To the editor:

The Bicycle Coalition of Maine is compelled to respond to the letter from Gregory S. Wallace, who recommended bicycle riders ride against traffic.

(2) comments

DaveBarry1099

I always face traffic. Riding the 'legal' way is suicide. This guy Matt is wrong.

Gregory Wallace

All of the usual lame arguments from the Bicycle lobby. Here is a question Matt. Why are the 3 people I pointed out that were struck behind dead or severely injured? They obeyed the law and how did that turn out for them? According to your logic they should be alive and well. What happened Matt? Wide open road,daylight there is no reason according to you that they should be harmed. Hell they should get up and walk. I only sited 3 and there are many more. I understand risk and in this scenario with the threat behind us and no defense it is an unreasonable risk. You want to take a risk? Do it! I swill never take you skydiving with me and push you out of the aircraft against your will. There are no studies that backup your opinion you just wish there was.

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