MM53KNA - Close Pass And Cut Up
Channel: Bicycle-Riding Motorist
Date: 2012-02-22

I seem to be having trouble with white vans this week. This one is incredible and deliberate and will be reported to the police.

The reason why I don't use the cycle lane here is because it is dangerous (as well as being broken up in places). I have been cut up by left-turning vehicles several times here before I stopped using the "cycle lane". It is also not fun when you use a lane like that and find yourself between two large vehicles.

When he got out of the van, I cycled off, because I wasn't waiting around to see what he would do. He wasn't averse to using his vehicle as a weapon, so could well have been a nutter.

LESSON: I know, I've said it before only yesterday, but I need to cycle to the right of the centre of the lane if I am taking primary position (AKA "claiming the lane"). I'll get this right eventually; this is due to insufficient confidence and I need to get over that. 

Vehicle: MM53KNA, a Ford Transit 280 Swb Td (Panel Van)
Date/time: 22nd February 2012, approximately 8.15am
Location: Manchester Rd, Bolton (Southbound)

UDPATE (24/02/12): Met the police officer in charge of the case today, and they are taking it seriously. I won't say any more for now.