What’s driving Cycling Mikey, Britain’s most hated cyclist? (www.thetimes.co.uk)

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“In four years Mike van Erp has filmed 1,400 drivers using their phones, leading to 1,800 penalty points, £110,000 of fines — and him being assaulted by disgruntled motorists. Is he a road safety hero or just a darned nuisance? Nick Rufford joins him on patrol”

I’ve watched a few of his videos. I should be surprised that he catches so many drivers in their phones, but in and around London? Not surprised at all.

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[-] leaskovski@kbin.social -1 points 1 year ago

I don't understand why someone who likes to pick out people driving with their phone, fails to wear s helmet give that he has a high probability of being run over by the same people he is pissing off. Odd!

[-] superkret@feddit.de 0 points 1 year ago

A helmet doesn't really protect you if you get run over by a car.

[-] dopplermopper@feddit.uk 0 points 1 year ago

Wearing a helmet might also might make some drivers drive closer to you and with less care. So it might help make some accidents less severe, but it also might make the chance of a serious accident more likely. It's not as straightforward as many seem to think.

[-] abeltramo@kbin.social 0 points 1 year ago

lol what? Oh look he wears an helmet let me run over him; he'll be fine.

[-] dopplermopper@feddit.uk 1 points 1 year ago

No it's more like, they look vulnerable as they aren't wearing a helmet I'll give them some extra room. I was amazed by the extra space I got when cycling with a child seat on the back of my bike.

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