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foureyeswithbeard t1_j9ch4wc wrote

Reply to comment by iwearlederhosen in Dear Cyclists (Especially you, orange jacket at Belvedere and Franklin) by [deleted]

In case you are open to learning more, here are some stories from the last year - two of VA cyclists getting killed while seemingly adhering to the law and one of a seeming group of organized drivers out to maim/kill cyclists by dooring them.

https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2023/02/14/vehicle-attacks-against-cyclists-on-east-bay-streets-draw-scrutiny/

https://www.13newsnow.com/article/news/local/mycity/norfolk/beloved-norfolk-bike-store-owner-killed-in-south-carolina-crash-michael-shipp/291-5b43e21a-22a7-4a99-9450-b430e0ae6cd7

https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/henrico-county/police-drunk-driver-kills-richmond-bicyclist-critically-injures-another/

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iwearlederhosen t1_j9ci0m2 wrote

Thank you. It's not that I disagree there's a problem with drivers. It's more than the BSB are not seen as a solution or even contributing to it but rather a ragtag group that is out it just have fun running lights and blocking streets

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