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Old August 5th 09, 08:05 PM posted to alt.rec.bicycles.recumbent,rec.bicycles.misc,rec.bicycles.soc,uk.rec.cycling,rec.bicycles.tech
ComandanteBanana
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Default Do you enjoy the ride on the road, or just survive it?

On Aug 5, 2:16*pm, Jon Bendtsen wrote:
ComandanteBanana wrote:
Originally Posted by cyclezealot
"There are laws here that says, motorists can't pass bicycles within
1.5 meters. They hit you they are violating that rule. we think that
makes us comparately safe.. Still, i like country roads where you are
not distracted by the sounds of cars. Whats not to enjoy."


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That's over 4 feet, quite a record for America. That's Europe, right?


no, the 4 feet is a small safety margin to compensate for all the
"wide" american people ;-)


Also wide as in Superwide Unnecessary Vehicles...

Just yesterday this car moves slightly onto the next lane and he gets
punished with a horn blast for being weak. So you start wondering
where do YOU (the guy in the skinny bike) fit.

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