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 Tony Adams on January 18, 2013 at 10:41am

I was super happy to see a trio of bike cops swarm a car that was parked in the Dearborn lanes a couple of nights ago. They let the driver off with a warning, which is probably what they've been instructed to do during this transition period.

Anne Alt 2-10 said:

I often see bike cops on State St. near Madison/Monroe/Adams.

Lisa Curcio 4.0 mi said:

Tonight, for the first time in a while, there was an idiot a car in the bike lane on Dearborn at Petterinos.  As I was crossing the bridge on Dearborn, two CPD on bikes passed me. (I ride even slower than I usually do on that bridge.)  First time I have seen any bicycle police in a really long time.  I have no idea where they joined the lane or if they saw the idiot the car further south.

Permalink Reply by Tony Adams on January 18, 2013 at 10:54am

My light has a wonky bracket and has been pointing down frequently lately. It occurred to me after being blinded a few times that I should just leave it pointed down. When it flashes it lights up the whole front end of my bike - the chrome fork bits, the frame, etc. I'm pretty sure it achieves the "be seen" thing without the side effect of blinding my fellow bikers.

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Dovah Cat 10 mi said:

I'm a little confused. You want the first cyclist to use lights, but you want the second to angle hers down so they can't be seen? What's the purpose of the flashy-flashy if it's pointed at the ground? 

Flashing lights are still visible if they're angled down.  With some of the brighter lights, you're essentially blinded if they're shining into your eyes.

Permalink Reply by David P. on January 18, 2013 at 1:04pm

Saw a guy run a red light at Ohio while riding the wrong way on Wells on Thursday afternoon. Brilliant! If he'd done it at night with no lights it'd have been a trifecta.

Permalink Reply by Laura C on February 2, 2013 at 6:51am

To the driver who yelled, "hipsters suck" at us during the Tour de Juicebox Memorial ride, you are a horrible person.  Grow up, and find some decency in your life.  

Permalink Reply by yai danche on February 2, 2013 at 12:43pm

thank you to the driver who honked when the person in front of him tried to cut the line of cars by inching into the bike lane.  i passed both cars a block back and i'd like to think he honked to remind the other person that i was STILL on the same road in the bike lane.  the honk didn't stop them, but they only got 3 cars ahead before being forced to merge back.  

Permalink Reply by Jenn_5.5 mi on February 4, 2013 at 1:15pm
You the stereo typical pain in the ass... No lights. Weaving in & out Lincoln. The Wrong freaking way. In the snow slush mess. Middle aged... on what looks like a stolen MTB.
I yell (because I am so ladylike) 'Wrong Way.... Dumbass!'
You 'Get a life'
'Got one. It's brilliant... Plan on keeping it too by obeying the laws!'
Then you serve in front of an SUV with no warning... Also, cutting me off. Get in front of us to turn. Flip me off.
'Still behind you, Dear.'
Ending up both going to the Y. Me to get my kid... And you presumably live there.
Arrrggghhhhh! You add to the general public hating those of us on bikes.
Permalink Reply by Tim S on February 14, 2013 at 12:20pm
To the kid I am watching right now in the Pink Floyd hoodie, black trucker hat, grey Chrome bag, grey Nike kicks with day glow laces... yeah I will chill for a bit until you leave the Damen Brown line. Saw you eyeing a frame that punks like you have stripped and not let you get the front forks, yeah I looked at you, I am not waiting for anyone... don't take what is not yours. I like the way you went inside to throw me of.
Permalink Reply by Anne Alt on February 15, 2013 at 7:37am

To the driver of a silver car northbound on State St. at Monroe around noon - by what stretch of the imagination do you think it's okay and legal for you to 1) enter the intersection on a red light, 2) do so by nudging your way through a crosswalk full of pedestrians, and 3) continue by plowing through a crosswalk full of pedestrians on the other side of the intersection?  Three strikes and you're out - so far out. 

There's a special place in hell reserved for clueless idiots like you, and for the stupid cyclist who ran over the sidewalk from curb ramp to curb ramp, cutting off pedestrians while turning from Monroe onto State - just before the idiot driver showed up.

Yes, things come in threes, and there probably was a third driver or cyclist who was equally idiotic around that intersection then, but I didn't feel like sticking around to watch.  Seeing two was enough for one brief lunchtime walk.

Permalink Reply by Eric R on February 19, 2013 at 1:36pm
To the cyclist... that watched my bike while I ran into MacDs to buy coffee to unfreeze my lock (and drink) - thank you! I should've bought you a coffee too but MacDs coffee is more of an insult than a thanks and I was frozen and frazzled. :)

(The locks I use overnight were fine so I stupidly assumed the mini locks I leave on my bike and take to work were fine too.)
Permalink Reply by dan brown on February 20, 2013 at 3:20am

hey rev - love the way you used the coffee to unfreeze the lock ?  very cool

Eric Roach said:

To the cyclist... that watched my bike while I ran into MacDs to buy coffee to unfreeze my lock (and drink) - thank you! I should've bought you a coffee too but MacDs coffee is more of an insult than a thanks and I was frozen and frazzled. :)

(The locks I use overnight were fine so I stupidly assumed the mini locks I leave on my bike and take to work were fine too.)
Permalink Reply by Eric R on February 20, 2013 at 10:11am
When in doubt coffee. :) I'm bringing them in tonight to dry out after pouring soup on them to get them off my rear rack.

dan brown 4.4 miles said:

hey rev - love the way you used the coffee to unfreeze the lock ?  very cool

Eric Roach said:

To the cyclist... that watched my bike while I ran into MacDs to buy coffee to unfreeze my lock (and drink) - thank you! I should've bought you a coffee too but MacDs coffee is more of an insult than a thanks and I was frozen and frazzled. :)

(The locks I use overnight were fine so I stupidly assumed the mini locks I leave on my bike and take to work were fine too.)
Permalink Reply by Doug Haynes on February 25, 2013 at 12:24pm

I made a connection with a woman who almost doored me while she was talking on her phone.  She told me I need to pay attention and look out for doors, called me a crazy person and walked off without ever halting her phone conversation.

She is going to have a missed connection with her drivers side mirror when she gets back to her car; I decided to take it because she obviously wasn't using it.

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