tip of the helmet to a motorist - The Chainlink2024-03-29T12:30:27Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topics/tip-of-the-helmet-to-a-motorist?feed=yes&xn_auth=noI always try to give a wave o…tag:thechainlink.org,2018-03-29:2211490:Comment:10932912018-03-29T14:32:49.715ZMarkhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Mark314
<p>I always try to give a wave or at least a nod to a motorist who waits or gives me extra space.</p>
<p>I always try to give a wave or at least a nod to a motorist who waits or gives me extra space.</p> No stories to tell...yet, but…tag:thechainlink.org,2018-03-29:2211490:Comment:10931842018-03-29T10:57:52.827ZAdam C.https://thechainlink.org/profile/AdamC
<p>No stories to tell...yet, but reading these is making my morning that much brighter. </p>
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<p>No stories to tell...yet, but reading these is making my morning that much brighter. </p>
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<p>:~)</p> In my experience there are wa…tag:thechainlink.org,2018-03-29:2211490:Comment:10932812018-03-29T03:47:02.116ZTonyPhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/TonyP
<p>In my experience there are way more courteous drivers than jerks, but if 50 drivers show respect and one almost puts you into a curb, well, we all know which one gets remembered.</p>
<p>I hung a camera under my saddle, pointing to the rear, and was honestly surprised by the numbers of drivers who leave plenty of room between him\her and myself and wait till it's safe to pass without crowding me.</p>
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<p>Most of my riding is the southwest corner of the city and beyond.</p>
<p>In my experience there are way more courteous drivers than jerks, but if 50 drivers show respect and one almost puts you into a curb, well, we all know which one gets remembered.</p>
<p>I hung a camera under my saddle, pointing to the rear, and was honestly surprised by the numbers of drivers who leave plenty of room between him\her and myself and wait till it's safe to pass without crowding me.</p>
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<p>Most of my riding is the southwest corner of the city and beyond.</p> Believe it or not, I've occas…tag:thechainlink.org,2018-03-28:2211490:Comment:10930102018-03-28T21:48:37.062ZAnne Althttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Anne91
<p>Believe it or not, I've occasionally had pleasant exchanges with CTA bus drivers while going down the street. Yes, it does happen once in a while.</p>
<p>Believe it or not, I've occasionally had pleasant exchanges with CTA bus drivers while going down the street. Yes, it does happen once in a while.</p> I came on Chainlink today to…tag:thechainlink.org,2018-03-28:2211490:Comment:10930072018-03-28T20:50:30.875ZMichelle Shttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Michelle629
I came on Chainlink today to post about a recent crash and a scary near hit from the past two weeks, but I can't find the Close Calls thread, and now that I've read this thread, I feel that I should focus on the positive experiences, instead. I agree that there a lot of good, considerate drivers out there. Plus, I get a lot of really nice interaction from my bike, with drivers, other bike riders, pedestrians, you name it. People ask directions, say nice things about my clothing, ask me about my…
I came on Chainlink today to post about a recent crash and a scary near hit from the past two weeks, but I can't find the Close Calls thread, and now that I've read this thread, I feel that I should focus on the positive experiences, instead. I agree that there a lot of good, considerate drivers out there. Plus, I get a lot of really nice interaction from my bike, with drivers, other bike riders, pedestrians, you name it. People ask directions, say nice things about my clothing, ask me about my bike or accessories, give well-meaning advice about how I should pump up my tires or wear a helmet. One time a man pulled up to me at a red light and said he loved how many people bike in Chicago, and also that I reminded him of his mother (again, so nicely intended, LOL, I guess she also liked riding bikes). I had a lovely chat with - ga…tag:thechainlink.org,2018-03-28:2211490:Comment:10927682018-03-28T15:18:12.328ZCherylhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/cmz
<p>I had a lovely chat with - gasp! - a taxi driver at a red light last week. He rollled down his window and complimented me on biking on a not-so-warm day. I told him I stay warm when I'm moving, he noted that it was sunny out at least, and we shared hope that spring will arrive soon. It was so nice and refreshing. Such little things can really make my day. </p>
<p>I had a lovely chat with - gasp! - a taxi driver at a red light last week. He rollled down his window and complimented me on biking on a not-so-warm day. I told him I stay warm when I'm moving, he noted that it was sunny out at least, and we shared hope that spring will arrive soon. It was so nice and refreshing. Such little things can really make my day. </p> Years ago, when I lived in De…tag:thechainlink.org,2018-03-28:2211490:Comment:10928642018-03-28T14:39:30.679ZDavid P.https://thechainlink.org/profile/DavidAPertuz
<p>Years ago, when I lived in Detroit, I was riding downtown on E. Jefferson. It was in the middle of a repaving project, and about half of the westbound side was marked off with orange barriers. At one point a car went past me, then moved in front of me, slowed down and made a right turn. It wasn't really dangerous, but it was definitely bad judgment. As I rode on, the driver pulled up and waited for me, and rolled down his window to apologize. It made my day!</p>
<p>Years ago, when I lived in Detroit, I was riding downtown on E. Jefferson. It was in the middle of a repaving project, and about half of the westbound side was marked off with orange barriers. At one point a car went past me, then moved in front of me, slowed down and made a right turn. It wasn't really dangerous, but it was definitely bad judgment. As I rode on, the driver pulled up and waited for me, and rolled down his window to apologize. It made my day!</p> A great way to start the work…tag:thechainlink.org,2018-03-28:2211490:Comment:10927652018-03-28T14:13:51.772ZAlex Zhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/AlexZ
<p>A great way to start the workday. :) Thanks for sharing.</p>
<p>A great way to start the workday. :) Thanks for sharing.</p>