This “Rocket Surgeon” was published in the Opinion section of a local newspaper yesterday:
When Bike Paths are Present Bike Riders Should Use Them
To answer the writer of “Motorists must allow bicyclists leeway” driving in Bloomfield and West Bloomfield on weekends is no fun. The “wannabe Lance Armstrong’s” are taking over the narrow roads. There is often no leeway other then crossing over to the wrong side of the road following a bicycle at its speed! There are miles and miles of bicycle paths built for motorless vehicles. These weekend bike enthusiasts completely ignore what was built for their safety. If there are bicycle paths, the bike riders should have to use them or be ticketed.
Susanne (last name omitted by Gene)
Waterford Township
Please, allow me to retort:
West Bloomfield has exactly 4.25 miles of these so called “bike paths” in a city that is over 30 square miles I would dare call this “inadequate” wouldn’t you agree?
100 Pounds Ago 
Gene,
The world is full of assholes….
Some people shouldn’t have a drivers license. I bet this person is afraid to drive over bridges.
I never cease to be amazed by how many people in cars get ticked off at cyclists. Aren’t their bigger fish to fry? If someone gets red-faced and increases their heartrate because they have to wait a few minutes to get around a cyclist, they need some major help. As for bike lanes – yes, statistics show they are the safest place for cyclists. Their existence is increasing, but is by no means ubiquitous. I can’t wait until they are. As for paths/trails – those aren’t always practical when you’re actually trying to get somewhere (i.e. “commute”).
I encountered 5-6 moments of bike rage on my recent century ride. One guy yelled “get out of the way fat boy” and there were other episodes of honking horns, yelling and miscellaneous gestures. Get a life. If any of them came close enough and I had time and it were safe, I’d kick the side of their car.
We have many miles of bike paths in my area, but none of them get me from my home to my job.