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Originally Posted by perrjojo
As I always say,
Share The Road, it's the law!!! On one thread I see people blast those who do not lead a healthy life style and then on the next thread blast cyclist and walkers who are out trying to exercise and be healthy. These people are walking and riding where they have a right to be and I am sorry that it seems to annoy some. Yes, there is a risk riding on the road, just as there is a risk driving on the road. It would be interesting to find out why this particular cyclist was hit.
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Since I have been watching, enjoying and participating in TOTV for the last year, I have been intrigued by some posters who have - lets say - a real dislike for bicycle riders. Yes, bikers may bend some rules such as stop signs, they may ride "fast" and they may wear what some consider "inappropriate" colored clothing; that all may be true. But, I have seen auto drivers "commit" the same "sins" but the WRATH of some of the posters is not with the same level of "hate" I hear about bikers. What goes?
I have come to the conclusion: many people are jealous. They wish they were that fit OR they are afraid of the bikers because they are afraid they may hit them......because they can't see as well or drive as well as they once did.
When I see the bikers, walkers, golfers etc etc, I smile! I am so happy to see anyone, everyone out enjoying themselves and keeping fit and happy. It is not up to the auto driver or anyone else to say what any person can or cannot do IF IT IS LEGAL. Just the same as you cannot tell someone to stop smoking or not eat a big-mac, you should not be so strident about disliking bikers. It is legal...and besides it is good for them. Probably much safer than big-mac's and smoking.