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Letters to a Driving Nation - Exploring the Conflict between Drivers and Cyclists
Why do some drivers get so annoyed by the mere presence of cyclists on their roads? Why do cyclists react to drivers the way they do?
In Letters to a Driving Nation, the author – a cyclist - explores this ongoing conflict, by de-constructing real-life situations he’s experienced in his decades of cycling. These stories – some amusing, some downright scary - are intermixed with illuminating and well-researched op-eds on topics of interest to both drivers and cyclists.
This book is a must-read for both new and experienced drivers as it provides a cyclist’s perspective on how drivers should and shouldn’t interact with cyclists. Cyclists will want their family, friends, and loved ones who drive to read this so they can better appreciate what it is like to cycle on our roads.
In Letters to a Driving Nation, the author – a cyclist - explores this ongoing conflict, by de-constructing real-life situations he’s experienced in his decades of cycling. These stories – some amusing, some downright scary - are intermixed with illuminating and well-researched op-eds on topics of interest to both drivers and cyclists.
This book is a must-read for both new and experienced drivers as it provides a cyclist’s perspective on how drivers should and shouldn’t interact with cyclists. Cyclists will want their family, friends, and loved ones who drive to read this so they can better appreciate what it is like to cycle on our roads.
89 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 27, 2015
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About the author
Bruce Butler
3 books3 followersBRUCE BUTLER is a member of the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association. He is a semi-retired professional engineer who writes about his passions: engineering, cycling, and science fiction.
He has worked in the high-technology field for thirty-five years in marine navigation, autonomous vehicles (land, underwater), vessel surveillance, telecommunications, mining automation, and remote control of construction equipment.
He is a bona fide nerd/trekkie who also enjoys trail running, cycling, swimming and doing Ironman triathlons. When not writing or exercising he likes to do home renovations.
He lives in Penticton, British Columbia and is currently working on the second book in his HYDRA Chronicles science fiction series.
He has worked in the high-technology field for thirty-five years in marine navigation, autonomous vehicles (land, underwater), vessel surveillance, telecommunications, mining automation, and remote control of construction equipment.
He is a bona fide nerd/trekkie who also enjoys trail running, cycling, swimming and doing Ironman triathlons. When not writing or exercising he likes to do home renovations.
He lives in Penticton, British Columbia and is currently working on the second book in his HYDRA Chronicles science fiction series.
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April 22, 2019
Written by an avid commuter and recreational cyclist, engineer and occasional driver from the suburbs, this book looks into the physics and psychology of personal transportation. While intended to be read by drivers, it is also useful for cyclists looking to ride more defensively and learn the various reasons why drivers seem to hate us so much. If you're interested in learning just why someone is willing to prioritize their comfort and convenience over you life, this is the book for you. It could also provide drivers with some insight on how it feels to be on the road without the protection of a cocoon of glass and steel. Or you know, just talk to a cyclist.
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