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How would you have handled this situation?

Hi everyone,

This is my first time adding a discussion on Chain Link forum. I read Chain Link everyday. I would love to read how you would have handled this situation. I should have been patient and realized the driver was clueless.

I started cycling to work a few months ago. I have noticed more people clueless of their surrounding as the cold kicked in. I primarily been using Lincoln, Wells, and Dearborn and noticed people double parking, drifting (due to texting) and just standing in the middle of the bike lane which is causing dangers to cyclists. I really hope this gets better.

Also is there a Strava group for chainlink members?

Here is my Strava profile
http://www.strava.com/athletes/2548995

http://youtu.be/EDng5AD0K6E

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Permalink Reply by Todd Nelson on December 6, 2013 at 1:26pm

Appears to be intentional. Can you capture the license plate number or remember it? When video recording, if lighting is not good for capturing license plates, it's a good idea to say the number for audio recording. You should report it. You have a bike lane, though not a good one. You should be able to pass a motorist who is apparently distracted, but then appears to be intentionally and dangerously obstructing your use of the bike lane, and then tries to block a proper pass on the left. Confronting would not have been a good idea.

 

Todd Nelson

CyclingSavvy Instructor

Cary, IL

Permalink Reply by Renee Patten on December 6, 2013 at 1:45pm

I would have hit the back of their car with my hands at both times when they cut you off. Just my go-to when people are driving like idiots. 

Permalink Reply by Christine on December 6, 2013 at 1:57pm

My question might be a bit off topic, but I'm curious. Do a lot of you use bike cameras to capture videos like this? Is it on your handlebar, your helmet, somewhere else? Brands, costs?

I should probably start a new thread on this.

Permalink Reply by Brad Bauer on December 6, 2013 at 1:59pm

Go Pro Hero.

Permalink Reply by Renee Patten on December 6, 2013 at 2:00pm

Not about personal ones, but I think it is reassuring to know that with all the camcorders installed (red light cameras, maybe speeding cameras too) that if something bad happens and evidence is needed, that footage is accessible. 

http://www.mybikeadvocate.com/2013/11/video-captures-bicycle-taxi-c...

Christine said:

My question might be a bit off topic, but I'm curious. Do a lot of you use bike cameras to capture videos like this? Is it on your handlebar, your helmet, somewhere else? Brands, costs?

I should probably start a new thread on this.

Permalink Reply by Steven Vance on December 6, 2013 at 2:03pm

If there was no collision, submit this and the video to Close Calls. http://cc.stevevance.net

If there was a collision, make a police report. 

Permalink Reply by Chris Mitchell on December 6, 2013 at 2:18pm

You handled this better than I would have. Kudos to your self-control. I use Strava all the time and I like it better than MapMyRide.

Permalink Reply by Chris Mitchell on December 6, 2013 at 2:19pm

Me too. Probably not the best strategy but OK until I get some irate Jacka$$

Renee Patten said:

I would have hit the back of their car with my hands at both times when they cut you off. Just my go-to when people are driving like idiots. 

Permalink Reply by CJ on December 6, 2013 at 2:43pm

I would have bunny hopped him

Permalink Reply by Nancy L. Fagin on December 6, 2013 at 4:14pm

Call the cops - say there's a reckless driver (drunk, drug impaired, heart attack), give the license number and then let them handle it.  One can't handle directly the drunks, drug impaired or drug related drivers - some can be really, really nasty with armaments.  Once it was a woman screaming out of her car window at me along Ashland (south of Division) - one didn't need a drug-o-meter to figure out how dangerous she was; I just couldn't pull my cellphone out and do a safety manveuer at the same time.

Years ago, I had a big, Ford Taurus station wagon (half car, half tank), some bad guys who were joy riding, thought they could rear end me several times. I gave them the "warrior's stare" and I think they realized they only banged up their own car.

Permalink Reply by Alex Z on December 6, 2013 at 4:49pm

How are the police supposed to find this driver?

Nancy L. Fagin said:

Call the cops - say there's a reckless driver (drunk, drug impaired, heart attack), give the license number and then let them handle it.  

Permalink Reply by Jose Fonseca on December 6, 2013 at 5:01pm

I put my GO PRO Hero on my helmet.

Christine said:

My question might be a bit off topic, but I'm curious. Do a lot of you use bike cameras to capture videos like this? Is it on your handlebar, your helmet, somewhere else? Brands, costs?

I should probably start a new thread on this.

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