> Well I don't know how it work in the USA. But here in France ... Btw, I live in France, too. The same happens to me while driving, too. I agree that regainin

> Well I don't know how it work in the USA. But here in France ... Btw, I live in France, too. The same happens to me while driving, too. I agree that regaining momentum is much more annoying while riding, rather than driving. Still, a small amount of time is wasted in both cases. I usually take it as an opportunity to exchange a smile with the grateful pedestrian. That's one of the aspects of France I love :-)