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Old 12-17-14 | 12:03 PM
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From: Hopkins, MN

Bikes: 23 Cutthroat, 21 CoMotion Java; 21 Bianchi Infinito; 15 Surly Pugsley; 11 Globe Daily; 09 Kona Dew Drop; 96 Mondonico

Originally Posted by joeyduck
My commutes recently have been very mundane and placid. Which is good. Drivers have been giving me a wide berth and waiting to not right hook me. I am not sure if I can attribute it to driver awareness, my riding position or my incredible visibility.
I wish I could report the same 'placid' drivers. 3 of the last 5 afternoon commutes have included an aggressive driver blaring their horn at me while crossing, with the signal. It is an unusual and busy crossing. There are two busy country roads and an interstate exit feeding one of the county roads. Map reference, if you're interested: https://www.google.com/maps/@44.9403.../data=!5m1!1e3 - Crossing Minnetonka Blvd and McGinty Rd.

Here is last night's GoPro footage, you can jump to 1:28 to get to the 'action'

WARNING: my language is not acceptable for basic cable:

Also, really nice long crossing signal, it's flashing "DO NOT CROSS" before I finish crossing on a bike!
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