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I lived in LA for 10 years,
I lived in LA for 10 years, been riding out her in CO for 4 years. I had more issues with road rage in LA than out here in CO. I was spit on, sworn on etc in LA and really haven't experienced too much here in CO.
Road Rage
Sad to report that car v cyclist battles aren't solely a problem in Colorado. I've had rocks & water thrown at me in Hawaii, whilst in LA hot coffee seems to be the weapon of choice and I've had a skate board rolled at me too. I hope your day in court is a good one.
road rage
I love Colorado, but its the only state where i've been run off the road, had objects thrown at me, and called racial slurs while riding my bike. I've lived in Colorado, Chicago, and Atlanta. Colorado is by far the worst for angry, ignorant drivers.
I am shocked by your comment
I haven't lived in to many places but of those Colorado is by far the friendliest place. Is this more of a regional thing, like where in Colorado makes a big difference.
Agreed on the area comment
I have lived and ridden all over PA and MD and they were similar to riding around Boulder. However, every time I have ridden to Carter Lake it is much worse and like stepping into another dimension. A dimension where every other car, truck and motorcycle operator feels I am something to be yelled at or they sneak up and rev their engine just behind me or rev it in front of me and spew black smoke everywhere. I now keep my phone ready to dial CSP to report license plate numbers when riding near Carter Lake.
Hint..
Hint - Avoid Carter Lake. It is a redneck beacon.
With so many better roads around, with shoulders, I am not sure why people sit do that route.
It ain't about the rednecks...
I'm from LA originally, and get back home fairly frequently. When I do, I take my bike. At first my CO friends would tell me I'm crazy for riding in LA, but let me tell you... I've never had the kind of hassles in LA that I see and hear about riding here in CO. They've got more 'rednecks' than the area around Carter Lake could possibly have. The point is, it isn't rednecks that are the problem (at least not exclusively).
point taken
I see your point. It still fascinates me how little traffic there is up there and drivers still feel I am in their way, even though they have plenty of room to pass since there are no cars coming the other direction.
Lefthand has more hassle than Carter
I think Lefthand Canyon is much worse conflict wise than Carter. Carter Lake midday on the summer weekends should be avoided because of the boat trailers not because of generalized sun damaged drivers...Green Ridge reservoir route to Masonville and onto Buckhorn Canyon is better anyway.
Never had a problem with
Never had a problem with Lefthand, and there is a shoulder for almost the entire thing.
On the other hand, Carter is just dumb.
That car looks familiar
I recognize that car as one similar to one I have had altercations with on Bear Creek Canyon Rd were it seems the video took place. I've had trash and a soda thrown at me on two different occasions and have been verbally harassed. Trash was thrown at me just west of Red Rocks on the second switchback I think, and the soda was tossed at me just before Evergreen. The car looks similar to be the same make and model, but I've never had the chance to take good notes. Looks like this is right west of Idledale.
Please post if there is info on the court date and location. I would like to go if I can!
Court Date
I will provide the details of the court date when they become available. It's an open court, would love to see the cycling community show up (in lycra!)
This is just west of
This is just west of Idledale, just short of halfway between Red Rocks and Evergreen. I have one of these incidents every other time I ride it, it seems. Tight shoulder and blind corners (though not on this stretch). Most drivers are respectful, though I suspect tolerant is a better word.
So happy to hear that these
So happy to hear that these stupid d-bags are seeing their day in court. I can only hope that the judge will uphold "yield to life" and give these angry losers a heavy fine!
Camera's
Makes me want to go out and purchase a front and rear camera for this very purpose and start knabbing people like this. Thanks for posting!