2 arseholes in 2 days...

[mattian]

I feel I need to vent.......
Yesterday, Im on the Nothern motorway heading South from North Shore to East Tamaki. Sitting in the fast lane, comfortable speed, decent gap from the car in front. Check mirrors, car approaching, still quite some distance away..... few seconds later, check again and there he is, right on my ass. He must have been flying! sitting so close and making me most uncomfortable. Im waiting for a space on my left so I can pull over to let him pass but, theres no real opportunity for a while, traffics starting to get heavy. He is so close at this point I decide to wave him back. Shortly after, he spots a gap on the left and dives into it, pulls up beside me and gives me the finger!! so, naturally, being pissed off, I return the favour. He rolls down the window and we start exchanging words.... (like he can hear me through my helmet lol)
His biggest mistake? being a taxi driver. I arrive at destination and promplty get on the phone and lay a complaint.

Today, riding through Glenfield, 50k an hour zone. pissing with rain. 50-55..... flow of traffic speed. Mental bitch following me way too closely. check my mirrors to see where shes at... gone! check my blind spot on my left and there she is, nose of her vehicle so close to my left rear side of my bike it looks like there about to touch!! shes bloody well trying to undertake me!!.... im so fuming. let the horn rip and she promptly backs off.
This is Auckland after all, and we have these nutters on our roads. Normally I let it slide, but today I felt I had to post about it. Havent been online for a while and this is probably the best way to vent, so thanks for listening Kb. Im off to have another cup of you know what juice.
Cheers.

[PrincessBandit]

I hate drivers who sit on your left hip looking for all the world as if they're about to pass on the inside if they can.

Maybe riding doing a bit of a slow slalom within your own lane might discourage following cars to stick too close.

[nzmikey]

This is Auckland after all

lol where people drive with there eyes shut :killingme:

[boman]

We have crazy bitches down South Auckland too. I had an altercation with one the other day. Just dumb shit.

Everybody is out to kill us. Ride to survive..

[mrchips]

Everybody is out to kill us. Ride to survive..

Yip, some crazy mofo's out there.

My moto is.... if in doubt, get the fuck out !

[jaffaonajappa]

check my blind spot on my left and there she is, nose of her vehicle so close to my left rear side of my bike it looks like there about to touch!! shes bloody well trying to undertake me!!.... im so fuming. let the horn rip and she promptly backs off.

Have talked to a few non bikers - there actually really IS an attitude out there - as we lane split or use a median strip, they sometimes dont think we need a lane.

Mad aye.

[gwigs]

Got forced off the road on Saturday on the way back from Helensville,Car overtaking line of cars,nowhere for me to go,lucky I wasnt hoofing it ,was doing 100 -115k,good emergency braking practise.Pulled right over to the side of the road ,back wheel locked up and trying not to kill the poor cyclist in front of me.
Would have chased the bastard in my younger days..still common sense prevailed.

[ExpertoCrede]

I hate drivers who sit on your left hip looking for all the world as if they're about to pass on the inside if they can.

Maybe riding doing a bit of a slow slalom within your own lane might discourage following cars to stick too close.

Yes - own the road (in a sensible manner). Standing up for a moment also puts them off (but that may not be comfortable on a Gladius though).

Maybe she was trying to lanesplit...:wacko:

[Indiana_Jones]

So you're the guy I see riding around the shore on the Gladius :scooter:

-Indy

[jaffaonajappa]

So you're the guy I see riding around the shore on the Gladius :scooter:

-Indy

Hmmm. Odd. I havent seen any Trumpies on the shore recently...mind you...ive been commuting in the rain :)

[Blackshear]

Yeah mate, every day I go from Glen eden, over the bridge to Onewa road.
It's fine when I can see, not worry about traction and debris...
Because usually then I wont have to account for the person parallel parking me into the barrier.
Every single morning, without fail.
People indicate, move, then look. Even had a few muftis doing it, too.
It's not like my bike is whisper quiet and doesn't have a headlight. :facepalm:

[Indiana_Jones]

Hmmm. Odd. I havent seen any Trumpies on the shore recently...mind you...ive been commuting in the rain :)

lol, I take mine to work everyday :p

...With a umbrella in hand of course

-Indy

[mattian]

Yes - own the road (in a sensible manner). Standing up for a moment also puts them off (but that may not be comfortable on a Gladius though).

Maybe she was trying to lanesplit...:wacko:

Im coming to the conclusion that she just saw the gap from the car in front of me, which was quite generous because it was absolutely pelting down!! and wanted it.
That was my space and Im not giving it up for anyone. I will just have to find more effective ways to discourage it..... I like Princess bandits suggestion of doing a bit of weaving now and then. I will try it if I have too.

[mattian]

So you're the guy I see riding around the shore on the Gladius :scooter:

-Indy

yep more than likely. Blue and white one. I've been told it stands out alot like a chicks bike...lol cant miss me.
will have to keep an eye out for you. seen a few Triumphs around though.

[mattian]

Yeah mate, every day I go from Glen eden, over the bridge to Onewa road.
It's fine when I can see, not worry about traction and debris...
Because usually then I wont have to account for the person parallel parking me into the barrier.
Every single morning, without fail.
People indicate, move, then look. Even had a few muftis doing it, too.
It's not like my bike is whisper quiet and doesn't have a headlight. :facepalm:

I was quite impressed with how deftly you wield that beast on the motorway.

[pzkpfw]

... People indicate, move, then look. ...

Indicate, then move?! Luxury!

(Actually I've done more commuting in the last few weeks than I have for ages (Wife going to gym in her car before I come alive). And on the Wellington motorway I've got to say I haven't seen all that much crap.)

[skinman]

Yep if you ride too far to the right they will try it & yes weaving a bit works. I think they expect you to pass whatevers in front if you go to the right not thinking that you are just looking.

[supa.m]

Indicate, then move?! Luxury!

(Actually I've done more commuting in the last few weeks than I have for ages (Wife going to gym in her car before I come alive). And on the Wellington motorway I've got to say I haven't seen all that much crap.)

Yeah, I think Wellington road users are (mostly) good to share a motorway/highway with at peak hours. It seems to change after the regular commuters leave the road....?

[Grasshopperus]

There's definitely an A-team and a B-team when it comes to Auckland commuters.

From around 7am-9am you have the A-team. They're used to heavy traffic, most of them are resigned to the fact that no matter what they do they're going to get to work on time so they generally just go into auto-pilot and are a pretty docile herd.

Then, from 9am onwards you've got your basic road-homo. By this time traffic has thinned out a bit and these buttholes can really show everyone their sweet moves. Many of these people are late for work and the others are not really doing productive; they're just driving around being dicks to other people just like themselves. Random lane-changes, move-indicate-look behaviour, applying makeup while taking a bend at 110km/h (poorly), Toyota Prato VX SUVs and all other types of evil.

[Gremlin]

:scratch: haven't really had any issues on the Auckland roads for the last few weeks? I do enough km, all over the city...

West is probably the crazy bunch. North is generally the most skilled, south... lawless and east is clueless...

[ducatilover]

God, I thought this was about a Brokeback sequel.

Damn pricks and trying to run you over though, it's a risk we take.

[superman]

Maybe riding doing a bit of a slow slalom within your own lane might discourage following cars to stick too close.

:2thumbsup That's what I do all the time. Helps stop looming and cars think you're a bit crazy so don't come too close. :yes:

[hellokitty]

yep more than likely. Blue and white one. I've been told it stands out alot like a chicks bike...lol cant miss me.
will have to keep an eye out for you. seen a few Triumphs around though.

:love: It is a beautiful bike! All sparkley! It does stand out, I knew it was you the second I saw you that time on Onewa Rd.

[Indiana_Jones]

They have a blue frame IRC. Must be why I remember them lol

-Indy

[ajturbo]

sooo.. your saying that the car was lane splitting?:corn::facepalm:

[mattian]

:love: It is a beautiful bike! All sparkley! It does stand out, I knew it was you the second I saw you that time on Onewa Rd.

Thanks! your bike rocks too. I have always loved cruisers. The only reason I went with a street bike is coz, you sit a lot higher and it seems slimmer which makes it perfect for lane splitting. Do you do much lane splitting? just wondering what its like on the cruiser

[The Pastor]

I feel I need to vent.......
Yesterday, Im on the Nothern motorway heading South from North Shore to East Tamaki. Sitting in the fast lane, comfortable speed, decent gap from the car in front. Check mirrors, car approaching, still quite some distance away..... few seconds later, check again and there he is, right on my ass. He must have been flying! sitting so close and making me most uncomfortable. Im waiting for a space on my left so I can pull over to let him pass but, theres no real opportunity for a while, traffics starting to get heavy. He is so close at this point I decide to wave him back. Shortly after, he spots a gap on the left and dives into it, pulls up beside me and gives me the finger!! so, naturally, being pissed off, I return the favour. He rolls down the window and we start exchanging words.... (like he can hear me through my helmet lol)
His biggest mistake? being a taxi driver. I arrive at destination and promplty get on the phone and lay a complaint.

Today, riding through Glenfield, 50k an hour zone. pissing with rain. 50-55..... flow of traffic speed. Mental bitch following me way too closely. check my mirrors to see where shes at... gone! check my blind spot on my left and there she is, nose of her vehicle so close to my left rear side of my bike it looks like there about to touch!! shes bloody well trying to undertake me!!.... im so fuming. let the horn rip and she promptly backs off.
This is Auckland after all, and we have these nutters on our roads. Normally I let it slide, but today I felt I had to post about it. Havent been online for a while and this is probably the best way to vent, so thanks for listening Kb. Im off to have another cup of you know what juice.
Cheers.

I hate people who sit in the fast lane. There should never be anyone behind you in a fast lane. Keep Left

[mattian]

I hate people who sit in the fast lane. There should never be anyone behind you in a fast lane. Keep Left

do you drive a taxi per-chance? co-op taxis number 226?

[Blackshear]

I was quite impressed with how deftly you wield that beast on the motorway.

It's quite nimble, actually, turns in faster than my 250.
Rear isn't as sticky as I'd like... :bye:

[Blackshear]

There's definitely an A-team and a B-team when it comes to Auckland commuters.

From around 7am-9am you have the A-team. They're used to heavy traffic, most of them are resigned to the fact that no matter what they do they're going to get to work on time so they generally just go into auto-pilot and are a pretty docile herd.

Then, from 9am onwards you've got your basic road-homo. By this time traffic has thinned out a bit and these buttholes can really show everyone their sweet moves. Many of these people are late for work and the others are not really doing productive; they're just driving around being dicks to other people just like themselves. Random lane-changes, move-indicate-look behaviour, applying makeup while taking a bend at 110km/h (poorly), Toyota Prato VX SUVs and all other types of evil.

Sounds like you're quite jealous of my 6.20 to 6.50 traffic, then?
Fuck yes, I love scrambling for a segment barely able to fit my 4 whee-
Oh.
The most common thing I come across is _indicating the required 3 seconds, slowly moving into empty lane_ and having some dicknut start indicating into me whilst moving, not 5 seconds after I've already done my shit. It's so common I instinctively move to the far left of the lane, ready for it.