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

submitted 11 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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[–] frankPodmore@slrpnk.net 6 points 11 months ago (1 children)

There are studies into this. Most lawbreaking by cyclsist is motivated by personal safety, though that doesn't necessarily excuse it.

[–] cerement@slrpnk.net 3 points 11 months ago

considering the rates cars like to slaughter cyclists in NYC alone, I’d say it’s fully excusable