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Think of this as a Missed Connection.

You blew the red light east bound on Lawrence at Damen at 5:26 pm this evening.

 

There was enough time for the biker in front of me to make it half way into the intersection, northbound on Damen, before you came whizzing past my front wheel.

 

I yelled "You're an idiot!" at your big haired chick, self, and you looked back at me. I meant it!

 

I woulda testified for any of the cars, that managed to not kill you, if they had.

 

Keep riding like a tard!

love,

gabe

 

Witness bad behavior during your commute? Feel free to post. Maybe that lovely human can read it and think they are famous. Maybe you can also inspire the whole generation of kids to shower but we can start with small things.

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Permalink Reply by Vilda on March 5, 2012 at 10:08pm

Oh, You wanted to ride home unscathed? Silly. ;-) Glad you are ok!

Permalink Reply by Mike Zumwalt on March 6, 2012 at 7:02am


Gabe said:

Oh, You wanted to ride home unscathed? Silly. ;-) Glad you are ok!

I know. Dogs in lap are not the way to drive.
Permalink Reply by Jenn_5.5 mi on March 6, 2012 at 9:21am

I need this rant... I know those in glass houses shouldn't throw stones, so I am just going to share my view... And wish I could rise above name calling but out of shock it is all I have...

To the blonde pony-tail, 8am-ish (Monday) SB on Lincoln, You are a Terrible Person! The first time I saw you I noticed you were outspoken, I admire that. However, each time I encounter you, I like you less and less. Monday topped the cake for my dislike. You passed me at a stop and from then on I slowed my normal pace to stay behind and apologize to the people you yelled at. I was scared to pass you for my own safety-I was afraid one of the drivers you yelled at would take out their revenge on me. (I am a single parent, my son's father has recently passed away, I have to stay safe for him - and have changed my riding habits because of him.) Not only did you yell at drivers, when I could read what would happen from my distance, YOU YELLED AT PEDESTRIANS CROSSING IN A CROSS WALKS - TWICE!! One was crossing through stopped traffic, I seen her coming and slowed. You 'zoomed' by at yelled at her, I yelled back that she has the right-of-way... You yelled more, that I didn't hear (or care to!). Then we get to a 6-way, we have the red... You crept out (I WILL CREEP OUT WHEN IT IS SAFE FOR ME AND EVERYONE ELSE! Not throwing stones. I know this was a recent topic- To each their own.) - But you crept out and cross both streets and proceed to yell at the two pedestrians in the cross-walk - WHOM HAD THE 'WALK' LIGHT AND WHERE CLEARLY SEEN TO BE CROSSING AND YOU HAD A RED LIGHT. Once I got the green, I see these two still standing there in stock. I ask if she yelled at them. Yes. "I am sorry guys, she is a B!tch. I promise not all 'us' are like her."

I am just in utter stock and disbelief, still. I will yell, comment, or stand-up for myself or others when I think we are put in a bad stop - by drivers, pedestrians, or other cyclists. We are all out on the road to get from point A to point B, etc. We have to SHARE THE ROAD. I know I feel smudge and that drivers owe me something, some days. But most days I try to have respect for everyone I encounter. You riding like and being a straight up Fool does nothing to help the community of cyclist and I highly doubt it is truly helping your commute. If you scream & yell your whole commute, it is time to look into another option, be it a less busy route, car, or CTA...

Thanks for letting me rant. I feel better to get this off my chest! Happy (& Safe) Riding!

Permalink Reply by Tim S on March 7, 2012 at 6:09pm

you (multiple you's) with the 10,000 candle watt light on your handlebar

me with my flashing LED angled down towards the ground in front like a car but still very noticeable

I applaud you for being smart and having a light, everyone should, but the never ending quest to be the brightest on the block has created another danger, temporary night blindness. Please be smart and think about how you have the light positioned so you are not blinding your fellow cyclists. Navigating the LFP or a dark street after your light pollution rolls by is a hazard to me and all other bikers.

Permalink Reply by David P. on March 7, 2012 at 7:57pm

Dear northbound Milwaukee cyclists,

When you get to the atop aign at Irazu in Bucktown, could you pretty-please at least slow down and yield the right of way when you don't have it? I don't expect you to stop, just yield to the traffic that got there first. Kthx!

I make a right turn here onto Milwaukee on my way home from work and I doubt I have ever seen a bicycle yield at that intersection. 

D.

Permalink Reply by Mike Zumwalt on March 8, 2012 at 12:11pm
My cloak of invisibility is working great that is until I say something. 2 chances to see me were missed while you did u turn and I guess pointing at you and saying watch it! Means a white boy in "your hood" also warrents you getting out of your car wanting to beat my ass? Another fine example of Humboldt park. He did back down and say sorry after I stood quietly with my u lock.
Permalink Reply by Steve Courtright on March 8, 2012 at 1:35pm

Fact: civilized ones of our species are a dwindling lot.  Malthus is laughing in his grave.

Permalink Reply by Chicago Ride of Silence on March 8, 2012 at 6:32pm

Here's to safer riding.

Join us at this year's Ride of Silence on Wednesday, May 16.

(Chicago ROS departs Daley Plaza at 7pm)

Help us raise awareness that cyclists have a right to share the road (safely). Ride to honor fallen cyclists. Ride in a rally to honor all cyclists!

Permalink Reply by E A on March 8, 2012 at 6:33pm

I witness such bicyclists all the time - especially interesting to watch them navigate those 6-corner intersections along Lincoln Ave.

What 6-corner stories do you have? I may feature it in my next post to bikecommuters.com

Permalink Reply by Vilda on March 21, 2012 at 3:51pm

I got one that made me feel good. Chick bike rider along the LFP rides up along side me and says "I like your tattoo." and points at her calf to explain (she likely figured I couldn't hear as I had headphones on). I have her a "awww hey, thanks." and we kept on riding. Made me feel good. Thanks again! ;-)

Permalink Reply by Cheryl on March 22, 2012 at 9:36am

To the guy who blew through the red light on Armitage to turn right on Milwaukee, and the many many more I've seen barrel full speed around corners making rights on red without pausing let alone stopping: the traffic with the green light has the right of way. Not only the cars, but also your fellow bicyclists who you cut off and the pedestrians you nearly hit.

And while I'm at it, I see far too many people blowing the red light at Milwaukee & Noble in the morning at full speed, with no regard to the pedestrians. The crossing guard there is always yelling "Watch the bikes" to the pedestrians, and she shouldn't have to - we should be watching for them.

Permalink Reply by Melanie K on March 22, 2012 at 9:49am

To add to Cheryl's post, I have one of my own: To the completely oblivious, well dressed and coiffed woman on the cute pink cruiser blowing the red light at the intersection of Armitage, Lincoln and Sedgwick, and almost getting killed if an astute driver hadn't swerved in time to avoid you; you are not the Queen of the Road. Next time, pay more attention, as I don't want to witness a bloodbath nor have to testify that you were actually completely in the wrong as the driver had a very solid green light.  The best part is that you turned up your nose to the driver and not missing a single pedal stroke, kept blithely pedaling as if all was wonderful in the world.  I guess it was since you didn't get hit. 

It's going to be a long summer.

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