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 Michelle Milham on August 27, 2014 at 5:07am

It is bike related. A person on a bike, representing the bike community, is shouting ableist slurs at people. 

Tricolor said:

I generally think anyone feeling the need to announce they're passing is probably passing too closely and should just wait for a proper gap.  If more bikes could slow down from time to time when there's congestion everything would be a lot smoother and safer.

(let's derail this in a more bike-related direction)

Permalink Reply by Vilda on August 27, 2014 at 5:07am

First the point is to offend someone if they put me in harms way.

Second, if you passed me on the left how would I be on the outside???

Finally, cause this is a Missed Connections thread not a vent about nonsense thread:

Chick Cyclist, white helmet, HUGE BACKPACK, Orange Masi, Southbound on Damen near Roscoe this morning 8/27. You decided it was ok to pass between me and a  large moving Chevy econovan cause you said "on your left." I yelled "Are you fucking retarded?" No response. Maybe you are to dumb to say anything but "on your left." If I had even leaned my bike i woulda touched you. That's too close you moron. Wait for cars to clear than ride like an idiot. And all that effort made so much difference as I caught you at Addison AND Diversey.

Permalink Reply by Tim S on August 27, 2014 at 5:08am
I trend towards using O.Y.L. while passing weekend cruisers and Diviots. They can proove to be unpredictable.
Permalink Reply by Michelle Milham on August 27, 2014 at 5:08am

Disgusting use of ableist slurs. 

When somone passes on YOUR left, they will be passing to your left. The inside of the street in the US. You will be on the outside, towards the curb. When someone passes on YOUR right, they will be passing on your right. The outside of the street in the US. You will be on the inside, towards traffic. Unless you were salmoning?

Vilda said:

First the point is to offend someone if they put me in harms way.

Second, if you passed me on the left how would I be on the outside???

Finally, cause this is a Missed Connections thread not a vent about nonsense thread:

Chick Cyclist, white helmet, HUGE BACKPACK, Orange Masi, Southbound on Damen near Roscoe this morning 8/27. You decided it was ok to pass between me and a  large moving Chevy econovan cause you said "on your left." I yelled "Are you fucking retarded?" No response. Maybe you are to dumb to say anything but "on your left." If I had even leaned my bike i woulda touched you. That's too close you moron. Wait for cars to clear than ride like an idiot. And all that effort made so much difference as I caught you at Addison AND Diversey.

Permalink Reply by Tim S on August 27, 2014 at 5:11am
The HUGE BACKPACK was calling O.Y.L. not Vilda.
Permalink Reply by Michelle Milham on August 27, 2014 at 5:12am

Right. When I call on your left, and then pass, I pass on the inside, their left side, towards the center of the street. Meaning Vilda was on the outside.

Tim S said:

The HUGE BACKPACK was calling O.Y.L. not Vilda.
Permalink Reply by Vilda on August 27, 2014 at 5:13am

On Your Left is fine - On your left to pass between me and a moving vehicle is not fine.

And Michelle - I see we are inverting words to argue over nothing - the point being (for clarity) I said YOU would end up under a bus if you flicked me off as you pass on MY left within inches of me and a vehicle.

I'm glad we could do this for no reason. Really, start a thread where you can vent about words you don't like.

Tim S said:

I trend towards using O.Y.L. while passing weekend cruisers and Diviots. They can proove to be unpredictable.

Finally, cause this is a Missed Connections thread not a vent about nonsense thread:

Chick Cyclist, white helmet, HUGE BACKPACK, Orange Masi, Southbound on Damen near Roscoe this morning 8/27. You decided it was ok to pass between me and a  large moving Chevy econovan cause you said "on your left." I yelled "Are you fucking retarded?" No response. Maybe you are to dumb to say anything but "on your left." If I had even leaned my bike i woulda touched you. That's too close you moron. Wait for cars to clear than ride like an idiot. And all that effort made so much difference as I caught you at Addison AND Diversey.

Permalink Reply by Jenn_5.5 mi on August 27, 2014 at 5:14am

I politely disagree with your statement. I had a gentleman call out OYL this am on Lincoln. It wasn't too heavy traffic wise, I felt safe and stayed my line. I thanked him for letting me know and I think he called back something nice. It was pleasant. I like being told I am being passed because I know to hold my line.

I will slow down and wait for a break in traffic before I pass and 95% of the time call out. We all need to be polite-ish to each other on the road on or the forum.



Tricolor said:

I generally think anyone feeling the need to announce they're passing is probably passing too closely and should just wait for a proper gap.  If more bikes could slow down from time to time when there's congestion everything would be a lot smoother and safer.

(let's derail this in a more bike-related direction)

Permalink Reply by Michelle Milham on August 27, 2014 at 5:15am

No. I'll call it out where it's happening. Thanks. 

Vilda said:

On Your Left is fine - On your left to pass between me and a moving vehicle is not fine.

And Michelle - I see we are inverting words to argue over nothing - the point being (for clarity) I said YOU would end up under a bus if you flicked me off as you pass on MY left within inches of me and a vehicle.

I'm glad we could do this for no reason. Really, start a thread where you can vent about words you don't like.

Tim S said:

I trend towards using O.Y.L. while passing weekend cruisers and Diviots. They can proove to be unpredictable.

Finally, cause this is a Missed Connections thread not a vent about nonsense thread:

Chick Cyclist, white helmet, HUGE BACKPACK, Orange Masi, Southbound on Damen near Roscoe this morning 8/27. You decided it was ok to pass between me and a  large moving Chevy econovan cause you said "on your left." I yelled "Are you fucking retarded?" No response. Maybe you are to dumb to say anything but "on your left." If I had even leaned my bike i woulda touched you. That's too close you moron. Wait for cars to clear than ride like an idiot. And all that effort made so much difference as I caught you at Addison AND Diversey.

Permalink Reply by Vilda on August 27, 2014 at 5:17am

Can you post a pic so we all know who to avoid? Thanks

Finally, cause this is a Missed Connections thread not a vent about nonsense thread:

Chick Cyclist, white helmet, HUGE BACKPACK, Orange Masi, Southbound on Damen near Roscoe this morning 8/27. You decided it was ok to pass between me and a  large moving Chevy econovan cause you said "on your left." I yelled "Are you fucking retarded?" No response. Maybe you are to dumb to say anything but "on your left." If I had even leaned my bike i woulda touched you. That's too close you moron. Wait for cars to clear than ride like an idiot. And all that effort made so much difference as I caught you at Addison AND Diversey.

Permalink Reply by Michelle Milham on August 27, 2014 at 5:21am

No thanks. But I will call out in real life too. So I'd just not say that word, and then you won't have to deal with it. So EASY! 

Disgusting doubling down on the use of ableist slurs. 

Vilda said:

Can you post a pic so we all know who to avoid? Thanks

Finally, cause this is a Missed Connections thread not a vent about nonsense thread:

Chick Cyclist, white helmet, HUGE BACKPACK, Orange Masi, Southbound on Damen near Roscoe this morning 8/27. You decided it was ok to pass between me and a  large moving Chevy econovan cause you said "on your left." I yelled "Are you fucking retarded?" No response. Maybe you are to dumb to say anything but "on your left." If I had even leaned my bike i woulda touched you. That's too close you moron. Wait for cars to clear than ride like an idiot. And all that effort made so much difference as I caught you at Addison AND Diversey.

Permalink Reply by Simon Phearson on August 27, 2014 at 5:27am

Please - could you stop antagonizing Michelle? She's going to throw this tantrum until she cries herself out.

Vilda said:

Can you post a pic so we all know who to avoid? Thanks

Finally, cause this is a Missed Connections thread not a vent about nonsense thread:

Chick Cyclist, white helmet, HUGE BACKPACK, Orange Masi, Southbound on Damen near Roscoe this morning 8/27. You decided it was ok to pass between me and a  large moving Chevy econovan cause you said "on your left." I yelled "Are you fucking retarded?" No response. Maybe you are to dumb to say anything but "on your left." If I had even leaned my bike i woulda touched you. That's too close you moron. Wait for cars to clear than ride like an idiot. And all that effort made so much difference as I caught you at Addison AND Diversey.

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