bike-dodger gandy Wrote:
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> Yep, if the riders, drivers, and walkers would
> only use a little sense when out in public! I
> would be so surprised, I probably could not
> believe it, and have to pull over to re-group my
> wits. Here in Eugene, OR., I am really surprised
> when I see a bike rider obeying the traffic rules.
> I ride a bike, in addition to driving my car and
> walking and watching trains, and I remember that I
> had to take a test, get a license, and obey the
> traffic rules, when I got my first bike at 8 yrs.
> old. Folks around here, especially around
> University of Oregon, act like they are the only
> ones on the road, and I always have to watch,
> knowing they will probably blow right thru a stop
> sign without even looking, or give me the finger
> if they do look, as I obey the rules and laws.
> And, of course, a lot of people want a
> whistle-free zone all thru town, as they ride and
> walk and jog wearing their music things in their
> ears. I will never understand the mentality of the
> masses anymore.

I agree with you. I have a peddle power trike and had someone blow through stop sign in front of me,. As the old saying about Karma, what come around, goes a round, so I hope they remember being stupid when they need to deal with someone who is being dare to be stupid.