The last few days have been very cold, but thanks to good clothing I barely feel it! Those gloves were probably the best cycling purchase I’ve ever made because the days of painful fingers at this time of year are no more 😀

Anyway, onwards and upwards. Hope you like the new music 🙂

My ultimate cycle video of 2020 and it’s a cockwomble extravaganza! I hate December on the roads and this year is no exception. I really don’t feel safe. My anger and frustration is prominent in many clips and my stress levels are through the roof. I just wish people in motor vehicles saw that cycles have actual people on them and are not just inconveniences to push out of the way!

This is also the last video to use the S4C Clockwork Dragon music. My next video will feature music from Wintergatan and is expected around the 8th of January.

WARNING! BAD LANGUAGE THROUGHOUT VIDEO!

Starts and ends with paint scrapers and while shorter than usual has a very high level of ignorance, impatience and arrogance!

Oh and rain. Lots of rain. Did I mention the rain? I’m so glad I’m not soluble!

Starting from Volume 150 I’m going to be experimenting with different music. I’ve got a licence to use Wintergatan music on my channel so I’ll have a listen to all the licensed music before deciding what to use. Watch (or rather listen) to this space.