Why the hate for Cyclists?

[littletommy]

You know what’s weird? I see people around town almost every day riding bikes, sometimes the spandex shorts type riders, sometimes kids, and sometimes people who are obviously down on their luck, think homeless, drug addicted, anyway, it occurred to me that the down on their luck types seem to be much more considerate riders!

I never see two or three or more of those people riding in the center of the driving lane, I don’t think I’ve ever seen one attempt to dart through a stop sign or signal without stopping for oncoming traffic. I’m sure there are plenty of inconsiderate down on their luck cyclists, but I can’t remember the last time I personally encountered one. I do, however, remember the last time I encountered an idiotic spandex shorts rider, two days ago I saw one blow a stop sign right in front of a car that was beginning to accelerate through the intersection.

None of this really means anything, but it does make me wonder why one group of cyclists seem so much more considerate and aware of their surroundings than the spandex crowd.

 

[actaeon277]

Well, after most arguments have been stated in the first dozen pages or so, that's what happens on INGO.

Example: go look at the open carry threads

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Well, after most arguments have been stated in the first dozen pages or so, that's what happens on INGO.

Example: go look at the open carry threads

 

[foszoe]

When hell freezes over then you have a valid complaint.

Amen !

 

[jamil]

They did not. They paid to have roads that were shared with other legal uses along with other taxpayers, some that are bicyclists. Motorists did pay for the interstate system that is theirs alone by law.

You are claiming something that is counter to the laws. If you don’t like the laws there are ways to change them. Until that time bicycles have every equal right to use the roads…

So you’re saying that cyclists can ride on the interstate.

 

[jamil]

Amen !

I see what yiu did.

 

[Ingomike]

So you’re saying that cyclists can ride on the interstate.

“Motorists did pay for the interstate system that is theirs alone by law.”

 

[jamil]

You know what’s weird? I see people around town almost every day riding bikes, sometimes the spandex shorts type riders, sometimes kids, and sometimes people who are obviously down on their luck, think homeless, drug addicted, anyway, it occurred to me that the down on their luck types seem to be much more considerate riders!

I never see two or three or more of those people riding in the center of the driving lane, I don’t think I’ve ever seen one attempt to dart through a stop sign or signal without stopping for oncoming traffic. I’m sure there are plenty of inconsiderate down on their luck cyclists, but I can’t remember the last time I personally encountered one. I do, however, remember the last time I encountered an idiotic spandex shorts rider, two days ago I saw one blow a stop sign right in front of a car that was beginning to accelerate through the intersection.

None of this really means anything, but it does make me wonder why one group of cyclists seem so much more considerate and aware of their surroundings than the spandex crowd.

Maybe it’s the avidity of the avid cyclists.

 

[jamil]

“Motorists did pay for the interstate system that is theirs alone by law.”

So you’re saying cyclists should use what’s not theirs.

 

[jamil]

I can do this all day.

 

[chipbennett]

So what is the catalyst for your contempt for cyclists? If you see a cyclist run a stop sign why do you care? Not hurting you. I thought you were all about freedom?

This has been discussed for 73 pages. If you're asking me to justify the inherent harm caused by anyone on a public roadway not obeying stop signs, then I have a hard time believing that you're still engaging in sincere dialogue.

 

[jamil]

This has been discussed for 73 pages. If you're asking me to justify the inherent harm caused by anyone on a public roadway not obeying stop signs, then I have a hard time believing that you're still engaging in sincere dialogue.

So you’re saying you’re against traffic laws.

 

[chipbennett]

So you’re saying you’re against traffic laws.

Only the ones that inconvenience me.

 

[AndreusMaximus]

So you’re saying you’re against traffic laws.

Oh no, jamil's going full troll mode. I don't think I've ever seen this before.

 

[jamil]

Oh no, jamil's going full troll mode. I don't think I've ever seen this before.

So you’re saying you like trolls.

 

[actaeon277]

 

[jamil]

I pictured Mike with dark hair.

 

[Cameramonkey]

I pictured Mike with dark hair.

and bigger boobs. (moobs)

 

[jamil]

and bigger boobs. (moobs)

Wait. You were fantasizing about Mike's boobs?

 

[Cameramonkey]

Wait. You were fantasizing about Mike's boobs?

I'm out at a restaurant and there are a bunch of REALLY hot chicks here that are "distracting".

So It was either that or think about sports. And Y'all know I dont do sportsball.