I've always been proud of how hard core cyclists are in Toronto. Even in the midst of a blizzard, you can always find a cyclist trying to stay upright in a snow drift.
Now, with the good weather, cyclists are out en masse and, unfortunately, some are acting like a gang of roving delinquents, thumbing their noses at the rules of the road.
I understand that stopping then starting a bicycle is work. It's not like simply releasing then pushing the acceleration pedal of your car. However, if passengers are attempting to board the streetcar, or pedestrians are crossing the road and have the right of way, cyclists are supposed to stop.
Three cyclists whizzed right through a red light as I was crossing the road this morning. Admittedly, my tone was not congenial when I pointed out the red light to them. One cyclist responded with "We're letting you walk, aren't we?" A fourth cyclist who pedaled past told me to "relax".
It is hypocritical of cyclists to demand respect from drivers as vehicles of the road then flout the rules of the road at their convenience. Granted, when drivers fail to observe a red light or wear their seat belt, the results can be fatal. However, I challenge anyone to feel the impact of being hit by a bicycle at moderate speed or of flying over the handlebars without a helmet before arguing that the rules of the road are merely suggestions of etiquette for cyclists.
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A man once rode his bike right into my... FROM BEHIND! We both fell to the ground, however he promptly got up, straightened his handlebars and took off. As if!
I grow impatient with cyclists who do not obey the rules of the rode, they give other cyclists law-abiding cyclists a bad rep.
I once saw a cyclist run a red light, I yelled, "oh no you didn't not!" and no sooner did I finish uttering that sentence a cop was on his tail and pulled him over. I never thought I'd see such a thing. It's good to know that cops are ready to give them a stern talking to (or perhaps a ticket) when they're being reckless.
Getting hit by a bike is no joke. I still remember the Toronto Life article about a formerly vibrant woman who was hit by a bike courier in Montreal going against traffic. I believe that she was a producer or executive with CBC and now, she sits in a vegetative state, being taken care of by family.
A nice long stick in the spokes will straighten them out. Asshole cyclists, obey the law!
And yes I was one of those who rode a bicycle(Stumpjumper baby!) in blizzards!
oh and it's easy to stay upright in snow. Forward momentum, knobbies, and a great sense of balance are all that's needed.
Hear Hear!! It's embarrassing to myself as a cyclist that there are these idiots on the road ruining it for the rest of us. We all end up getting a bad rep from twits like those. ~r
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