Dealing with Wrong-Way Riders

I hesitate to use epithets like "Fred," because the way I figure it, to
Lance Armstrong we're all Freds. But...
There's one Fred in particular that I (almost) run into quite
frequently. This dope is a regular commuter, but he doesn't wear a
helmet, he hauls a large load in a backpack, and he invariably rides on
the wrong side of the road. (This being in the USA, that's on the left.)
Question One: What's the best way to pass this bozo?
Question Two: What, if anything, would you say to him about his
illegal, inefficient, unsafe, stupid way of riding?

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On Sun, 4 Apr 2004 21:07:28 +0000 (UTC), wrote
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Question One: What's the best way to pass this bozo?
Question Two: What, if anything, would you say to him about his
illegal, inefficient, unsafe, stupid way of riding?

Stop, wait for him to pass you, and in passing hand him your dog-eared
copy of Effective Cycling with your compliments.

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In article , wrote:
I hesitate to use epithets like "Fred," because the way I figure it, to
Lance Armstrong we're all Freds. But...
There's one Fred in particular that I (almost) run into quite
frequently. This dope is a regular commuter, but he doesn't wear a
helmet, he hauls a large load in a backpack, and he invariably rides on
the wrong side of the road. (This being in the USA, that's on the left.)
Question One: What's the best way to pass this bozo?
Question Two: What, if anything, would you say to him about his
illegal, inefficient, unsafe, stupid way of riding?

A game of chicken.

wrote in message
...
I hesitate to use epithets like "Fred," because the way I figure it, to
Lance Armstrong we're all Freds. But...
There's one Fred in particular that I (almost) run into quite
frequently. This dope is a regular commuter, but he doesn't wear a
helmet, he hauls a large load in a backpack, and he invariably rides on
the wrong side of the road. (This being in the USA, that's on the left.)
Question One: What's the best way to pass this bozo?
Question Two: What, if anything, would you say to him about his
illegal, inefficient, unsafe, stupid way of riding?


WWFD? (What Would Fabrizio Do)----Sprint right at him. He'll move. :-)

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Question Two: What, if anything, would you say to him about his
illegal, inefficient, unsafe, stupid way of riding?

If the guy hasn't gotten the idea himself after several encounters what
could you possibly say that would break through his thick skull. Ignore the
clown and avoid him as best you can.

Anonomous wrote:
I hesitate to use epithets like "Fred," because the way I figure it, to
Lance Armstrong we're all Freds. But...
There's one Fred in particular that I (almost) run into quite
frequently. This dope is a regular commuter, but he doesn't wear a
helmet, he hauls a large load in a backpack, and he invariably rides on
the wrong side of the road. (This being in the USA, that's on the left.)
Question One: What's the best way to pass this bozo?
Question Two: What, if anything, would you say to him about his
illegal, inefficient, unsafe, stupid way of riding?

The only thing you should be concerned about is his wrong way riding.

My standard routine is to slow down and shout, "Hey, you're riding on the
wring side. You're gonna cause an accident." What else can you do?

If he refuses to ride on the right, you should move well left into the lane
as you approach him. That's how I would approach any road obstruction.

Art Harris

wrote:

I hesitate to use epithets like "Fred," because the way I figure
it, to Lance Armstrong we're all Freds. But...

Freds aren't necessarily bad cyclists, they're just not cool. Most people who
never read Bicycling magazine before about 1990 don't know what a fred is
anyway.

There's one Fred in particular that I (almost) run into quite
frequently. This dope is a regular commuter, but he doesn't wear a
helmet, he hauls a large load in a backpack, and he invariably rides
on the wrong side of the road. (This being in the USA, that's on the
left.) Question One: What's the best way to pass this bozo?
Question Two: What, if anything, would you say to him about his
illegal, inefficient, unsafe, stupid way of riding?

Ask him to stop so you can speak to him. Politely explain why he should be
riding on the right side of the road. I wouldn't even approach the helmet
issue -- the other one is the biggie anyway, and if you get too preachy you
won't accomplish anything.

Matt O.

If you do get to talk to him you might explain that if he
gets hit by a car doing that HE will probably be ruled at
fault and have to pay for his head breaking the car window.

wrote:
I hesitate to use epithets like "Fred," because the way I figure it, to
Lance Armstrong we're all Freds. But...
There's one Fred in particular that I (almost) run into quite
frequently. This dope is a regular commuter, but he doesn't wear a
helmet, he hauls a large load in a backpack, and he invariably rides on
the wrong side of the road. (This being in the USA, that's on the left.)
Question One: What's the best way to pass this bozo?
Question Two: What, if anything, would you say to him about his
illegal, inefficient, unsafe, stupid way of riding?

In article ,
says...
wrote:

I hesitate to use epithets like "Fred," because the way I figure
it, to Lance Armstrong we're all Freds. But...

Freds aren't necessarily bad cyclists, they're just not cool. Most people who
never read Bicycling magazine before about 1990 don't know what a fred is
anyway.

There's one Fred in particular that I (almost) run into quite
frequently. This dope is a regular commuter, but he doesn't wear a
helmet, he hauls a large load in a backpack, and he invariably rides
on the wrong side of the road. (This being in the USA, that's on the
left.) Question One: What's the best way to pass this bozo?
Question Two: What, if anything, would you say to him about his
illegal, inefficient, unsafe, stupid way of riding?

Ask him to stop so you can speak to him. Politely explain why he should be
riding on the right side of the road. I wouldn't even approach the helmet
issue -- the other one is the biggie anyway, and if you get too preachy you
won't accomplish anything.

Yep. The only issue that's a *definite* safety issue is the wrong-way
riding.


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On Sun, 4 Apr 2004 21:07:28 +0000 (UTC), wrote:

What, if anything, would you say to him about his
illegal, inefficient, unsafe, stupid way of riding?

In the fullness of time, it would probably go:

"Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord. May his soul and the souls of
all the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen".