"You're the reason why car drivers do not like bicycles" (video)

Seattle cyclist tries to show a car driver the error of their ways after she parks in a bike lane

Warning: video contains bad language

UPDATE: the video has now been removed by the user. Sorry.

When a cyclist in Seattle, America, came across a white Volvo blocking a bike lane, he quickly pointed out the error of the driver's ways, particularly since she was parked right next to a sign telling motorists not to park there.

However, what he was not expecting is that he would end up being blamed as 'the sole reason why car drivers do not like bicycles' by a passer-by, who decided to join in the conversation regarding the correct place to park your car. The driver also suggested that the cyclist needs therapy.

The cyclist, who calls himself GhostOfStarmanSuper on his YouTube account, posted up the video which clearly shows the driver telling him that she, er, doesn't care much for his opinion.

"You're a biker, keep going, keep it moving dude," she says, trying to persuade him to move around the car blocking the lane. "The sun is shining, it's Seattle, have a good f***ing day".

"I'd love to," replies the cyclist, "but you're blocking the bike lane. Get the hell out."

In the end, the car driver moves off and so does the cyclist. The sun continued shining.

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Nigel Wynn
Former Associate Editor

Nigel Wynn worked as associate editor on CyclingWeekly.com, he worked almost single-handedly on the Cycling Weekly website in its early days. His passion for cycling, his writing and his creativity, as well as his hard work and dedication, were the original driving force behind the website’s success. Without him, CyclingWeekly.com would certainly not exist on the size and scale that it enjoys today. Nigel sadly passed away, following a brave battle with a cancer-related illness, in 2018. He was a highly valued colleague, and more importantly, an exceptional person to work with - his presence is sorely missed.