An editorial attack on bicyclists
09-26-08, 03:16 PM
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I have talked to many cyclists who seem to think that the rules of the road do not apply to them--that 'stop' is a suggestion, that they can ride on the left of a two-way street or the wrong way on a one-way street, etc.
Even if motorists violate the rules, they know (I think), at least in a general way what the rules are. Many cyclists do not.
There is more to being a cyclist than being able to balance on two wheels and steer the machine. Being able to ride a bicycle is not the same thing as knowing how to drive one.
Even if motorists violate the rules, they know (I think), at least in a general way what the rules are. Many cyclists do not.
There is more to being a cyclist than being able to balance on two wheels and steer the machine. Being able to ride a bicycle is not the same thing as knowing how to drive one.
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09-26-08, 04:44 PM
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Yes, but this old fart's attack isn't aimed at just the cyclists who are going the wrong way or failing to stop at intersections. It's aimed at every cyclist who uses the public roadways, and, like others here have said, the basis of his complaint seems to be that he's afraid his own lousy driving is going to kill someone.
10-11-08, 01:26 PM
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Luckily his town sits on a pretty decent MUP. And maybe for my sake he doesn't go over the bridge between his area and mine. I got a good chuckle when I read this in the paper.
10-12-08, 01:23 AM
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I always carry a copy of the Maryland(the state I live in)Drivers' Handbook so, I can jam it in the face of the ignorant driver!!!!!
