Well, I got called a *** today ... by a guy in an SUV nonetheless!
11-16-04, 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by MacMan
This is a true story.
I was waiting at a red light on my normal route wanting to go straight over at a busy crossing earlier this year. This guy pulls up alongside me in a Chevy Tahoe and starts mouthing off about how stupid I look and how people like me who ride bikes just get in the way yadda yadda. I challenged him to a sprint race to the stop sign about 3/4 mile straight ahead. To add spice I called him a dumb fat ***** too. Needless to say he agreed. Just before the light goes green I get a jump on him. Ten seconds later he blasts past giving me barely a foot or two of room. He's obviously floored the thing as the exhaust is blowing smoke. The cop who sits on the side-road a few hundred yards past the intersection was more than happy to get some activity. I slowed to a crawl as I went past and smiled sweetly as I gave the Tahoe guy the finger.
I was waiting at a red light on my normal route wanting to go straight over at a busy crossing earlier this year. This guy pulls up alongside me in a Chevy Tahoe and starts mouthing off about how stupid I look and how people like me who ride bikes just get in the way yadda yadda. I challenged him to a sprint race to the stop sign about 3/4 mile straight ahead. To add spice I called him a dumb fat ***** too. Needless to say he agreed. Just before the light goes green I get a jump on him. Ten seconds later he blasts past giving me barely a foot or two of room. He's obviously floored the thing as the exhaust is blowing smoke. The cop who sits on the side-road a few hundred yards past the intersection was more than happy to get some activity. I slowed to a crawl as I went past and smiled sweetly as I gave the Tahoe guy the finger.
11-16-04, 02:05 PM
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when I was living in Kingston, I got sideswiped by a SUV, came too close and knocked me on my side...I was really okay...except for a few cuts and bruises...the guy gets out of his truck, walks over to me lying on the ground, with bystanders, and said, "should have watched where you were going..", considering he ran into me, I kicked the side of the door with my cycling shoes and left a nice momento on his door. I said, "yeah I guess I should have" He threatened to call the cops, which I thought was ridiculous now taht I was standing, but I enlightened him to the fact that my partner was a lawyer, and that I would sue to personal damages, emotional distraught. He quickly got into the car and drove away.
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Plus, he hasn't seen his d*ck in many years without the aid of a mirror.
But you know what makes it all worth it? When you spy in your rear-view mirror some babes in the car behind you checking you out, giggling, laughing, pointing. Then they call out to you when they pass, or wave, or just smile... AHHHH
A balm to a mid-life heart!
But you know what makes it all worth it? When you spy in your rear-view mirror some babes in the car behind you checking you out, giggling, laughing, pointing. Then they call out to you when they pass, or wave, or just smile... AHHHH
A balm to a mid-life heart!
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They feel threatened by our security and physical prowess...
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11-16-04, 02:13 PM
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"All people who drive SUV's are horrible. I can't stand them! Who do they think they are owning these monstrosities? I have never met one person I like who drives one of these things. Good story...I met this hot chick once who I believe was my soulmate. Everything was going fine until I found out her Great Aunt on her Father's side used to own one of these carbon monoxide belching behemoths. I ended the relationship on the spot.
Oh, by the way, I own a cherokee."
And I'll bet you still don't know why your side lost the election!
Sorry, I read on to see it was tongue in cheek!
Oh, by the way, I own a cherokee."
And I'll bet you still don't know why your side lost the election!
Sorry, I read on to see it was tongue in cheek!
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11-16-04, 02:13 PM
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I got called *** once, and I don't even wear lycra. Could be the rainbow reflective tape around my seatpost though. 
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"WTF is up with "No disrespect...?"
This is classic. Maybe the guy was gay and just wanted to warm you up the the "no disrespect". As a kayaker, I'm used to wearing funny clothes (it's a rubber skirt for God's sake), so I didn't think twice about wearing bike gear.
This is classic. Maybe the guy was gay and just wanted to warm you up the the "no disrespect". As a kayaker, I'm used to wearing funny clothes (it's a rubber skirt for God's sake), so I didn't think twice about wearing bike gear.
11-16-04, 02:33 PM
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Y'all gotta ride in Canada. I've only been yelled at once, and it was by a young woman who screamed, "nice ass".
seriously, there is a big gay cruising park/forest in the west end of town, most of teh vehicles parked there are pickups and SUVs.
I think your SUV driver got aroused.
seriously, there is a big gay cruising park/forest in the west end of town, most of teh vehicles parked there are pickups and SUVs.
I think your SUV driver got aroused.
11-16-04, 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by lotek
Hey Hummers are alright if you want a multi-ton, underpowered, overpriced
chevy tahoe. . . .
marty
chevy tahoe. . . .
marty
Most road have a maximum weight limit, for city & rural roads it ususally around 5 tonnes.
Guess how much Hummers weigh ohh about 8 tonnes.
Guess how much most oversized SUV'S weigh, about 5-7 tonnes
So legally, most of these vehicles should not even be on the main roads
https://slate.msn.com/id/2104755
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Originally Posted by JBar
"WTF is up with "No disrespect...?"
This is classic. Maybe the guy was gay and just wanted to warm you up the the "no disrespect". As a kayaker, I'm used to wearing funny clothes (it's a rubber skirt for God's sake), so I didn't think twice about wearing bike gear.
This is classic. Maybe the guy was gay and just wanted to warm you up the the "no disrespect". As a kayaker, I'm used to wearing funny clothes (it's a rubber skirt for God's sake), so I didn't think twice about wearing bike gear.
"I do not wear tights, I wear the required uniform."
"... tights."
11-16-04, 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by turtlegirl
Here's an interesting thought.
Most road have a maximum weight limit, for city & rural roads it ususally around 5 tonnes.
Guess how much Hummers weigh ohh about 8 tonnes.
Guess how much most oversized SUV'S weigh, about 5-7 tonnes
So legally, most of these vehicles should not even be on the main roads
https://slate.msn.com/id/2104755
Most road have a maximum weight limit, for city & rural roads it ususally around 5 tonnes.
Guess how much Hummers weigh ohh about 8 tonnes.
Guess how much most oversized SUV'S weigh, about 5-7 tonnes
So legally, most of these vehicles should not even be on the main roads
https://slate.msn.com/id/2104755
11-16-04, 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by turtlegirl
Here's an interesting thought.
Most road have a maximum weight limit, for city & rural roads it ususally around 5 tonnes.
Guess how much Hummers weigh ohh about 8 tonnes.
Guess how much most oversized SUV'S weigh, about 5-7 tonnes
So legally, most of these vehicles should not even be on the main roads
https://slate.msn.com/id/2104755
Most road have a maximum weight limit, for city & rural roads it ususally around 5 tonnes.
Guess how much Hummers weigh ohh about 8 tonnes.
Guess how much most oversized SUV'S weigh, about 5-7 tonnes
So legally, most of these vehicles should not even be on the main roads
https://slate.msn.com/id/2104755
Not to let Hummers off too easily, but:
Curb weight (usually vehicle plus all operating fluids) of a H2 is 6400lbs = 3.2 tons. Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) is different too... it's the weight of the vehicle with a full payload. I'd guess the average H2 with a few passengers and kit is around 7000 lbs.
Heaviest Chevy Suburban is around 3 tonnes curb weight, right on that 6000 lb limit (so would be over it with the driver on board).
Most of the vehicles on the list in that article would only exceed the 6000 lb limit with a completely full payload.
Outrageously oversized vehicles, but not THAT heavy!
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Originally Posted by nolageek
"You wear tights?"
"I do not wear tights, I wear the required uniform."
"... tights."
"I do not wear tights, I wear the required uniform."
"... tights."
"It's a social thing."
"Demented and sad..... but social."
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Originally Posted by DocRay
seriously, there is a big gay cruising park/forest in the west end of town, most of teh vehicles parked there are pickups and SUVs.
Not to be completely politically incorrect, but those vehicles could be owned by women.
Or (for you Canadians) lumberjacks.
Or even Royal Mounties. ("I'm a lumberjack...")
BTW, great Triplets of Belleville avatar; loved the artwork in the film, offbeat cycling story.
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When I get the "Hey gay boy!" shouts, I usually just blow them a kiss. F*ck 'em. Can't let morons get under your skin. They're morons, after all...
11-17-04, 10:28 AM
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The best response I've found is that when some yahoo yells this, ride up to the car and say (in a really sincere voice):
"So let me get this straight: You're looking at my ass, but I'm the one who's gay?"
When you do this, make sure you're clipped in and in a good gear to take off, because the usual reaction is rage.
"So let me get this straight: You're looking at my ass, but I'm the one who's gay?"
When you do this, make sure you're clipped in and in a good gear to take off, because the usual reaction is rage.
11-17-04, 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by nolageek
Three topics I will no longer debate: Religion, Politics and Chain Lubricant
Well, certainly don't discuss the latter with this SUV driver.
11-17-04, 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by teamawe
A ton is 2000 pounds. The hummer weights 4 tonnes. Most SUV's are in the 2-3 tonne category. Read your own link.
"My Hummer gets 1 highway, zero city..."
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11-17-04, 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by glevii
I'll take words anyday. It's the bastards that throw crap at you that really need to be monkey stomped. I've always wondered about the kind of personality it takes to throw something at somebody on a bike while you sit in a 2000+ lb hunk of metal and plastic, then feel threatened enough to where you speed off, so the cyclist can't catch you.
What? After November 2nd you guys STILL have gay people in the U.S.A??? I thought they got sent to Iraq.
I'm not sure what's disturbing, being called a ***, or caring if someone calls you a ***.
11-17-04, 02:02 PM
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One time I was sitting at a red light and the guy behind me yells Get outta the way ***. I turn around with a WTF are you talking about glare and I see me cousin with a huge grin on his face. I thought I was going to have to bust some one up.
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we had an annual aids ride come thru our town a number of times. If you truely want to see happy (gay) people on bikes, this was the time. some very interesting costumes. Also made the bar seen in our little farming community quite interesting for one night per year. kept coming back so we must have behaved OK. also quite aware a good % were not gay, but supporting the cause.
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Originally Posted by glevii
I'll take words anyday. It's the bastards that throw crap at you that really need to be monkey stomped. I've always wondered about the kind of personality it takes to throw something at somebody on a bike while you sit in a 2000+ lb hunk of metal and plastic, then feel threatened enough to where you speed off, so the cyclist can't catch you.
11-17-04, 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by caloso
The best response I've found is that when some yahoo yells this, ride up to the car and say (in a really sincere voice):
"So let me get this straight: You're looking at my ass, but I'm the one who's gay?"
When you do this, make sure you're clipped in and in a good gear to take off, because the usual reaction is rage.
"So let me get this straight: You're looking at my ass, but I'm the one who's gay?"
When you do this, make sure you're clipped in and in a good gear to take off, because the usual reaction is rage.
"MY ARSE, YOUR PILLOW!" I get laughter....never sex.
11-17-04, 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by DocRay
seriously, there is a big gay cruising park/forest in the west end of town, most of teh vehicles parked there are pickups and SUVs.
Well... where else it the bike going to go while... y'know... during...
