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No different to over here - Back in my college days in the early-mid 90s, I saw a collision between a cyclist (probably a cycle courier) and a pedestrian trying to cross Tottenham Court Road in London at some traffic lights. The pedestrian had looked to see if any traffic was coming (its a one way street for those not familiar with the road) and stepped out onto the road, only to be smashed into by said cyclist riding the WRONG WAY at high speed.
Luckily both parties weren't badly hurt, but what astounded me next was that said 'cyclist' started to verbally lay into the pedestrian for 'not seeing him' - I couldn't believe the nerve of the man. Needless to say many other people helping out saw differently and let the bloke know in no uncertain terms. As (at least at the time) a keen cyclist myself, I felt ashamed to be one at the cycle courier's attitude. Sadly this sort of thing (as well as cycling at speed on the pavement, jumping red lights/across pedestrian crossings, blocking roads by riding 2 or 3 abreast or when turning right, etc) is far worse in London today due to the increase in people cycling to work (most likely with very little training [what happened to the cycling proficiency test at school?]) and more couriers (who are in my view even worse than their motorcycle cousins).
Many cyclists do themselves no favours (and don't endear themselves to the general [car-driving] public) by behaving in such a reckless and selfish manner.
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