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01-29-09, 07:38 AM
I saw something new last night. IN THE DARK!
The road is adjacent to a large Shopping Center/Shoppin Area, with relatively heavy traffic, usually doing 45-50 MPH. Three lanes, divided, in each direction, with stoplights every 1/8 to 1/4 mile. Urban area, out in the suburbs of Chicago. Traffic frequently changes lanes to try to gain an advantage.
Out of the corner of my eye, I notice a cyclist splitting lanes. Actually riding between two lanes of moving traffic, right down the "zipper."
My first thought was that it was "kinda" dangerous, and I went by him really quickly.
I then realized that he probably had a "death wish" as he didn't even have any lights.
The kicker was, that he was going against traffic!
The road is adjacent to a large Shopping Center/Shoppin Area, with relatively heavy traffic, usually doing 45-50 MPH. Three lanes, divided, in each direction, with stoplights every 1/8 to 1/4 mile. Urban area, out in the suburbs of Chicago. Traffic frequently changes lanes to try to gain an advantage.
Out of the corner of my eye, I notice a cyclist splitting lanes. Actually riding between two lanes of moving traffic, right down the "zipper."
My first thought was that it was "kinda" dangerous, and I went by him really quickly.
I then realized that he probably had a "death wish" as he didn't even have any lights.
The kicker was, that he was going against traffic!