This is some paint. On a road.

I know the green square of paint with a bicycle icon might tempt you into thinking this is a bike lane. But that’s where you’d be mistaken…

You see, it’s actually just a road, that cars drive really fast on. All the time. It’s a small nuance to be sure, but maybe if I simplify things, you’ll be able to understand.

A bike lane does not:

• Instill mortal terror into its user
• Guarantee that motorists will be constantly pissed off at you
• Push you into traffic when any idiot opens their door

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A bike lane does:

• Have a physical barrier between cyclists and any cars
• Mean that bikes have supreme right of way inside the lane
• Feel eerily peaceful, safe and calm

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Don't be fooled again!