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07-23-07, 11:08 PM
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wasn't this thread about a bicyclist that knew how to ride a bike like a banshee, effectively transiting crowded roadway space in an effective, albiet possibly illegal traffic dance?
who cares how off his rocker little big man is. however, my opinion is that he's full of it. he pretends theres only polite drivers in atlanta, that all respect cyclists while taking the the lane. pure fantasy.
who cares how off his rocker little big man is. however, my opinion is that he's full of it. he pretends theres only polite drivers in atlanta, that all respect cyclists while taking the the lane. pure fantasy.
07-24-07, 08:09 AM
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wasn't this thread about a bicyclist that knew how to ride a bike like a banshee, effectively transiting crowded roadway space in an effective, albiet possibly illegal traffic dance?
who cares how off his rocker little big man is. however, my opinion is that he's full of it. he pretends theres only polite drivers in atlanta, that all respect cyclists while taking the the lane. pure fantasy.
who cares how off his rocker little big man is. however, my opinion is that he's full of it. he pretends theres only polite drivers in atlanta, that all respect cyclists while taking the the lane. pure fantasy.
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07-24-07, 08:51 PM
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wasn't this thread about a bicyclist that knew how to ride a bike like a banshee, effectively transiting crowded roadway space in an effective, albiet possibly illegal traffic dance?
who cares how off his rocker little big man is. however, my opinion is that he's full of it. he pretends theres only polite drivers in atlanta, that all respect cyclists while taking the the lane. pure fantasy.
who cares how off his rocker little big man is. however, my opinion is that he's full of it. he pretends theres only polite drivers in atlanta, that all respect cyclists while taking the the lane. pure fantasy.
The fantasy is that you are an expert on cycling in a place you've never been to.
I've ridden here for many years, happy as a clam. I guess your political agenda has you believing your own stories, now.
I guess it doesn't matter. Go ahead with your political speeches. I'll just keep enjoying riding where I live.
(When you graduate to a 3-piece suited politician, just remember the little guy, ok?)
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07-24-07, 09:16 PM
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I'm not purporting to be an expert on atlanta bicycling, little big man. however, your city has won alludes as one of the worst american cities for bicycling.
I DO refuse to believe that cyclists are immune from american road rage in a major city like atlanta. I am positive you are sugar coating the bicycling conditions there.
I DO refuse to believe that cyclists are immune from american road rage in a major city like atlanta. I am positive you are sugar coating the bicycling conditions there.
07-25-07, 08:22 AM
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Heck, I went for a walk in Atlanta. Pedestrians are not immune to American road rage in a major city like Atlanta.
07-25-07, 09:36 AM
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maybe lbm's route is trouble-free. mine almost is. but I don't think it's that way all over the city.
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07-25-07, 11:08 AM
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How was that rating determined? By number of bike lane miles? By all the non-cyclists who say that the roads look scary because you have to ride a bike in the same lane as motorists? How does any of that have any bearing on whether or not Atlanta is a good city for cycling as judged by an actual cyclist who doesn't believe the bike lane hype?
07-25-07, 07:17 PM
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I have walked regularly as a "commuter" in Atlanta for about 20 years (including bicycling.) That does not include my high-school years and following, which amounts to 30+ years.
My dad walked before me, too, and rode his bike also in Atlanta in the 1970's and 1980's.
He never drove to work (well, I suspect it's possible he did a few times in 20 years, but I don't remember it.) I don't drive to work, either.
How many miles did you say you walked in "Atlanta?"
But let's hear it from the self-proclaimed "expert," Bekologist, who has read Bicycling magazing extensively (how long was that article, 3 half-sized pages?. Did you remember to look at the cute advertisements?)
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07-25-07, 07:31 PM
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But LBM, don't forget, Bek consistently sprints at 29 mph; so we are not allowed to question his claims!
07-25-07, 07:43 PM
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I also only saw cyclists on Sunday morning in Atlanta, except for one brave sole on a Friday afternoon.
07-25-07, 07:54 PM
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How many hours have you spent in "Atlanta," dear critic? I'm sure you've been here more than once, more than one week, total.
Oh, I'm sorry. I shouldn't critcise an expert.
Your observations are far more accurate than my 30 years experience. (But then, you're honest, and I'm not, as Beck says.)
Please name one time I criticised Portland or Santa Barbara's bicycling infrustructure.
Methinks Atlanta is a wonderful place for you two to mythologize.
Peaceout.
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