Originally Posted by
redshift1
1) Cars ( their drivers ) are the biggest risk to life and limb but I minimise my exposure to them by using cycle ways as much as possible.
2) Pedestrians on dual use paths ( bicycles / peds ) who frequently suddenly step across the opposing direction lane, then look...
3) Oncoming cyclists and those who latch onto your rear wheel. Most are fine except the ones who cut safety margins because they think they are pro cyclists.
If I could borrow your list but re-arrange it.
1. Cyclists, I have more near misses and two collisions with cyclists than any other road/path user, despite a bicycle being my primary form of transport I hate them and find many are thoughtless and selfish.
2. Cars particularly black VW Golfs, I have been hit by two in the past 3 years including getting four broken ribs the last time.
3. Pedestrians for the reasons you give.