i don't get it

[lauralh]

Can someone explain to me why people on bicycles feel the need, for example, to flip you off if you come within three yards of them? Or take up an entire line while not wearing a helmet and wearing headphones? Myself, I'm completely terrified when I ride a bike in the city and am very respectful of people in three-ton killing machines. Especially after Reg's Accident.

Comments

[langston.livejournal.com]

20-30 good enough? I try to stay off the freeway on my bicycle, so otherwise if you forgive me doing 12-15 up the more significiant grades I'm usually trying to go as fast as possible. It's great fun to get honked at only to catch up and pass the impatient driver at a red light.

I'm an exception to the rule though, obsessive-compulsive to see my front wheel spin. I also live, love, work and play in the urban core where I'm the most time-efficient vehicle anyways.