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Websurfinbird

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Feb 25, 2010 1:56 PM
Not sure how it is in other urban environments, but in Manhattan it seems that cyclist have no regard for traffic laws whatsoever. Now, I'm not saying I never disobey the rules as a pedestrian, but I do try to make sure I pay attention to my surroundings.

Cyclists just don't care. Red light. What red light?

Case in point. Today I got slammed into by a cyclist who went through a light. Mind you this was a busy intersection with a number of people crossing the street at the time. (I'm surprised I was the only one he hit).
Feb 25, 2010 1:56pm
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SnotBubbles

Feb 25, 2010 1:58 PM
Feb 25, 2010 1:58pm
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ytownfootball

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6,978 posts
Feb 25, 2010 2:01 PM
Most are couriers, on a tight schedule/deadline that you see barreling through people/traffic with little or no regard for those around them. It's actually a dangerous profession, not one I'd find myself attracted to. Not an excuse for them but more of an explanation, you're probably aware of them.
Feb 25, 2010 2:01pm
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Con_Alma

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12,198 posts
Feb 25, 2010 2:12 PM
It all started with the couriers. I agree ytown.
Feb 25, 2010 2:12pm
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Websurfinbird

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Feb 25, 2010 2:17 PM
ytownfootball wrote: Most are couriers, on a tight schedule/deadline that you see barreling through people/traffic with little or no regard for those around them. It's actually a dangerous profession, not one I'd find myself attracted to. Not an excuse for them but more of an explanation, you're probably aware of them.
I could understand if it was a courier. But nope, it was just a d-bag on a bike.
Feb 25, 2010 2:17pm
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Cleveland Buck

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5,126 posts
Feb 25, 2010 2:24 PM
Most New Yorkers are dbags.
Feb 25, 2010 2:24pm
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Sonofanump

Feb 25, 2010 2:26 PM
Was it this guy?

Feb 25, 2010 2:26pm
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majorspark

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5,122 posts
Feb 25, 2010 3:00 PM
Try dodging Amish on bikes @ 5:00 am in the morning with 6" of snow on the ground during a snow storm on a back country road that has yet to be plowed.
Feb 25, 2010 3:00pm