Bike Rage
07-20-12, 06:43 PM
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You can't cure stupid and you'll drive yourself crazy trying. If you can prove intentional harassment or intent to inflict injury, call the cops, ditto if you are ever actually injured. Otherwise just let it go.
07-20-12, 07:24 PM
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Not sure if anyone has noticed but its getting worse out there in traffic. They dont just do this to cyclists. Im recently retired, but as a long time truck driver o/op (over 40 years) and observing,the things people do today even to semi's, they would not have done 20 years ago. Anything that gets in there way will make them crazy. Ive had them go half into the ditch at highway speed to try get around me and often when im turning onto a clover leaf to the right and cant even see them as i turn.
Imagine having to put up with that all day everyday 24/7. Getting upset. You lose. You get a knotted up gut and everything which goes with that,which if happening enough will cause some damage to your system. So you just learn to shake it off,its healthier for you.
Imagine having to put up with that all day everyday 24/7. Getting upset. You lose. You get a knotted up gut and everything which goes with that,which if happening enough will cause some damage to your system. So you just learn to shake it off,its healthier for you.
07-20-12, 09:45 PM
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LOL .. there's such a love / hate relationship here in NYC with bikers and drivers! LOTS of yelling and more cursing LOL
its usually, drivers: Hey .. F you! .. Bikers: yeah, F you too! and everyone moves along .. and most of the times its vice-versa
its usually, drivers: Hey .. F you! .. Bikers: yeah, F you too! and everyone moves along .. and most of the times its vice-versa
07-20-12, 11:02 PM
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There's also the chance that the motorist is driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, driving without a permit, and may already have an extensive criminal record. In which case you'll just be further compromizing your own safety. If you think thats stretching some possibilities - come to Montreal and I'll introduce you to a few people.
07-21-12, 08:45 AM
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I feel you guy!! Don't a commute go by that I don't do that "fast pump to catch" bit.. You are normal.
On my side, I need to stop doing that move, because I only weigh 135 lbs and can't fight my way out a paper bag!!
On my side, I need to stop doing that move, because I only weigh 135 lbs and can't fight my way out a paper bag!!
07-21-12, 09:57 AM
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you will get better at coping. the drivers on your route will get used to you. a strobe on your left drop bar will help, I noticed more courtesy room since I added mine. keep in mind our challenge coping with bike rage includes our increased physical and chemical changes that may be different that a cager's. meaning we are all hopped up on adrenaline and endorphins that a threat to our life triggers a fierce reactions, and coping with that is a challenge. I remember once, during a kill-zone interaction with a buzz-by I was so charged that I did the rest of that zone including an uphill section in top gear and then proceeded to reach my highest commute max speed after turning off onto a gentle downward slope. if I had been given the opportunity for a face to face interaction I might have ripped the guys throat out. I've caught up to few drivers and given them a piece of my mind and it was never pretty. try to stay calm and use this line: "I have recorded your plate number and am going to report you to the local police dept." that usually calms them down :-)
be cool, not a fool
be cool, not a fool
07-21-12, 04:35 PM
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Part of my rage is precisely because I go out of my way to make sure I am visible,courteous,and predictable.I have blinkies front and rear,always on- even in daylight.I signal my intentions and follow the rules of the road.
Lots of good feedback here-particularly about reconsidering my route.I think 3 of 5 incidences have occured on the same 3 block stretch of a busy road where Im forced to take the left lane to turn.Maybe I can go around or use the crosswalk,but the stubborn side of me wants to assert my right to the road..lol.
I think alot of these drivers are ignorant to the laws regarding bikes.We need some PSA's on TV to inform the public or something.
Lots of good feedback here-particularly about reconsidering my route.I think 3 of 5 incidences have occured on the same 3 block stretch of a busy road where Im forced to take the left lane to turn.Maybe I can go around or use the crosswalk,but the stubborn side of me wants to assert my right to the road..lol.
I think alot of these drivers are ignorant to the laws regarding bikes.We need some PSA's on TV to inform the public or something.
07-21-12, 06:36 PM
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Part of my rage is precisely because I go out of my way to make sure I am visible,courteous,and predictable.I have blinkies front and rear,always on- even in daylight.I signal my intentions and follow the rules of the road.
Lots of good feedback here-particularly about reconsidering my route.I think 3 of 5 incidences have occured on the same 3 block stretch of a busy road where Im forced to take the left lane to turn.Maybe I can go around or use the crosswalk,but the stubborn side of me wants to assert my right to the road..lol.
I think alot of these drivers are ignorant to the laws regarding bikes.We need some PSA's on TV to inform the public or something.
Lots of good feedback here-particularly about reconsidering my route.I think 3 of 5 incidences have occured on the same 3 block stretch of a busy road where Im forced to take the left lane to turn.Maybe I can go around or use the crosswalk,but the stubborn side of me wants to assert my right to the road..lol.
I think alot of these drivers are ignorant to the laws regarding bikes.We need some PSA's on TV to inform the public or something.
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PSAs would be a fair start though. Something should be done.
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