[SDCBC] Pet peeve: cyclists have "no choice" but to be unsafe/crazy

[JonIsaacs at aol.com]

In a message dated 2/19/08 8:48:38 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
danettehoffert at gmail.com writes:

> There are classes (which I have taken) and there is reality.  Better/safer 
> biking routes is one of the solutions.  Is that not the purpose of the 
> upcoming meetings?  There are rights of bicyclists as stated in various laws, but 
> try explaining that to a hostile person in a metal cage who has been sitting 
> on the 5 South for 3 hours and now wants a shortcut.  
>  
> Danette
> 
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I find the biggest problem is not the motorists but myself.  Taking the lane 
when confident is a lot different than taking it when afraid.  

Jon


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