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An Opposing View on Cycling
RECEIVED Tue., May 27, 2008
Dear Editor,
It is very nice that Michael Bluejay at BicycleSafe.com gets to air his comments in the Chronicle [“Postmarks,” May 23] … but what about an opposing view? After going to his site and trying to give a response, I was turned back at every try. I will only make a few points which I am sure Mike has heard before. As a motorist in a big Texas truck, which I enjoy, I have been just overwhelmed in the last two to three years by the total lack of concern by our fellow motorists for our safety or well-being. Whether it has been looking down for phone calls or whatever, it's become pretty much dodgeball with 3,000-pound vehicles. My advice to a biker is to go where there are few cars. No matter what you wear or do, we cannot see you a lot of the time, so it's up to you. Man on bike vs. 3,000-pound car. Sorry Mike, I think you need to move to France, or you will lose (die), get it?
It is very nice that Michael Bluejay at BicycleSafe.com gets to air his comments in the Chronicle [“Postmarks,” May 23] … but what about an opposing view? After going to his site and trying to give a response, I was turned back at every try. I will only make a few points which I am sure Mike has heard before. As a motorist in a big Texas truck, which I enjoy, I have been just overwhelmed in the last two to three years by the total lack of concern by our fellow motorists for our safety or well-being. Whether it has been looking down for phone calls or whatever, it's become pretty much dodgeball with 3,000-pound vehicles. My advice to a biker is to go where there are few cars. No matter what you wear or do, we cannot see you a lot of the time, so it's up to you. Man on bike vs. 3,000-pound car. Sorry Mike, I think you need to move to France, or you will lose (die), get it?
John Hanna