Originally Posted by
BarracksSi
I wouldn't call this cyclist timid -- more like self-absorbed and completely unaware of the limitations of drivers, then belligerently combative when his own misjudgment nearly gets himself hurt.
To me, they're both more indicative of an even bigger societal problem I'd scientifically describe as, "It's not my fault."
I called him timid as he wasn't taking the lane... sort of a line in the sand thing... many otherwise assertive cyclists draw the line taking a lane, when in fact it is often the safest thing to do.
As for the rest, I tend to agree.