Re: Why more people don't ride bicycyles

[http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (robert)]

 > From: http://www.world.std.com/~dp (Jeff DelPapa)
 > Date: Thu  Jul  9,  3:31pm
 >
 > . . .  For extreme cases, a "gimme space" stick
 > a _HORIZONTAL_ flag, sticking 24 inches into traffic, at roughly
 > top-of-tire height will work wonders at getting them to safefly pass.
 > This is an easy to find item in those countries that have lots of
 > utility cyclists (not the US),  but I make mine.  I use the
 > reflectorized fiberglass rods sold to mark the edges of driveways.  I
 > so far have resisted the temptation to equip it with a carbide tip,
 > to deter the "special" drivers we get around here (boston)
 > 
 > <dp>

Hi.  Where can these fiberglass rods be bought in the Boston area?

Thanks.