The world would be a much better place with a little more understanding.
Posted by Ok_Motor4106@reddit | ebikes | View on Reddit | 3 comments
It’s a classic case of "where you stand depends on where you sit." Changing your role in life often brings a sudden, eyeopening wave of empathy.
I actually see that phrase online recently, and it really hits home with something I’ve been going through. Honestly, please don’t judge me, but I used to be that person who couldn't stand delivery bikes or scooters on the road. I thought they were reckless, messy, and basically just "moving roadblocks" getting in my way.
But now that I’ve started cycling myself, everything looks different. Driving feels intimidating from a bike seat. I’m constantly worried about cars clipping me, drivers turning right without checking their blind spots, or someone suddenly blasting their horn and making me jump.
I finally get that it’s not easy for anyone out there, whether you’re behind the wheel or on a bike. The world really become a better place when we have a little more understanding. Now, when I’m driving, I’m happy to wait for a cyclist to pass first. And when I’m on my bike, I try my best to follow the rules and stay out of the way. This kind of mutual respect works way better than any traffic law ever could. Don’t you think?
also, I’m sorry for such a long post, and please bear with me if my English feel a bit rough. I know it’s quite a lot to get through, so I really appreciate you taking the time to read it!
SadisticPawz@reddit
Being on a bike made me a better pedestrian. Holding to one side, approaching blind corners carefully and always being aware of my surroundings and who or what's around me. Also with a bike, slowing for peds, crosswalks, driveways, doors, blind corners, parked cars, dogs. Goes a long way to keep everyone safe. But it also made me upset with how zombified other peds can seem, with near zero awareness for anything around them or just willfully ignoring others.
geekroick@reddit
What's that saying about walking in another man's shoes? Maybe we should all be riding on another man's bike.
Totally agree with you buddy, the issue is that there are far too many closed-minded angry cycle-hating motorists out there... and they're a lost cause.
You can lead such a man to a bike but he won't get on and ride it, if I may borrow from another popular phrase.
Odd-Lime-2738@reddit
Last time I tried that it worked out brilliantly. I was a mile away AND I had a new pair of shoes. Win win!