tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35860577.post8998664646884971073..comments2023-04-14T05:14:11.403-04:00Comments on Platinum Elite: Boston Idiots on BicyclesJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08530259873575656414noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35860577.post-69292856850894183792008-06-04T13:42:00.000-04:002008-06-04T13:42:00.000-04:00When walking in urban areas with "problem cyclists...When walking in urban areas with "problem cyclists", I carry a wooden dowel 3/4" in diameter sawed almost halfway thru. When circumstances dictate, it gets jammed into spokes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35860577.post-54390969115420898032008-05-09T23:27:00.000-04:002008-05-09T23:27:00.000-04:00Strange that such a discussion should take place w...Strange that such a discussion should take place without considering the perspective of the cyclist. I'm a cyclist and have done so in many cities across the world. Boston motorists are aggressive and lack common courtesy. A taxi driver in Cairo, Egypt would be put to shame with what I've seen. Now, some common sense. A public road is a common good and all behaviour should espouse that which is held in common. Motorists - slow down when you see a cyclist and provide a safe distance when you pass by. Cyclist - lets stop at red traffic lights and good health to your ongoing routine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35860577.post-10332969999738709252008-05-09T09:26:00.000-04:002008-05-09T09:26:00.000-04:00They're just as bad in Harvard Square.There are ti...They're just as bad in Harvard Square.<BR/><BR/>There are times when bicyclists have to run red lights. There's one near my home where a green light is triggered by a car, but a bicycle isn't massive enough. I have to run the light, but I make sure first that it's safe to do it.Gary McGathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12880087933512343984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35860577.post-80177010322543169442008-05-09T00:45:00.000-04:002008-05-09T00:45:00.000-04:00When this happened to me, 20 years ago in Kendall ...When this happened to me, 20 years ago in Kendall Square, crossing on a walk light (and how often do I do *that*?!), the bicyclist running the red who nearly took me out YELLED at me for being in his way!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35860577.post-31639645700549441932008-05-08T21:04:00.000-04:002008-05-08T21:04:00.000-04:00I'm totally with you. It pisses me off to hear cyc...I'm totally with you. It pisses me off to hear cyclists yapping about being treated fairly and drivers not sharing the road when the very same cyclists don't want to play by the rules of the road.Lysshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17772991974064492182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35860577.post-63419890269959896222008-05-08T17:50:00.000-04:002008-05-08T17:50:00.000-04:00I may not be correct, however I believe that if yo...I may not be correct, however I believe that if you are on wheels, two or four, or any combination. You must stop at all red lights just like the cars. <BR/><BR/>I am a bicyclist and this disgusts me, when people blatantly ignore the rules.HeyHeatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07663286545004140827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35860577.post-8848565473036574422008-05-08T15:36:00.000-04:002008-05-08T15:36:00.000-04:00As a regular pedestrian, I thank you for this post...As a regular pedestrian, I thank you for this post. I nearly got clipped last week by a cyclist going the wrong way down a one way street. (Note to self, perhaps violet pants are the answer. Or at least a cane that I can use as a weapon.)RedheadwithAttitudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08140096693472247508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35860577.post-39252332049348106812008-05-08T15:33:00.000-04:002008-05-08T15:33:00.000-04:00Sadly, this also happens along Mass. Ave. in Cambr...Sadly, this also happens along Mass. Ave. in Cambridge by MIT. I almost got creamed at a Walk light by a biker when I was pregnant! Someday, I'm gonna lose it and grab one of them.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03099938295287900924noreply@blogger.com