Orange Cones of Life
What do you think of when you see an orange traffic cone? If you are like me you will consider something like beware, slow down, be careful, because there is a roadside hazard that you need to be conscious of. They are displayed for our good and for our protection…right? Recently I found out that not everyone views them in the same way. While on a leisurely bike ride a couple of weeks ago I was passed by a young man. You could tell that this person was not a “professional biker,” since he did not have on the Lance Armstrong gear of spandex, sport wrap sunglasses or a helmet. Instead, he looked more like he belonged on a skateboard, with long hair and baggy pants. While he was riding in front of me, I could monitor his biking behavior. He would ride for about ten yards and then jerk the back tire off of the pavement and aim for the orange cones along the side of the road with the intention of knocking them over. The rider met with success about 75% of the time as he apparently ...