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To: ironman
This is my point exactly. My beef isn't with cyclists per se and I probably should have qualified my remarks about what behavior I find objectionable. Everyone has a right to public areas. Cyclists, skaters, joggers and walkers are all entitled to the same courtesy. When I encounter slower traffic within my lane, I tell them that I'm on the left and passing. If oncoming traffic prevents a safe passage, I slow down until I can pass.

The majority of cyclists I encounter place the importance of getting their training in over the safety of others. I routinely encounter people who think it's ok to try and crowd me out of my lane so they can pass some mom and her kid without braking. Hell, most of them don't even have the courtesy to signal that they're passing them. I have taken a swipe at this type of ass**le before and will do so in the future.
114 posted on 10/01/2003 7:47:34 AM PDT by Skip Ripley
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To: Skip Ripley
The majority of cyclists I encounter place the importance of getting their training in over the safety of others. I routinely encounter people who think it's ok to try and crowd me out of my lane so they can pass some mom and her kid without braking. Hell, most of them don't even have the courtesy to signal that they're passing them. I have taken a swipe at this type of ass**le before and will do so in the future.

Why didn't you say that in the fist place, instead of vomiting bile? It would have made a lot more sense, and guess what?

I agree with you!

125 posted on 10/01/2003 7:51:01 AM PDT by ArrogantBustard
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To: Skip Ripley
It sounds like you train responsibly. I've probably said "On Your Left" 10 million times in my life. I've never had a close call with a skater. Now kids, losely leashed dogs...that's another story. There are times and places to go easy, then there is hammer time. I put in so many hours of training and effort getting ready for a race like the Ironman I'd be devastated to be taken out by some mean spirited person or a silly accident.
138 posted on 10/01/2003 7:58:20 AM PDT by ironman
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