Submitted by Wild Johnny on Wed, 07/09/2008 - 14:34.
On July 4th, in an annual ride which attracts hundreds of cyclists in Los Angeles, two cyclists - excellent road racers I'm told - were apparent victims of road rage. The driver in the car was an ER doctor, who according to witnesses, yelled at the cyclists then cut them off, and then slammed on the brakes in front of them.
The road where the cyclists were hit has become quite attractive to cyclists in recent years. Needless to say, these are dangerous times in LA, as car culture meets bike culture. see the story on the attached links....
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-bike9-2008jul09,0,6023414.story
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Thanks for the on the ground update
Hi John,
Thanks for keep us up to date. It seems like bike culture devotees needs to call on the nonviolent strategies of previous social movements, and keep our efforts inclusive and community oriented.
After really positive and peaceful SF Cruisers events recently I know it's possible, but obviously in other cities it can be more challenging than in the Bay Area.
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Fossil Fool, the Bike Rapper
Yes I agree
Increase the peace. Keep the rides fun. It's a challenge that the Southbay Cruisers are up to taking on.