Was talking with some friends while waiting for everyone to show up, one of them got a text... guy said he was rolling down 495 on his way (texting on 495.... now that's nuts)
ok, ill say it.
as dumb as it is, you got to give it to the guy for keeping his balance. he may be an idiot, but he probably has skills in him somewhere.
Some of the younger guys I ride with on occasion answer their phones (or txt) while we're out riding. I told 'em very sincerely if they do it while they're next to me -- I'll pull over next to 'em and knock the phone right out of their hand. And I'm not kidding.
Now at least they pull over into a different lane or slow to fall back to the rear while we're riding.
27 years ago, or so (???), I was with my mom driving back from San Luis Obispo, CA when I saw Indian Larry cruising down the freeway laid back on his bike much like that yahoo was. Obviously, he wasn't texting; but to a 13-year-old, that was the most awesome thing I had ever seen. I kept wondering HOW he did that. I tried it on my bicycle when I got home and have the scars to show for it (steep hill used for momentum probably not a good part of the plan....) Good learning experience though; since then, I have NOT tried it on any bicycle or motorcycle while riding. Considering my propensity to try anything stupid once, that's a good thing. God, have I really almost made it to 42???
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