A Rotorua cyclist subjected to a motorist's tirade of abuse before being pushed to the ground says he has a close call every time he's out on his bike. And that's prompted a call from the Rotorua Cycle Action Group for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians to respect public space. When he had finished he pushed me and my bike over before getting back in his car and driving off." "I honestly think every time I go out for a ride there is a close call of some kind involving a motorist." Harm Zuidmeer of the Rotorua Cycle Action Group said motorists, cyclists and pedestrians all needed to respect public space.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 04, 2018 20:03 UTC