"21trumpets" wrote in message
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On Aug 5, 1:28 pm, ComandanteBanana wrote:
You know, there's people who ride a bull and enjoy it, and there are
cyclists out there (messengers and other daredevils) who I'm sure
"enjoy" riding in danger. But for many of us, mundane cyclists if you
will, the bully behind the wheel is to be feared and we simply
"survive" the ride and are happy to be alive at the point of
destination.

Do you count yourself among the bull riders, or among those who wished
we could keep the bully far away?

There's two things I do to keep cars clear of me while being passed.
(Doesn't work with large trucks)
Get a left hand mirror and use it to see who's coming up on you as you
ride
almost in the centre of the lane.
As the car approaches, move right to let it pass but do a slight
wobble so the
driver can see you.
The car will slow down and pass you with room to spare.
With big trucks I usually move right over and ride the sidewalk
between curb cuts.
Then come back onto the road after it passes.


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I have a mirror on my helmet and when I see cars I do the wobble too,
enough to give the impression that I may not be a great rider.
Helps that I dress like Fred.

Worst are mothers on cellphones driving oversized SUVs.
Lots of them on Long Island.

JP