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01-02-02 | 10:04 PM

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Allister

Devilmaycare Cycling Fool

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Originally posted by Chris L

I think Allister said elsewhere that the traffic on the Story Bridge moves pretty slowly through the week. That isn't so bad.

In peak hour, when that photo was taken, yes. I'm actually passing the traffic in the left lane, and almost matching speed with the traffic in the lane I'm in. Still, most other cyclists seem to use the footpath. The 10' lanes, probably don't help.

One other thing I've noticed. Drivers in normal commuting times seem to be a lot more tolerant and patient of cyclists than at other times. Yesterday I came across the bridge at midday, and got no less than three horm blasts, despite the nearly empty road (there's three lanes F*ckwit. Use one of the other ones) whereas normally I go unmolested.

01-03-02 | 09:21 PM

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midwestmntnbkr

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From: Drexel,MO

Bikes: 2003 GT i- drive 1.0, 1998? GT ricochet,1999 Schwinn Homegrown Factory, 19?? Marin Eldridge Grade full rigid SS MTB, 1998 GT Karakoram my "town/cruiser" bike, 1999 Klein Quantum Race, 1977 Raleigh Super Course fixie

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As they say up here in MTB circles. If you don't fall 10 times a day you aren't riding hard enough

I agree 100%...although I seem to fall more than that

I usually go by the "if I don't draw blood, I am not trying hard enough" rule.

I haven't crashed at all on the road this year, but in the woods is a different story. Never any major damage to me or the bike, just scrapes and scratches, and a few colorful bruises.

see my quote below to see how I live