Originally Posted by ls01 (Post 21404379)

we lost a 3 rd person. I just met the guy 3 weeks ago. He passed on friday.

Originally Posted by ls01 (Post 21404453)

so, no quarantine prior to this?

Originally Posted by ls01 (Post 21404453)

so, no quarantine prior to this?

Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 21403974)

What is happening?

I've become an artifact of history.

Originally Posted by ls01 (Post 21404379)

we lost a 3 rd person. I just met the guy 3 weeks ago. He passed on friday.

Originally Posted by ls01 (Post 21404379)

we lost a 3 rd person. I just met the guy 3 weeks ago. He passed on friday.

Originally Posted by rjones28 (Post 21404550)

Old and busted.

Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets (Post 21404289)

Well, I guess I should send out another round of resumés. Gonna get too hot here any day now.

Originally Posted by datlas (Post 21404203)

Here is a cut/paste of my email. I hope it's strong enough without making me seem like a French shower.
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Dear Mr Roberts:

I would like to bring to your attention (or to your designee) an unfortunate situation that occurred today, April 6, 2020.

I was riding my bicycle on Atwater Drive near the intersection of Atwater Drive and Quarry Point Rd in Malvern, Pa at precisely 4:15PM. The posted speed limit is 15MPH, and I was riding at about this speed. One of your “Comcast” repair vans was behind me, and overtook/passed me in a VERY unsafe manner, it came within a few inches of hitting me. That’s despite me going the 15MPH speed limit. So not only did the driver pass me dangerously, but also clearly went well over the posted speed limit in doing so.

I do want to apologize to the driver of the van for my loud and angry response. It was a very scary and emotional moment for me, so I did hurl a loud verbal insult. I raised my voice so I do expect the driver heard me. I am sorry about my language.

Nevertheless, he/she drove in a VERY unsafe and dangerous manner which was very upsetting to me. The state law requires a driver give a 4 foot berth when passing a cyclist.

My hope is that my apology gets passed on to the driver, but also that it stimulates a “teachable moment” not only to your driver as an individual, but also to your entire fleet. We all must share the road as safely as possible. I don’t want the driver to get any type of punishment or reprimand, but a gentle reminder would be appreciated. I am sure the driver saw me as I was wearing a very high-visibility yellow/black jersey and also had a bright rear blinking light.

Regards,

Douglas Atlas
Malvern PA

Originally Posted by ls01 (Post 21404379)

we lost a 3 rd person. I just met the guy 3 weeks ago. He passed on friday.

Originally Posted by ls01 (Post 21404391)

Too nice...

Originally Posted by Bah Humbug (Post 21404823)

This is one of those mornings on which there's just not enough coffee.

Originally Posted by Trsnrtr (Post 21404860)

I need a hair cut. :(

Originally Posted by Trsnrtr (Post 21404869)

Heading to Costco this morning for “senior hour” shopping. Wish me luck. Yesterday I tried to go but the line outside was 75’ long so I passed.

Originally Posted by datlas (Post 21404882)

Update, I did get an email reply from comcast, cut/paste is below.

​​​​----------------------Good evening Mr. Atlas,

Thank you for your email to Brian Roberts regarding your unpleasant experience. By chance were you able to get the license plate or truck#? We would like to address this.

So that we can better assist you, please reply back to this email with your service address, city, state, zip code and a telephone number where you can best be reached.

Once we receive this information, you will be contacted by phone within a few hours. Our goal is to address this as quickly as possible!

We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us, as we strive to deliver a superior customer experience to our customers every day.





Sincerely,

xxxxxxxxx

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This looks like a slightly customized form letter, but at least it's something. I replied via email that I did not get a license plate or vehicle number, but I noted the time and exact location, so if they have the technology I expect they could contact the driver.

That said, I have low expectations for any further response from them. But at least I got it off my chest in a fairly civilized manner.

Originally Posted by rjones28 (Post 21404912)

rjones28, Sr. (serious cyclist) was released from the hospital yesterday with a backpack full of meds and several new best friends. He will "meet" them over the next week or so.

Originally Posted by rjones28 (Post 21404912)

rjones28, Sr. (serious cyclist) was released from the hospital yesterday with a backpack full of meds and several new best friends. He will "meet" them over the next week or so.