Originally Posted by
Equinox
I don't think I'm a drama queen. I accept the risks, but I'm not willing to put up with the nonsense. I think ALL alternate users of public right of way should get more respect from both motorists and law enforcement. Two bicyclists were hit by a vehicle today and seriously injured. The driver was distracted by her children. People get hurt when you drive distracted. You can't do that. The first FB reply:"Get your stupid bikes off the road". That's the first response to two vulnerable human beings getting hit by a 5000lb. motor vehicle operated by a distracted driver.
No offense but I don't think you do accept the risks.
And that is not a knock on you. None of us should maybe. But the reality is that we are near the bottom
of the pecking order when it comes to traveling on the road. Just above rodents and other 'roadkill' in most motorists eyes.
Doesn't by any means make it right but it is what it is and how we react to the minor nonsense may likely be the best way we can represent ourselves in an effort to slowly make things a bit better.
Just my .02