tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17397413.post5716631160889961254..comments2023-11-07T15:25:23.112-06:00Comments on commuterDude: Your rant of the SpringkGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14572371287751503718noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17397413.post-80116759388375080932009-08-23T21:39:34.801-05:002009-08-23T21:39:34.801-05:00Ok, I agree with your opinions and directions on c...Ok, I agree with your opinions and directions on cycling behaviours, but I have to confess I was laughing my *ss off reading this entire blog. I hope your corporate job involves some writing because you have a gift. I will never come to a "near stop" again, even if I fall over sideways because I can't unclip fast enough. I pretty much always follow the rules, mainly because I'm afraid of cars.Mom Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07785226677837780010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17397413.post-7886953603138922942009-05-30T14:18:50.737-05:002009-05-30T14:18:50.737-05:00Totally agree.
I will match the drivers at stop si...Totally agree.<br />I will match the drivers at stop sign intersections though. Coming up on them, if everyone seems to just pause and go, I'll do likewise, confirming I've got eye contact with all. But if they all seem to completely stop, I will also.<br /><br />The drivers' mentality of my vehicle, my time, my road, my speed limit, my choice to follow laws has definitely come to many of the riders. They look ahead as much as they do in their cars probably, react last second, and will have their way no matter what it means to others. No wonder on group rides almost everyone seems to take forever to get a foot clipped in - they hardly do it. And their ability to punch an acceleration is very lacking. That's a great part of the workout.<br /><br />Something I've done at lighted intersections for years if I'm really the first in line, is get over and get the car on the sensor where I was, waving them up. When green and I pull out, I go slow across the intersection and can let about 3-4 cars go buy while I watch the ground for hazards. Then I enter what is usually the narrow road on the other side. And if there are remaining drivers, they saw what I did and I've gotten waves and smiles. Then I can punch it. Takes probably 10 seconds of my time to allow that. But I imagine it does a lot of good.Mike HeyBalesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17397413.post-47225977489029495482009-05-22T09:14:34.125-05:002009-05-22T09:14:34.125-05:00All I can say is thank you. The reasons that moto...All I can say is thank you. The reasons that motorists have problems with cyclists are many, but often we are providing the ammunition. As a full-time commuter, I try very much to always obey the rules of the road, especially when there are cars present. And you're right - people in cars look at me like I'm crazy if I stop at a stop sign and yield the right of way like I'm supposed to.<br /><br />All of us, cars and cyclists, need to stop acting like we own the road and learn what it is to share. Thanks for being honest!Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08925115355867732542noreply@blogger.com