Ugh, what an absolute nightmare! But indeed an all-too-familiar one to any cyclist in Brussels. For what it's worth, I tend to do the exact same thing in those situations - make myself small, be accommodating, try not to escalate things. I'm not good with swearing in French, but I also like not getting hurt... But I know time is on our side. If cycling has taken off in Brussels, it's not all that much because of the meager improvements, but because people have understood that the mobility of tomorrow is active and kind.
I'm sorry that happened. Remember - hurt people, hurt people. There's a psychological trend emerging where cyclists are being dehumanised by drivers, which is very dangerous. And it's not just Brussels. Mind yourself.
Do NOT blame yourself! You did what most of us would have done!
I lived in Brussels for 5 years, 5 years ago. I did not drive much around Brussels but also felt this as a peaceful driver. Once a guy came out of his car to yell at me for taking 2 seconds after a green light. I saw him all suited up so I could not hold my laugh. Luckily he noticed how absurd the situation was and left. But yeah, you guys in bikes around Brussels are heroes to me!
Ugh, what an absolute nightmare! But indeed an all-too-familiar one to any cyclist in Brussels. For what it's worth, I tend to do the exact same thing in those situations - make myself small, be accommodating, try not to escalate things. I'm not good with swearing in French, but I also like not getting hurt... But I know time is on our side. If cycling has taken off in Brussels, it's not all that much because of the meager improvements, but because people have understood that the mobility of tomorrow is active and kind.
I know, imagine what could be achieved if they were really knocking it out of the park
I'm sorry that happened. Remember - hurt people, hurt people. There's a psychological trend emerging where cyclists are being dehumanised by drivers, which is very dangerous. And it's not just Brussels. Mind yourself.
It's not much fun tbf!
I'm so sorry Eoghan.
Do NOT blame yourself! You did what most of us would have done!
I lived in Brussels for 5 years, 5 years ago. I did not drive much around Brussels but also felt this as a peaceful driver. Once a guy came out of his car to yell at me for taking 2 seconds after a green light. I saw him all suited up so I could not hold my laugh. Luckily he noticed how absurd the situation was and left. But yeah, you guys in bikes around Brussels are heroes to me!