Crazy bicyclist thread

[Kaizer Sosay]

I will never understand the idiots that think it’s a good idea to ride a bicycle on the road in the middle of rush hour traffic. Only thing dumber are the ones who ride in between cars at traffic lights.

Otherwise, most bicyclists are fine.

 

[rqa]

I will never understand the idiots that think it’s a good idea to ride a bicycle on the road in the middle of rush hour traffic. Only thing dumber are the ones who ride in between cars at traffic lights.

Otherwise, most bicyclists are fine.

Actually if you're able to maintain the pace of the traffic it is often safer to ride in the middle of the road where you're more easily seen than to the side where you sometimes go unnoticed.

Also something that non-cyclist often don't think about is most of the trash and debris on most roads ends up on the sides where cyclist usually ride.

Most the cyclist I know and ride with try to be courteous and pay attention to their surroundings. We'll ride to the side if it is safe to do so but if there's too much debris, broken glass, etc then we will ride further out in the road and wave cars around when it is safe for both them and us.

 

[Zakk Wyldcat]

Now comes the individuals who have taken to jogging in the bike lane, which I have seen several times in Beaumont area

 

[AustinTXCat]

Now comes the individuals who have taken to jogging in the bike lane, which I have seen several times in Beaumont area

We've got those same idiots here in Austin too. They hog the bike lanes while jogging and sidewalks are available. Pisses me off.

 

[BlueVelvetFog]

Actually if you're able to maintain the pace of the traffic it is often safer to ride in the middle of the road where you're more easily seen than to the side where you sometimes go unnoticed.

Also something that non-cyclist often don't think about is most of the trash and debris on most roads ends up on the sides where cyclist usually ride.

Most the cyclist I know and ride with try to be courteous and pay attention to their surroundings. We'll ride to the side if it is safe to do so but if there's too much debris, broken glass, etc then we will ride further out in the road and wave cars around when it is safe for both them and us.

I think I read this in Horse **** Monthly

 

[Tskware]

Now comes the individuals who have taken to jogging in the bike lane, which I have seen several times in Beaumont area

Well, I started this thread, but honestly can't see the difference between jogging in a six foot wide bike lane, like they have in Beaumont, and riding a bike in one. Either one is fine by me, so what is the difference? (Concrete sidewalks much harder on your joints than the asphalt street, is why runners try to run in the street)

 

[rqa]

Well, I started this thread, but honestly can't see the difference between jogging in a six foot wide bike lane, like they have in Beaumont, and riding a bike in one. Either one is fine by me, so what is the difference? (Concrete sidewalks much harder on your joints than the asphalt street, is why runners try to run in the street)

100% agree with you with the exception that the reason for not running on sidewalks is that many sidewalks are uneven which results in trips and falls. My wife's running partner fell last week after tripping on a raised section of sidewalk.

People generally ride in the same direction as traffic and run opposing traffic. Have never had an issue with runners in the bike lane either as a runner or biker.

 

[Tskware]

100% agree with you with the exception that the reason for not running on sidewalks is that many sidewalks are uneven which results in trips and falls. My wife's running partner fell last week after tripping on a raised section of sidewalk.

People generally ride in the same direction as traffic and run opposing traffic. Have never had an issue with runners in the bike lane either as a runner or biker.

Yes there is that too, you can fall flat on your face. I run a fair amount and 100% run against traffic.

 

[BoulderCat_rivals187983]

I have been a lifelong cyclist, and I live in a cycling Mecca, but in recent years it has become increasingly dangerous. I almost got hit this very day in a state law yield to pedestrians crossway with flashing lights by some **** yapping on her cell phone with her face in her lap.

 

[chroix]

I have been a lifelong cyclist, and I live in a cycling Mecca, but in recent years it has become increasingly dangerous. I almost got hit this very day in a state law yield to pedestrians crossway with flashing lights by some **** yapping on her cell phone with her face in her lap.

I was out there this summer and almost got clipped multiple times. Was a little surprised how bad it was to be honest.

 

[BoulderCat_rivals187983]

I was out there this summer and almost got clipped multiple times. Was a little surprised how bad it was to be honest.

Just a sign of the times. See a cyclist, floor your diesel pickup.

 

[Lexie's Dad]

In addition to sidewalks being harder and uneven, people have trees and other plants that encroach on sidewalks. I'd rather run on a grass median than a sidewalk. But, my runs are usually finished by 7:00 am and I avoid major streets.

 

[theoledog]

why would anyone wanna ride a bike or motorcycle as preference over an automobile?? its so much harder keeping up with your phone, texting.... reading emails...... surfing the net. i just don't get it.

 

[BlueVelvetFog]