You've noticed that too? Yes, it's hard not to interpret it as an intentional signal that "hey, you inconvenience me, and get off the road, bike."
By coincidence, I just found this link on our local bike advocacy forum. It has to do with solutions in the area of safe bike lanes. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONS2ptAR4mo I know this talk doesn't resonate with much of the list, but I'm glad there are a few. When I do have to drive, I love my Benzes, but as I said, that's only when I *have to* drive. Oh, and in the vein of the other discussion about kids in back seats: There are few better ways to actually slow down a bit and enjoy your surroundings than on two non-motorized wheels. Look at the trees, smell the exhaust. Brian Ernest wrote: and what's up with (what i call) 'The Passing Drift'? why is it that so often that an overtaking car that passes a bicycle in the bike lane 'drifts' into the bike lane afterward? is it that they didn't really notice the cyclist until they'd already passed and they're looking back in the rear view to see if it's still there, and their already poor vehicle control skills have them drift to the side they're looking? or is it just that their lack of focus is causing them to have that much trouble casually re-establishing a place in a lane after passing? i used to think that it was an act of outright intentional intimidation, but it happened to me so much over the last few decades that i can't believe that any more. as unpopular a technique as it might initially seem to non-cyclists, it seems like the only way to prevent it is to actually be farther *out* into the traffic lane more directly in drivers lines of vision as a *part* of traffic where it requires overtaking drivers to make more of a conscious effort to negotiate driving space; then, they don't seem to be looking back at you as an afterthought, and don't seem to do The Drift as they're perhaps paying more attention to their space in the lane. _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
