Obstruction of traffic flow
The bicyclists' formation in the road is difficult to determine from the limited descriptions in the article. IF they were 3 traveling side-by-side-by-side and thus blocking cars.......they do not have my sympathy. Since the bicycle does not purchase gasoline (and thus pay taxes dedicated for roads), they are mooching from the car drivers' largese. The roads are not paid/maintained by revenues from bicyclists beyond a mere decimal_dust amount. When I ride the bicycle, I minimize my impediment to car drivers and pay attention to what happens behind me. After all, if there is an accident, the bicycle/motorcyclist may have been in the right, but in the world of cold hard physics, the 2-wheeler will lose. Maybe you think that is not fair, but physics trump trendy social utopian thinking. Traveling side by side and obstructing traffic is real stupid, yelling F You to those you annoy and mooch from is provocative....and someday some physics happens, such as when face meets windshield glass at speed.
I don't condone what happened, but be aware of what is going on and take precautions. Pay attention to what is going on behind you and take precautions.
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