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Old 02-19-10 | 07:07 AM
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tarwheel
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From: Raleigh, NC

Bikes: Waterford RST-22, Bob Jackson World Tour, Ritchey Breakaway Cross, Soma Saga, De Bernardi SL, Specialized Sequoia

Nice ride in this morning after a tough, crazy commute yesterday. The wind died down after blowing both ways yesterday. Crazy drivers tried to run me over twice yesterday. In the morning, I guy blew a red light on a major intersection, but fortunately I was alert and saw him coming. That intersection has a red-light camera, so he should get a ticket in the mail very soon. On the way home, a woman right-hooked me on a side street with little traffic. I cannot believe she didn't see me with my fluorescent yellow jersey and 3 tail-lights, but probably misjudged my speed. I didn't even see her coming and reacted instinctively when all of the sudden there was a car beside me, turning in my path. I had to turn into the parking lot avoid hitting her, and she finally stopped. Then, as I was looping around to get back on the street, another car turned into the lot, almost hitting me. You gotta be vigilant.
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