For our user agree- ment, click here . Motorists should not project that behavior onto all cyclists. Too many motorists take this animosity toward all cyclists to dangerous extremes. While cycling legally, and often in bike lanes, I have had motorists honk, yell, throw objects and swerve their automobiles as close as possible to me. If I were to write a letter to The Oregonian for each incident, you would receive weekly letters from me.
Motorists complain of rude behavior while cyclists complain of dangerous behavior.
Roughly six cyclists are killed each year in the Portland area by automobiles. I have never, however, heard of a motorist killed by a bicycle. We all need to be courteous, drive and ride safely and learn to share the road.