Cyclist takes to the internet to share near misses on the road
A disgruntled Sunshine Coast cyclist has voiced his concerns over the safety of Queensland roads after taking to the internet to share a string of near misses with passing vehicles.
Despite donning a lycra suit when he takes his bike for a spin, Cameron Frewer, 43, is far from an expert when it comes to the world of cycling and only picked up the activity in 2012 as a leisurely past time in his quest to enjoy the surrounding areas on two wheels.
"Im not a passionate rider by any means, I don't shave my legs and I am a smoker," Mr Frewer told Yahoo7.
But since purchasing his first bike five years ago, the father-of-three, who is also a motorist himself, has become increasingly concerned for the safety of cyclists across Australia after claiming some drivers pay no attention to the close proximity of riders.
According to Queensland state law, drivers must leave a one metre buffer zone when passing a cyclist in a 60km/h or less speed zone or 1.5 metres when the speed limit is over 60km/h.
Although Mr Frewer commends the introduction of these laws, he believes drivers are uneducated when it comes to applying them.
"I have found that there is a distinct lack of ongoing education so many people still do not know about the rule." he said.
After numerous near misses, Mr Frewer began a YouTube page to document the dangers cyclists, including himself, are facing on a daily basis.
"I am the rider that features in the vid under the title 'Mornington Peninsula Bully' so I have had near death experience on a bike," he revealed.
Mr Frewer says its only a matter of time until he's involved in an accident.
"The main reason [I film my rides] is to have evidence on record when the day finally comes that I am hit. Not if. But when."
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"I ride with a mirror. Ride tight, ride alone generally, wear hi-viz, have flashing lights but still I must somehow be wholly responsible for my safety."
Mr Frewer has suggested that signage on Queensland's roads would benefit all parties.
"I would much rather there be more education than fines," he said.
In the meantime, Mr Frewer has said he "will do whatever I can" to ensure the safety of cyclists is taken seriously in the state.
