Rants and Raves!
Not everyone out there wants to share the road. There are plenty who feel that roads are designed for cars and trucks and everyone else should stay clear. You would think we wouldn't have time for individuals like this but, the truth is, there are a lot more of them out there than you might realize. This is where we get a really good look at the dark side and get a chance to find out what is going on in their heads - and what we might do to help them see the light. Or, at the very least, how we can avoid the roads they're on. ;-)
Traffic jams lead to spiking of Welland Avenue bike lanes - November 3, 2009 - The Standard
A Canadian Tire store owner in Welland has gone to council to request the removal of a bike lane on the street leading to his store. Irony? No, not at all, I'm sure this particular Canadian Tire won't be selling bikes - Merry Christmas kids!
Firefighter charged with shooting at bicyclist - July 27, 2009 - Asheville Citizen-Times
If you think pot holes and aggressive motorists make commuting tough, try dodging bullets.
Write more cycling tickets, not more cycling laws - July 22, 2009 - GuelphMercury.com
An unpleasant diatribe on the evils of even suggesting that bikes might find a place on the sides of highways and other major thoroughfares.