Why the hate for Cyclists?

[foszoe]

How about after rolling some coal, one parks down the road at the beginning of their driveway and grins like Fritz the Cat when they ride by a few minutes later.

Better to accidentally spray pesticide when they get too close

 

[Creedmoor]

Better to accidentally spray pesticide when they get too close

Unburnt fuels not a cycleicide err I mean a pesticide?

 

[jamil]

And another “GTF outta the way” post from @jamil

Well, it hasn't sunk in yet apparently.

 

[jamil]

This is assault and you act like it is a joke. It is also dangerous and you would be liable if a cyclist crashes on top of criminal or misdemeanor charges. That could be an expensive “joke”…

Intentionally Rolling Coal is an Assault - Waller County DA

Intentionally rolling coal is an assault when the individual rolling coal knowingly causes exhaust to contact a bystander.

wallercountydistrictattorney.com

Lol. Were you like this as a kid?

No, I don't want to have fun! It could put someone's eye out!

 

[DragonGunner]

Saw YouTube 5 days old, Michigan a father and friend with his 3 year old in pathway between parks. Got over for bikers and afterwards 3 year old went out and sat in middle before father saw it an older guy on bike stopped. Cussing at the kid, cussing at father his kid needs a leash. Most on video. Father apologized and picked up his son and biker struck him while holding his son. Biker still yelling. MI police investigating and trying to find biker. News reported that all people walking on pathway have the right away. Poor kid crying and screaming. Hate for bikers justified on this one.

 

[SnoopLoggyDog]

I've had coal rolled at me while on my trike. I just pull off the road and wait for the smoke to clear. It is frustrating but it goes with the activity. Usually happens once a year in either Miami, Wabash or Grant county.

When it happened to a group ride, we were single file. As a group, we always call out "car up" or "car back" as soon as someone sees an approaching vehicle. We then all form up single file on the edge of the road to maximise clearence. Rolling coal has only happened to us once on group ride. Talk about pissed off old men.

 

[jamil]

Saw YouTube 5 days old, Michigan a father and friend with his 3 year old in pathway between parks. Got over for bikers and afterwards 3 year old went out and sat in middle before father saw it an older guy on bike stopped. Cussing at the kid, cussing at father his kid needs a leash. Most on video. Father apologized and picked up his son and biker struck him while holding his son. Biker still yelling. MI police investigating and trying to find biker. News reported that all people walking on pathway have the right away. Poor kid crying and screaming. Hate for bikers justified on this one.

Bets on his INGO screen name?

 

[BehindBlueI's]

Saw YouTube 5 days old, Michigan a father and friend with his 3 year old in pathway between parks. Got over for bikers and afterwards 3 year old went out and sat in middle before father saw it an older guy on bike stopped. Cussing at the kid, cussing at father his kid needs a leash. Most on video. Father apologized and picked up his son and biker struck him while holding his son. Biker still yelling. MI police investigating and trying to find biker. News reported that all people walking on pathway have the right away. Poor kid crying and screaming. Hate for bikers justified on this one.

I am very much a 'walk away because I'd rather not escalate this to the point I have to kill you' sort of person....but the only time an adult stranger yelled at my son, making him cry when he was about 7, they ended up crying themselves, and I never touched them. I guarantee you nobody would have to be trying to identify the guy if it were me. Actions have consequences, I'm willing to pay them in this instance. Are you?

 

[singlesix]

Bets on his INGO screen name?

Richard Susan, he took down his LinkedIn page already. His career is going to suffer. The Internet Cancel Mob is forming.

 

[singlesix]

I am very much a 'walk away because I'd rather not escalate this to the point I have to kill you' sort of person....but the only time an adult stranger yelled at my son, making him cry when he was about 7, they ended up crying themselves, and I never touched them. I guarantee you nobody would have to be trying to identify the guy if it were me. Actions have consequences, I'm willing to pay them in this instance. Are you?

The Dad was concerned about escalating with his son around? First priority is the kid.

 

[singlesix]

Dude looks like he's nine months pregnant. No wonder his pissed at the world.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

The Dad was concerned about escalating with his son around? First priority is the kid.

Everyone can make their own choices. I'm not saying mine are more right, I'm just saying what they are.

 

[actaeon277]

Would have been funny if a 'walker' had jumped on the bicycle and started down the trail for 200 yards.

 

[Creedmoor]

I've had coal rolled at me while on my trike. I just pull off the road and wait for the smoke to clear. It is frustrating but it goes with the activity. Usually happens once a year in either Miami, Wabash or Grant county.

When it happened to a group ride, we were single file. As a group, we always call out "car up" or "car back" as soon as someone sees an approaching vehicle. We then all form up single file on the edge of the road to maximise clearence. Rolling coal has only happened to us once on group ride. Talk about pissed off old men.

And what did you Northern Yankee Geriatrics do to earn that?
Because roll'in coal ain't cheap...

 

[Creedmoor]

I guarantee you nobody would have to be trying to identify the guy if it were me. Actions have consequences, I'm willing to pay them in this instance. Are you?

Yep...

 

[BugI02]

Isn't Indiana law that any stop sign trimmed in white is optional?

I thought it had to be gold fringe

 

[Hatin Since 87]

Saw YouTube 5 days old, Michigan a father and friend with his 3 year old in pathway between parks. Got over for bikers and afterwards 3 year old went out and sat in middle before father saw it an older guy on bike stopped. Cussing at the kid, cussing at father his kid needs a leash. Most on video. Father apologized and picked up his son and biker struck him while holding his son. Biker still yelling. MI police investigating and trying to find biker. News reported that all people walking on pathway have the right away. Poor kid crying and screaming. Hate for bikers justified on this one.

Someone ever cusses at my 3 year old the police wont need to investigate, itll be pretty obvious i kicked his teeth out.

I dont have an issue with bikers, golf carters, go karters, tricyclists, whatever… but i do have a problem with anyone who thinks they have the authority to cuss at my 3 year old for being on a piece of public land and “in their way”.

I need a drink. Reading that pissed me off.

 

[Ingomike]

Texas.... lol
It's always funny to the cyclist when they are riding 2 to 4 wide, they ALWAYS laugh and yell at each other and point at how many folks they are holding up.
Because no one else has things to do that day except wait for a few adolescents in rainbow clothes to move out of the way.

I always have it on video, not really concerned. Plus I'm old and have good insurance.
Sometimes it costs money to teach some a few lessons in acting like an adult.

The first of the things they ask for in discovery is social media access in a lawsuit, this will all cook you if it ever comes to that, which I hope you do not ever injure someone to the pointe that discovery is necessary. Then your video will complete the case and you will have no one to insure you further…

 

[Ingomike]

Lol. Were you like this as a kid?

No, I don't want to have fun! It could put someone's eye out!

If one spits on you the law says that is assault, if one discharges a fire extinguisher on you that is assault, but discharging diesel smoke and particulate matter is fun? Come on INGO, you can do better than that.

 

[Ingomike]

Texas.... lol
It's always funny to the cyclist when they are riding 2 to 4 wide, they ALWAYS laugh and yell at each other and point at how many folks they are holding up.
Because no one else has things to do that day except wait for a few adolescents in rainbow clothes to move out of the way.

I always have it on video, not really concerned. Plus I'm old and have good insurance.
Sometimes it costs money to teach some a few lessons in acting like an adult.

Maybe they are laughing at you…