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Old 08-04-09 | 06:14 PM
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From: Wash. Grove, MD

Bikes: 2003 Specialized Allez 24-Speed Road Bike

Originally Posted by qmsdc15
Have you ever ridden in traffic? Pulling over and waiting until the cars have past is going to take at least twenty years, probably much longer.
EXACTLY!!! Besides, If they are going to have an accident in their pants, it is not my fault that they didn't stop at plenty of places in the area. If they are having a medical emergency, even more of a reason, not to speed. They could very easily cause an accident, by speeding to the hospital/firehouse and, I would gladly call 911 with my cell phone to get them help ASAP. If they are speeding, just because they think they are better than cyclists, forget it.

Lastly, I was across from Railroad St. (it is in the map of the link in my OP) today, which is the opposite side of railroad tracks that are used for commercial, commuter and, passenger rail traffic. Me and about 50 motorists(on both sides of the tracks) were not able to cross the tracks because of train full of automobiles sat at the crossing for, what seemed like 40mins. and, couldn't use an alternate route since the tracks also went across the alternate route. The point is, just because they are in a motorized vehicle, does not mean they have to floor it. If they can wait for a train, they can wait for a bike.

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