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Tag Archives: Motorist Hostility Towards Bicyclists
Reading Comprehension Levels And Bicycling Blogs
Bicycling does not seem to be a difficult subject to understand. Nonetheless, most blogs are written on a third grade level (which — for my non-American readers — is one of the earliest school grades in the U.S.) — and … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling, Livable Cities
Tagged Bicycling Advocacy, Cars Sharing The Road With Bicycles, Cycling Safety, Cyclist Rights, Motorist Hostility Towards Bicyclists, Reading Comprehension Skills And Grasping Concepts, Taking The Lane, Using Judgment To Know When To Take The Lane In Cycling
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Bike Trains, Vindictive Drivers And Train Wrecks
Yesterday, as I was catching up on the latest news, I came across a bicycling article on NPR’s website. I wasn’t very familiar with the topic of this article, since it was something I haven’t been involved in myself. So … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling
Tagged Anti-Cycling Views, Bike Trains, Commuting By Bike, Motorist Hostility Towards Bicyclists
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An Encounter With A Spoiled Driver
With all the safety improvements and precautions motor vehicle users have been introduced to over the last twenty years, you would think that drivers might take safety to heart. Some probably do. But others see driving as a way to … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling, Rides
Tagged Cars Sharing The Road With Bicycles, Distracted Driving, Driving With A Dog On Your Lap, Irresponsible Driving, Motorist Hostility Towards Bicyclists
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Sanctimonious Drivers Lecturing Random Cyclists
Although the title of this post seems to say it all, there is more worth saying. The story behind what led to this post is as incredible as it is disheartening. It goes like this: The other day, I … Continue reading
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Tagged Anti-Cycling Views, Cars Sharing The Road With Bicycles, Motorist Hostility Towards Bicyclists, Sanctimonious Drivers
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The More Innocent The Cyclist, The Greater The Number Of Deleted Comments
Does the woman in the photo above look like a scofflaw? A reckless cyclist? An irresponsible person? On the contrary, she looks like a sincere, intelligent, thoughtful person. A few days ago, she was struck and killed by a … Continue reading
The Timing Of Favorable Bike Riding Reporting
National Bike Month is rolling along unimpeded. Thanks to the League of American Bicyclists, the month of May has been set aside as a time for celebrating all things bicycle. As if that weren’t enough, here in Massachusetts, we designated … Continue reading
New Trends In Cyclist Harassment
Just when I thought I’d seen it all, I became a victim of a new cyclist harassment technique. As I was riding down a narrow road, a car followed closely behind me. I could hear it braking and accelerating, … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling
Tagged Cars Sharing The Road With Bicycles, Cycling Life, Harassing Cyclists, Motorist Hostility Towards Bicyclists
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Reporting Of Cyclists’ Reactions To Miscarriages Of Justice
Have we, as cyclists, made progress or have we lost ground? Law enforcement officials have begun to take cyclist injuries and deaths more seriously. Still, things are not as rosy as they might appear. When cars strike bicycles, not all … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling
Tagged Anti-Cycling Views, Cars Sharing The Road With Bicycles, Cyclist Rights, Lack Of Sympathy For Killing Of A Cyclist, Miscarriage Of Justice, Motorist Hostility Towards Bicyclists
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Identifying Oneself As A Cyclist In Order To Criticize Cyclists
When it comes to cycling, online comment sections are full of vitriol. Few topics generate the type of hard feelings and passion as cycling, especially when that cycling is occurring on roads. According to Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate® Dictionary, the word “road” … Continue reading →