rick81721
Lothar
Revenge of the cyclist in Singapore - nice left!
https://www.bicycling.com/news/a26517975/cyclist-punches-driver-video/
https://www.bicycling.com/news/a26517975/cyclist-punches-driver-video/
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Roadie Tips To Stay Alive...
- Thread starter BiknBen
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Yeah, @jimvreeland has a solid left
Kaleidopete
Well-Known Member
Cyclist Killed In Long Island Hit-And-Run
http://gothamist.com/2019/03/18/david_schlicting_bike_nyc.php
http://gothamist.com/2019/03/18/david_schlicting_bike_nyc.php
https://www.outsideonline.com/23929...4zx1FMDXBYvl8VBHDitruqhstIQ4ed2NESuQzs9pQZP2k
the car doesn't hit the cyclist(er people who ride bikes), the driver does......
Bias in the reporting. Long, but interesting read.
this goes along with the study that shows drivers don't see cyclists as people...
i do question the roadies that claim they have the right-away, and will blindly stick their hand out, signal, and turn,
without taking a look to see if anyone is coming or making eye contact....yeah, might have the r-o-w, but doesn't matter
after getting hit.
the car doesn't hit the cyclist(er people who ride bikes), the driver does......
Bias in the reporting. Long, but interesting read.
this goes along with the study that shows drivers don't see cyclists as people...
i do question the roadies that claim they have the right-away, and will blindly stick their hand out, signal, and turn,
without taking a look to see if anyone is coming or making eye contact....yeah, might have the r-o-w, but doesn't matter
after getting hit.
Paul H
Fearless OOS Poser
Something I noticed on my morning commute.... I am starting to see cars in traffic as obstacles to get around... failing to realize that they can pop out at anytime.
The other day.... I have crossed over 3 lanes on 8ave to pass slow moving cars. Yep.... I am going to die soon.
watch when you cross lanes for moto or other cyclists splitting.
the game doesn't have a reset....but it is fun to play.
Paul H
Fearless OOS Poser
Your typical roadies avoid rush hour traffic and dare I say... during my commute so far, I have not had 1 person pass me yet.... other than if I am stopped at a red and they burn it. Also.... you don't see too many moto's either and delivery dudes on ebikes pretty much stick to the bike lane. Anyways... I need to bring myself down and take more precaution.
Mr. E Man
Well-Known Member
I had close call the other day.. Lakeland bus was cm from hitting me.. I guess with the wind noise i didnt hear it coming and it brushed me.. it scared the living bejesus outta me.
and i had car filled with teenagers came up and slammed on his horn, didn't scare me but i gave them the bird. Hopefully my days ain't limited if i continue to ride road.
and i had car filled with teenagers came up and slammed on his horn, didn't scare me but i gave them the bird. Hopefully my days ain't limited if i continue to ride road.
Paul H
Fearless OOS Poser
Try to find a route and time with the least amount of traffic
Its actually kinda sad... because one of the reasons why I liked road riding was to go to different places for the scene but I find myself limiting on where and when I can ride road.
Mr. E Man
Well-Known Member
YOLO
Mr. E Man
Well-Known Member
I been thinking about riding when I get up at 4am for work. no one is on the road at that time.
Paul H
Fearless OOS Poser
You mean riding to work?
How is the traffic when you come back?
Mr. E Man
Well-Known Member
Before work.
Paul H
Fearless OOS Poser
Prolly better to ride when the suns up... but that's just me.
Light at 5am now.
A Potted Plant
Honorary Sod
I had the right of way will look great on a tomb stone.
There’s literally no one on the road in the morning hours and with the right light there’s no major issues. Except when it’s wet. Then it’s the game of is it a pothole or is it a puddle.
Ian F
Well-Known Member
That is often the time I would get an hour in for the 31 Days of July Challenge. I found it better to ride during the pre-dawn hours than at night. Really is nice to have the road pretty much all to yourself. Plus, it was sometimes a nice way to avoid the really hot days.