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 Mike Zumwalt on November 3, 2011 at 12:45pm

To the various Humboldt riders. Stop riding towards traffic in the bike lane(which is almost non existent) while "weaving"! The cars, trucks block you from my view then you dart out!

Also get a light.

Permalink Reply by Mike Zumwalt on November 4, 2011 at 10:19am
Hey thanks undercover cop or CHA for driving 40 mph the wrong way w/out lights or a siren. Good thing a bike can stop in 5 feet you wouldn't have been able to.
Permalink Reply by MK on November 4, 2011 at 1:08pm
I don't know, I think "I am traffic" is actually pretty righteous. 

Scott H said:

You nearly clipped me with the side mirror of your 15 passenger van just after I pulled out of my alley onto Wrightwood near Lakewood.

 

I caught up to you at a stop light (funny how you passed me thinking that you would get somewhere much faster than me) and tapped on your window.

 

You fumbled for the "open window" button, inadvertently locking and unlocking the doors.

 

"Give me a little more space next time you pass me" (in a non-contentious tone)

 

"Get on the f-ing sidewalk a-hole!" (quite quarrelsome tone)

 

"It's illegal to ride on the sidewalk in the city of Chicago" (still calm and collected)

 

"Well then walk the f-ing thing, get out of traffic."  (no need to explain his tone)

 

"I am traffic!" (as he speeds away)

 

Thoughts:

 

Why is this guy so pissed?  Why the breakneck reaction to my calm request for a bit more space?

-paying $4 to fill up his 15 passenger van that has two passengers (seems there was a child, see more below) in it

-using most of that gas idling in traffic, essentially burning dollar bills (or $50 bills in his case)

-wife left him for the mailman

-someone put sandpaper on the toilet seat

-(you fill in the blank)

 

What snappy comeback should I have had at the end (I thought about this during the rest of my ride)?

-"Oh my, if your kid turn's out like you, the next generation is screwed"

-"I hope your kid has an uncle, teacher, or someone else that can be a good role model for them"

 

Your turn...

Permalink Reply by Poptart on November 10, 2011 at 8:20am

Monday- (light drizzle and dark) 

 

Me - on my way home on the lsp moving at a decent pace 

you(3) no lights riding slow side by side , the furthest left of you across the yellow line , in the dark section north of fullerton before the downhill

I projected a nice loud "ON YOUR LEFT"

you guys just stayed in your 3 wide formation

as i closed in to pass into the oncoming path I was shocked to find a jogger mom with her stroller IN ALL BLACK  with no light ,coming up the hill 

so i almost clipped the far left rider while passing , who said something but i was more focused on not hitting anyone to hear your little remark

 

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Group riders should stagger formation!!! flying V , a three line angle / 

even if you don't want to you should at least constantly look back for upcoming|oncoming traffic!

ps get some lights 

 

also jogger moms who dress in all black and push a black stroller in the rain should think about getting some lights or reflectors on their kid before someone plows into them 

 

 

Permalink Reply by S.Presley☠ on November 15, 2011 at 3:05am

I saw a guy riding North on Elston(@9:15pm) through the Montrose intersection "no handed"...he was very engrossed in his texting.I was headed south on my commute from work.

I didn't believe that it was necessary to make a law for this activity, but you changed my mind.

But then again, you won't get a ticket... because no one will see you texting at night without a light.

 

 

Permalink Reply by yaj 7.4 on November 15, 2011 at 3:26am

You rolled through the red light at Milwaukee and Wood last night.  Helmet-less, light-less and head-phoned, too cool to stop.  Luckily I did stop, though I had the green.  You’re the reason people don’t like cyclists. 

Permalink Reply by Chris Hainey on December 1, 2011 at 5:34am

To all of you a**holes who continue to drive up along side me, roll their passenger windows down, and yell at me "to get on the sidwalk!", hope you rear-end the car in front of you for not paying attention to the traffic.

Permalink Reply by Michelle Gregorek on December 2, 2011 at 8:08am

To the two men in suits carrying four bags of food each, corner of Dearborn and Erie.  As I was stopped at the light I called out "Can I give you a hand carrying those?"  One man looked at me like I was crazy (imagine that) and said no.  The other man said "Sure, take one." as he extended his arm to me.  This turkey chili is amazing!!!

My other missed connections while loop commuting with a cab and a driver making a right turn in front of me.  So not all peaches and cream.

Permalink Reply by Gerry G on December 4, 2011 at 5:07pm

To the young lady who stepped off of the curb as I was South bound on Western this A.M.  And proceeded  with a few more steps into the street, towards me perpendicular traffic.  I'm pleased you stopped when you did.  Eye contact along with the giant smile and a 'Good morning,' from you still elicit an asphalt look from me.  Intruding into my perceived safety bubble, causes the central nervous system, (cerebellum (hardwired old brain)) to perceives you as a threat.  Possible ouchy, no thanks!

To the young man on the Northwest corner of Grand and Wells, P.M. commute.  Yes you were standing still, patiently waiting for the red light to change, so you could cross Grand and continue walking South on Wells.  Why sir did you insist on standing in the street to gaze upon thy cellular?  My motivation was petty and might have been a smidge premeditated.  Did you retrieve your cell phone?  Was it in one piece?  Did it function after you fumbled it?  I didn't hear it hit the ground.  Did I hear a confirmatory induced expletive faintly through the din of traffic behind me?  

Edit: Oh what incompassionate a$$hat I strive not to be.

Permalink Reply by Rich S on December 7, 2011 at 4:22am

To the gentleman that sells newspapers every morning at Wells and Ohio ... for you to tell that cabby to smash me is nothing short of despicable. If you had been paying attention you would have seen that I was politely asking the taxi to not tailgate me in the bike lane. I even used the word please. Selling newspapers in the streets makes you just as vulnerable to getting hit by a car. I actually wish you a safe and happy winter but since you're a miserable pos that's unlikely. 

Permalink Reply by Anne Alt on December 7, 2011 at 4:26am

Geez, can't be the same guy who used to sell there a few years ago.  The previous guy was always nice to me when I rode by that corner.

Rich S said:

To the gentleman that sells newspapers every morning at Wells and Ohio ... for you to tell that cabby to smash me is nothing short of despicable. If you had been paying attention you would have seen that I was politely asking the taxi to not tailgate me in the bike lane. I even used the word please. Selling newspapers in the streets makes you just as vulnerable to getting hit by a car. I actually wish you a safe and happy winter but since you're a miserable pos that's unlikely. 

Permalink Reply by Michelle S on December 7, 2011 at 7:28am

The current guy is definitely not very friendly. I'm always ready to smile and exchange a "good morning" with "regulars" along my route, but I've given up on him. He does even seem a little hostile, so Rich S's story doesn't surprise me. Which paper does he sell? Perhaps you can mention it to the customer service people there, Rich, just to get it on the record.

 

Anne Alt said:

Geez, can't be the same guy who used to sell there a few years ago.  The previous guy was always nice to me when I rode by that corner.

Rich S said:

To the gentleman that sells newspapers every morning at Wells and Ohio ... for you to tell that cabby to smash me is nothing short of despicable. If you had been paying attention you would have seen that I was politely asking the taxi to not tailgate me in the bike lane. I even used the word please. Selling newspapers in the streets makes you just as vulnerable to getting hit by a car. I actually wish you a safe and happy winter but since you're a miserable pos that's unlikely. 

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