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The guy obviously needs a class in anger management!

Bicyclists have every right to be on the road and they are entitled to have the right of way. People in Michigan sadly seldom respect the bicyclists' right to the road. We all need to share the road. Furthermore, this incident went far beyond carelessness because the man exited his vehicle and assaulted the bicyclist in a fit of rage. I am 100% on the side of the bicyclist. No matter what frustrations were experienced by both parties, the actions of the motorist were uncalled for. This is a sad day for the bicyclists of our area.

I avoid riding on Harper because of things like this. I have been nearly hit several times, by people exiting businesses and sidestreets...and I ride on the sidewalk. I prefer to enjoy my time on Jefferson. Drivers seem to be more aware.

Bicycling is a big deal in SW Michigan with all our bike trails and access to natural habitat for bicyclists. And of course they are accorded (and ought to be ) the right of way when it comes to car vs. bike. Most bicyclists are careful and respectful, but there is a small group that is an irritation. They believe they have a divine right to the roads and trails and thus ride at speeds and in a manner that invites difficulties. I live on one of MI's beautiful bike trail and have almost been knocked down several times by folks from this small segment of the bicycling community. They roar down the trail on expensive bikes, dressed in spandex and helmets obviously trying to shave 1/100 of a second off their time and with little regard for anything else. They are only a small segment of bicyclist, but they are dangerous. Bikes have the right of way over cars, but pedestrians have the right of way over cyclists.

I should add that this in no way condones the actions of the motorist in the reported incident. I would rather have the out of control "anger management" problem riding a bike than behind the steering wheel of a car.

Should bicycles even be allowed on roads that experience fast, heavy traffic? I've I have seen lots of accidents just waiting to happen because of the inattention or "like it or lump it" attitude of some bikers. It's nuts to have those hard to see, wobbly folks riding along with semis and SUV's (whose drivers are another "category"). My opinion, for which I will no doubt receive a lot lumps myself.

I've been cycling for over 20 years and there's no way I would ride in the street on Harper. The speed limit is 40 mph and there's just too much traffic from all the businesses.

Naturally, bicycles deserve a wide berth on the roads. And this Dunn fellow seems like he got awful steamed for some reason. None of us know what was said, but the outcome is awful.

The one thing that I have to admit is that the "street gang" of bikes that take over 1/4 mile worth of road and swerve all over, clown around, and run stop signs and red lights hurts these conversations. I see them every weekend, especially on Jefferson riding like idiots. Personally, I enjoy pulling up to a light or stop sign and getting nice and close to the curb so they cant burn through the signals.

If the bikes want to share the road, they had better share 100% of the rules. My deepest apologies if the clip in peddles are hard to deal with, but that's the price you pay for trying to train for the Olympics on our city streets. Sometimes you have to stop and wait.

R A G E ! ! !

I agree with Todd when he notes how many cyclists don't obey street laws. If you are going to ride in street, then you are subject to same laws as motorists. Want respect? Earn it! Would love to see law enforcement cite a biker for running a stop sign or making an illegal turn. Not condoning what happened on Harper Ave. bail should have been much higher.

I don't question the legal rights of people to ride bikes on the streets. I used to ride back in the day. I question the sanity of it. Even writing about the subject is dangerous. While my attention was on the keyboard, one of my Schnauzers swiped my grilled cheese sandwich off the table. Since a biker will inevitably receive the short end of the stick in an encounter with a car the onus is on said biker to be more wary, more observant of traffic laws and more willing to "give over" even when giving over violates their sense of "rights." Smart, safe and polite riding will protect bikers from the "bully" motorists with whom they share the roads.

Todd you missed the entire point of my comment. The word bullies in my remark is enclosed in quotation marks...don't you know what that means? If not, I can't help you. How silly of you to deduce that I think rules only apply to motorists and not to bikers; my entire point was that bikers should be more vigilant and adherent to traffic rules since they are most likely to get creamed in an encounter with a motorized vehicle. Nowhere did I suggest that bikes are not accountable for their behavior. Reading comprehension is obviously not your strong suit.