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05-18-21, 12:28 PM
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05-18-21, 12:28 PM
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I hate it when they wave me through. I much prefer if they just take their damn turn. I especially hate the ones where I head-wag or wave them through, because it was their damn turn, and they try to wave ME through. They think they're trying to be nice, but at that point they're just being A-holes. The other thing is, it never seems to occur to some drivers that they're sitting in a dark room with a big, reflective surface in front of them and often you can't see their damn hands!
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05-18-21, 12:32 PM
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05-18-21, 12:32 PM
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I hate it when they wave me through. I much prefer if they just take their damn turn. I especially hate the ones where I head-wag or wave them through, because it was their damn turn, and they try to wave ME through. They think they're trying to be nice, but at that point they're just being A-holes. The other thing is, it never seems to occur to some drivers that they're sitting in a dark room with a big, reflective surface in front of them and often you can't see their damn hands!
05-18-21, 12:33 PM
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She didn't wave me through. She just friggin SAT THERE. Now, how am I supposed to interpret that? I adjusted my speed so it was CLEARLY her turn. I don't know if she's even paying attention, or would she suddenly take her turn while I'm trying to start off and clip in?
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05-18-21, 12:33 PM
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05-18-21, 12:33 PM
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05-18-21, 12:35 PM
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05-18-21, 12:37 PM
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05-18-21, 12:38 PM
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I went shopping in the old city center, this morning, for the first time in more than a year. I traveled there and back again on public transportation, something I've also not done in more than a year. I was amazed at all the shuttered businesses. Hearing about it is one thing; seeing it is another. My fave lbs is still ticking along, though they didn't have my preferred chain lube--- Trii-flo. I got something by Zefal, because I'm flat out. A dry lube, something I've not been fond of. And tubes with shorter stems than I've seen in a long, long time. 
05-18-21, 12:39 PM
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This is why I got really pissed at some clown on an eBike on Sunday who DIDN'T EVEN SLOW DOWN for stop signs. Yeah, there was no cross traffic, but there were drivers around. Who do you think they noticed and remembered? The guy who slowed to a near stop, waited a beat and then started up again? Or the guy who just blew through the sign?
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05-18-21, 01:00 PM
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If you see the wave, then it's predictable. Now If they wait until everyone is stopped, and then wave, that's lame, because of wasted momentum. But if they wave before you've stopped, then it's good.
05-18-21, 01:37 PM
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abshipp if you are ever in florence, sc check out phil’s bicycle world. Cool bike shop and the people are wonderful.
05-18-21, 01:38 PM
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This is why I got really pissed at some clown on an eBike on Sunday who DIDN'T EVEN SLOW DOWN for stop signs. Yeah, there was no cross traffic, but there were drivers around. Who do you think they noticed and remembered? The guy who slowed to a near stop, waited a beat and then started up again? Or the guy who just blew through the sign?
Was this a Mup with stop signs or an actual road? Mup with stop signs if I have clear visibility I don’t stop. Road, I avoid roads with stop signs.
05-18-21, 01:39 PM
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05-18-21, 01:41 PM
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05-18-21, 01:43 PM
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Because many cyclists ride like *******s. Since there is no predictability, people take it upon themselves to be helpful, or otherwise.
05-18-21, 01:44 PM
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Also, there's the whole patronizing aspect of it - I'm not lesser than you [the driver, that is], I'm not some poor schmuck that needs your pity or a little kid that needs your permission. Just drive like you're supposed to.
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05-18-21, 01:44 PM
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I hate it when they wave me through. I much prefer if they just take their damn turn. I especially hate the ones where I head-wag or wave them through, because it was their damn turn, and they try to wave ME through. They think they're trying to be nice, but at that point they're just being A-holes. The other thing is, it never seems to occur to some drivers that they're sitting in a dark room with a big, reflective surface in front of them and often you can't see their damn hands!
I’ve reached the point where, when I see this happening I completely unclip and step off my bike. If it calls for severe drastic measures I completely dismount, pull out my phone and pretend I’m twitstagraming or something.
05-18-21, 01:49 PM
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Just picked up “rock n roll” holy cow lube. Usually I go for the gold one but this was the only option and I was trying to show the local bike shop support.
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05-18-21, 01:57 PM
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I hate it when they wave me through. I much prefer if they just take their damn turn. I especially hate the ones where I head-wag or wave them through, because it was their damn turn, and they try to wave ME through. They think they're trying to be nice, but at that point they're just being A-holes. The other thing is, it never seems to occur to some drivers that they're sitting in a dark room with a big, reflective surface in front of them and often you can't see their damn hands!
They are as bad as the Aforementioned holes. (A-holes)
05-18-21, 02:00 PM
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Because a lot of cyclists don't behave like just another vehicle, particularly those of the casual recreational variety. Far too many act like both vehicle and pedestrian, assuming they have the rights of both simultaneously. It leaves drivers wary of cyclists being unpredictable and not following any rules. While enjoying a very nice patio lunch with Mrs. F in a beach community on Sunday, I witnessed this issue almost constantly.
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05-18-21, 02:06 PM
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05-18-21, 02:18 PM
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Try riding in monster truck land and you'll appreciate all the "pity" you can get.
05-18-21, 02:19 PM
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