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 Lisa Curcio on May 15, 2013 at 2:44am

To the cyclist in the plaid shirt with the black messenger bag east bound on Hubbard this morning who went through a stop sign without even slowing down and directly in front of a SUV that was already through the middle of the intersection, you are an awfully lucky fellow!

Permalink Reply by Sue Clark on May 15, 2013 at 2:57am
My job has moved me and I spend most of my commute in a cage these day (not enjoying it).

To the young man on the fixie who decided to run the red on Ashland at the corner with Fullerton/Clyborn...yes, you made it through the intersection, this time. Several others almost didn't.

And to the young woman on Diversey/Ashland who decided to go on the red light when I had the turn light, at least you're wearing a helmet if you're going to keep biking like that. I'm not going to be the jerk in the car, but trust me, many people don't care and would rather make their light.
Permalink Reply by foofy q. on May 15, 2013 at 5:29am

To the idiot woman running against traffic in the Armitage bike lane who told me to "Fuck off" when I said "Get out of the bike lane"......still thinking of a good insult to hurl back at you. 

Permalink Reply by Sean Newby on May 15, 2013 at 5:45am

Unfortunately this is not an uncommon sight, especially in Lincoln Park. My standard shout is "SIDE...WALK...(insert epithet here)!" as I point to the side of the road. 

foofy q. said:

To the idiot woman running against traffic in the Armitage bike lane who told me to "Fuck off" when I said "Get out of the bike lane"......still thinking of a good insult to hurl back at you. 

Permalink Reply by Cheryl on May 15, 2013 at 5:57am

To the multiple bicyclists who blew the stop sign at Milwaukee & Leavitt at 15+ mph without pausing - that is not a rolling stop. That is blatant disregard for traffic law and right of way. It really isn't that big of a deal to slow down a bit to ensure those with right of way can proceed safely. Let's not give more ammo to the haters out there!

Permalink Reply by David of the North (David606xx) on May 15, 2013 at 6:04am

"Hi! Welcome to our lane! Let me know if we can get you anything while you're here, ok?"

Sean Newby said:

Unfortunately this is not an uncommon sight, especially in Lincoln Park. My standard shout is "SIDE...WALK...(insert epithet here)!" as I point to the side of the road. 

foofy q. said:

To the idiot woman running against traffic in the Armitage bike lane who told me to "Fuck off" when I said "Get out of the bike lane"......still thinking of a good insult to hurl back at you. 

Permalink Reply by Tim S on May 15, 2013 at 6:10am
"Well, the Jerk Store called, and they're running out of you!


David of the North (David606xx) said:

"Hi! Welcome to our lane! Let me know if we can get you anything while you're here, ok?"

Sean Newby said:

Unfortunately this is not an uncommon sight, especially in Lincoln Park. My standard shout is "SIDE...WALK...(insert epithet here)!" as I point to the side of the road. 

foofy q. said:

To the idiot woman running against traffic in the Armitage bike lane who told me to "Fuck off" when I said "Get out of the bike lane"......still thinking of a good insult to hurl back at you. 

Permalink Reply by Tricolor on May 15, 2013 at 6:15am

"Take off your headphones, I can barely hear you" comes to my mind a lot lately, but it's not any one person.  It's a freaking common occurrence this Spring for some reason.

Permalink Reply by foofy q. on May 15, 2013 at 8:44am

Yeah I was thinking something like "you WOULD think you could run in the bike lane, you're as big as a bike" but that's not the most eloquent or concise. Also not entirely insulting. 

Permalink Reply by Tricolor on May 15, 2013 at 10:18am

I think some of the longboard riders in the city may start using Dearborn's lanes if the sidewalks get crowded, too.  Not that it's ever stopped them from using the sidewalks before...

Permalink Reply by Blatherskate on May 15, 2013 at 11:17am
I encountered so many cycling idiots in the last couple days, I don't know where to begin. Expect this thread to be towards the top all summer...
It'll be a long one.
Permalink Reply by Julie Aberman (Hochstadter) on May 16, 2013 at 3:43am

To the driver yesterday on Lawrence who cut me off as we got to Clark.  I know you said you saw me, but you didn't seem to have a good answer when I said, "so were you just trying to scare me? Cause you did".

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