Cycling down Gilmore place today, taking my time. Male cyclist - ridgeback, hiviz, etc -- turns right at bottom of Merchiston Ave and is in front of me but stops at Viewforth lights in the gutter. So I take the center of the AS zone, just as the lights turn, so I get in front of him.
As we approach Lower Gilmore place, a fire engine with lights and sirens approaches and turns down LG place in front of me. Seeing two more engines approaching, I pull over and stop a few metres short of the turn. Bloke passes me, keeps going, slowing just enough to let the engines turn. Then goes on to wait at red light at Leven st. I am pootling because of red light ahead. Another male cyclist overtakes me - old coop bike, pannier, new red endura top, jeans, soft cap (odd mix of kit, but not a novice). We all end up sitting in AS zone. First bloke turns left. Lights change, second guy turns right, across traffic that has right of way. I wait for 2 cars, then turn right. He's in sight all the way down Valleyfield, then I catch up as the lights go green at toucan crossing. Police car and other vehicles stopped for us. He crosses, then pulls up onto Melville drive pavement!!!
My conclusion - none of their moves were dangerous, but based on this small sample, male cyclists ride just like car drivers!
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