Beemer vs. Cyclist

[merlinmurph]

I'd love to know the whole story behind this video (http://www.adventure-journal.com/2013/04/road-rage-against-cyclist-isnt-pretty/).

I'm amazed the rider was actually walking.

Careful out there.

[shovelhd]

Moral: Don't punch drivers in the face.

[Lewis Moon]

I'd love to know the whole story behind this video (http://www.adventure-journal.com/2013/04/road-rage-against-cyclist-isnt-pretty/).

I'm amazed the rider was actually walking.

Careful out there.

Just an FYI: It's Bimmer. Beemers are motorcycles.

Back on topic. I have a temper, but I've only ever resorted to punching someone once in self defence, and that was at a college party, not on the bike. When you're astride a spindly multi thousand dollar racing machine, wearing slippery, road cleated shoes and lycra, it's best to deal with the stupidity, absorb the abuse, and ride home safe.

[mike p]

+ 1 stupid pet peeve of mine also :-)

Mike

Just an FYI: It's Bimmer. Beemers are motorcycles

[bluesea]

Just an FYI: It's Bimmer. Beemers are motorcycles.

Back on topic. I have a temper, but I've only ever resorted to punching someone once in self defence, and that was at a college party, not on the bike. When you're astride a spindly multi thousand dollar racing machine, wearing slippery, road cleated shoes and lycra, it's best to deal with the stupidity, absorb the abuse, and ride home safe.



Wear tri shoes?

[charliedid]

Dumb and Dumber

[moose8]

I have a theory developed over time cycling in Boston that drivers of 3-series BMWs often are the most needlessly aggressive/dangerous drivers out there for cyclists. Outside of the city I notice similar behavior with pick-up trucks. And yes I have friends with both types of vehicles and they are nice people, so I realize you can't overgeneralize, but still.

[rice rocket]

I have a theory developed over time cycling in Boston that drivers of 3-series BMWs often are the most needlessly aggressive/dangerous drivers out there for cyclists. Outside of the city I notice similar behavior with pick-up trucks. And yes I have friends with both types of vehicles and they are nice people, so I realize you can't overgeneralize, but still.

I think you'll find more than a few 3-series drivers on here... :p One of them is a moderator.

[moose8]

I think you'll find more than a few 3-series drivers on here... :p One of them is a moderator.

I'll be the first to admit it's a broad overgeneralization, but at least on the route through downtown Boston it's something I've noticed. It may just be a symptom of there being a ton of them in Boston. And I do have friends who are very nice who drive them.

[RFC]

Does my Z4 count?

[christian]

The only person who ever tried to force me off the road was a BMW 3-series driver. He had New York MD plates.

I assume that if I die from negligence, it'll be someone in a cushy imported SUV, but if I die from someone being an assh*le, 3:1 odds they're driving a 3-series.

[christian]

Does my Z4 count?No, Z4 drivers are exempt under the clause that "If you can't tell the difference between appropriate styling for a car and an electric razor, you're probably an ok guy."

[rice rocket]

lol. Christian is on fire.

[PQJ]

lol. Christian is on fire.

So what you're really saying is that Christian is a terrorist with a sense of humor from a crappy non-rugby playing nation? The plot thickens. :help:

[crownjewelwl]

The only person who ever tried to force me off the road was a BMW 3-series driver. He had New York MD plates.

I assume that if I die from negligence, it'll be someone in a cushy imported SUV, but if I die from someone being an assh*le, 3:1 odds they're driving a 3-series.

carbon clinchers and a 3 series...i'm really on your ***** list

i have a 911 turbo...does that help or just make me even more of a douche??

[54ny77]

that should be an ad slogan.

No, Z4 drivers are exempt under the clause that "If you can't tell the difference between appropriate styling for a car and an electric razor, you're probably an ok guy."

[PQJ]

carbon clinchers and a 3 series...i'm really on your ***** list

i have a 911 turbo...does that help or just make me even more of a douche??

You know the old saying about the difference between a porcupine and a porsche?

(FWIW, I aspire to a naturally aspirated 911 one day)

[christian]

carbon clinchers and a 3 series...i'm really on your ***** listHa, what's right for you may not be right for me. I'm not making any judgements. And I've had my share of silly cars.

i have a 911 turbo...does that help or just make me even more of a douche??
Totally depends. Is it closer to a Minerva Blue 930 or a Guards Red 996 Turbo?

Though I'll admit, I prefer my Porsches sans hairdryer. (89 911 Speedster... but if you have a line on a 87-89 Club Sport, I'm in a trading mood!)

(It's official, this thread is all about me!)

[christian]

BTW, I don't mind BMWs either. But I like the ones that fall over if you don't put down the side stand. Shows them who's boss.

[charliedid]

No, Z4 drivers are exempt under the clause that "If you can't tell the difference between appropriate styling for a car and an electric razor, you're probably an ok guy."

Bahahaha!

[InspectorGadget]

Just an FYI: It's Bimmer. Beemers are motorcycles.Says who? :confused:

Please offer up the etymology or admit you pulled this out of an orifice other than your mouth. ;) [/hijack]


There is a time and place for frontier justice; the BMW driver's day is coming.

[Dave B]

I have a muscle car, if I hit you on a straight road my fault. If it is in a turn, then you are to blame. ;)

[tuscanyswe]

Bmw 3 series is most likely top 5 sold cars in stockholm, scary!!
Ill be on the look out!! For my father and my brother i guess .)

That looked really scary i cant believe ppl can do that to other ppl tbh.

[torquer]

No, Z4 drivers are exempt under the clause that "If you can't tell the difference between appropriate styling for a car and an electric razor, you're probably an ok guy."
Do Fiskers and 1st-generation Cougars qualify?
http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2013/04/24/business/FISKER/FISKER-articleLarge-v2.jpg
http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQaorx57f6kQkJk2cbRQ796ncVdvGL51 i4iGsDdE0MthEzSdcQ9

[crownjewelwl]

Ha, what's right for you may not be right for me. I'm not making any judgements. And I've had my share of silly cars.


Totally depends. Is it closer to a Minerva Blue 930 or a Guards Red 996 Turbo?

Though I'll admit, I prefer my Porsches sans hairdryer. (89 911 Speedster... but if you have a line on a 87-89 Club Sport, I'm in a trading mood!)

(It's official, this thread is all about me!)

997.2...perhaps you can show me how to actually drive it

[Lewis Moon]

Says who? :confused:

Please offer up the etymology or admit you pulled this out of an orifice other than your mouth. ;) [/hijack]


There is a time and place for frontier justice; the BMW driver's day is coming.

Bimmer vs Beemer (http://www.bimmercenter.com/article_001_name.html)

Bimmer Magazine (http://www.bimmer-mag.com/)

[InspectorGadget]

Bimmer vs Beemer (http://www.bimmercenter.com/article_001_name.html)

Bimmer Magazine (http://www.bimmer-mag.com/)I bow to you, sir.

[Lewis Moon]

I bow to you, sir.

No need...I'm just a recovering Bimmer owner.

[slidey]

Hahaha...awesome line! I've always been at a loss for words when I see one of these zip by...no more!! :banana:

No, Z4 drivers are exempt under the clause that "If you can't tell the difference between appropriate styling for a car and an electric razor, you're probably an ok guy."

[HenryA]

Moral: Don't punch drivers in the face.

Real moral: If you do, do a real good job of it.

:eek:

[blessthismess]

Moral: Don't punch drivers in the face.

Although I do not support punching drivers, or anyone for that matter. I will say that the driver is totally out of line by bringing a weapon(vehicle) into the altercation. Were the driver to get out of the car and lay the cyclist out that would be one thing, but to charge him with a 3,000 pound car is taking it wayyy too far :eek: Calm down and call the cops next time. Jeeez