Dude! Who Do You Think You're Honking At?!

Check out this video from Orlando, Florida. If you're a cyclist who's ever had a run-in with a hot-headed driver (and what cyclist hasn't in the Czech Republic, land of the World's Least Courteous and Most Aggressively Insane Drivers), you'll really enjoy this.

A cop on a bicycle is being trailed by another cyclist who's filming the proper way to ride on a narrow city road. (Read more about the entire incident here.)

And then an idiot driver honks his horn at the cyclists! And gets an earful from the cop, who the driver obviously didn't see when he blew his horn.

If I'd been that cop, I would have blown my stack at that driver.

But it's still a moment for every cyclist to savor.

(And thanks to Rob for bringing this video to my attention.)

Who are you honking at? from Keri Caffrey on Vimeo.

Another Bike Lane From Hell!

Another example of a stupid bike lane in Prague. Why even bother?

I guess you have to give the city some credit for even trying, but c'mon, people! Jeesh. You can do better than this!

This photo was taken by my cycling buddy Rob in the front of the Billa grocery store on Jugoslávských partyzánů, across the street from Pizzeria Grosseto.

"It caught my eye because the bike lane is new and it is stuck right between the parking strip (people jumping in and out of their cars to go to the cigarette stand in front of Billa) and the single narrow lane of traffic there," Rob says. "Of course, the unplowed snow just makes it all the more exciting!"

This bike lane extends much of the length of Jugoslávských partyzánů, and follows the line of parked cars on the right.

It would be impossible to ride this lane without a constant fear of getting doored every 10 meters or so.

I'd rather take my chances in the road itself, thank you very much, or ride on the sidewalk.

Reminds me of the other ridiculous bike lane in Prague, which I filmed for a YouTube video awhile back.

11 Memorable Moments (Or Nicest Photos) From 2009

Sadly, I did not go cycling once in December -- a combination of bad weather, a busy schedule, and a bit of laziness, perhaps. December was the only month I missed all year. So I apologize for the lack of posts lately. But I plan on getting back in the saddle very soon, so stay tuned.

In the meantime, here's a look back at some of the highlights and lowlights of my cycling year.

MAN DOWN



This is what happens when you try to cycle on ice. Didn't help my bum shoulder any. Ouch. Read that post by clicking here. (February 1, 2009)

IT FELT LIKE A SECRET



A beloved cycling watering hole burns to the ground. Read that post by clicking here. (March 30, 2009)

AIR FORCE WON -- OR WATCHING OBAMA LAND IN PRAGUE



We cycled out to the airport and basically stood underneath Air Force One as President Obama landed in Prague. Read that post by clicking here. (April 22, 2009)

TUNNEL VISIONS



Have we found a new cyclists’ paradise? Read that post by clicking here. (April 27, 2009)

NOT BAD FOR AN OLD GUY



I conquered the dreaded Hill of Doom on my 48th birthday. Read that post by clicking here. (May 6, 2009)

A FAMILY AFFAIR



I got to go out on a couple of rides with my family this year. It marked Emma's first real cycling adventure. Something to celebrate for sure. Read that post by clicking here. (May 13, 2009)

TRAIIIINNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!



Rob and I just miss getting hit by a train. But we also cycle through some spectacular countryside. Read that post by clicking here. (May 21, 2009)

IN BAD HUMORS



I get the wires removed from my shoulder after surgery. The whole episode really curtailed my riding this season. Read that post by clicking here. (July 12, 2009)

LEGEND OF THE FALL



We're still not quite sure how Mark managed not to seriously hurt himself when he fell from a high wall into the Vltava River. Read that post by clicking here. (October 11, 2009)

"WHY IN THE HELL ARE YOU OUT HERE, GRANT?!"



It can be incredibly beautiful in the woods on your bike, even when you question why you're out in the cold and wet in the first place. Read that post by clicking here. (November 10, 2009)

WHISKY-A-GO-GO



A spirited ride, in more ways than one. Read that blog post by clicking here. (November 17, 2009)