Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Manhattan & Woodstock NY
Bikes: 2024 A Homer Hilsen, 1992 Paramount PDG Series, 1991 Mercian King of Mercia, 1987 Mercian Pro, 1985 Shogun 500, 1969? Falcon San Remo, 1972 Peugeot PX-10, 1972 Schwinn Paramount P13-9, 1971 Peugeot PX-10, 1970 Raleigh Pro Mk I
Congratulations on being back in the saddle!
I don't ride through Times Square, but very near. Riding in Manhattan traffic is crazy, but it's much easier for me to ride in traffic than to walk on the sidewalks with all the tourists taking selfies. I've mentioned this before, but perhaps it's worth repeating myself again: most drivers in Manhattan are professionals. The only exception is the police, who are obviously driving as part of their job, but they have different priorities (and this makes them somewhat unpredictable as drivers). Everyone else (with few exceptions) is a professional driver, and pretty good at it. They know the rules and in my experience they treat one another pretty well, and are respectful of bicycles.
Thanks! Agreed; I find most NYC traffic to be reasonably predictable although Tom points out that it could be because it's our norm. I have the impression that many drivers have a shared interest in getting where they're headed without creating anything that will make them late.
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2024 A Homer Hilsen, 1992 Paramount PDG Series, 1991 Mercian King of Mercia, 1987 Mercian Pro, 1985 Shogun 500, 1972 Peugeot PX-10, 1972 Schwinn Paramount P13-9, 1971 Peugeot PX-10, 1970 Raleigh Pro Mk I, 1969? Falcon San Remo
Curator/Team Mechanic: 2016 Dawes Streetfighter, 1984 Lotus Eclair, 1975 Motobecane Jubile Mixte, 1974 Raleigh Sports, 1973 Free Spirit Ted Williams, 1972 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Philips Sport