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Originally Posted by Rexx14
Fwiw I have never had 11 cars piled up behind me when using a road. I think it's interesting that you consider I am the one with a narcissistic attitude when you make comments about how you are going to enjoy going out and buzzing cyclists in the future. Also when I was speaking about the positives of cycling, I do so more to encourage others to take it up. Society as a whole would be better off if more people cycled to work etc. I don't have an issue with people using cars but I do think having better transport systems that encouraged walking, cycling and using public transport can only be a good thing. Roads would be less congested, people would be healthier and there would be less pollution. It's a win for everyone, motorists included.
So agree with this. And I use a bike my whole life for commuting and everything.
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obvious solution: don't ride your bike in those areas.
?????????????? You aren't serious. Or?
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Originally Posted by DonkJr
Before you make your "government should do more!" argument again: in the United States, about 0.56% of people commute with a bicycle. In some cities it might possibly work out, but in the vast majority of the USA, it would be a huge waste of resources to do what you want them to do.
It is not a waste of resources in Europe. Why would be it waste of resources in USA? I mean it is so obvious that a better system of public transportation +improvement of roads to be more biker friendly would lead to the improved quality of life.
I mean...... I get a good, by the standards of many here, work-out every day and I don't even notice it. It is just a part of normal life. How many of you struggle with getting enough physical activity every day?
That said I rarely to never ride in traffic because I am scared of all douche car drivers, who bypass to close, go to fast and are completely inconsiderate. And I do use left and right hand signs.