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Old 07-20-12 | 05:39 AM
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From: Orillia, Ontario

Bikes: 1985 SuperCycle Commuter Six

Normally the drivers are okay here (rural area) but there are moments. Last night I had a woman deliberately pass me within a foot and then hug the shoulder before a red light so that I couldn't filter (I don't anyways). But the timing of her actions pushed me over and prevented me from taking the lane before the red, leaving me open to a right-hook which luckily didn't happen.

I have a camera running clipped to my person, about two inches below my sternum. I find this position has the least amount of wobble, will follow me around instead of being stuck to my bike (which may be in a ditch somewhere if bad things happen), and doesn't make me look like the Google car like a helmet cam might. If I catch the plate, I will post it on YouTube. If the actions were exceptionally malicious or ignorant, I will email the police detachment with a driving complaint (video included) and they will follow up. I've been tempted a few times to go up and have some words or simply take a mirror, but given the possible consequences, that's a bad idea. Don't get angry, get even.

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