Have You Heard of This Bike Stunt?
By DB
@dgobucks226 (34405)
October 6, 2018 2:37pm CST
There is a new phenonmena called "swerving" which is starting to become a popular fun pastime for young people.
This trend is really catching on among some youngsters where bicycles are used in dare-devil stunts among motorists. They are intentionally biking straight into the path of oncoming vehicles in many cases and swerving at the very last split second. Often large groups of teens are doing this while some record the action, and the resulting traffic chaos is then put on social media.
The police are very concerned about this illegal dangerous fad. Perhaps you've seen this on videos or on the news. What's your opinion of this new teenage craze? Hopefully, the youngsters in your town are not getting their kicks out this behavior.
If you go to You Tube and type in swerving videos you will see what I mean. Due to some profanity in the background music played in the videos a link could not be displayed here.
Source- NJ 101.5 FM
Photo-youtube.com
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
8 Oct 18
Oh that explains a lot. Some little kids (younger than teen) used to try it with me. They'd be riding their bikes straight toward me. I'd actually pull over and stop. They would then scream something at me (could make it out) and keep riding their bikes....
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
9 Oct 18
@dgobucks226 Not cool. If I were pedestrian I may be tempted to knock them off their bikes to prove a point. Some other, more angry people might be tempted to do the same in their cars. I hope the police can do something about it- stupid and dangerous trend
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@dgobucks226 (34405)
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9 Oct 18
Yes, they usually ride in groups of 5 or more trying to veer off at the last minute.
They are starting to do this on sidewalks to pedestrians.
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@dgobucks226 (34405)
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10 Oct 18
@FayeHazel Whatever happened to just playing sports. Or even video games. At least innocent bystanders are not at risk? Risking one's life is not a smart way to make a you tube video.
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@celticeagle (159452)
• Boise, Idaho
9 Oct 18
@dgobucks226 ......I guess some like it that way.
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@dgobucks226 (34405)
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10 Oct 18
@celticeagle As the scarecrow says... If I only had a brain 
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@LadyDuck (458976)
• Switzerland
9 Oct 18
@dgobucks226 Imagine a new driver in this situation, this can cause serious accidents. I would immediately call the police should I see idiots doing this, I would also take photos.
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@dgobucks226 (34405)
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10 Oct 18
@LadyDuck All good points Anna. Risking not only their own lives but the driver's too...
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@dgobucks226 (34405)
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9 Oct 18
They could cause vehicles to panic to avoid them and lose control.
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@dgobucks226 (34405)
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9 Oct 18
Reports of head on collisions with cars causing extensive damage have been reported.
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@Hannihar (129531)
• Israel
14 Oct 18
@dgobucks226
That is very scary and dangerous.
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@Hannihar (129531)
• Israel
15 Oct 18
@dgobucks226
They certainly do and it is very sad some of the things they do.
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@dgobucks226 (34405)
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14 Oct 18
Yes Hanni, to get noticed kids sure do some crazy life-threatening things!
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@snowy22315 (170422)
• United States
14 Oct 18
Teens are so brilliant aren't they??
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@dgobucks226 (34405)
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16 Oct 18
Yes they are! Scary that we were both teens once, but I never road in front of cars 
@dgobucks226 (34405)
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9 Oct 18
The crazy games kids play! Potentially risking injury and perhaps their lives.
@dgobucks226 (34405)
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10 Oct 18
Yes, social media is a major factor in this crazy behavior!
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@dgobucks226 (34405)
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9 Oct 18
Courage in numbers and peer pressure are indeed motivators for seeking thrills no matter how dangerous!
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