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 Steve Weeks on August 23, 2015 at 7:18am

Mike (and others),

Have you considered an air horn (EXAMPLE)? I have one of these; it's louder than sh!t and has come in very handy on several occasions. Good examples are cars starting to turn right, crossing my path, and merging into my lane along side me. I use it sparingly, but it is soooooo gratifying to see the motorist slam on their brakes. I suspect it's because they don't expect that loud a noise from a bike, and think there's a car they didn't account for. This thing recharges with a bicycle tire pump... I keep it at 80 PSI for maximum readiness. I only need to charge it once a week or two. FWIW, I recommend mounting it so it's right by one of your thumbs so you don't have to go fumbling for it in a tight spot. See the image below, by the left grip.

Steve

EDIT: Hahaha... just noticed I photobombed myself!

Permalink Reply by Mike Zumwalt on August 23, 2015 at 5:17pm
I have seen them and yeah but usually my evasive manuvers are such that I wouldn't have time for that. Plus I have a front rack and brakes so my space up front is maxed out.
You'd think my 2 flashing lights would be enough to see me. My voice is loud enough,for now.
Permalink Reply by Mike Zumwalt on August 23, 2015 at 5:38pm
Did a CCM with the group of riders from Humboldt park, and yeah they are loud they did a good job of "honking" back at drivers.
Permalink Reply by Steve Weeks on August 24, 2015 at 12:15am

Hahaha... I do that too. It's called "getting in the last word", and I like to think it keeps a motorist from thinking he won the argument. (Am I being too hostile? ^_^ )

The space requirement was a little bit of an issue as my bike must fold twice daily, and occasionally the front rack needs to come off. I don't have to waste time hunting for the button, though, 'cause it's right under my thumb!

Steve

Permalink Reply by Tom A.K. on August 25, 2015 at 3:43am
That's right. NO toleration of any bullshit on the road today !
Permalink Reply by Tim S on August 23, 2015 at 5:29am
To the police officer at the Montrose Ave LFP crossing why yes I do know the rules of the road, perhaps it is you that needs the refresher.

Don't hide yourself from NB bike pedestrian traffic and then jump out to scream at us when we ride across the path, with ROW.
Permalink Reply by Steve Weeks on August 23, 2015 at 7:24am

I'm afraid I've lost a lot of confidence that the police have any sympathy for cyclists since I saw six of them riding the wrong way on the Jackson Blvd bike lane a couple weeks ago.

Steve

Permalink Reply by Mike Zumwalt on August 23, 2015 at 5:20pm
Thanks for pointing out the light was changing, you're the only cab on Lasalle and actually the only vehicle as well but if you hadn't noticed the financial district on a Sunday is empty,closed but tomorrow when you cross 3 lanes to cut me off for a fare...stfu.
Permalink Reply by Wuffie on August 24, 2015 at 7:26am

Well...I had my first wreck in four years of commuting on the LFP early this morning.  Me, riding southbound approaching the Oak Street curve at a moderate but safe speed.  You, running southbound in the same area until you decided to double-back and run north without looking over your shoulder.  After a few minutes of tinkering, I was able to straighten my wheel/brake issue out.  The blood came off in the shower.  Now, I'm just really sore.  You were appropriately apologetic and no doubt hit hard enough to learn not make the same mistake again.  All things considered, it could have been much much worse.  I just wish people were more heads-up on the LFP.  

Permalink Reply by Yasmeen on August 24, 2015 at 7:35am

Ouch! Hope you feel better soon. That really sucks. I have seen so many joggers, walkers, cyclists, etc. not look when turning/moving to the left on LFP, I assume they will (which also kinda sucks). 

Permalink Reply by Wuffie on August 24, 2015 at 9:43am

Thanks Yasmeen.  

Permalink Reply by Tim S on August 27, 2015 at 11:00am
To the lady on the Divvy riding SB on LFP Saturday along the Playpen what happened? One moment you are riding, the next you are on the ground. We could not quite figure out what was going on add there was no one near you.

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