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Date Posted: 11:56:24 09/11/04 Sat
Author: marianne
Subject: another possible approach to the problem
In reply to: kevin 's message, "cyclists belong on the road, not the sidewalk" on 09:29:40 09/11/04 Sat

>on my morning ride (ride to the gym, swim, ride home;
>doing another sprint tri in 2 weeks), multiple people
>honked at me - as if to say i shouldn't be on the
>road. one lady leaving the mcdonalds at a
>particularly tricky intersection, procedded to honk at
>me while passing me in the right-hand turn lane
>shouting "sidewalk" and pointing at said sidewalk.
>she then reached for her bag of fries as she turned
>right without stopping at the red light.
>
>this is a cycling board, so I'll be preaching to the
>converted, but cyclists are supposed to be in the
>road. learn the laws of your state, county, province,
>city and follow them. cyclists cannot and should not
>choose what rules to follow, nor should motorists.
>that said, ride/ drive safely and protect yourself.
>but, don't get mad at me when i'm following the rules.
> i don't run red lights. i don't cross the double
>yellow line. i am aware of my surroundings.
>motorists should do the same.
>
>if you don't want cyclist on the road, vote for
>candidates who will be willing to put that on their
>platform. lobby. start a website, something like:
>www.stop-the-evil-healthy-environmental-cyclists.org/ge
>tthemofftheroad.html
>
>i know, i know, we go through this debate all the
>time, but i think it is worthwhile.
is for cyclists to get politically active. volunteer for your local trails ot non-motorized transportation committee. find out who is your state or county bicycle liason. write your local reps and suggesting they support alternative transportation, remind them that every commute done by bike is "one less car" on the road. mention the health benefits - considering obesity is epidemic in the states right now and health care costs are exhorbitant that just might be a "carrot" they'll take. just a thought.

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