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Old 11-28-18 | 07:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Fargo Wolf
So, I was out for a ride this afternoon because it was actually a decent day out. Just before crossing one of the major bridges in town where I live, I was on an MUP. I saw the guy coming the other way on the wrong side of the path, so I started moving closer to the right side of the path. He matched me move for move. We ended up colliding more or less head on. He was like :" WTF? What the Hell's wrong with you." I never said anything, because what could I have said? He got back on his bike with a few "F-Bomb you" uttered as he rode away. I continued on my way, after fixing my mirror, while debating whether or not to make a report to police, but decided not to, given that it wouldn't be a priority. I've posted a Google Streetveiw of the path below. The pathway is bi-directional, with a standard center line. There's no reason he should have been on the side of the path that he was.

This is the second time this year that this has happened to me. The first time was on the bridge and only a near miss.

Aprox location :https://goo.gl/maps/PX7xPriHSGu
If it looks like it will happen again, just stop in the correct lane position. Stop early so he has plenty of time to react. If he gets close, and it is not clear if he will hit you, scream as loud as you can. I like to yell " heads up" if someone still does not get it soon enough, I yell "wake up". Not good, some people may get mad. But I don't care, it's better than a collision.
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