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re: I have a question for the bicyclists of the OT
Posted on 2/26/17 at 5:10 pm to foshizzle
Posted on 2/26/17 at 5:10 pm to foshizzle
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pedal, not peddle
I really need to proofread more
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Unfortunately sidewalks aren't it - they are built for pedestrians and in most places it is illegal to bike there.
Like I said. Not arguing legality of where to ride a bike. But to argue that a busy roadway with cars heading in both directions at a high rate of speed is safer than a sidewalk where you might encounter one or two people is asinine.
Spandex Sally rides her little schwinn and collides with a pedestrian on the sidewalk. Sally falls over, gets her knee scraped, the Walkers foot gets run over and bruised.
Now spandex Sally and her schwinn collide with a (for sakes of the argument) a tiny arse smart car going 45 mph. Now, spandex Sally is in the hospital with a broken neck. And smart car Steve has to get a new vehicle.
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Posted on 2/26/17 at 5:13 pm to beerJeep
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Sally falls over, gets her knee scraped, the Walkers foot gets run over and bruised.
The walker sues Sally and wins.
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Now spandex Sally and her schwinn collide with a (for sakes of the argument) a tiny arse smart car going 45 mph. Now, spandex Sally is in the hospital with a broken neck. And smart car Steve has to get a new vehicle.
And smart car Steve also could face jail time and thousands of dollars of fines.
Again, frick you.
Posted on 2/26/17 at 5:19 pm to beerJeep
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Now spandex Sally and her schwinn collide with a (for sakes of the argument) a tiny arse smart car going 45 mph. Now, spandex Sally is in the hospital with a broken neck. And smart car Steve has to get a new vehicle.
I regularly hit 30mph, and have touched 40 on my bike. Average 22+ while moving on flat ground easily in a group. I think we may be talking about a different type of cyclist. Getting lumped in with the hobo riding down Perkins is not the same as what I do. Most "cyclist" going for a workout have no desire to be in a heavy traffic area. No one wants the starting and stopping. But, a cyclist can be on a rural road following all laws while being courteous, and a driver will still hold a grudge against them.
Simple fact remains, cars and bikes follow the rules, nobody gets hurt.
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