Originally Posted by
genec
I had no idea what a Segway cost... and do those same drivers know what a new Trek Madone costs? Could they tell a Trek Madone from a Schwinn?
Not saying that this cyclist was on a Trek, but simply that I rather doubt a motorist, drunk or not has a clue who is out there riding a bike... ie., those surgeons I commuted with.
Is there a need to assign value to one's vehicle in order to be able to claim a piece of the road? Just how much is that motorist worth as they WALK to their car?
It's exceedingly difficult to tell the make let alone mode of a bicycle one is approaching, whether from ahead or behind, in any motor vehicle. Besides, it could be a wealthy person riding a beater bike on a commute or something.
Reading all these tales of woe, it's easier to see why so many people think that bicycling on the roads with traffic is so dangerous.
Be careful out there. Cheers