The locker room
at work is busy with fair weather commuters. Not only don’t I mind but I
welcome everyone as increased critical mass should help the cause of bicycle
commuters.
Before you
mistakenly assume this is a post that is intended to give everyone who rides
their bike a good feeling, read on.
On a recent
drive home I witnessed two bone head moves by cyclists that violated several of
my basic principles for riding bikes on the road. These principles are in specific order: The
laws of Physics always take priority, Obey the laws of the road and encourage
others to do the same and finally, Be seen even at the expense of being
offensive.
When it comes to
bike vs. motor vehicles bikes always lose. Conduct yourself accordingly. Follow the rules of the road and yield when
you are supposed to. Conversely don’t go
when you don’t have the right of way.
Even when the old lady or polite hipster stops despite having the right
of way and waves for you to ignore the stop sign. Make them follow the law.
Finally;
flashing lights 24/7. Make it a
habit. Better to offend some and be seen
by all.
I won’t recount
the bonehead moves I saw because we all see them.
Don’t contribute to the problem.
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