Originally Posted by
Rick
Its the BMW god: Google the most common car make to be involved in road rage and you will know what I mean. I live in California and three out of four angry motorists that have verbally assaulted me or acted out by swerving, stopping and all other kind of road rage stupidity have been BMW drivers. This person was enraged before he started in on the bicyclist. As shocking as it may seem once the perp exits there car it is best to be dismounted before they are on you. Your bicycle is an exultant self defense tool.
I live and ride in So. Cal. In over 30 years of riding I’ve never had an issue with a BMW or. Benz driver.
OTOH, I’ve had issues with Mr. fat tub of lard driving a jacked up truck, or the occasional retirement home denizen driving a land yacht.
I agree with you, better to dismount before they get to you. Self-defense while still clipped to the bike is never fun.