You know how when people complain about obnoxious bikers, and (most of) you
think, "I never do that, who are they talking about?"
Well, I met him this morning.
Out walking my dog before work on my very wide street, and some guy comes down
the sidewalk on his bike at 15-20 mph. Street is completely empty. I pull off
to the side and give him the universal "give me a break" pleading gesture and
say, "Can't you ride in the street?" and turn to go on my way.
Screech of bike tires. I turn and he's pulling out his earplugs. I notice
that he is wearing a wool cap in lieu of a helmet.
"I been hit by two cars and a bus!"
Gist of the ensuing conversation was that, 1) I do not value his expertise on
the topic of safe bicycling, and 2) If he'd take his ear plugs out maybe he
could hear the bus before it hits him, and 3) He should keep his bike off the
frickin' sidewalk.
He seemed unpersuaded.
So, did I overreact, or should I invest in spike strips for the next time he
comes barreling down my sidewalk?
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Patrick Lenon
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