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<blockquote data-quote="P7M13" data-source="post: 2834355" data-attributes="member: 94154"><p>Seems someone was triggered and their knickers got all twisted.</p><p></p><p>I used to ride a lot but stopped in my mid thirties. Though never in an accident, I was forced off the road several times, and five riders I knew had been hit, two requiring hospitalization. Considering safety, the increasing injuries and numbness, it wasn't worth it any more.</p><p>That said, I never once had the attitude that laws, courtesy or even road design kept me safe.</p><p>In a world governed by the inviolable laws of physics, cars ruled with iron surety.</p><p>I am astounded by the sheer stupidity I see in Oregon by riders and pedestrians, riding in the middle of the lane around blind corners on 40mph roads, or stepping off the curb to cross the street (no crosswalk) on a five lane, 35mph street, because state law dictates that pedestrians have the right of way.</p><p></p><p>I used to live at the bottom of a long 12% grade. If I just coasted down, I was doing 50mph when I reached the entrance to my cul de sac. That speed is almost uncontrollable on a hill climber road bike. Just a slotted storm drain cover or 1" rock would have been enough to kill me.</p><p></p><p>Yes, I encountered one on Glisan by 14th. Sheesh.</p><p></p><p>You would be decried as a white privilege racist and your account would be locked.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="P7M13, post: 2834355, member: 94154"] Seems someone was triggered and their knickers got all twisted. I used to ride a lot but stopped in my mid thirties. Though never in an accident, I was forced off the road several times, and five riders I knew had been hit, two requiring hospitalization. Considering safety, the increasing injuries and numbness, it wasn't worth it any more. That said, I never once had the attitude that laws, courtesy or even road design kept me safe. In a world governed by the inviolable laws of physics, cars ruled with iron surety. I am astounded by the sheer stupidity I see in Oregon by riders and pedestrians, riding in the middle of the lane around blind corners on 40mph roads, or stepping off the curb to cross the street (no crosswalk) on a five lane, 35mph street, because state law dictates that pedestrians have the right of way. I used to live at the bottom of a long 12% grade. If I just coasted down, I was doing 50mph when I reached the entrance to my cul de sac. That speed is almost uncontrollable on a hill climber road bike. Just a slotted storm drain cover or 1" rock would have been enough to kill me. Yes, I encountered one on Glisan by 14th. Sheesh. You would be decried as a white privilege racist and your account would be locked. [/QUOTE]
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