Originally Posted by
TheDudeIsHere
It amazes me how many posters claim to get harassed on the bike. I myself have gotten far more compliments from passing drivers than any kind of negativity.
I often wonder if these frequent targets are really lousy cyclists who piss off passing drivers, weak looking harassment bait, or just plain ugly.
I'll pass on the trolling, thanks.
I ride a lot, over many different roads and paths, and there's places where I could ride for weeks and not encounter a single unpleasant interaction with drivers. There's other places (e.g., Fitchburg, MA) where I can count on at least a few drivers to act like total jerks. Busy tourist areas will also bring out the worst in drivers, who I suspect are trying to handle traffic with a hangover. These are places where I get "ride on the sidewalk" screamed at me, often while I'm actually moving faster than the traffic.
It's a small minority of drivers who do this, but they seem to flock in some places. I think you're congratulating yourself for riding somewhere where there aren't many of the bad apples. Plus, apparently, you just like to insult people.