Originally Posted by
Bikewolf
Commuting requires some tolerance, sure. But there are days!
E.g. a scooter idiot not looking when making a turn, crossing your path ... (sigh)
Anything you experienced while commuting that caused some frustration?
Well....nearly getting doored (except: I got wise to the possibility years ago so it doesn't happen to me)...idiots in cars doing all manner of stupid, rude, dangerous stuff.
Idiots on bicycles doing all manner of stupid, rude, dangerous stuff. I commute in to Boston, and amazed at some of the dumb things I see cyclists do (like weaving in and out of heavy traffic while talking, texting or listening to music. NO helmet, of course. I'm a musician. I love music of all kinds, and have listed for millions of hours. But: I don't get the wearing headphones to listen while you're riding thing. A: even with decent phones, it's not a very good listen, and more importantly B. and C....it's dangerous, and: I THING it's a great thing to be alone with my own thoughts once in a while.
Pedestrians doing all manner of stupid, rude, dangerous things...this would include joggers, baby joggers, etc...
Pinheads using the bike lane with motorcycles...
I could go on a lot longer...