On Apr 16, 10:46*am, Opus wrote:
On Apr 16, 8:44*am, "His Highness the TibetanMonkey, the Beach Cruiser

Philosopher" wrote:
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I was inspired by Opus the Poet and he has some pretty scary stories
to tell us. Besides it was one of the few states that refused to give
3' of clearance to cyclists, not that it means anything but it goes to
show that they want to avoid liability for drivers at all costs.

I have noticed a big difference between the treatment I get from
drivers in cities, particularly the one I live in, and rural areas.
Drivers in rural areas tend to pass further away and have much less
hostility than their city mouse cousins. Unfortunately almost all the
riding I have done in the last 3 years has been within 5 miles of my
house.

And it wasn't Texas that refused to pass the Vulnerable Road Users
law, it was Rick Perry, our very own Gov. Goodhair.

That's a dangerous governor, I tell you.

Opus, use the Wisdom of the Jungle or common sense and you will see
some hidden dangers on country roads. Firstly, they don't expect bikes
there. Secondly, they may be half sleep. And thirdly, you won't
receive any aid in a hit and run.

I think we have to survive in our Urban Jungle waiting for a miracle.
Well, it's not miracle if we work together to make it happen.

What are the news of the day, according to your record of incidents
and accidents, which are not accidents but preventable incidents.

Incidents are close calls and accidents require a lawyer or
undertaker.