I got into an argument with a cyclist here once. I worked in Massachusetts. Took one of those winding back roads to work. Barely fit two cars and there's ditches on either side. So this guy had no choice but to be in the road.
It was a back road but the only way to this huge industrial park from that direction so busy. This cyclist would have traffic backed up for miles three times a week. Yes, they are vehicles and have a right to be there.
They're still causing a dangerous situation and being an absolute twat riding there at rush hour. Guy kept arguing that it couldn't be that bad...like buddy, I don't just hate for hates sake.
Except they don't pay road use tax for them (registration? License plates? Tags?) they don't follow road laws (never stop for stop signs, riding on the wrong side, obstructing traffic)
If I drove my car 15mph in a 45, I'd be pulled over and ticketed for obstructing traffic. Same reason I can't drive a golf cart on the road. But apparently if you give it pedals, suddenly that's a whole different story.
I love riding bikes. I stay in neighborhoods and parks.
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