Holy shatz! Cop stops bicycle! - Page 36 - Cycling Mob: Road Cycling, Mountain Biking and More

06-14-2004, 10:07 AM

On Mon, 14 Jun 2004, Norman Wilson wrote:

> >Forget the street name; it's the traffic light four or five blocks West
> >of High Park Ave (the one *with* cross traffic)

> Four or five blocks west, a block or two west of where the grade levels
> out, first true four-way intersection west of High Park? Probably
> Runnymede.

Yep! Runnymede it was.

> That is indeed a busy part of Bloor Street, both in the roadway and in
> pedestrian traffic on the sidewalks and in the crosswalks.

"There were no cars comin'!" (the bicyclist who got stopped). As you know,
there are *always* cars comin' there.

-Stern

06-14-2004, 10:10 AM

On Mon, 14 Jun 2004, Collin wrote:

> Daniel J. Stern wrote:
>
> >>>They can ram through busy intersections against the light, causing
> >>>multiple collisions as drivers attempt to avoid hitting them.
> >>>Different venue, same effect.

> >>I've heard this point raised in the course of discussion before, but
> >>I've never seen nor heard of actual incidents where this has occurred.

> > 'cause the cyclist, having caused mayhem, simply decides he's a
> > pedestrian, makes a 90-degree turn and cruises away from the scene. Did
> > anyone get his license plate? Oh that's right...he DOESN'T HAVE TO HAVE
> > ONE!

> Mr. Stern, have you ever ridden a bike?

Certainly. I ride mine -- on the street, in traffic -- frequently when
weather permits.

-Stern

06-14-2004, 10:10 AM

On Mon, 14 Jun 2004, Collin wrote:

> Daniel J. Stern wrote:
>
> >>>They can ram through busy intersections against the light, causing
> >>>multiple collisions as drivers attempt to avoid hitting them.
> >>>Different venue, same effect.

> >>I've heard this point raised in the course of discussion before, but
> >>I've never seen nor heard of actual incidents where this has occurred.

> > 'cause the cyclist, having caused mayhem, simply decides he's a
> > pedestrian, makes a 90-degree turn and cruises away from the scene. Did
> > anyone get his license plate? Oh that's right...he DOESN'T HAVE TO HAVE
> > ONE!

> Mr. Stern, have you ever ridden a bike?

Certainly. I ride mine -- on the street, in traffic -- frequently when
weather permits.

-Stern

06-14-2004, 10:10 AM

On Mon, 14 Jun 2004, Collin wrote:

> Daniel J. Stern wrote:
>
> >>>They can ram through busy intersections against the light, causing
> >>>multiple collisions as drivers attempt to avoid hitting them.
> >>>Different venue, same effect.

> >>I've heard this point raised in the course of discussion before, but
> >>I've never seen nor heard of actual incidents where this has occurred.

> > 'cause the cyclist, having caused mayhem, simply decides he's a
> > pedestrian, makes a 90-degree turn and cruises away from the scene. Did
> > anyone get his license plate? Oh that's right...he DOESN'T HAVE TO HAVE
> > ONE!

> Mr. Stern, have you ever ridden a bike?

Certainly. I ride mine -- on the street, in traffic -- frequently when
weather permits.

-Stern

06-14-2004, 10:10 AM

On Mon, 14 Jun 2004, Collin wrote:

> Daniel J. Stern wrote:
>
> >>>They can ram through busy intersections against the light, causing
> >>>multiple collisions as drivers attempt to avoid hitting them.
> >>>Different venue, same effect.

> >>I've heard this point raised in the course of discussion before, but
> >>I've never seen nor heard of actual incidents where this has occurred.

> > 'cause the cyclist, having caused mayhem, simply decides he's a
> > pedestrian, makes a 90-degree turn and cruises away from the scene. Did
> > anyone get his license plate? Oh that's right...he DOESN'T HAVE TO HAVE
> > ONE!

> Mr. Stern, have you ever ridden a bike?

Certainly. I ride mine -- on the street, in traffic -- frequently when
weather permits.

-Stern

06-14-2004, 10:10 AM

On Mon, 14 Jun 2004, Collin wrote:

> Daniel J. Stern wrote:
>
> >>>They can ram through busy intersections against the light, causing
> >>>multiple collisions as drivers attempt to avoid hitting them.
> >>>Different venue, same effect.

> >>I've heard this point raised in the course of discussion before, but
> >>I've never seen nor heard of actual incidents where this has occurred.

> > 'cause the cyclist, having caused mayhem, simply decides he's a
> > pedestrian, makes a 90-degree turn and cruises away from the scene. Did
> > anyone get his license plate? Oh that's right...he DOESN'T HAVE TO HAVE
> > ONE!

> Mr. Stern, have you ever ridden a bike?

Certainly. I ride mine -- on the street, in traffic -- frequently when
weather permits.

-Stern

06-14-2004, 10:16 AM

In article <wzgzc.4072$[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>, Paul wrote:

> Most drivers won't swerve for a coon or skunk and if the dog has a tag on the collar,
> his owner is mine.

Must be different where you live. As a 100% legally riding bicyclist
I can say that the majority of drivers treat geese better than bicyclists.

06-14-2004, 10:16 AM

In article <wzgzc.4072$[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>, Paul wrote:

> Most drivers won't swerve for a coon or skunk and if the dog has a tag on the collar,
> his owner is mine.

Must be different where you live. As a 100% legally riding bicyclist
I can say that the majority of drivers treat geese better than bicyclists.

06-14-2004, 10:16 AM

In article <wzgzc.4072$[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>, Paul wrote:

> Most drivers won't swerve for a coon or skunk and if the dog has a tag on the collar,
> his owner is mine.

Must be different where you live. As a 100% legally riding bicyclist
I can say that the majority of drivers treat geese better than bicyclists.

06-14-2004, 10:16 AM

In article <wzgzc.4072$[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>, Paul wrote:

> Most drivers won't swerve for a coon or skunk and if the dog has a tag on the collar,
> his owner is mine.

Must be different where you live. As a 100% legally riding bicyclist
I can say that the majority of drivers treat geese better than bicyclists.