Taking the Lane!

[Emett]

Message to Silly Honkers: bikers (in Oregon) can take a whole lane of traffic any time we deem it unsafe for you to pass within the lane!  Go around, or wait!  If you are honking in support, it doesn't usually sound like it...

Message to Angry Honkers: You're Uncool.  Find your center. Learn from whatever or whoever upsets you.  Maybe you're really just jealous -- me teaching you biking is easy by just doing it.  I am doing it to show that it can be done.  Mostly likely there is a way for you to do it too, join the wave... 

Bikers: If you disobey stop signs and lights and bike crazy (in the dark with no lights and no helmet, crossing lanes,  etc), you might get honked at.  Or a ticket.  I've been pulled over for missing a stop sign! Ha!  Also, be nice and slow and calm on sidewalks and shared paths for the nice walkers.  (Note: Bike traffic is disallowed from sidewalks within 13 blocks of downtown Portland).

enjoy life,

e

[Emett]

This morning I had to take the lane in 3 spots on my ride.  Twice cars just tried to crowd me out and pass!  In both cases Karma immediately stuck them in scary traffic situations.  I imagine them fuming at me or something and thus not paying attention... I don't really know, but please be careful out there.