I'm tired of bicyclist getting killed in my area!!

Yesterday another bicyclist got killed in my county.  That makes about 5 this year.  Many of these people are obeying the rules and riding the correct way.  It's just drivers aren't looking out for them.  Yeh, I live in the Meth capital of the world and alot of bikers don't care how they ride.  But come on people...Keep a look out for us.  Just letting off some steam...Am wondering if it's alcohol, cell phones, minds elsewhere??  Don't know...but it's ******g me off.  Brian  PS  I ride so defensively that I will come to a complete stop if I feel the driver hasn't clued where they are going.

It makes me mad too. Here in GA we have a special license plate with a silhouette of a cyclist and instead of county name is says "share the road". I spent the extra $70 a vehicle registration to get this plate, I know in the big picture it doesn't do much, but maybe one day a driver will see it and take the message into consideration.

unbelievable!  where do you live?

I know how you feel. It's getting bad in my area too. I'm so cautious when I ride my bike now that it's almost not even fun anymore (almost :). Drivers just don't pay attention anymore.

 We need laws and more bike friendly roadways.  We need more dedicated bike trials.  Unfortunately these types of projects are on hold because of the poor economy.  But at least we have a cycling friendly Transportation Secretary.  I try to stay away from roads.  This isn't always practical though. Been close to being hit quite a few times.  I find that motorists don't like waiting for anything. 

As a person who rides his bike a lot, there are ceratin roads I avoid because they are too dangerous. Too many inattentive drivers!
On the other had I've also knocked an idiot off his bike when he tried to pass me on my right side when I was making a right turn! Too many people on bikes don't follow the rules of the road and put themselves into dangerous situations. I see it all the time.