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Old 03-22-14, 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by SW13GS
I was kidding Mike lol

Actually, I at least partially agree with you. While cyclists and joggers, of course, DO have rights, too many of them, IMO, just wander aimlessly, too far out from the curb or sidewalk, seemingly not concerned in the least about their impact on auto-traffic or what kind of potential danger they could be in from impaitient or unattentive drivers.
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
While cyclists and joggers, of course, DO have rights, too many of them, IMO, just wander aimlessly, too far out from the curb or sidewalk, seemingly not concerned in the least about their impact on auto-traffic or what kind of potential danger they could be in from impaitient or unattentive drivers.
Absolutely! Many of them have a superiority about them and really do seem to think that all the cars on the road are just a nuisance, that they always have the right of way and everybody should just ride along at 18MPH because they're on a bike....riding along in the center of a lane of traffic.

These people usually look like this guy:



Its Bradley Blvd not the Tour de France! LOL
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Old 03-23-14, 04:45 AM
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Bicyclist are more of a political movement than transportation.
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Originally Posted by SW13GS
Absolutely! Many of them have a superiority about them and really do seem to think that all the cars on the road are just a nuisance, that they always have the right of way and everybody should just ride along at 18MPH because they're on a bike....riding along in the center of a lane of traffic.

These people usually look like this guy:



Its Bradley Blvd not the Tour de France! LOL

Although I'm a cyclist myself, I totally agree with you. Most feel entitled to hog the entire road or enough that you cannot safely pass. Nothing irritates me more. Cyclists, for your own safety, follow traffic laws and let that rolling hunk of metal behind take precedence!
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There are obvious areas for a cyclist to ride and there are the areas where it should be obvious that you will impede others. Use some common sense if you ride, choose the appropriate road.
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Had an unfortunate accident here in the Malibu Canyon Roads this weekend. Cyclist was hit by a car. I don't know the full story, but they caught this picture.

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That Maserati must be cruising and distracted. Wonder who took the picture
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Here is the shirt he said bicyclists should have to wear. I hate being stuck behind some inconsiderate individual who thinks he/she is saving the planet because they ride a bike. I don't understand why they always feel like they need to be in the middle of the lane.
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Sundays are like national ride your bike day here in my area. And not just casual bicyclists, but sponsored, wears all the gear kind, hundreds of them.. :/
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I think tail fins have evolved into rear spoilers.
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Originally Posted by edgeucated
I think tail fins have evolved into rear spoilers.
agreed. I think the Tail fins had a great era, and we should leave it at that. Plus, nothings as good as the original
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Originally Posted by edgeucated
I think tail fins have evolved into rear spoilers.
Originally Posted by empringham
agreed. I think the Tail fins had a great era, and we should leave it at that. Plus, nothings as good as the original
You know, upon further reflection, you guys are right. It was a great time, but those days are gone and we should move on.

But gee, remember those great huge fins on the Plymouths ...............
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