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Friday, September 28, 2012

The Science of Anger Toward Cyclists

Anger towards cyclists seems completely irrational to me.  I often think it derives from jealously, but is exacerbated by feelings that bicyclists are endangering the drivers of other vehicles.  This article explains why the idea that bikes are a danger to drivers is completely off base.

Link:  http://www.slate.com/articles/health_and_science/science/2012/09/cyclists_are_annoying_why_you_think_they_re_a_menace_on_two_wheels_.single.html
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