‘Your bias and ignorance make you a real danger on the roads’: Furious Jeremy Vine brands personal trainer ‘totally clueless’ in Twitter spat over video showing TV host nearly ploughing into car on cycle lane

• James Smith says the driver who cut off cyclist Jeremy Vine drove ‘perfectly fine’
• Mr Smith said Mr Vine is part of the reason ‘people think all cyclists are w***ers’
• Mr Vine called the trainer ‘totally clueless’ and advised he reread Highway Code 

Furious Jeremy Vine has slammed a British personal trainer as ‘totally clueless’ after he criticised a video where the BBC Radio personality nearly ploughed into a car in a cycle lane.

Mr Vine shared a clip online yesterday, alleging a London driver cut him off while he was riding in the cycle lane. The journalist claimed the motorist did not give ample time when indicating his intent to turn left.

Famed fitness coach James Smith, who has a million followers on TikTok and Instagram, called Mr Vine out, claiming the ‘driving was perfectly fine’ and suggested that his video is part of the reason ‘people think all cyclists are w***ers.’

The journalist hit back at Mr Smith, claiming his ‘bias and ignorance’ makes him ‘dangerous’ and even suggested the trainer familiarise himself with the Highway Code.

Furious Jeremy Vine has slammed a British personal trainer as ‘totally clueless’ after he criticised a video where BBC Radio personality nearly ploughs into a car in a cycle lane. He is pictured during the cycle ride yesterday

Famed fitness coach James Smith (pictured), who has a million followers on TikTok and Instagram, called Mr Vine out, claiming the ‘driving was perfectly fine’ and suggested that his video is part of the reason ‘people think all cyclists are w***ers’

The journalist hit back at Mr Smith, claiming his ‘bias and ignorance’ makes him ‘dangerous’ and even suggested the trainer familiarise himself with the Highway Code

The TV personality was cycling along King Street in Hammersmith yesterday when he nearly collided with a dark coloured Volkswagen.

The driver turned into the cycle lane just seconds before Mr Vine approached him, forcing him to swerve. Video shows the driver had signalled to turn, but the journalist alleges he did not do so with ample time.

‘This just happened,’ Mr Vine tweeted at the time.’He did say “sorry I didn’t see you.” An apology is always accepted. But this dent needs a refresher driving course.’ 

Mr Vine further claimed the motorist indicated his intent to turn ‘less than six yards before’ doing so and ‘less than five seconds before I arrived.’ 

His remarks sparked a debate on Twitter over whether or not the driver violated traffic regulations. 

The personal trainer was one of several Twitter users to respond to the video

Mr Vine, apparently unamused by the commentary, responded: ‘Your bias and ignorance make you a real danger on the roads, James’

Drivers are permitted to cross the solid white line of a cycle lane when turning left or accessing private property, according to the Highway Code. 

However, motorists are required to give way to cyclists using the lane so they do not need to stop or swerve. 

Mr James, one of the many social media users to chime in, seemingly mocked Mr Vine for even sharing the clip to begin with.

‘Imagine rushing home to edit this from your helmet cam,’ the personal trainer wrote today. ‘No wonder people think all cyclists are w***ers. 

‘The driving was perfectly fine. You have brakes, so use them.’

Mr Vine, apparently unamused by the commentary, responded: ‘Your bias and ignorance make you a real danger on the roads, James. 

‘Read this because you have got the Highway Code completely wrong, and it’s actually embarrassing.’

He added: ‘Totally clueless.’

Mr Vine shared a clip online yesterday, alleging a London driver cut him off while he was riding in the cycle lane

Mr Vine claimed the motorist did not give ample time when indicating his intent to turn left 

The journalist also claimed the driver did say ‘sorry I didn’t see you’ after the encounter

Mr Vine’s post received mixed response from Twitter users yesterday, many of whom agreed the motorist was driving poorly, but also thought the journalist’s remarks were ‘a bit harsh.’

‘On this one I agree with you, terrible driving but glad you at least got an apology and you educated them,’ one user wrote. 

Another replied: ‘Bit harsh calling for the driver to take a “refresher course” Jeremy. Genuine mistake by looks of it for which he apologised. Yes he should have seen you but he did indicate and you had time to stop safely.’

‘Not saying he was right by any stretch but, I would see his indicator and know full well he’s going to turn across, I would slow down let him across, say b***end under my breath and carry on,’ echoed another.

Mr James, one of the many social media users to chime in, seemingly mocked Mr Vine for even sharing the clip to begin with. He said today: ‘Imagine rushing home to edit this from your helmet cam’

Famed personal trainer James Smith is pictured skateboarding in his swimsuit

Other users criticised Mr Vine, claiming he shouldn’t be taking video why cycling or travelling in all black attire.

‘A sensible cyclist would have seen that he was indicating and slowed down. You had plenty of time to do so but chose to ignore his signal,’ one said. 

Another wrote: ‘We all make mistakes when using roads. Like cycling with a drone likely to distract other road users.’ 

‘He indicated in good time, traffic from behind should not undertake, and in Britain, we give way to traffic on the right,’ a separate user stated. ‘Someone needs a cycling proficiency test, most did one in junior school and a refresher course is advisable as you grow up, sadly not all cyclists grow up.’

Another commentator added: ‘To be fair. You might be quite hard to see all in black. I do wish hi viz was mandatory as the amount of cyclist who to ‘blend’ with their surroundings is quite high.’ 

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