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Old 04-30-2022, 08:16 AM
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Additionally, stopping and dodging, even slowing for traffic lights causes a myriad of biomechanics issues to a body's dynamics when it is training at a high level. Have you ever watched a marathon? Do you really think they can just side-step an obstacle and not cause phenomenal counter-impacts to their tendons, ligaments, ankles, knees, and hips, never mind the break in breathing rhythm necessary to continue at a certain pace for many many miles.

If that's the case, that stopping or slowing ad dodging for traffic lights causes a myriad of biomechanics issues, etc., then the cyclist should not be on the road. It's both dangerous for him to NOT BE FOLLOWING the traffic laws (which are clearly stated cyclists must do), but it is dangerous for drivers who have equal rights as him to be on the streets
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