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Originally Posted by fintstone
I once lived in a city that had bike lanes or paths almost everywhere. Some folks used them...but none of the "pro" guys with the spandex. I asked one why...and he said they like the road better...and they had every right to block traffic. Seemed pretty militant...something about teaching folks in cars who had a higher calling. Different mentality I guess.
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Right up until they get wiped out by a car.
There was a thread about stereotypes a while back...it's the damn tri guys that are doing this. Riding with aero bars thinking we all need to respect their space and not mess up their personal best time.
In reality the bike lanes never get swept and are full of hazards. I never used them either (except in Europe where they are amazing).