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Old 03-14-14 | 10:44 AM
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teddywookie
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Originally Posted by robert schlatte
Some drivers just have this pig headed notion that bicycles are impeding their progress and need to be passed at any location, including right before a stop. I have even had drivers try to overtake before a stop sign when I have taken the lane. Boy, they look stupid sitting in the middle of the street!
Two days ago a pickup passed me on a residential street, and I could almost see the thought bubble above the cab, "if I slow down for this speed table, the bike will pass me." BUH-BAM SQUEAK SQUEAK SQUEAK. I smiled.

Last edited by teddywookie; 03-14-14 at 10:47 AM. Reason: "traffic hump" should be "speed table"
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