This is a Letter to the Editor in a local newspaper, The Spectrum, in St. George, UT. Thanks. The Article:
"Bicyclists shouldn't be riding on State Route 18
The cyclists have taken over State Route 18. They're causing dangerous situations. Last week I had a close encounter on 18. I was traveling southbound when a northbound vehicle swerved into my lane to avoid hitting a cyclist. Had I not pulled off the road we would have collided, head-on.
After I regained my composure, I turned around to confront the cyclist. I explained to him that he came very close to causing a head-on collision. With no apology, he became very irate and expressed himself by using a few choice words, but may I add, mine were much more colorful.
If I'm driving 65 mph and a cyclist is in my lane, there is absolutely no way I'm going to swerve into oncoming traffic to avoid hitting him. He'll just have to wind up riding his bike in "cycle heaven."
In the past we've had to deal with the marathon, senior games and now we have to contend daily with hoards of cyclists. They're using our roads, therefore should be accountable by paying the Utah State Tax Commission as well as obtaining a license. A highway that has a 65 mph limit is no place for cyclists.
E. ZAWACKI, DAMMERON VALLEY"
I thought you all would be interested in this. If you'd like to read my response you can check it out here: http://www.trimoka.blogspot.com/...riding-on-state.html
"Bicyclists shouldn't be riding on State Route 18
The cyclists have taken over State Route 18. They're causing dangerous situations. Last week I had a close encounter on 18. I was traveling southbound when a northbound vehicle swerved into my lane to avoid hitting a cyclist. Had I not pulled off the road we would have collided, head-on.
After I regained my composure, I turned around to confront the cyclist. I explained to him that he came very close to causing a head-on collision. With no apology, he became very irate and expressed himself by using a few choice words, but may I add, mine were much more colorful.
If I'm driving 65 mph and a cyclist is in my lane, there is absolutely no way I'm going to swerve into oncoming traffic to avoid hitting him. He'll just have to wind up riding his bike in "cycle heaven."
In the past we've had to deal with the marathon, senior games and now we have to contend daily with hoards of cyclists. They're using our roads, therefore should be accountable by paying the Utah State Tax Commission as well as obtaining a license. A highway that has a 65 mph limit is no place for cyclists.
E. ZAWACKI, DAMMERON VALLEY"
I thought you all would be interested in this. If you'd like to read my response you can check it out here: http://www.trimoka.blogspot.com/...riding-on-state.html