City Questions
We’re all familiar with drivers getting frustrated sharing the road with cyclists. However, sometimes the frustration gives way to another frustrating behavior. That of asking questions. When I’m on my bike, drivers seem to find me very approachable when they need help with something.
Apparently, I am the person to ask. I don’t know why but they assume I am in the know and can help them navigate their troubled city life… I guess urban cyclist means urban expert?
However, I’m sometimes uncomfortable thrown into the role of city guide. And that’s when I start messing with them.
Which is entertaining. But sometimes I wish they’d ask me a question I can actually answer.
Another problem with drivers asking for directions is that sometimes the way to get to a location by bike is different than if you go there by car. Especially due to all the one way streets and trails that bikes can use that cars can’t.
BTW…..Piece of advice to drivers…..Never ask a cyclist where the nearest gas station is.
You’re a genius.
My theory is that cyclists are more approachable than drivers because we are not sitting in a steel and glass isolation tank.
O, I laughed. I do this too. I feel a little bit ashamed, usually, like I’m going to upset the Bicycle Normative movement with peevish snark. But you… well, you look better, and i can’t even draw. Rock on.