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November 28, 2009

The main problem

Stay out of the road unless you can go the speed limit. I have no problem with you running red lights as long as you don't put yourself in front of my car. I am one of the rare drivers in Boston who actually uses turn signals, so if my right blinker is on riding along the right side of my car will get you killed. I think the main problem is the lack of education for bikers. Just because anyone can buy a bike does not mean you a equipped to ride it in the city. This isn't a country lane for you to take a leisurely ride, this is a city with people getting from point A to B in a timely manner. You are surrounded by things that could kill you in a heart beat so ride accordingly, you do not have the right of way just because you can fit your bike in there. Lastly, please if you are riding at night make sure your huffy has some reflectors at minimum, get a white helmet light and a blinking red on to go on your back/messenger bag. The drivers of this city don't want to hit you, but you aren't making it easy. (To all you good bikers out there I have no problems with you, it is just like the bad drivers that give everyone a bad name, and there are a lot in this city, it is the bad bikers giving you guys a bad name). And to all you "cool" kids riding your fixed geared bikes with no brakes and no helmets, well I have no pity for you.

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