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From: Frank Krygowski <frkrygow@sbcglobal.net>
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Subject: Re: Disc brake maintenance tips
Date: Sun, 23 Jun 2024 22:13:21 -0400
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On 6/23/2024 8:40 PM, AMuzi wrote:
> 
> In fairness, Mr Forester wrote a very long time ago and assumed 
> automobile pilots were neither homicidal maniacs nor stoned out of their 
> minds. This isn't as true now. He also wrote before walk-around 
> telephones; now every other driver is consumed with denigrating some kid 
> in a chatroom with his thumbs while wandering across lane lines...

I don't see that things have changed that much. And I certainly don't 
see that I should abandon the techniques that I've found have worked so 
well.

Example: When I use the four-lane that enters our village, I ride lane 
center. It makes me much more visible and _relevant_ to motorists coming 
up from behind me, or those going the opposite direction. It helps get 
their attention. It works.

If some chick is texting her girlfriend, should I ride in a way that I'm 
_less_ noticeable? I don't think so. She has to glance up at least 
occasionally. I want her to think "Holy cow, I've got to avoid that guy 
on a bike" instead of "Aw, he's far enough to the side, I think I can 
squeeze around."

-- 
- Frank Krygowski