Road rage survival guide for cyclists

A cut-out-and-keep guide for cyclists on how to deal with abuse from motorists suggests forgoing verbal or physical retaliation in favour of psychological warfare.

According to the guide by systemcomic.com:

When people are confronted they greet it with aggression, but when you meet it with the unexpected, they are forced to think. Which is the meanest (and nicest) thing you can do. Because it sticks with them all day.

Who shouts most?

A poll of British motorists by cycle insurers, ETA in 2009 found that drivers in Scotland were the least stressed and least inclined to shout at other motorists, but the most likely to become involved in a physical altercation. The most stressed drivers in Britain are those in the Midlands and Wales.

Environmentally friendly cycle insurance

On the face of it, one cycle insurance policy is much like another, but the devil is the detail. How much excess you will be charged is just one of the things that varies wildly between providers. Another is so called ‘new-for-old’ replacement – many insurers use this term, but if your bicycle is more than a few years old, devalue it severely. This means you are left out of pocket when you come to replace it.

ETA cycle insurance has a low standard excess of 5% (minimum £50) and offers a new-for-old for life – however old the bike, if it’s stolen you get enough to buy a new model.

For over 28 years we have been providing straightforward, affordable bicycle insurance. Whether you use your bike to commute, shop, race or amble in the park, ETA Cycle Insurance has you covered.

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