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posted by Joe on Thursday, November 02, 2006 Share/Save/Bookmark

A Korean newspaper reports:

Nothing is more exhilarating, efficient and enjoyable than getting on a bicycle zipping through the crowded streets of New York City, provided the rider does not mind assuming the role of transit pioneer and cycling soldier… there is a daily battle taking place on the streets of New York City between automobiles and bicycles.

Photo: Cody Lyon, Ohmy News International
Via Streetsblog.

I've been feeling like I've been more and more at war with the car drivers of this city, especially over the last week. Dangerous passing, inattentiveness and general being selfish slaves to their cars have "put my back up" lately.

After checking out the newmindspace event on my way to work this morning, I paced another cyclist up University from King to College and effectively took the lane with his help, screwing any drivers behind us.

It felt good.

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