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 David Altenburg on August 4, 2014 at 4:15pm

To the commuter peloton that was behind me on Milwaukee Ave this afternoon:

When I stopped at the crosswalk where the woman was trying to cross, it wasn't just so that I could scratch my butt while you all sped around me. It was also so that the woman could cross. Did you notice the hulking SUV beside me that had also stopped for this woman? When a Range Rover - a fucking Range Rover! - is more polite to pedestrians than you are, you really need to reexamine your behavior. I hope those extra few seconds waiting at the red light 200 yards ahead that it bought you were really worth it.

Permalink Reply by Anne Alt on August 5, 2014 at 6:05am

Sad statement.

David Altenburg said:

...When a Range Rover - a fucking Range Rover! - is more polite to pedestrians than you are, you really need to reexamine your behavior. I hope those extra few seconds waiting at the red light 200 yards ahead that it bought you were really worth it.

Permalink Reply by Mike Zumwalt on August 10, 2014 at 7:25am
I'm glad you're safe in your Volvo as you turned left in front of me from the oncoming lane then stopped directly in front of me thankfully I had no one behind me either. And that's why I ride fixed with brakes!
Permalink Reply by Chris LaFrombois (8.5 mi - o.w.) on August 15, 2014 at 2:59am

My bad this morning. Coming down the hill on Kinzie off of Milwaukee/DesPlaines. Got to the bottom of the hill after passing several riders (I did say on your left to all of them). Put the brakes on at the bottom (for the stop sign) and my back tire kicked out to the right a bit as it skid. I didn't take anyone down, but the young lady at the front of that downhill pack gave me an earful.

I deserved that one. I did apologize to her on the street (as we were riding), but she was pretty peeved an kept calling me an a**hole. As I was apologizing crossing the bridge, I almost ran into one of the little barricade sticks (whatever those are called). She laughed. I laughed. I deserved that. Sorry about the danger.

This is for any cyclist (myself included): If you are going to yell at someone and they start apologizing, please stop berating them with expletives. It doesn't help. Also, don't tell them how long you've been riding and that because of your tenure that you are an authority when it comes to biking. Many of us have been biking longer than you.

Permalink Reply by KayCee on August 17, 2014 at 11:20am

To the guy with a six or seven year old sitting splay-legged, facing forward in a Divvy 'basket' near North Avenue Beach on Friday- yeah, please don't do that.  I try not to second-guess parents (since I'm sure people second-guess me for cycling with my kids all the time) but I'm pretty certain you're exceeding the weight capacity on that one.  I couldn't help but take a photo of you, but I'll reserve it for sharing privately with friends.

Permalink Reply by Tandemonium on August 22, 2014 at 5:21pm

Instant Karma Friday!

Me: Taking the lane behind a couple of cars, who were passing other cars, who were parked in the right lane on Washington West of State.

You: Impatient driver in a black monte carlo trying to pass all of us as the yellow light is getting awfully stale. Thanks for the really close pass as you gunned it toward the intersection.

Cop: Waiting at the cross light, saw it go green when you entered the intersection and promptly pulled you over.

Me: Ringing my bell and yelling 'on your left' as I ride by your open window. Happy Friday!

Permalink Reply by Steve Weeks on August 23, 2014 at 3:16am

Priceless! And an officer there when it mattered.

Reminds me of when I was a new driver (1967) in a stick-shift VW bus stopped at a light waiting to turn left. In my rear-view mirror I could see an impatient driver and behind him a squad car(!). As the light turned green, I made a jerky start. This was too much for "Mr. Rush", and he pulled out to the right and made the left turn in front of me. Sadly for him, it was also in front of the squad, which instantly lit up and pulled him over. I gave him a couple toots on the (squeaky VW) horn as I passed. :-)

Steve

Tandemonium said:

Me: Ringing my bell and yelling 'on your left' as I ride by your open window. Happy Friday!

Permalink Reply by Vilda on August 24, 2014 at 2:56pm

To the awful biker twat with the blue/green/yellow hair extensions. The Wicker Six Corners is shitty enough without  an ass like you rolling all the way out into traffic. When I yelled "Move it Green" that didn't work, so I had to swerve around you, between moving cars.  I then said "Nice job blocking fucking traffic" as I rode away. I'm sure you didn't hear it. If i were to run into this situation again I think I'd just stop and curse you out for being SO FUCKING DUMB.

Permalink Reply by Vilda on August 27, 2014 at 2:13am

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 on August 27, 2014 at 3:06am
Oh don't bother worrying about it. I still follow emails here but I don't post anymore because I don't post where people are not welcome regardless of ability. I guess I'm done with Chainlink.



rwein5 said:

Retarded? Really? Are hoping to re-stoke the ultimate flame war of 2014?

Permalink Reply by Simon Phearson on August 27, 2014 at 3:21am

I'm sure no one's really noticed, so it's a good thing you've weighed in to let us know.

Michelle said:

Oh don't bother worrying about it. I still follow emails here but I don't post anymore because I don't post where people are not welcome regardless of ability. I guess I'm done with Chainlink.



rwein5 said:

Retarded? Really? Are hoping to re-stoke the ultimate flame war of 2014?

Permalink Reply by Michelle on August 27, 2014 at 3:24am
Maybe they've noticed the lack of people posting threats of sexual violence towards women who are trying to address the use of hate speech on this website.

Fuck. I'm so glad I removed myself from this community.





Simon Phearson said:

I'm sure no one's really noticed, so it's a good thing you've weighed in to let us know.

Michelle said:

Oh don't bother worrying about it. I still follow emails here but I don't post anymore because I don't post where people are not welcome regardless of ability. I guess I'm done with Chainlink.



rwein5 said:

Retarded? Really? Are hoping to re-stoke the ultimate flame war of 2014?

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