sad event/why I would not advise moving to south fl!

[Blueberry]

I haven't read the article or the comments - they get to me a bit much.

However, I do have 2 comments:

1) When we've visited Florida, it seemed to be much less cyclist friendly than average. I sincerely hope things are improving.

2) When we've had cyclists hit or killed here in NC (a place I'd rate middle of the road in terms of cyclist-friendliness), there are been terrible comments about cyclists getting what they deserved, etc., etc. In one case, a very drunk NC State student hit and killed someone at 11:30 in the morning. Same comments. I think those comment options on articles truly do bring out the worst in people.

CA

[katluvr]

I haven't read the article or the comments - they get to me a bit much.

However, I do have 2 comments:

1) When we've visited Florida, it seemed to be much less cyclist friendly than average. I sincerely hope things are improving.

2) When we've had cyclists hit or killed here in NC (a place I'd rate middle of the road in terms of cyclist-friendliness), there are been terrible comments about cyclists getting what they deserved, etc., etc. In one case, a very drunk NC State student hit and killed someone at 11:30 in the morning. Same comments. I think those comment options on articles truly do bring out the worst in people.

CA

In regards to #1...yeah some areas in Florida I would never ride my bike...my sister lives in the panhandle (Narvarre)--very scarey area. But I know of bike clubs in Pensecola (close to there).

#2...I agree. Comments do seem to represent a certain segment of the population--leaning towards those most ignorant.

I guess I always knew it was bad in Florida. We often talk about places more bike friendly. But I guess I just thought everyone dealt with this to some degree.

I'll be safe this weekend, going to a trail that is not only bike friendly, but "fast" bike friendly. Big training ground for serious biking!