I have had 2 similar experiences. Car doors are not the friends of bicyclists. Most drivers do not look before opening their doors and cyclists or scooterists don't have enough time to react. One time I went flying from bike. Fortunately, my Judo training kicked in and I did a forward roll. Bystanders were amazed that I got back up, hopped on my bike and rode away.
Because of the speed of a Vespa, shouldn't the rider be in the traffic lane instead of on the side?
Speaking of which, Boston needs bicycle lanes. They could easily do this by removing all of the on-street parking. Without parking spaces, maybe more people will switch to bicycles and Vespas. That would reduce pollution, reduce arab oil consumption and increase exercise. :)
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Date: 2006-05-05 12:50 pm (UTC)Because of the speed of a Vespa, shouldn't the rider be in the traffic lane instead of on the side?
Speaking of which, Boston needs bicycle lanes. They could easily do this by removing all of the on-street parking. Without parking spaces, maybe more people will switch to bicycles and Vespas. That would reduce pollution, reduce arab oil consumption and increase exercise. :)