Chef Jim Posted October 23, 2013 Author Posted October 23, 2013 The last couple of weeks been dealing with a unicyclist with an attitude, on my way home from work...this is always on a stretch of city street that is already too narrow for the four lanes of traffic, and two bicycle lanes...guy dosn't stay in the bike lane, weaves in and out of traffic, and curses people and filps them off if they get too close to him....it is one of those "big wheel" unicycles, so he is about 6 feet off the ground...can't explain it, but I think he thinks, in his mind, he is a disco..he kind of dances with the bike, putting his hands on his hips, running his fingers through his hair, clapping, singing along to some imaginary turntabel in his head...cuz you know, he has nothing else to do with his hands...at least he isn't texting anyone! He almost got into it with a motorcycle driver yesterday...for once, I would have sided with the motorcycle driver! The price we pay for "keeping Austin weird"! I can't tell you how much I hate this little prick! Here's a unique trick. Next time you see him breaking the law dial 911. Don't get mad get the !@#$er busted.
DC Tom Posted October 23, 2013 Posted October 23, 2013 The last couple of weeks been dealing with a unicyclist with an attitude, A couple WEEKS? You're doing it wrong.
ExiledInIllinois Posted October 24, 2013 Posted October 24, 2013 (edited) The last couple of weeks been dealing with a unicyclist with an attitude, on my way home from work...this is always on a stretch of city street that is already too narrow for the four lanes of traffic, and two bicycle lanes...guy dosn't stay in the bike lane, weaves in and out of traffic, and curses people and filps them off if they get too close to him....it is one of those "big wheel" unicycles, so he is about 6 feet off the ground...can't explain it, but I think he thinks, in his mind, he is a disco..he kind of dances with the bike, putting his hands on his hips, running his fingers through his hair, clapping, singing along to some imaginary turntabel in his head...cuz you know, he has nothing else to do with his hands...at least he isn't texting anyone! He almost got into it with a motorcycle driver yesterday...for once, I would have sided with the motorcycle driver! The price we pay for "keeping Austin weird"! I can't tell you how much I hate this little prick! LoL. When did Tom move to Austin? :-) Edited October 24, 2013 by ExiledInIllinois
Fan in San Diego Posted October 25, 2013 Posted October 25, 2013 The last couple of weeks been dealing with a unicyclist with an attitude, on my way home from work...this is always on a stretch of city street that is already too narrow for the four lanes of traffic, and two bicycle lanes...guy dosn't stay in the bike lane, weaves in and out of traffic, and curses people and filps them off if they get too close to him....it is one of those "big wheel" unicycles, so he is about 6 feet off the ground...can't explain it, but I think he thinks, in his mind, he is a disco..he kind of dances with the bike, putting his hands on his hips, running his fingers through his hair, clapping, singing along to some imaginary turntabel in his head...cuz you know, he has nothing else to do with his hands...at least he isn't texting anyone! He almost got into it with a motorcycle driver yesterday...for once, I would have sided with the motorcycle driver! The price we pay for "keeping Austin weird"! I can't tell you how much I hate this little prick! Can you stick a broom handle in his spokes?
plenzmd1 Posted November 12, 2013 Posted November 12, 2013 http://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/senior-throws-bag-dog-feces-cyclist-article-1.1513928 Seems like old ladys know how to deal with rude riders
BuffaloBill Posted November 12, 2013 Posted November 12, 2013 http://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/senior-throws-bag-dog-feces-cyclist-article-1.1513928 Seems like old ladys know how to deal with rude riders Well that was a crappy outcome....
Chef Jim Posted November 12, 2013 Author Posted November 12, 2013 http://www.nydailyne...ticle-1.1513928 Seems like old ladys know how to deal with rude riders Good for her and I really hope she refused to pay his dry cleaning bill.
4merper4mer Posted November 12, 2013 Posted November 12, 2013 Well that was a crappy outcome.... Ramage said the attack was "pretty unpleasant," and the woman was ordered to pay $40 in dry cleaning costs. "I'm not physically intimidated. I know I won't suffer any serious injury but the mental anguish with having to deal with the encounter, that's what it's really all about," Ramage said. Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/senior-throws-bag-dog-feces-cyclist-article-1.1513928#ixzz2kT28Bsde A: $40 to clean a pink and chartreuse spandex shirt that Britney Spears thinks is too feminine to wear? 2: 70 years or so ago British men were going into war and yesterday we commemorated them. They marched into the teeth of Hitler's wrath; often to their death. Today this guy is proud to not be PHYSICALLY INTIMIDATED by a 75 YEAR OLD WOMAN WITH DOG POOP but readily admits to having mental anguish. C: Do you know when this guy will realize that an old woman with dog poop is not the worst he has to fear? When his head is rolling down a flight of stairs, that's when.
Chef Jim Posted November 12, 2013 Author Posted November 12, 2013 Wait, that quote is from the guy, not the 75 year old lady?? What a fricken puzzy.
4merper4mer Posted November 12, 2013 Posted November 12, 2013 Wait, that quote is from the guy, not the 75 year old lady?? What a fricken puzzy. Yes, the proud member of the international spandex mafia gave us that quote. I'm sure societies have always had to put up with these types of nerds, but now they have lawyers. They are softening up the western world to the point where it can be easily taken. The 75 year old lady would last longer than this guy and his pedaling pals if the stuff really hit the fan.
boyst Posted November 12, 2013 Posted November 12, 2013 http://www.nydailyne...ticle-1.1513928 Seems like old ladys know how to deal with rude riders I think I am in love with that lady. I hope this makes more news. Hell, I would about send her a couple bucks to pay her fine.
ExiledInIllinois Posted November 13, 2013 Posted November 13, 2013 Well that was a crappy outcome.... Did you see where they had to close the bike path down in Chicago? I guess there was black ice on the path and bikes were wiping out all over the place... I am working on trying to find the video. LoL...
Chef Jim Posted November 13, 2013 Author Posted November 13, 2013 Did you see where they had to close the bike path down in Chicago? I guess there was black ice on the path and bikes were wiping out all over the place... I am working on trying to find the video. LoL... I'd be out there with popcorn.
4merper4mer Posted November 13, 2013 Posted November 13, 2013 Did you see where they had to close the bike path down in Chicago? I guess there was black ice on the path and bikes were wiping out all over the place... I am working on trying to find the video. LoL... Have any of the pedal pushing pansies sued God for inventing winter?
ExiledInIllinois Posted November 13, 2013 Posted November 13, 2013 There should be some video in here... I am on a mobile device and it is not coming through... Enjoy! http://www.nbcchicago.com/weather/stories/Crashing-Waves-Wreak-Havoc-for-Chicago-Bikers-231596121.html "...Meantime, in Chicago, waves from Lake Michigan created slick conditions along parts of the lakefront bike and jogging path. Part of the lakefront path was shut down at Oak Street Beach, due to water and black ice on the bike trail, after at least a dozen cyclists fell as they rode along the lakefront. Paramedics were called to help the injured, but fortunately no one was seriously hurt, nor did anyone end up in the lake. The Chicago Park District shut down the path as a precaution..." http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2013/11/12/lake-effect-snow-brings-several-inches-to-parts-of-nw-indiana/ Grab your popcorn!
Chef Jim Posted November 13, 2013 Author Posted November 13, 2013 Actually I started to laugh but then thought better. They are not doing dumb ****, they're just riding their bikes and getting wiped out on the ice. I thought "how would I feel if that were my wife" and I stopped laughing.
ExiledInIllinois Posted November 13, 2013 Posted November 13, 2013 Actually I started to laugh but then thought better. They are not doing dumb ****, they're just riding their bikes and getting wiped out on the ice. I thought "how would I feel if that were my wife" and I stopped laughing. I know it is sunny out and all... But had a pretty cold system come through... I think, get a little common sense and pack the bike in for the winter... Let alone riding along a bike path that gets waves off of Lake Michigan. I underestand, but stupid is what stupid does... It is friggan November, what do you expect and what were they thinking? Now they are gonna want it salted? Save it for the weekend dumbazzes when it will be back up into the 50's & 60's... It is 25 degrees out there now!
4merper4mer Posted November 13, 2013 Posted November 13, 2013 I know it is sunny out and all... But had a pretty cold system come through... I think, get a little common sense and pack the bike in for the winter... Let alone riding along a bike path that gets waves off of Lake Michigan. I underestand, but stupid is what stupid does... It is friggan November, what do you expect and what were they thinking? Now they are gonna want it salted? Save it for the weekend dumbazzes when it will be back up into the 50's & 60's... It is 25 degrees out there now! Yes they will want it salted and they will sue when their toys rust.
ExiledInIllinois Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 He will be back to work this week! They don't make them like they used to! http://m.ktvu.com/news/news/crime-law/driver-ignores-cyclist-sticking-through-his-windsh/ncyDQ/
The Poojer Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 a friend of mine posted this status update on facebook saturday, figured it was appropriate for this thread Can an officer in downtown Atlanta give you a ticket for running a red light on your bike -- even if you paused to ensure your safety? Why yes they can. And will.Will you momentarily think of giving a fake name when they ask for it (since you don't have a driver's license with you)? Maybe. But you won't. Will your mind go blank when they ask "what kind of bike is that?" for their report? Yes, because there are so many ways to answer that! Will nearby homeless people who witness the ticket-giving laugh at you? Yes. Yes they will. They may even cackle and taunt. Will you look forward to telling your wife about the fine? Not. At. All. However, you may suddenly develop an urge to help with laundry or take the dog out. Oh, well.... Lesson learned. Maybe it will save my life. Thanks ATL PD!
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