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Old 09-21-09 | 06:03 PM
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[QUOTE=canyoneagle;9713611]doohickie - I'd report the driver for aggressive driving.

Originally Posted by EKW in DC
doohickie-I'd report her, too.
I thought about it, but I think the more likely way to change her behavior would be to leave a note on her car, claiming that I've reported her.

The ride home was interesting. Strong thunderstorms are blowing into the area. I decided to take a direct route which included climbing a steep hill. The storm was coming up behind me, sucking all the air into it's low pressure trough, creating a stiff headwind. Being (just barely) a Clyde, pedaling hard uphill, and even a little harder with the wind in my face... POP! I busted a spoke on the rear wheel. I had to ride the rest of the way home like that, about 5 miles, with the tire rubbing the fender.

I've been home a little while now, and the storm still hasn't gotten here, so I guess I didn't need to be in such a hurry, but even at that, I was surprised at how quickly the clouds overtook me.
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