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Old 09-11-07 | 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Phantoj
I have had similar experiences. It used to bug me, then I realized that the only time I can hold/exceed the speed limit is on and after downhills. If I'm riding in a section where the street goes over rolling hills, the car behind me must either pass me while ascending a hill or pass me at high speed. I'd just as well that they speed and get around before I get slowed to 15 mph by the next hill.
To add to that, with rolling hills, sightlines are often longer on the downhill stretch allowing motorist to pass safely. When on the uphill sightlines are blocked by the crest of the hill.

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