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04-29-11, 02:49 PM
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Posted By ianbrettcooper

It's not necessary for a road to be pleasant. I'm...

It's not necessary for a road to be pleasant. I'm not a tourist. Anyway, pleasant or not, the road is safest.
04-29-11, 12:53 PM
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Posted By ianbrettcooper

LOL. How did you manipulate them to help you...

LOL. How did you manipulate them to help you suggest that I'm ignorant, incompetent or stubborn?
04-29-11, 12:52 PM
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Posted By ianbrettcooper

In general, I don't think there's all that much...

In general, I don't think there's all that much difference, safety-wise, between cycling on the average sidewalk and cycling on the average bike lane. Both put you out of the travel lane. In general,...
04-29-11, 04:56 AM
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Posted By ianbrettcooper

As for me, I live in Montgomery County, MD, where...

As for me, I live in Montgomery County, MD, where it is legal to ride on the sidewalk. However I still don't do it, because it's dangerous and I'd be an inconsiderate fool to risk my life and that of...
04-29-11, 04:47 AM
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Posted By ianbrettcooper

The fact that you've had no problems does not...

The fact that you've had no problems does not mean you won't have problems. You're confusing personal experience with statistical risk. You shouldn't ride on the sidewalk because it increases your...
11-15-10, 02:56 PM
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Posted By ianbrettcooper

There are lots of problems with that statement....

There are lots of problems with that statement. Firstly, being as safe as reasonably possible is not 'silly'. Second, the fact that someone chooses to do something doesn't mean that something is...
11-15-10, 12:33 PM
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Posted By ianbrettcooper

Like I said, anyone who ever chooses to ride...

Like I said, anyone who ever chooses to ride their bicycle through an intersection from a sidewalk simply doesn't understand how incredibly dangerous it is to do so.
11-15-10, 12:14 PM
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Posted By ianbrettcooper

My attitude is this: anyone who ever chooses to...

My attitude is this: anyone who ever chooses to ride their bicycle through an intersection from a sidewalk simply doesn't understand how incredibly dangerous it is to do so. If they knew the danger,...
10-26-10, 07:59 PM
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Posted By ianbrettcooper

Okay, but you're being intimidated by a way of...

Okay, but you're being intimidated by a way of riding that's SAFER (two to three TIMES safer) than a way of riding that makes you 'feel' safer but isn't - and then you're allowing your fear to...
10-26-10, 12:56 PM
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Posted By ianbrettcooper

If a street is too dangerous, you can be sure...

If a street is too dangerous, you can be sure that crossing an intersection on the sidewalk is even more so. You're always better-off in the street, where cars can see you, than on the sidewalk where...
10-04-10, 11:32 AM
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Posted By ianbrettcooper

That is one danger. But the main danger comes at...

That is one danger. But the main danger comes at intersections, at the point where you have to leave the sidewalk. Drivers tend to be looking at the places where vehicle threats are likely to come...
09-07-10, 07:57 PM
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Posted By ianbrettcooper

Yeah, like Finland is the world's model for...

Yeah, like Finland is the world's model for sidewalk construction! And you say I'M the one playing games. I've cycled 10,000 miles through 13 European countries, travelled by train in a few more....
09-07-10, 09:32 AM
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Posted By ianbrettcooper

Sidewalk cycling is illegal in every country I've...

Sidewalk cycling is illegal in every country I've cycled in - and I've cycled in quite a few. I've also looked it up in a few more countries and everywhere I've looked it's illegal. So from that...
09-01-10, 09:36 AM
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Posted By ianbrettcooper

Cycling on the sidewalk is between two times and...

Cycling on the sidewalk is between two times and twenty-five times more dangerous than cycling in the road. That's why I don't do it. It's also illegal in most places, which is another good reason...
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