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Old 08-23-02 | 09:29 AM
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Paul L.
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From: Arizona, USA

Bikes: Mercier Corvus (commuter), Fila Taos (MTB), Trek 660(Got frame for free and put my LeMans Centurian components on it)

I think I ran into more stupid drivers and drivers that just didn't use signals yesterday than I ever have. The ride home was a bit hot too as I had to deal with sweaty eyes all the way home. Anyone know anything that stops you from getting sweat in your eyes if you wear glasses? Anyway, the heat (104 degrees) really wiped me out for the rest of the evening. As a result I bike/Bussed today. The mornings are starting to get cool though, the rides are getting much better except for one section that gets narrow, I almost had a city truck rake me up with his wider trailer. Luckily the little voice of reason said "Hmmmm, I don't think he has seen you when I passed him". So when he passed me I had stopped and pulled my bike on the curb (and he just missed me as it was). Other than that I had a close call with a driver failing to signal and turning accross the bike lane. Oh well, guess I will take it a little slower when passing traffic that is backed up. On the bright side I only used the car once this week!
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