{"id":2710,"date":"2014-03-13T17:06:05","date_gmt":"2014-03-13T17:06:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forcespenpals.net\/p=?2710"},"modified":"2014-03-13T17:06:05","modified_gmt":"2014-03-13T17:06:05","slug":"angry-cyclist-given-bizarre-excuse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forcespenpals.net\/gb\/news\/angry-cyclist-given-bizarre-excuse\/","title":{"rendered":"Angry cyclist given bizarre excuse"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Clashes between cyclists and motorists are becoming increasingly common on the UK's highways, with plenty of potential for flashpoints between the two types of road users in existence.<\/p>\n<p>Indeed, there is probably not a cyclist in the land who has not at some point felt compelled to show their anger at a passing drive for one reason or another, while car owners frequently find fault in the way those on two wheels use the roads.<\/p>\n<p>One such case that occurred recently has become an internet hit, after the cyclist involved managed to capture it on film.<\/p>\n<p>His video starts with him cycling along a road, seemingly enjoying a peaceful and safe ride, only for one passing vehicle to get a little too close for comfort. 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