tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1677054195356770838.post6016822760558901363..comments2024-01-24T11:31:17.214-08:00Comments on The Dad App: Think I'll Go For a RideMcCord Claytonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00341524921094467756noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1677054195356770838.post-45310756602055357822014-12-12T05:09:38.591-08:002014-12-12T05:09:38.591-08:00Wow!
These are problems of a very high quality.
...Wow! <br />These are problems of a very high quality.<br />DavidAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1677054195356770838.post-80133683359177460642014-12-11T13:32:22.149-08:002014-12-11T13:32:22.149-08:00Wow. I feel like the star of a reality show.
I...Wow. I feel like the star of a reality show. <br /><br />It’s unfortunate that some motorists think cyclists are “assholes.” Yes, cyclists do sometimes behave badly. But I think such behavior should elicit empathy more than anger. For one thing, it is vastly harder to ride a bike than drive a car because the roads are entirely designed for the safety and convenience of motorists (notwithstanding which motorists often behave awfully themselves). For another, the majority of cyclists on my local roads -- and the overwhelming majority of the bad ones -- fall into one or more of the following categories: very young, inexperienced as a cyclist, confused foreigner, and/or mentally ill. Why vilify folks under these circumstances?<br /><br />It’s also unfortunate that cyclists seem to trigger some primal dominance reflex that makes many motorists bully them as puny nuisances. By the way, I get this more from pickup truck drivers than anyone else. <br /><br />Riding my bike is one of the few times I am in a tiny minority that is forced to navigate a majority-dominated culture. It often seems unfair. I’ve learned, though, that there is no upside in confronting people, or even responding to their harassment. Been there, done that -- never ends well. The best form of bicycle advocacy is simply to assert your right to the road competently and courteously. Nine out of ten motorists will treat you respectfully then. Sadly, those odds still make for a handful of unpleasant interactions on many rides – typically passes that are scary close and/or fast (known as “punishment passes” when deliberate), or reckless refusals to yield the right-of-way to cyclists when the motorist is turning.<br /><br />-- Cord<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com