Originally Posted by CYCLONE STATE 
I agree. This bugs me too so I try to set a good example when biking and follow all laws. I think this also will help create a little more respect from motorists.
An interesting email making the rounds on bikeiowa group...
"Today a guy I work with was riding into work and got buzzed by a car.
It was witnessed by an Ankeny police officer. The police officer chased
the car down and when my friend got up to them the police officer told
him the driver was being charged with speeding, illegal pass and
wreckless driving. This is great news. Hats off to the Ankeny police."
Bryce
I think the danger is both from a few really dangerous riders, but there are many dangerous drivers.
I know the guy that sent the message about the cop in Ankeny, but that really is the exception and cyclists are at risk from cell-phone, Starbucks chugging, make-up applying, attention diverted drivers.
It is really dangerous driving a car right now, let alone being on a bike. I ride year round, and I am geeting more and more fearful of the road danger. I would like to reiterate there are definitley some cyclists that do things to po folks driving cars.
jmb
