Are Militant Bicyclists a Menace to Society?

RDW
RDW Posts: 1,900
edited April 2015 in Commuting general
http://harddawn.com/are-militant-bicycl ... o-society/

'In our small towns and in our major cities, bicyclists have a much-deserved reputation as angry, reckless road hogs. They’re shockingly fast and indifferent to the rule of law. They disrupt the normal traffic flows of pedestrians and automobiles alike. These riders seem bent on harassing people of all ages, with shouts and threats and whistles. Worse still, the number of casualties connected with cycling is growing at a profound rate. In every way, this is a dangerous subculture that our society needs to address...'

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  • pblakeney
    pblakeney Posts: 25,490
    Yes.
    The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
    I am not sure. You have no chance.
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  • team47b
    team47b Posts: 6,424
    RDW wrote:
    http://harddawn.com/are-militant-bicyclists-a-menace-to-society/

    'In our small towns and in our major cities Bla Bla bla ..'

    So it's just commuters then, mods maybe need to move this thread :D
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  • homers_double
    homers_double Posts: 7,963
    Haha.
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  • homers_double
    homers_double Posts: 7,963
    Shit, did I just make a post in commuting?

    There goes my reputation...
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  • drummer_boy
    drummer_boy Posts: 236
    US motorist complaining he has to share the road. No story here!!
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    America is an automotive culture. Our land is so diverse and so spread out, cars and trucks are the best way for us to move about. For long distances, we have airplanes and in some urban expanses the train offers an alternative. Whether you’re a city inhabitant or a suburban commuter or even a farmer, the car is clearly the most intelligent solution for your travel needs. Cars and SUVs are incredibly safe in the event of traffic accidents and they can transport a family with ease. Buying into our car culture also is a patriotic way to contribute to American businesses
    Says all you need to know about the well researched, balanced and unbiased nature of the article, but then I'm not sure that website is meant to be at all taken seriously!

    Yes some Cyclists are a ruddy menace, most aren't and seeing as how they slaughter nearly 100 people a DAY on their roads I think the numbers contributed by cyslists is but a tiny blip!
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  • shmooster
    shmooster Posts: 335
    it’s not even a crime to ride a bike fifty miles an hour zonked out on a heavy dose of reefer

    Except in Richmond Park
  • Stevo_666
    Stevo_666 Posts: 58,040
    team47b wrote:
    RDW wrote:
    http://harddawn.com/are-militant-bicyclists-a-menace-to-society/

    'In our small towns and in our major cities Bla Bla bla ..'

    So it's just commuters then, mods maybe need to move this thread :D
    Your wish is their command :)
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  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 72,030
    RDW wrote:
    http://harddawn.com/are-militant-bicyclists-a-menace-to-society/

    'In our small towns and in our major cities, bicyclists..... They’re shockingly fast

    Guilty.
  • Kieran_Burns
    Kieran_Burns Posts: 9,757
    I hope people realise it is a satire site :)
    Chunky Cyclists need your love too! :-)
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  • t4tomo
    t4tomo Posts: 2,643
    Rick clearly does with his response.
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