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Old 05-15-08, 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by BikEthan
I would. It doesn't take much to get knocked off your bike when the first thing a car will hit is your handlebar. And once you've gotten knocked off your bike you're at the mercy of whatever car just hit you or the one behind it. A few cyclists have died in Boston alone from this type of accident. They get knocked off their bike by one car and land under a bus or garbage truck or some such. 3' always.
Meh when I'm down by the beach and the cars are putting along at 10-15mph I really don't mind, especially considering people filter stopped traffic at a much more drastic difference than 0-5mph.

And really, those that are close generally seem to be much more cautious around me, as opposed to those that may be further, but are chatting on their cell phone and can't pick a lane position.

But to each their own, the most dangerous kind of riding is that which makes the cyclist feel at exceptional risk.
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