Tag Archives: Motorist Hostility Towards Bicyclists

Reading Comprehension Levels And Bicycling Blogs

TweetBicycling does not seem to be a difficult subject to understand. Nonetheless, most blogs are written on a third grade level (which — for my non-American readers — is one of the earliest school grades in the U.S.) — and … Continue reading

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Bike Trains, Vindictive Drivers And Train Wrecks

TweetYesterday, as I was catching up on the latest news, I came across a bicycling article on NPR’s website. I wasn’t very familiar with the topic of this article, since it was something I haven’t been involved in myself. So … Continue reading

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An Encounter With A Spoiled Driver

TweetWith all the safety improvements and precautions motor vehicle users have been introduced to over the last twenty years, you would think that drivers might take safety to heart. Some probably do. But others see driving as a way to … Continue reading

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Politicizing Bike Shares For Personal Gain

Tweet In a country where cycling has a negative image, bike share programs can be very controversial. This is particularly true in the U.S. where urban areas are densely populated and jammed up with virtually non-stop traffic. A small number … Continue reading

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Sanctimonious Drivers Lecturing Random Cyclists

Tweet   Although the title of this post seems to say it all, there is more worth saying. The story behind what led to this post is as incredible as it is disheartening. It goes like this: The other day, … Continue reading

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Identifying Oneself As A Cyclist In Order To Criticize Cyclists

TweetWhen it comes to cycling, online comment sections are full of vitriol. Few topics generate the type of hard feelings and passion as cycling, especially when that cycling is occurring on roads. According to Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate® Dictionary, the word “road” … Continue reading

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Identifying Oneself As A Cyclist In Order To Criticize Cyclists

TweetWhen it comes to cycling, online comment sections are full of vitriol. Few topics generate the type of hard feelings and passion as cycling, especially when that cycling is occurring on roads. According to Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate® Dictionary,the word “road” is … Continue reading

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The More Innocent The Cyclist, The Greater The Number Of Deleted Comments

Tweet  Does the woman in the photo above look like a scofflaw? A reckless cyclist? An irresponsible person? On the contrary, she looks like a sincere, intelligent, thoughtful person. A few days ago, she was struck and killed by a … Continue reading

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The More Innocent The Cyclist, The Greater The Number Of Deleted Comments

Tweet  Does the woman in the photo above look like a scofflaw? A reckless cyclist? An irresponsible person? On the contrary, she looks like a sincere, intelligent, thoughtful person. A few days ago, she was struck and killed by a … Continue reading

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The More Innocent The Cyclist, The Greater The Number Of Deleted Comments

Tweet  Does the woman in the photo above look like a scofflaw? A reckless cyclist? An irresponsible person? On the contrary, she looks like a sincere, intelligent, thoughtful person. A few days ago, she was struck and killed by a … Continue reading

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