Judge Mauger said: ‘When I stand back and ask “how did the accident happen?” it seems to me that Mr Hazeldean owed a duty to other road users to drive with reasonable care and skill. ‘Even where a motorist or cyclist had the right of way, pedestrians who are established on the road have right of way. ‘Mr Hazeldean did fall below the level to be expected of a reasonably competent cyclist in that he did proceed when the road was not completely clear.’

Isn't this exactly the kind of tolerance, respect and preparedness we would like motorists to show us as cyclists? Being prepared even for the stupid people is surely just part of good driving and good riding? If pedestrians are so obviously stupid, slow down around them. It's annoying, but saying "they get in the way hence it's on their heads if I hit them" is basically the same as a motorist justifying punishment passes.

He had gone through a green light and sounded a loud airhorn after seeing Ms Brushett step into the road while using her phone. Another cyclist stopped at the scene and was recorded accusing Mr Hazeldean of aggressive riding and calling him ‘arrogant and reckless’.

Had the chance to stop much sooner, but went with the airhorn instead. Again, isn't this the sort of behaviour we deplore in motorists?