I picked this one from way back, because it combines the antipathy of some radio talk shows towards cyclists and the public attitude of anti-cyclist sentiment. The source of the post is no longer available, as I clicked on the link and it was not there, being almost 4 years old. But anyone with a memory will know that this is not an isolated incident. It is derived from the response to an e-mail a forum member sent to his local radio station at the time:
Originally Posted by Pete Clark
"Our morning show includes a good deal of animated banter, between callers and on-air personalities, that can be both humorous and informative. The intention is always to entertain our listeners. After all, what could be more entertaining than watching a cyclist take a tumble?
During a couple of shows this week, and on many others stations nationwide, time was spent by callers and on-air personalities discussing how drivers could make cyclists get off the road. During this discussion, comments were made which at the time we felt were humorous in nature, especially the one about the gay cyclist in spandex landing under a truck. We know you must have loved that one!"
After I re-read that one, I wanted to join Critical Mass.