Originally Posted by
Dave Cutter
Some people just enjoy argument.... don't they. Those statement reinforce that idea. These forums are rife with terms such as "cagers" and other shameful name-calling remarks. How on Earth could any thinking persons plan for human powered transportation that doesn't depend on strong, fit, brave humans? I mean.... just think for a minute... the entire concept of human powered transportation RULES OUT huge portions of the population.
Your 2nd point.... of training DRIVERS... to deal with the fears of cyclists? The fear is real (for sure)... but it isn't generated by the motorist. Fear is generated inside the fearful. It the one who owns the fear.....
that requires the training.
Funny how you turned the comment of harassment by motorists into fear by cyclists. Talk about maximum spin. If a cyclist is riding straight calm and predictable down the road and a motorist comes by and honks or yells... it is NOT the problem of the cyclist.
Cyclists have had things thrown at them, again while just riding down the road; cyclists have had passengers lean out of passing vehicles and hit them... this is a motorist problem... the cyclist is not the cause of such issues. Your spin is just outrageous.