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To: Theodore R.
I gave up triathlons for this very reason.

Just because it is legal for bicycles to share the road with cars, doesn't make it smart.

2 posted on 02/10/2005 7:23:12 AM PST by E. Pluribus Unum (Drug prohibition laws help fund terrorism.)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum
Not the case in this instance, but I got into one of my more memorable pissing matches here on the subject of bicyclists and their tendency to ignore rules of the road, such as stop signs...and the insistence at riding two or three abreast, not caring about traffic impeding.

I don't remember which FReeper it was, but one ended up posting that he now "packs" while pedaling, so he can pop off a few rounds at those drivers that dare toot the horn at him.

6 posted on 02/10/2005 7:29:24 AM PST by ErnBatavia (ErnBatavia, Boxer, Pelosi, Thomas...the ultimate nightmare Menage a Quatro)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum
Thornton shrugged off concerns that perhaps it was impossible to see Hobbs pedaling on the road.

I suspect this wasn't entirely the driver's fault.

7 posted on 02/10/2005 7:31:14 AM PST by ScottFromSpokane (http://drunkengop.blogspot.com/)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

I don't ride anymore either. People just don't pay attention anymore, and I have to admit after a long day with too little sleep and lots of stress, it's easy to zone and space off that rider you are approaching from behind.


35 posted on 02/10/2005 8:54:10 AM PST by Free Vulcan
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