Originally Posted by
tjspiel
Maybe not, but killing a cyclist, even if it's his fault because he ran a light, would certainly mess up my life for a while. Don't you think?
Even if in the resulting collision nobody is hurt, it doesn't take much to put a good crease in a door. I had an SUV left hook me last year. His door was left with a reminder to check his mirror before turning when there's a bike lane running next to him.
So you might not be able to kill me, but you can certainly do damage.
I cant speak for other people...
as for me? I have never hit a car
I have been hit by a car that swerved around a puddle
I have run into a car door that someone opened while they werent looking and it was too late for me to do anything
I have been nearly missed by cars making right turns when I have the right of way
I am pretty aware of my surroundings
but I have no radio on my bike...
no blind spots
dont drink coffee while I'm riding
dont talk on the phone while I'm riding
dont read the paper while I'm riding
not putting on makeup in the rearview mirror while I'm riding
not sucking down a bagel
not cutting people off trying to get to the light first
no bike road rage
not really stuck in rush hour
there are just a few differences
I use discretion when I ride
traffic laws dont always apply to every situation on a bike.