Meaning of bikelash | Babel Free

Definitions

Negative or hostile reaction to cyclists, especially from motorists or law enforcement.

informal

Examples

“There's a feeling among many drivers that cyclists, either by their ignorance of the law or by their blatant disregard for it, are asking for trouble⟳. […] In one sense⟳, the so-called bikelash has little to do with transportation modes.”

“I bicycled in for Bike to Work⟳ Day last⟳ week, and I saw⟳ no bikelash on such a pleasant day. But the Seattle Weekly's Nina Shapiro emailed me that the day before, she watched as a "beefy guy" driving a Buick got out, pushed a bicyclist against a wall and then picked up the bike and heaved it at him.”

“All are on the frontlines of what's been called the "bikelash", brave fighters willing to stand⟳ firm against the growing popularity of cycling across north America.”

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