I don't get it...
So, part of my ride - about 3 to 4 miles - goes through the west side of Chicago. It's not a great neighborhood at all, but I seem to be able to get through it without many issues. It all depends on the time of day. Mornings are quiet and event free. Afternoons....now that's a different story. It's not adults I have problems with, it's kids. I'd say 1 out of 20 rides I have a kid think it's a great idea to stand in front of me/run out in front of me/ride their bike at me or in front of me. Today I was cruising at about 19 mph and this kid was coming across a crosswalk on a cheap bmx bike. I had a green light. I looked over at him as he weaved toward me and he goes "boo". I was like are you f-ing serious? No helmet, I had about 40 lbs on him, and I'm going 20mph. Who's going to win that little encounter? I also know how to throw an elbow if need be. But my god, who wants to do that?
WTF are they thinking? Or are they just not?
"Only the meek get pinched, the bold survive"