WWTEPD??- aka What Would TE Peeps Do

[Geonz]

Rather than wait for fatalities, I think I would discreetly alert the authorities and suggest to others that they do so, too.

It's been noted by some that cyclists are highly unusual in that so many of them wish laws were better enforced on their kind. Ya don't see too many truckers wishing... or doctors... (won't bring bankers into it)

Our fast group... yea, there's ugly ego inflating that happens there and a need to trash others. Most of them have quit our club, since the club prez was in said group and wanted to abolish membership and the newsletter (that I wrote) and ... "nothing personal" ... but abolish the board positions of (wait for it) all the people who weren't type A riders. Because we didn't need that stuff, we would figureo ut how to do it online or something, and the club was too involved in things that weren't riding. (Oh, and one of them firmly believed that commuting by bicycle was just wrong.) Not sure where things will go, especially since I've said I don't want to be president after this year because it really is time to bring in new blood...

but your guys are endangering themselves and others... thelaw may not care... maybe a 'name witheld' letter to the editor...

[tulip]

In my former city, there were a big group of these type of a-holes, I mean, riders. They often wore their racing kits. I made it a point to never go to that shop, and to call them and tell them why. I have no idea if it had any impact, but if alot of people do that, then it might. Shops don't really want negative publicity.

So maybe that's a route you could go--have all the people you know call the sponsors and complain.

[Selkie]

In my former city, there were a big group of these type of a-holes, I mean, riders. They often wore their racing kits. I made it a point to never go to that shop, and to call them and tell them why. I have no idea if it had any impact, but if alot of people do that, then it might. Shops don't really want negative publicity.

Do tell, what shop (assume you mean DC)? I'll boycott it as well (pm me, if you don't feel comfortable posting the name).

[tulip]

Mickchick, it was a few years ago, and I hesitate to diss anyone now since I don't know if they have changed their ways.

But take note of the riders who do not ride responsibly and contact their club and sponsors. I've found that most of these guys love riding in their racing kits, so they are easy to spot.

My current bike club has nearly 1,000 members. The rides can be really huge-like 50-60 people sometimes. It's a policy of the club to break up those big groups into smaller sub-groups. It's so nice to ride with a club with responsible leadership. Peer pressure is a powerful thing, and can work both ways.

[Selkie]

Mickchick, it was a few years ago, and I hesitate to diss anyone now since I don't know if they have changed their ways.

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I understand. It gets worse when these types of riders decide to do a hammer ride on the MUTs...

I think actually there is less courtesy/more of that sort of middle-aged-man-child attitude in NOVA's western suburbs, rather than inside the beltway. Just my impression. Haven't ridden in DC proper in awhile, though, and for the most part, Arlington/Falls Church riders have been courteous.