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Old 08-01-12 | 09:38 AM
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EKW in DC
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From: Alexandria, VA

Bikes: Trek 830 Mountain Track Drop bar conversion

Sick of a$$holes not calling their passes on the MUP. Happened a few times yesterday, a couple times they were close calls as I was riding in the middle of my lane, oncoming bike traffic doing the same, and these idiots decide to squeeze between with no audible warning. Summertime brings jackass time trialists, fall ninjas. Every year the same. Hate to sound like a curmudgeon, but use a little respect and common sense please.

Speaking of lack of respect and idiotic behavior, I watched as a motorist with some case of road rage muscled his way past a scooter a couple blocks ahead of me this morning. Craziest of all, he did it by passing on the right, going into the bike lane on the street. All just a block or two from a school with its speed limit sign flagging as I think there are some summer school activities happening there.

Nothing untoward happened to me this morning, though, and I had a nice ride in with cooler morning temps, even if it was a bit muggy.
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