What a strange reply from the alleged cyclist! That's not the sort of response I would expect to get from the riders in my club. I'm not suprised you were annoyed!

I'd have to agree with the others - it's sensible to ride a little way out of parked cars. My boyfriend got taken out by a car door a few months ago and you could see the outline of the car door in the bruise on his thight. ( He's fine now.)

I'd say ride where you feel safe - if people toot their horn at you let them. It's better than being knocked off by a car door and ending up sprawled across the whole road!

Ride safe and enjoy...