Everytime I ride my bike someone tries to kill me (slrpnk.net)

submitted 10 months ago by toothpicks@slrpnk.net to c/utilitycycling@slrpnk.net

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I live in NYC and it seems like almost every time I go out for a bike ride someone almost hits me with their car. And then if you call them out on it they act like it's your fault. I can't even get out for a bike ride to clear my head anymore. I'm so sick of it.

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[-] cerement@slrpnk.net 20 points 10 months ago

won’t help for clearing your head, but try hooking up with Critical Mass (you’ll at least get one day when it’s safe-ish to be on the roads)

[-] toothpicks@slrpnk.net 10 points 10 months ago

Thanks that's a great idea. I've heard of things like this but somehow never looked into the possibility that it already exists in my city.

[-] Nemo@midwest.social 8 points 10 months ago

See if your local cycling groups do a commuter "bike bus" as well. There's one in Chicago that's become very popular.

[-] Satiric_Weasel@beehaw.org 4 points 10 months ago

You love in New York man, if it exists it can be found there. Best of luck out on the roads!

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