Comments about cyclist

There are 100 comments about "cyclist"

JT: As another cyclist I say to hell with that guy, but I also have a concealed carry permit, it simply wouldn't have gone that far, and if I had my wish there would be one......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

twice robbed: hundreds of bikes are stolen from the bike racks infront of the uoft athletic centre every year. The University administration should be ashamed that they have not attempted to address this issue by providing a......

in response to: A Picture of My Bike by Walks now

EvilGentleman: Two years and a few months later, this article still defines several different conflicts in a way that few if any articles can. {Motorists} vs {Cyclists} {Road Rage} vs {Radical Activism} {Male} vs {Female} {Entitled} vs {Empowered} The article that......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

jeeff: you've probably already checked the new york times archives (free access with signup), but if not it has about 70 hits for "federation of american motorcyclists", with lots of articles from that time period....

in response to: Brooklyn Motorcycle History by cycles-past

EvilGentleman: Now, back to my silly list... 59 - There is a potential for collisions between cross-country skiers and bicyclists. 60 - During snowstorms, the roads grind to a halt, but the cyclists still weave in and out......

in response to: You Know You\'re in Montreal When... by EvilGentleman

been: It was a three-way race. Picture taken by the (french papparazzi) motorcyclist who beat them both....

in response to: Tight Squeeze by jack

Michelle: I found citynoise after the cyclist/motorist incident that took place in Kensington market here in Toronto. Ever since then I've been hooked!...

in response to: Fall in Toronto by Elicar

EvilGentleman: I saw this post the day it was first posted, and had not looked back it till today. What a lot of comments about stolen bikes in the Toronto area! Incredible. Reminds me of this guy......

in response to: A Picture of My Bike by Walks now

CartLegger: But the point is, before the driver of the bicyclist has made their fateful and unfortunate decision, thousands of other decisions have already been made for both parties: by auto makers, city planners, politicians, road......

in response to: The Cars That Ate NYC by CartLegger

jeeff: btw: shot number one happens to showcase two new toronto upgrades.. 1) coloured cn tower. i don't know how long red-and-white will continue--they can do all sorts of crazy patterns. i find my shots......

in response to: Co-branding Strategy by jeeff

Gregory: Hi. Bike theft sucks!! I'm a Toronto filmmaker/cyclist who has had five bikes stolen. And I'm sick of it. I am interested in YOUR experiences with bike theft for inclusion in a documentary film I'm......

in response to: A Picture of My Bike by Walks now

Liz: I love how the graff on that non smoking sign kinda looks like a cyclist at first glance....

in response to: Subway Icicle by Michelle

Cameo: The cabbies' fault no doubt... They are by far the worst drivers on the roads in this city. They are a menace to both cyclist, pedestrian and other motorists. Two days ago......

in response to: Crunch by jeeff

Cameo: wow... Even the cabs in NYC have the cow-catchers in front of them now. These are obviously there to protect the car as it hits "things." But, does it also protect the driver from......

in response to: Delivery by Catherine Penfold-Waxman

EvilGentleman: Ah yes, this was put up this summer on Pierce Street, a little residential lane that runs between Sainte-Catherine and de Maisonneuve a half block west of Guy Street. I turn down this lane on......

in response to: Eco-Quartier Graffiti by CE

I.T.U.C.: (Sorry for the break in transmission, had to fix a problem on my PC), and Bus action only illustrates the need for more control measures on Mass Transit routes (Buses; inclusive of cycle lanes), and......

in response to: Bus Vs Suv by barry

I.T.U.C.: No sane cyclist would be on the left of a bus, especialy down a City street. Any crushed SUV...

in response to: Bus Vs Suv by barry

BZZZP: if that bus driver can't see a volvo suv, they're certainly no ally of any bicyclist...

in response to: Bus Vs Suv by barry

I.T.U.C.: "ALL HAIL DISCORDIA". Give praise to the patron Saint of Cyclists, for getting her strike right on target; again. Please supply coordinates of the collision, so the C.L.F (NY) can sticker the site as a......

in response to: Bus Vs Suv by barry

T.U. Cyclist: Cycle thieves never try it again, once they’ve had some "U lock justice". Google U lock justice!...

in response to: A Picture of My Bike by Walks now

cynic: When are they going to close the stupid airport, and leave the ferry for walkers and cyclists to more easily access the beaches on the island than from the other ferris? How obvious a......

in response to: Toronto Island Airport Bridge by Cameo

Liz: 38? - people who park in bike lanes. Last summer I saw one such idiot, last summer, park in a bike lane and then open his door into the car lane. Unfortunatly he didn't realize that......

in response to: Things I Hate About... Traffic by EvilGentleman

Peter: poor lopped trees. {riverside park} in {manhattan} looks *identical* to that second shot, with the rows of trees and the single-track trail made by runenrs and cyclists who cant fathom using the pavement just a few......

in response to: Pollards and Avenue by elaine

Micah: 27 - Motorists who are ignorant of and/or actively hostile to cyclists. 28 - Um, pollution?...

in response to: Things I Hate About... Traffic by EvilGentleman

Peter: the owner of this bike was unfairly arrested by the {nypd} in their monthly {critical mass} crackdown... [[http://www.villagevoice.com/blogs/powerplays/archives/002384.php]] "It was completely unsafe, it was unbelievably reckless," said Bridget Kennedy, a 27-year-old Columbia University law student who......

in response to: Side-by-Side Tandem Bicycle: by Peter

Rodney: Biking is awesome and you don't need a hi end bike to do it. Changed my life in many ways, helped me shed excess weight and has almost become a Zen trip for me. Pity riders......

in response to: I just started bike riding by Tim

Wendell: That's amazing. Here we just worry about cyclists and SUVs....

in response to: Elephants in the Park by Guy McLaren

What's Really Going On Here: Many feel the attention given to this matter is as shameful as some aspects of the event itself. Certainly a few nutbars roused themselves from the backwaters from which they monitor society. ......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

show respect - trash has its place : Timmy's has to add a surcharge onto each coffee to help pay for clean-up of all the cups littering the roadside. Their drive thrus don't work well for cyclists as well...

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Litter did I Know: If any Driver/person/biker throws litter on the ground/ out their window into to my path, I am always ready to regift it to them. I don't need to throw it at them but if they......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

show respect - trash has its place : Careful to "Litter do I know" Your confrontations could lead to action not just at the scene, but both in Crimminal and Civil court. And in the end no one comes out the winner. Picture a......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Right: Cyclists should stay off the road. They are a danger to everybody. Catch a goddamn bus....

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Vancouver Cyclist: Any chance of the Morotorist and the Cyclist getting together with Hool to shoot some pictures and talking this out? Let's assume that both are sorry for their actions. And that we all agree that littering is......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

the new guy: I just moved to Toronto this past fall. I have lived in Vancouver, a small college town in the U.S. midwest (Iowa City, IA) and most recently, Edmonton. Having only ever visited Toronto......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Amerikanski: Hey Sidney- if I toss a biodgradable out my window (assuming I'm not cursing/aiming at you at the same time, for good reason), it's all good. 'Wipe my face' with it and you will have......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

len: I just moved back to Canada from Georgia, USA ... where suburbia is human unfriendly (like some of Scarborough), cyclists get doored, and people are obsessed with their vehicles. On top of that the......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

David: The person who posted that really long piece about cyclists short fuses, get over yourself and your buddies. ...

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Sheryl Crow: that polish guy is soooo hot! he looks like he's in better shape then Leah the FAT cyclist, maybe i should eat more burgers and cycle less?...

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

What's Really Going On Here: Since this has become a cyclist vs motorist thing... Helmet Cams Just as Richard Nixon wouldn't have been nailed without the tapes, technology is available that cyclists can use to get motorists to behave. The technology......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Fred Schtiener: Yea, I was going to ask who's the chick in the white vest, somebody get that info ok? Courier vs Jack Ass, well the courier should of talked to any passengers in hopes of them......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Cyclists are whiny babies: Leah is just an idiot, if it was at night and nobody was around, would she have done the same thing? NO....plain and simple, she thought this person wouldnt do anything..she was wrong, i plan......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Keyboard Warriors loves to rim men: Anyone wanna come and look through my garbage? I just threw out some recylcables in my household trash, are you idiot cyclists/leah friends gonna come and throw it back into my house?...

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

- - -: The cyclist had a lot of guts to stand up to the motorist when he littered, and the fact that he threw it back at her was just plain wrong. This whole issue could have......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

OldUncleMike: True story: As a 14 year old I was riding my bicycle between 2 small towns in Ohio, a pickup truck passed and a huge glob of cold brown stuff landed on my chest,..it tasted great.......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Eric the Yellow-bellied: Eric: "I'm a cyclist and a motorist, so maybe I have a unique prospective..." WhatEVER. Many of us who are primarily cyclists also have cars -- I'll lay odds you're a motorist who owns a bike.......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Eric: I'm a cyclist and a motorist, so maybe I have a unique prospective...I would never litter, but IF I DID, and this self righteous tree hugger threw it back in my car, I would have......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

pedestrian pal: Rather than go on and on about cyclist versus motorist lets consider this. People who litter are pigs, people who seek out confrontations like this are fools or worse yet, holier than thou. ......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

reality check: RE: the commments on biycycles and autos being invented at the same time... Wrong... bicycles have a far longer timeline. In fact the first paved roads in America were done so for......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Old Kensington Dog: A couple of points re. the confrontation specifically, and Kensington Market in general: -The SUV in the photos is owned by the business accross the street, not the "Motorist". His four cylinder smaller car with......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Schmal: Not to sound grim or anything, but I was happy to see a story involving a cyclist on the front of a newspaper that didn't have the words "dump truck", "tragic" or "funeral" in the......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Kd: I was there that Sat and witnessed some of the incident myself. The woman was obviously being attacked. I missed the beginning and it all happened very fast. I sensed the aggression of the motorist......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Dan: I can't believe I read this far... Because of the notoriety of this blog entry, its not surprising to see so many trolls coming here. I have to believe that a lot of the angry people......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

No you don't have a brain: Cyclists 1) usually also own cars and 2) pay taxes. I'm pretty sure that low-life rageaholic hasn't paid as much in taxes as I have and guess what? I ride a bike (also own a......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Has a brain: So, who paid for the streets anyway, I'll bet it was the motorist not the cyclist. Cyclists think they own the world, but never paid for a penny of it. Expect everyone else go give......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

JimboToronto: I can't believe the hatred spewing from the tiny pea brains of the cargoofs. Cargoof Matt says,"That dumb courier got what she deserved. They selectively follow traffic laws, and then all of a sudden they're environmentalists?......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

The Apeman: Typical Toronto mentality. I lived there long enough to finally swing on outta there like an urban monkey and find normality and decent humans outside that sess pool of filth. Spoiled , ungrateful liberal-wackos with......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Catzas: This is not road rage as in "cyclist vs. auto. This is a concerned citizen trying to stop some idiot from turning our streets into a garbage dump. The guy, without doubt, is a real......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

babs: I've had two days worth of blog comments to read. What I've noticed is that there seems to be two camps of opinions. One belonging to the cyclists and one to the motorists. I......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

JimboToronto: I live on Augusta Ave about a block north of where this occurred but missed it due to being out of town. I am neither a bike courier nor a motorist, but my sympathies lie......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Demigod: There are many EXCUSABLE instances in this story to believe it was simply each other's acts which caused the problem to escalate to the point of where it did. Obviously both individuals need some......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Wendy: I dont agree with all of the references to this cyclist being an "environmentalist" or trying to "save the world", etc...This, to me, is not a "polluting SUV driver versus greeny cyclist" story. Why......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

sconts: well, 1st of all, this is f'n hilarious. I don't believe in hitting women, but in this case, the b**** deserved it. if the litter didn't hit u, then mind ur own damn......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

cobber: I cannot believe that the police did not lay charges. If it was a domestic, there would be no question about charges being laid (she was no match for that guy physically). Although I definitely......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

cobber: I cannot believe that the police did not lay charges. If it was a domestic, there would be no question about charges being laid (she was no match for that guy physically). Although I definitely......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

andy: What is miracle? .... cyclist stopping at stop sign. I see lots of disrespect and ignorance toward car drivers from cyclists. So it’s no wonder that somebody snaped ...

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

What's this about again????? asks Sheila: It's sad but not surprising that when people have the opportunity to be vocal whilst concealing their identity, that they will say the most hurtful things. I am disgusted with all those who have......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

To "this man is a hero": It's funny, I would have thought it would have taken a shorter time for someone from the states to do the whole, if you don't agree with me, then you're not an american crap... before I read......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Vancouver Cyclist: I hope Leah has stopped reading this, too much negative energy. But let her know that there are a lot of people out here in Vancouver that support her. Hopefully at least some of the people......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Bobbikes in Calgary: I can't believe I read all this -- so much vilification and nonsense for a few gems of insight and information. Cyberspace is much more dangerous than I'd realized. I instinctively side with Leah. I......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Greg: In the Toronto Star on the next page after the pictures and article of this incident is an article about global warming and the warnings of scientists around the world about the catastrophes that will......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Responsible Biker: She was the first to commit assault by throwing food into his car. She started the fight by taking it upon herself to play litter-vigilante. He didn't behave appropriately, but it's hypocritical to act like......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

JMHO: Gutsy move Leah....but if you're going to get in someones face you should be prepared for whatever you get back. This guy was a total asshole for taking it as far as he did but......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

White vest girl it's time to say sorry.: The white vest girl speaks: And I quote her from her posted reply way back in this mess. The "Motorists": 31st Jan 2006 - 22:26 GMT To All The Readers, "This is the blonde girl in the last picture.......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Respect: Let's make a deal: You litter, I throw it back at you. If you park in the bike lane, I smash out your rear brake lights and key your car as I fly by. You cut me......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Daryl G.: What ever happened to just throwing litter away? Obviously this cyclist was either mentally retarded or just a plain bitch. Sure, it's not that great to litter, but there's really no need to......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Aaron: This isn't about a cyclist vs. motorist it's about people not respecting their environment. I don't expect everyone to be a big "tree hugger" but just a little common sense and respect is all......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

What's Really Going On Here: It's interesting that this is primarily a concerned citizen vs. a s***head matter, not a cyclist vs motorist issue. The reason why it has exploded as the latter is due to the decades of......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

anon (cpe-69-207-233-94.maine.res.rr.com): Those cyclists are a pain in the ass.. they run red lights go the wrong way on one way streets then cry when something bad happens....

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

foodfight: It's the litterbug attacking the cyclist, kicking her bike and bringing her down to the ground. Not exactly a pacifist response. He obviously popped a major valve. Litterbug would have shown more self-control if the......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Illwind: Wrongs done by these two upstanding citizens: 1) Driver (idiot) throwing trash out of his van/SUV 2) Cyclist (not-thinking properly) throws trash back into driver's car 3) Driver gets out of van/SUV and attacks cyclist +/- bike Wow! ......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

squat: The guy is an azzhole. Don't hit cyclists and women. You're lucky you didn't get your azz beat worse by the crowd. Dickweed....

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Illwind: Remember, cyclists have every right to the road as motorists. In fact, motorists must yield at least half of the right lane if there is a cyclist in that lane. Regards, Illwind...

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

frustrated cyclist: people like that driver is why our world is so un-sustainable and shitty. I agree, the cyclist probably should have ignored it, but I know where she is coming from. Why is it......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

jaker10: im not for hitting girls, but she got what she deserved. At least he should have stomped her bike that would have been funny, cyclists on the road are perhaps the most annoying thing......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

jaker10: im not for hitting girls, but she got what she deserved. At least he should have stomped her bike that would have been funny, cyclists on the road are perhaps the most annoying thing......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Jerry: As this city used to be called "Hogtown" I thing "Pigtown" would be more apropo. Why? 1) The rectitude laced moron courier (and as a pedestrian I have only contempt for the arrogant, spoilt, disrespectfull cyclists,......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

betterthinsgtodo: kindred-litterpicker: "lack of connection to the earth."? What about some sort of connection to common sense? Her actions were foolhardy at best and she's damn lucky thinsg didn't go worse for her than they did. The......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

kindred-litterpicker: Good for you Leigh. I feel proud that a fellow cyclist can stand up for the rights of the earth and the rights of our cities. You set a fine example. This one time I was biking......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Forkmiester: Ya know, having been a cyclist and a motorist in tarrana, i do understand his fustrations and hers. But when you look at the situation: - he litters by throwing out garbage from his window. Arse.......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

ketchup-wrappers, not hamburger patties.. part 2 : my friend really had little choice but to switch to a combination of (a) home heating oil (b) used transmission fluid , and (c) old engine oil, to power his vehicle. gas prices were way......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

The Awards 2: Coachrob59 – For not overlooking the importance of the sandwich (a very important point for all the potential future customers of the area, especially after this incident which will surely increase local traffic and sandwich......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Krusty: To:saskatooncycling@yahoogroups.com This kind of article just drives me nuts. It's just another case of that god damn CBC forwarding it's socialist agenda and attempting it's usual "social engineering" by reporting on some insignificant action of what was......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

EvilGentleman: I find it interesting that despite the fact that Leah has publicly admitted she was out of line, many people seem to be abusing her to satisfy their own personal bigotry. Some people seem to......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Vancouver Cyclist: I have a lot of sympathy for Leah. I have often been tempted to return trash to the scum who think the streets are their trash can. Keying the car was a dumb move though,......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

The Awards: Devon – for making me laugh the hardest (shouldn’t have been reading your posting at work) She had it coming – for being the least articulate, most ignorant and least intelligent individual I’ve had the displeasure......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

ketchup-wrappers, not hamburger patties.. c'mon! : my friend was pulling out of the mcdonalds drive-thru, and he stopped his terribly maintained rusting hulk of blue-smoke pollution belching, heating-oil fueled, catalytic-converterless '92 oldsmobile, to open up each one of the individual ketchup......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

4 mode observation: This incident is an excellent example of some of the worst features of human behaviour and the consequences that result from the actions of those who are misguided and self indulgent enough to believe they......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Joey: I thought this was 2006? What's with all the chauvinistic women haters on here? Let me clarify a few things here that some of you seem to be forgetting (which I know firsthand) 1. Alex threw......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Devon: As a motorist and a cyclist (double agent) throwing garbage back is a little agressive and you're asking for a fight. I had someone d0 the same thing with a McDonald's cup and I......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

EvilGentleman: As a motorist who loves long drives as well as a person who loves cycling, I find the comments pitting motorists on one side vs. cyclists on the other to be totally missing the point......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool