Radio host infuriates cyclists

The Raleigh News & Observer ^ | 10/1/03 | BRUCE SICELOFF

[RoughDobermann]

I have one word too.... Paintball Gun

I have a word too: Thorazine followed by Castration.

[ironman]

Yes cleats like these http://www.performancebike.com/shop/Profile.cfm?SKU=1848

[Petronski]

little skintight homo-clown outfits.

LOL

[Servant of the 9]

Have you ever actually bumped a cyclist in traffic? Or, do you just enjoy talking about it whenever the opportunity arises?

I've never had to, an air horn has always cleared the way, but I'm willing to.
I have bumped cars.

By the way, when I looked up that old post, I couldn't help but notice the name change. What did you do to earn such distinction?

I told a politiclly incorrect truth.

I just don't understand why all you bike weenie gas mizers are here instead of over on DU with you coreligionists.

[F.J. Mitchell]

Good point, Sloth, I agree with that. If Bicyclists, especially on a busy road loaded with people commuting to work, stopped behind the vehicle ahead of them at lights as the autos of neccessity must, then neither drivers or bikers would be stuck with the hazzards of passing over and over after every stop light.

If that isn't the law, it should be.

[ironman]

"I usually give a safe signal and wave a car past me."

I am just the opposite. I never give a driver a signal. I leave the decision totally to the driver as to when he/she feels it is ok to pass. That way there is no confusion.

[RoughDobermann]

I just don't understand why all you bike weenie gas mizers are here instead of over on DU with you coreligionists

Congratulations, you win.

[BikeLawyer]

20 mph, 3-4 ft into the lane... this guy was doing EXACTLY what is urged of transporation cyclists at a truly fast pace...

Folks, cyclists have a legal right to use virtually every single road in all 50 states. In fact, historically, cyclists were among the ones who fought to have the first roads paved... The fabric of "traffic" is wide and colorful and includes things that move slowly including, in OHio at least, Amish buggies, slow moving commercial vehicles and bicycles... get used to it, get over it... the physical threats posted here are of far more concern to me than slowing people down before they can pass a cyclist. The slightest nudge from a passing motorist can KILL a cyclist...

[cyclotic]

You said:

I just don't understand why all you bike weenie gas mizers are here instead of over on DU with you coreligionists.

That's getting into bonehead territory.

Cycling is a good exercise, great hobby and fun. It's something the whole family can do. In fact, I'll bet my 7 year old boy could outride you anyday. And my 62 year old mother for that matter.
Just because I happen to enjoy going out and doing a quick 25 or 50 miles after work does not put me or about 80% of the cyclists out there into Gas mizer weenie mode like DU.

I'll agree, the critical mass idiots are absolute morons. But they are few and far between. I ride with one of the largest clubs in my state. Everyone shows up to the rides in large cars and vans. They gotta be big to fit the bikes. I get 6 bikes on my van roof and back. Cain't do that in a Geo Metro.

Get off the bad attitude.

[ironman]

Those Gatorskins are good tires. I've had a couple on my commuter bike.

[olorin]

economics ye avowed lawbreaker - it is far cheaper for me to bike to work than to drive - I always thought that economic motivation was a conservative ideal

[cyclotic]

to 406.

I see that point of people who don't wave cars by and can agree. I only do if the driver is hanging back for a long time and evidently afraid to pass me. Usually older folks who maybe shouldn't be driving anyway. I'm sitting taller and have a better view than they do, so sometimes I'll signal them by.

[Hatteras]

"The slightest nudge from a passing motorist can KILL a cyclist..."

Not according to some of these studly armed anti motorvehicle nazis. If you even think of bumping their bike they will reach in their fannie-packs so fast, pull out a .357 and.... BLAM! Right between the headlights!

[Old Professer]

Back in the 1980s we carpooled from Simi Valley, Ca. to West L.A. and would often get off the 405 at MulHolland to Wilshire Blvd. to avoid backups; for a several month period we would encounter a lone female bicyclist , challenging gravity and centripedal force gallantly while occupying a full one-third of the downhill lane; we thought at first that this was her Weight-Watchers regimen, but after a long winter of bobbing about and weaving around as best as possible we finally concluded she was just nuts.

[RoughDobermann]

I'm rather sure that the reaction your refer to was made AFTER numerous "shoot em with a painball," "nudge him with my car" comments. What would you expect?

[olorin]

I believe that Hatteras actually made it up.

[ironman]

Your reasoning is circular. As far as I can tell there is no requirement for a bike to stop behind a car that is stopped at a light. Try again.

[Old Professer]

No cyclist worth his salt needs 3 to 4 feet in order to ride.

A standard coffin is two feet wide.

[Hatteras]

Actually, the whole violence and retribution stuff by Freepers on this thread was first alluded to in Post #2.

The article discussed violence against bicyclists and I merely stated that I have no pity for them. And that was based on my personal experience.

[ironman]

Your post is not funny. See my post here http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/992912/posts?page=60#60