Updated: 'Respect Ride' in memory of Gateshead cyclist killed in bus collision cancelled at family's request

Thanks Graham - I have updated the story to reflect that.

*** UPDATE***:
The ride has now been cancelled on the wishes of David's family.

Virtually all the buses in the area have cctv to the front and sides so the accident has no doubt been caught on camera.

Regardless if who is at fault its still a tragedy.

http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/david-james-tragedy-...

" Motor Patrols Sgt Steve Minnikin said: "After checking CCTV footage and speaking to witnesses it appears that Mr James rode out into the main road and in front of the bus from behind a junction. A report has been prepared for the coroner into his death and I would still like to appeal for anyone who was in the area and who saw anything to contact us with any information."

Wonder if this will alter the tone of the ride

Agree completely about such cycle lanes conflicting with good advice. Problem is the government appears content to throw X number of lives to the wind each year rather than adopting solid and consistent policies across the board.

Such lanes are so obviously a tip of the hat towards cycling in a lame and utterly half arsed attempt to prove society is making an effort.

Personally I'd prefer it if government was honest about not actually being bothered about implementing a radical and ground breaking program and just euthanise me in my sleep instead of patronising my memory and those left behind by describing another needless death as a tragic accident.

That picture says it all - look where the cycle lane is - immediately adjacent to the give way lines - bonkers! 70% of cycle/motorised vehicle accidents (and other very unfortunate and devastating incidents) occur at junctions. Every Cycle Training organisation in the UK teach 'don't cycle adjacent to the give way lines', every local authority road safety department teach cyclists 'don't cycle near the give way lines'- Bikeability, National Standards, BCF, CTC, RoSPA, BRAKE, AA, IAM,etc all support the notion at cyclists should move out when passing a junction - despite all this, council highway departments still insist in painting cycle lanes adjacent to the give-way lines: thus placing the 'novice' cyclist in exactly the worts possible place - someone really should bring legal action to stop this ridiculous situation! A cycle lane should be there to direct and protect a cyclist, not place them in more danger.