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Old 04-24-03 | 06:00 AM
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From: On the Road

Bikes: Custom built tourer, custom electric bike, beaters everywhere

I can identify with commuter concerns. In the winter when the bike paths are snowed over and the bike lanes are covered in slush, drivers don't seem to respect our right to a lane. A year ago I was hit by a car downtown. As I stumbled to my feet, the driver was out of his car yelling at me about just what kind of an idiot I was for biking in the winter and being in his way.
I have a bad attitude when it comes to drivers. As a rule I consider their actions inattentive bordering on criminal. They smoke, talk on their cell phones and are the major cause of pollution.
Haven't they heard of the Kyoto Accord?
I don't have a much higher opinion of the petroleum companies. Today one is running a promotion selling fuel at $CAN 0.38/L. Drivers are backed up for blocks idling their cars while they wait to fill up.
I just ride by with a big smile.

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