Reader: Douchy Colorado cyclists take selfishness to new heights

Our post about the ten most expensive places to get a speeding ticket has spurred plenty of memorable comments, including one claiming that Colorado motorists drive too slowly and another maintaining that drivers are selfish -- an assertion many interpreted as an attack from cycling advocates. This reader isn't buying...
By Michael Roberts
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Our post about the ten most expensive places to get a speeding ticket has spurred plenty of memorable comments, including one claiming that Colorado motorists drive too slowly and another maintaining that drivers are selfish — an assertion many interpreted as an attack from cycling advocates. This reader isn’t buying it.

Martin Koenigsberg writes:

Surpassed only by the douchy Colorado Bike riders who take selfishness and lack of consideration to new heights….

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword‘s news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor’s degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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