On Jul 16, 9:26 pm, Tom Sherman
wrote:

KingOfTheChickens wrote:
Originally Posted by Brian Ratliff
"I don't usually ride on the sidewalk because I like to ride faster
than 5mph. End of story."

This kid has a concern for pedestrians...

"If you're over 13 years old it is illegal to ride a bike on the
sidewalk, plus cyclists are being curtious to walkers and joggers but
most importantly road bikes are simply too fast for the sidewalk, a
crack or uneven section could be devastating. You just have to have
some patience and learn to pass with out nearly killing everyone."

But the fact of the matter is that bikes are too fast for sidewalks,
and too slow for the traffic lanes. In other words, THERE'S NO PLACE
FOR BIKES (unless you are going super slow or super fast).

Is this guy truly (and unreasonably) terrified of vehicles, or just an
anti-cycling troll?


Pity, the majority of American who do NOT ride bikes to work (96.6% of
them) agree with me. So does this parent...

14. I noticed in the discussion of bike lanes noone mentioned Santa
Monica. I bike my children to school and then bike to work (2 miles).
If it weren't for the bike lanes, I wouldn't do it. I don't like
riding in traffic. It's very dangerous.

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/?q...57AArONFj&cp=2

Tell me, how many parents already let their kids go out and enjoy a
bike ride on our wild roads? C'mon, and please don't count those
within the "gated communities." The rich live in their own safe world,
you know.