To those of you who think it's cool to smoke out cyclists...

[klenger]

There is no "wrong side of the white line for bicyclists", except in the minds of those who don't know the law. Many roads do not have a shoulder on the right side of the white line. Sharing the road means just that, ... sharing the road, not the dirt next to the road. As I mentioned in my previous post, if you can't safely pass a cyclist, then wait till you can. It usually only takes a few seconds. If you don't like the law, then try to change it. If this whole topic makes you angry, then maybe some good strenuous outdoor exercise might help reduce your stress.

 

[cyborg]

They are suppose to ride to the left of the fog line.

I have been on both sides of this equation. Road width is 13' to 15'. If you are in control of your vehicle and driving at a reasonable speed, there should not be a problem.



What a thread: bikes, trucks, guns, motorcycles. All we need now is some nekked women.

 

[Gary - K7GLD]

Golly - this has turned out to be as much fun as my "Camping at Walmart" and "Kids and dogs in campgrounds" threads... :-laf :-laf :-laf

 

[cyborg]

How about jeepmullet?

Throws out a bone and then sits back to watch the fur fly :-{}

 

[GaryCarter]

Well, I'm waiting for the movie to come out.



Clint Eastwood... riding his 18-speed... . 44 mag strapped to his spandex shorts...



"Do you feel lucky, punk?"



GC

 

[klenger]

Gary, in many cities, cops ride bicycles. Who knows what they are packing.

 

[Rman]

So, you'd have me cross the center line and risk a head on collision with another vehicle to avoid hitting a bicyclist who is on the WRONG side of the white line in the VEHICLE traffic lane? And it would be ME who is in the wrong? You're right though, I'd probably be the one who is punished. That's the nature of todays backwards, law suit infested legal system.



What about my statement is it, that doesn't make sense? You try driving on curvy, mountain, two lane roads with blind curves that you can't see around and coming up on some IDIOT on a bike riding a couple of feet from the edge of the road. We get a lot of of those MORONS up here where I live.



If you read my posts, you'll see my problem is with those guys who ride on the wrong side of the white line. I have no problem with those guys who "share the road". In my first post, I said I agree with jeepmullett about smoking cyclists who DON'T deserve it . I don't recall insulting you either.

Some pretty harsh words. Why don't you try reading that little book I'm sure you've seen when you got your drivers license. You are quite wrong in regards to your comments above, and the slanderous terms are seemingly portraying you to be not only ignorant, but disrespectful.



IDIOTS? MORONS? Go read that book and we'll just see who those terms ACTUALLY refer too.

 

[Rman]

It's kind of funny the responses I've read. Crossing over the yellow line to pass a cyclist and risking your family's life to do so. You really think that's what the right thing to do is? Why is it people feel they have absolutely no responsibilty to slow down, that they HAVE to pass. It's called yielding and passing when safe. If there is on coming traffic, guess what, you don't pass no matter the circumstance!



It's the impatience and lack of respect that is the basis of this entire discussion. I happen to ride a road bike often, and have many other responses, but i'll keep a lid on it. It's pointless anyway.



So if a slow vehicle, or truck, or perhaps a vehicle being towed is hindering your precious time, is it ok to pass unsafely? How about pedestrians, are they more like bowling pins if they are in "the vehicle lane"? (like there is even such a thing)

 

[Greenleaf]

ROFLOL



Well said. I have folk pass me in all situations. On a hill, in a construction zone (TWO lane!) and while there is ONCOMING TRAFFIC!!!! I even had a guy pass me on a corner with oncoming traffic!! This has happened twice. LOL



I once followed a guy who passed me. Wanted to see just how fast he was traveling. I was nearly 70mph in a 55 zone out in the country to keep up with him.



As I set on my front porch and watch the state road , there are motorists who will pass an 18 wheeler while not being able to see the traffic on the other side of the HILL!! I live just down from a stop sign so the rigs are moving only 15/20 mph going pass the house.



It comes down to no repect for the lives of others.



GL

 

[nps]

I think smoking out cyclist just became my new hobbie. :-laf :-laf :-laf

Maybe not all of em, but reading some of the posts on here will certainly make me look at the next cyclist I pass differently. :-laf

 

[1smoknC]

as far as im concerned about cyclist's being able to use the road i think is big time BS. they dont pay road tax, so they dont belong on the road. buy a bike that can go off to the side of the road or ride the sidewalks. if you cant go off to the side of the road or there is no sidewalk, drive a vehicle. i dont think that when bikers are doin 10-15 mph down a road and hold up traffic, then get smoked have any right to B***** and moan about it. its common sense, do you go 10 mph on a one way road which has a speed limit of 55 mph? no!... . sorry, just had to voice my opinion.

 

[klenger]

Opinion Noted.

 

[Jeepmullet]

as far as im concerned about cyclist's being able to use the road i think is big time BS. they dont pay road tax, so they dont belong on the road. buy a bike that can go off to the side of the road or ride the sidewalks. if you cant go off to the side of the road or there is no sidewalk, drive a vehicle. i dont think that when bikers are doin 10-15 mph down a road and hold up traffic, then get smoked have any right to B***** and moan about it. its common sense, do you go 10 mph on a one way road which has a speed limit of 55 mph? no!... . sorry, just had to voice my opinion.

What kind of bass boat do you own?

 

[MikeS1]

Out here in Colorado they have a single file law in most areas but do you think those dumb a*s cyclists obey that law "NO", sometimes they can be as many as 4 wide making a slow climb through a narrow canyon, so as far as I am concerned if I feel that you are not being courteous and you are hogging the road prepare to be picking soot out of your teeth.....

 

[Jeepmullet]

I'm glad you feel like judge, jury, and executioner.

 

[MikeS1]

I'm glad you feel like judge, jury, and executioner.

I am not feeling like anything, just sick and tired of inconsiderate bicycle riders.

 

[Jeepmullet]

I am not feeling like anything, just sick and tired of inconsiderate bicycle riders.

I understand, I'm sick of inconsiderate cyclists also. I hate being grouped into those people. I do admire their drive to get out and ride though.

 

[crobertson1]

I apologize for my harsh words.



I would not cross the center line. That's not what I said. Sometimes, I come around a curve and there in the lane that I'm driving in, which I ignorantly refer to as the "vehicle lane", is a cyclist or two and I have no choice but to hold my line, and hope he does too. If I slam on the brakes, and get rear ended, I guess that would be my problem and cyclist pedals on. If I swerve into the opposing lane, and get into a head on collision, my problem and cyclist pedals on.



Sometimes we get stuck behind a "slower moving human powered vehicle" for a long time and we're at the mercy of the "driver" ahead. I don't dare honk at His Highness on the bike, so I just follow hoping He or They will show mercy.



I'm talking about two lane, curvy, steep, mountain roads, where there are no passing zones for miles sometimes. I'm sure you can imagine how frustrating it is to have to follow at a slow pace for that long. When is it ok for me to grow impatient and when is it time for the cyclist to show some respect? Never?



I'm trying to be sensitive ,but some of you cyclists act as if motor vehicles have no business being on your roads. The consideration factor goes both ways. That's all I'm trying to say. I understand your position. Can you see mine?



Anyway, again, I apologize for my harsh words. I should have said

"inconsiderate person" instead of idiot, and "dare devil" instead of moron (humor meant here). Seriously, don't you worry about some drunk or lead footer coming around a corner, and hitting you when you're in the road like that?



I fear this post will be misunderstood, but I hope not.

 

[AMink]

I'm not trying to be a smart aleck, but sometimes I find it interesting to see which threads keep going and going... Again, not poking fun, just an observation. Carry on

 

[NIsaacs]

Part of this thread went over my head, cuz I don't savvy the Bass boat comments





"NICK"