Cycling in long skirts--more driver respect/care?

[Tuckervill]

Here's one:

http://www.cyclelicio.us/2006/09/new...t-get-hit.html

I remember John Stossel on 20/20 doing this experiment, but I couldn't find the video on a cursory search. He's a bike commuter, btw.

Karen

[Tuckervill]

Oh, on my ride yesterday, the guy that hung back with me all day told me a story. He said his friend who lives here now grew up in Europe (I forget where, now), where there are more bikes. He said (the friend said) that European drivers are more accustomed to cyclists, and cyclists are more accustomed to drivers, and they don't give much room to each other when passing. So, the friend gets over here and gets a lot of one-fingers salutes when he passes cyclists. He couldn't understand why.

My ride partner didn't know about our newish 3-feet passing law, so I hope he informs his European friend soon!

Karen

[sundial]

I noticed when I wear my flowerdy skorts that drivers are more courteous. Just for kicks I'd try a longer skirt but it's too hot now.

[Melalvai]

I noticed a difference when I wore a tube top the other day.
I was aware that at least male drivers saw me!