bicycles and highway
anybody dislike bicycles on the highway while your driving?
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Yup. 0 -
I just dodge em. Don 0 -
quote:Originally posted by dcon12
I just dodge em. Don
Isn't that illegal?0 -
Groups riding three abreast on a the winding river road that leads to my home, without a shoulder or bike lane, and all wearing matching spandex, that would be more appropriate for the grand Marshall of a Gay pride parade tends to make me contemplate committing vehicular homicide occasionally. 0 -
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Sharing the road goes both ways...
What really gets me is on some popular bike roads there are no bike lanes, wide shoulders, etc. Which is sad... read somewhere a while back that adding the extra 6-8 feet of highway width extended the road's useful life quite a bit.0 -
Here in Austin the cycling scene is pretty big, and I myself do enjoy a nice bike ride. However, I stay in the bike lane to the point of almost being on the curb. Most other cyclists here will stay on the very outter edge of the bike lane which is fairly nerve wracking while driving. I'm all for sharing the road, but I draw the line at riding in the road with cars, going slower than the other traffic, missing stop signs etc. On the highways it's even worse, what happens when the person talking on the cell phone or changing the CD or whatever isn't paying attention and hits the cyclist? In short, the car wins. To sum up, I dislike it, however, I will share the road, but everyone (cyclists included) need to really be careful. 0 -
Living in a rather scenic part of the Ozarks, we must be on some kind
of cyclist' map. All summer long you'll pass one or more just every
so often. We have rather tight hills and curves in places, and those
of us that know the roads well may often be cruising in speeds in excess
of 70mph, so cycling here is not entirely safe.
A few years back some elderly woman was passing through this area with
covered wagon and horse. A sheer wonder there wasn't a serious accident. I'd pop over a hill and there she'd be, just ploddin' along.
I'd pass her here and there, and once caught her at a conv. store and
chatted with her a bit. The story she told was: believe she was from
PA.(?), and was delivering her son's thoroughbred horse to him, somewhere
in the far West. I don't mind the cyclist' too bad, but this was a
bit more hazardous, for drivers, wagon, lady, and horse.0 -
In Broken Bow, Nebraska We just drive over any bicycle riders in our way.
No joke, There is always two or three riders that get hit or ran over every year.0 -
Yes. [:(!] 0 -
I wish they would have to get a license plate and buy tabs for it every year if they want to ride on the road. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by youngsparkey
I wish they would have to get a license plate and buy tabs for it every year if they want to ride on the road.
technically in most cities they are supposed to get licensed. They get a sticker instead of a plate which should be stuck on or near the vertical tube. Less than $20 in most cities...0 -
Best part is : "they have the right a way" 0 -
In Colorado, bicycles are allowed anywhere vehicles are unless it is marked "No bicycles."
Saying that, I used to ride a road bike and for a very short time, I participated in century rides (100 milers). I stopped doing that because it quickly became obvious that I was putting my life in danger.
When approaching an intersection where I had the ROW (they had a stop sign), I would always try to make eye contact with the driver. You have no clue how many times someone will pull right out in front of you. When you're on a bike with ultra-thin tires doing about 30mph, it is very difficult to stop on a dime and keep upright.
I wound up selling my road bike. Now, I only ride my mountain bike. While I do most of my riding off-road, when I'm on the highway at least I have a fighting chance with the thicker tires when some assclown decides that he's got the ROW.
And, FWIW, I'm equally disgusted at bikers who don't show proper respect for traffic. You should be riding in single-file, not blocking traffic.0 -
I've rode my bike all over the place, and I have to go on highways/bridges/etc to get there. I'm surprised I haven't got nailed. cuz I was talking to this guy who's brother is a state trooper in arkansas; apparently, when pulling ppl over for tickets, he stays well clear of traffic and still has near misses a few times every year. I asked how's that, he said some nutzos come intentionally close or even swerve over. and that's with a cop on the side of the road. maybe some people really do "just run 'em over". 0 -
I was driving head first into a parking spot in San Mateo Ca when a bicyle came out of nowhere and darted in front of me and I hit the bike, the rider looked like a Mexican, however he didn't speak spanish, witnesses thought he may have been a Central American Indian, before law enforcement came arrived the guy came to and took off on his bent up bicyle. 0 -
Bicycles should be kept in the yard with the other toys. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by spanielsells
In Colorado, bicycles are allowed anywhere vehicles are unless it is marked "No bicycles."
Saying that, I used to ride a road bike and for a very short time, I participated in century rides (100 milers). I stopped doing that because it quickly became obvious that I was putting my life in danger.
When approaching an intersection where I had the ROW (they had a stop sign), I would always try to make eye contact with the driver. You have no clue how many times someone will pull right out in front of you. When you're on a bike with ultra-thin tires doing about 30mph, it is very difficult to stop on a dime and keep upright.
I wound up selling my road bike. Now, I only ride my mountain bike. While I do most of my riding off-road, when I'm on the highway at least I have a fighting chance with the thicker tires when some assclown decides that he's got the ROW.
And, FWIW, I'm equally disgusted at bikers who don't show proper respect for traffic. You should be riding in single-file, not blocking traffic.
We have a lot in common, man.
I got tired of people telling me I didn't have the "right" to ride on "their" roads. Plus I got old, so now I shoot. There's less chance of self-righteous motorists running over me at the range. Though its not outside the realm of possibility.0 -
quote:Originally posted by Colonel Plink
quote:Originally posted by spanielsells
In Colorado, bicycles are allowed anywhere vehicles are unless it is marked "No bicycles."
Saying that, I used to ride a road bike and for a very short time, I participated in century rides (100 milers). I stopped doing that because it quickly became obvious that I was putting my life in danger.
When approaching an intersection where I had the ROW (they had a stop sign), I would always try to make eye contact with the driver. You have no clue how many times someone will pull right out in front of you. When you're on a bike with ultra-thin tires doing about 30mph, it is very difficult to stop on a dime and keep upright.
I wound up selling my road bike. Now, I only ride my mountain bike. While I do most of my riding off-road, when I'm on the highway at least I have a fighting chance with the thicker tires when some assclown decides that he's got the ROW.
And, FWIW, I'm equally disgusted at bikers who don't show proper respect for traffic. You should be riding in single-file, not blocking traffic.
We have a lot in common, man.
I got tired of people telling me I didn't have the "right" to ride on "their" roads. Plus I got old, so now I shoot. There's less chance of self-righteous motorists running over me at the range. Though its not outside the realm of possibility.
I used to do the Elephant Rock Century ride. How about you?0 -
Nope. I rode the plains. Lots of wind, nowhere near the climbs. And whole days of sweet, sweet solitude. 0 -
america isnt very kind to bicyclists. most american drivers dont know the laws of the road. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by Colonel Plink
Nope. I rode the plains. Lots of wind, nowhere near the climbs. And whole days of sweet, sweet solitude.
I trained for Elephant Rock at the Air Force Academy. I understand totally what you say about the winds -- face the wind as you're heading West through the AFA, and you'll know what it means to get nowhere fast.0 -
I tend to agree with slipgate.
I'll be willing to share my road with them when they start paying proportionate fees (to cars & big rigs) in order to use them.
After all, the definition of a "no fault" accident is when somebody smaller gets in your way.
D.
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quote:Originally posted by Doug Wilson
I tend to agree with slipgate.
I'll be willing to share my road with them when they start paying proportionate fees (to cars & big rigs) in order to use them.
After all, the definition of a "no fault" accident is when somebody smaller gets in your way.
D.
* edited to fix improper capitalization
In Colorado, the fees assessed are commensurate with the vehicles' damage to the road. The heavier the vehicle, the more plates cost. In the case of bicycles, I'd think the road damage incurred would be so slight as to negate the cost of assessing them.
That is to say, it'd cost more to assess the fees than they would bring in. It'd be a losing proposition.
I'd also hope that you'd be "willing" to obey all traffic laws in order to assure the safety of all those who use the roads, regardless of what you felt about their rights.0 -
quote:Originally posted by jwb267
anybody dislike bicycles on the highway while your driving?
As my Native American ancesters have said many times. Hey dude, we were here first and you are bout to lose your hair talking like that. And I confess. I'm the guy slowing you down...so flip me off and get on down the road. Too easy!!!0 -
I guess my point is that those infernal machines should not be permitted on America's thoroughfares.
D.0 -
quote:Originally posted by LaidbackDan
Groups riding three abreast on a the winding river road that leads to my home, without a shoulder or bike lane, and all wearing matching spandex, that would be more appropriate for the grand Marshall of a Gay pride parade tends to make me contemplate committing vehicular homicide occasionally.
when they here me coming they better head for the ditch,the vehicle with the BIGGEST TIRES always comes first[}:)][}:)][8D]0 -
quote:Originally posted by SLING BLADE
Best part is : "they have the right a way"
Not in Ohio...Same laws as Cars.... Most heavily traveled roads have at least a small lane for bikes.0 -
quote:Originally posted by Doug Wilson
I guess my point is that those infernal machines should not be permitted on America's thoroughfares.
D.
Ain't that a line from an old Hopalong Cassidy movie.... Cept'n I believe he was talking bout CARS...
Gas Hit $ 2.50 again today... Keeps it up you be peddling too...HEHEHE Just not as fast as Me... Excuse if I say Get the h***(heck) outa my way.....0
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