As some of you might already know from a previous post, I've recently purchased a lovely KHS road bike. It has become very dear to me. I've spent at least an hour riding it every day since I purchased it three short weeks ago. My computer is becoming somewhat jealous.
Amidst all of the positive things it has brought me, it was nice enough to bring one negative; a pseudo pair of x-ray glasses that have allowed me to see how impatient and selfish the drivers of this beautiful city are.
On my ten minute ride to work this morning, I was nearly hit by a vehicle. Twice.
One of the first things we learn as children is to look both ways before crossing the street. This lesson is applicable to all forms of transportation, not just walking.
When you're in your car waiting to turn right at a red light, and I have the right-of-way, make sure I haven't begun to enter the intersection before you squeal the tires of your beautiful black BMW. I know you have to get to your meeting, but if you're sitting in jail on an alleged manslaughter charge, you're not likely to make your meeting as it is. Right?
And I'm going to be very pissed off lying six feet underground.
Instead of saying fuck you, I am asking that as a driver you pay attention to your surroundings while operating a two ton scrap of metal.
Please?
Cheers.
Yikes!
1 year ago
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