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David K
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toneart?: HOT high speed?... that was a typo... It should have been 'NOT high speed'
Anyway... if you read closely, I don't have any personal rage or cares about bike riders... I am just posting caution to any fool who risks himself or
others by riding on ANY highway without shoulders.
If anyone cared about human life, I would think they would advise others to never ride where it is unsafe.... RIGHT?
[Edited on 1-13-2010 by David K]
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DENNIS
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I wonder if she drives her car like that?
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Baja12valve
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| Quote: | Originally posted by k-rico
Do these fine folks look like they could peddle their butts to Cabo? The only thing they're peddling is their perfected hydroponic indica. Besides,
they wouldn't go far from their medical marijuana store front. NORML has succeeded after 40 years of effort. They'll stay home and enjoy the victory.
And wearing skimpy spandex costumes with aerodynamic plastic hats? Forget it.
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WOW!!! Nice attitude. No, those folks do not look like those who could pedal to Cabo, and they won't so don't worry about them. If others want to
dress and live like them why do you care? They won't be bothering you on bit. A bit tribal, are we?
For your personal knowledge as for spandex, and plastic hats there is a reason. HELMETS protect you, believe it or not. The shorts protect you from
rash. Loose shirts flap in the wind.
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tripledigitken
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Baja12valve,
Sounds like your "handle" should be Baja12speed!
I agree there's room for aging Hippies, in fact there are a LOT of them that are Baja Nomads.
Ken
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k-rico
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Baja12valve
| Quote: | Originally posted by k-rico
Do these fine folks look like they could peddle.....etc. |
WOW!!! Nice attitude....etc. |
Oh come on, I was just kidding. Jeez.
But, about those tear drop shaped, drag coefficient lowering, plastic bonnets. Does your head weathervane in a crosswind? 
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toneart
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
toneart?: HOT high speed?... that was a typo... It should have been 'NOT high speed'
Anyway... if you read closely, I don't have any personal rage or cares about bike riders... I am just posting caution to any fool who risks himself or
others by riding on ANY highway without shoulders.
If anyone cared about human life, I would think they would advise others to never ride where it is unsafe.... RIGHT?
[Edited on 1-13-2010 by David K] |
Right, David!
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by k-rico
But, about those tear drop shaped, drag coefficient lowering, plastic bonnets. Does your head weathervane in a crosswind? |
Or, spin like a top in a dust-devil?
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Bajahowodd
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I'm amazed at the number of posts on this thread. After all is said and done, what I glean from the posts is--
1- That for some unknowable reason, there are Nomads that hate bicyclists.
2- There are a huge number of safety issues with highway 1 that require folks to always be vigilant.
3- Anyone who would consider biking down Baja needs to know the hazards and does so knowing the risks.
4- I am envious of anyone contemplating biking down, because I'm just too old and lack the stamina to do it.
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ELINVESTIG8R
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Disclaimer: This GIF in no way reflects what I think should happen to any bicyclist or “Un Chivo De Satanás" but it sure could happen! Be careful out
there people! I do not condone hit and run either! Thank you!
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Baja12valve
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| Quote: | Originally posted by tripledigitken
Baja12valve,
Sounds like your "handle" should be Baja12speed!
Nah. Make that a 27 speed. 6 speed freewheels went out 10 years ago, now they go up to 10, mine is a 9. Age and its related consequences made me get
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Baja12valve
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| Quote: | | Quote: | | WOW!!! Nice attitude....etc. |
Oh come on, I was just kidding. Jeez.
But, about those tear drop shaped, drag coefficient lowering, plastic bonnets. Does your head weathervane in a crosswind? |
Remember that a lot of translation is lost using the written word. Hard to tell if the writing is sarcastic, joking, kidding or serious.
Unfortunately many people, too many people, have a negative hostile attitude for real. Not good. That is why I flew at you.
In the Los Angeles times there is a big trial for a deliberate bicycle accident. A ER Doctor passed two bikes, got hostile, slammed on the brakes in
front of them and sent one through the back window of his car, the other over it. He just got sentenced to five years.
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Bajahowodd
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Road rage, plain and simple.
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k-rico
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Baja12valve
A ER Doctor passed two bikes, got hostile, slammed on the brakes in front of them and sent one through the back window of his car, the other over it.
He just got sentenced to five years. |
Yes, this was mentioned earlier in this thread. The only reason it made the news is because he was penalized so heavily and IMHO unjustly.
My reaction was that this should be a warning to bicycle riders.
An ER doctor, 60 years old, loses it. Here is a well educated, intelligent man who deals with stressful situations every day. A mature man of
discipline performing one of society's noblest jobs. And look at what oblivious adults riding bicycles in the street caused him to do. Completely lose
control. I feel sorry for the doc.
Now, if guys like that decide to take out some inconsiderate adults riding bicycles in the street, well, you see the danger the bicycle riders are
subjecting themselves to.
P.S. I bet the doc gets out of jail as soon as possible. No way he's in jail for 5 years.
[Edited on 1-14-2010 by k-rico]
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by k-rico
And look at what oblivious adults riding bicycles in the street caused him to do. Completely lose control. I feel sorry for the doc.
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I think he snapped. Everybody has a breaking point.
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k-rico
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Sure he snapped. My point is that cyclists pushed him to the breaking point. I fully understand. Bikes in bike lanes are fine. I'll also cut childern
some slack. But when adults riding bicycles are obstructing traffic, a lot of people get very angry.
[Edited on 1-14-2010 by k-rico]
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Baja12valve
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The doctor is one person who just did not believe of think that bicycles should be on the road, period. He had other altercations with cyclists
before. Weather you like it or not, bicycles are here to stay and as fuel costs rise, expect more. Gee, sorry you can't live with them. As mentioned
before, they are 100% legal on the road. Yes, it is true that there are a-holes for a cyclist and the same for car drivers. So you stop suddenly in
front of one, wow, what is the lesson here? Go to jail. I wish he got 10 years. His job in relation to the accident is of no importance. Would you
feel the same if he were a plumber? I wonder if you would feel the same if a horse were in front of you?`
The accident was in the news long before the sentencing. I have been following it for weeks now.
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Barry A.
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I have a "negative, hostile attitude" towards anybody that intentionally makes others mad, or inconveniences them, like some of these rude bicycle
riders on highways "intentionally" do------------just learn to live with it.
There ARE consequences for our actions, and it cuts both ways.
Barry
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k-rico
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Baja12valve,
"what is the lesson here?"
When adults riding bicycles are obstructing traffic, a lot of people get very angry.
Angry people do irrational things.
Those two facts will never change.
My mentioning his profession was to reinforce my point that the anger caused by adults riding bicycles in a manner that obstructs traffic is so real
that even the most sophisticated among us feel it strongly.
Bicycle riders who take the attitude that because it is legal they can ride in traffic lanes designed for cars not only put themselves in the obvious
danger of an accident, but as this trial indicates, also the real danger of others intentionally hurting them. You say there will be more and more
bikes on the road, well get ready for more and more irrational acts of violence. Eventually the rules will be changed, no bike lanes, no bikes.
Just because something is not illegal doesn't mean it's OK to do.
[Edited on 1-14-2010 by k-rico]
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mtgoat666
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| Quote: | Originally posted by k-rico
"what is the lesson here?"
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i think the lesson is that nomads are impatient drivers of oversized bloated SUVs, pickups and RVs who hate bikes because they find bikes inconvenient
as they DWI down route 1.
another lesson is that elvis8 is a taser-happy porno dude
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wessongroup
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bloated? really.. and public safety seems more to the point
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