scary experience today

[momof4greatkids]

I was riding down a nearby country road, kind of winding and rolling, most of it is marked "no passing". A nearby highschool let out and before I knew it I was being passed, at very close proximity, by teens driving their cars way too fast. Many thought it would be fun to yell obscenities at me as they passed.

As soon as I could I pulled off and waited for most of them to pass.

It really scared me. But I'm going to keep riding anyhow!!

Colleen

[mimitabby]

can you go to the school and report them??

[momof4greatkids]

can you go to the school and report them??

I was thinking about doing just that as I rode home. But the school probably wouldn't do anything about it anyhow. Then I thought how poorly those kids reflected the homes they are being brought up in, very sad.

Honestly, it was very scary and I will never NEVER ride down that road at that time again.

Colleen

[DeniseGoldberg]

I was thinking about doing just that as I rode home. But the school probably wouldn't do anything about it anyhow.

I would report this behavior to the school anyway. And I'd probably write a letter to the local newspaper too. These kids were endangering your life, and it's important that they know that.

Is there a bicycle advocacy group in your area? If so, they may have some ideas on where to reach out in the community to get the message across.

--- Denise

[mimitabby]

Yes, they are still young enough to LEARN. Please try talking to the school.

[Bikingmomof3]

Report it the behaviour to the school, the police may even post a car out to watch for this reckless behaviour when school lets out.

[momof4greatkids]

Yes, they are still young enough to LEARN. Please try talking to the school.

I would report this behavior to the school --- Denise

Report it the behaviour to the school, the police may even post a car out to watch for this reckless behaviour when school lets out.

I am definitely going to report this behavior to the school. I hope that ultimately the teens will be safer and that no one else will be subjected to this kind of harassment.

Thanks for listening, I hope the school is responsive.

Colleen

[Bikingmomof3]

I am on the opposite corner of Ohio, I think. I know here, the police are awesome when it comes to HS dismissal. Not only does it keep others safe, it ulitmately teachers the teen drivers to be safe.

[momof4greatkids]

I called the State Highway Patrol and reported this traffic hazard. They were very polite and took all the relevant information and promised to step up patrol of the area.

Colleen

[tygab]

What about Drivers Ed? I know not all states do this via schools, but if they do in Ohio, why not make it an occaision to make sure the driver's instructor teaches kids to respect other vehicles on the road (namely bicycles).

I know, teenagers are tough to reach, but I bet no one has even told them bicycles belong on the road.

[Fledgling]

Ugh, sorry to hear about your bad experience! Teenagers get tired of being stereotyped as rude and reckless, but some still go on acting inconsiderately. It ends up reflecting badly on the whole lot of us. Glad you talked to the authorities about the situation, you could be helping out future cyclists.