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Radio host infuriates cyclists
The Raleigh News & Observer ^
| 10/1/03
| BRUCE SICELOFF
Posted on 10/01/2003 6:49:41 AM PDT by Hatteras
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To: Hatteras
Now, old people on BICYCLES?! ohh, don't get me started...About 15 years ago, I saw an old man on a bike get hit by an 18-wheeler here in Rocky Mount.
He got thrown clear across the intersection; I will never forget it.
He pulled right out in front of the truck; there was nothing the trucker could do but slam on brakes.
To: stylin_geek
the mass/velocity equation was never in my favor when it comes to a carI hear ya. I'm an avid cyclist myself, and it shocks me how reckless some cyclists are (running stops and reds, et al). They are eventually going to lose...
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posted on
10/01/2003 7:15:16 AM PDT
by
RoughDobermann
(Nuke the site from orbit. It's the only way to be sure.)
To: olorin
I follow the rules of the roadIf you do -- if you are a responsible cyclist -- then I'd like to back off of the confrontational attitude I've taken and ask you to do the same.
What galls me are the people who are in your face about cycling, who are TRYING to interfere with driving. For a while it seemed like you were one of those people, but if you are not, then I withdraw my objections about you.
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posted on
10/01/2003 7:16:46 AM PDT
by
Lazamataz
(I am the extended middle finger in the fist of life.)
Hatfield-McCoy bump
To: Lazamataz
You know nothing about how I ride -realize it is my best interests NOT to piss of cars - I'm not surrounded by steel. My angry comments follow idiot's remarks who seem to condone violence on bicyclists regardless of how they ride.
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posted on
10/01/2003 7:17:17 AM PDT
by
olorin
To: ArrogantBustard
The worst I've seen are the little kids just off training wheels. You go past the mom or dad (with a verbal "on your left") okay, but then the parent warns the kid, who invariably looks over his shoulder and starts weaving all over the trail (usually in my direction!). Cute little critters, but they've put me on the ground more than once...
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posted on
10/01/2003 7:17:49 AM PDT
by
RoughDobermann
(Nuke the site from orbit. It's the only way to be sure.)
To: olorin
I used to live and bike in Minnesota and I got so much crap from motorists, it was very rude. I believe there is something called "Minnesota Nice," but it disappears once they get in their cars. Share the road, folks.
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posted on
10/01/2003 7:18:18 AM PDT
by
Kleon
(To see what is in front of one's nose needs a constant struggle.)
To: stylin_geek
One of the little known laws is the speed limit on bike paths. 10 mph max. Gad... that's slooooowwwwww. NoVa bike paths have no such statutory limit. I don't bother with most of them if the weather is too nice, though, since the crowding would limit them to that speed anyway. Fortunately, it's still possible to get out in the country. Commuting is out of the question. Most of the roads are unsuitable for cycling.
To: Hatteras
No cyclist worth his salt needs 3 to 4 feet in order to ride. The white line makes for a smooth and comfortable ride, without impeding traffic. As a cyclist, I, unlike this guy, understand the rules fo the road. The cyclist MUST behave as though he is in a car. Passing on the shoulder, failing to stop at signals/signs are CLEARLY examples of failing to follow the rules. As for the guy flipping people off as they pass him, I'd put him in the same category as those people who insist on driving 35 in the left hand lane of the interstate, and flipping you off or shaking a fist when you, going 75 (the speed limit) pass them on the right. So, cut those of us who know the rules and abide by them some slack and try not to generalize, huh?
To: olorin
Two Words:
Hot Coffee
Three Words:
Buy a Motorcycle
To: Lazamataz
"That's why G-d invented car doors."
ROTFL!!!!!!
To: Lazamataz
I will gladly back off the war of words - I get very frustrated not only by other drivers who don't know the rules of the road - but especially by other bicyclists who ride like idiots.
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posted on
10/01/2003 7:21:40 AM PDT
by
olorin
To: olorin; Lazamataz
Fine. If you can do 45 in a 45 mph lane, more power to you. But, if you piddle along at 15 mph, we will have problems. Slowing down traffic and presenting a movable obsticle is a traffic hazard.
PS. Don't mind Laz. He likes to jerk people's chain sometime.
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posted on
10/01/2003 7:22:05 AM PDT
by
Skooz
(All Hail the Mighty Kansas City Chiefs)
To: Skooz
But, if you piddle along at 15 mph, we will have problemsWhy?
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posted on
10/01/2003 7:23:37 AM PDT
by
RoughDobermann
(Nuke the site from orbit. It's the only way to be sure.)
To: ironman
If you cross my lane when I'm training for speed, I hope you know a good orthopedic surgeon....
To: the lone haranguer
"No cyclist worth his salt needs 3 to 4 feet in order to ride."When I say "taking up 3 or 4 feet" I am including the minimal distance that I would feel comfortable having between my fender and the bicyclist. If bicyclists don't mind me getting closer than I can do that too. heh, heh, heh...
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posted on
10/01/2003 7:23:50 AM PDT
by
Hatteras
(Some mornings, it's just not worth chewing through the leather straps...)
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To: Skooz
PS. Don't mind Laz. He likes to jerk people's chain sometime.Sometimes. This wasn't one of those times. I thought olorin was a Militant Bicylcist for a moment there, and I *hate* those people. You know, the Berkely-type Bike In The Middle Of The Road Just To Piss Off Motorists - types.
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posted on
10/01/2003 7:24:26 AM PDT
by
Lazamataz
(I am the extended middle finger in the fist of life.)
To: ConservativeStandUP
Hot Coffee You're advocating that I throw hot coffee at drivers? No, I don't think I'll do that. Oh, maybe you mean drivers should throw hot coffee at me? Why, if I'm following the rules of the road?
Buy a Motorcycle
Why, so I can keep it in my garage for 8-9 months out of the year?
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posted on
10/01/2003 7:24:37 AM PDT
by
olorin
To: Lazamataz
Just like there are bad drivers there are bad cyclists. I'm a triathlete and train solo or in small groups. We ride single file where we need too. The pure cycling roadies on the other hand can time up traffic when they get their big packs together. I am really sensitive about this car issue. One of my team mates when we did the 1992 transcontinental Race Across America 2 years ago almost got killed when a man talking on his cell phone weaved onto the shoulder. Struck him from behind at 50 miles per hour. Many years ago some jerk kids pulled beside me and shot me with a paint ball gun. Put a big welt on my hip. I've often thought of hanging a sign on my back saying "PROTECTED BY GLOCK."
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posted on
10/01/2003 7:24:43 AM PDT
by
ironman
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