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I have a question for the bicyclists of the OT
Posted on 2/26/17 at 2:10 pm
Posted on 2/26/17 at 2:10 pm
When did the rules change and people began riding with traffic? I thought the rule was ride against traffic so you can watch the cars coming.
I live along the Natchez trace and always come across riders riding in the center of the lane, riding with traffic and have no idea when cars are coming.
I live along the Natchez trace and always come across riders riding in the center of the lane, riding with traffic and have no idea when cars are coming.
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Posted on 2/26/17 at 2:12 pm to Jack Daniel
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I thought the rule was ride against traffic so you can watch the cars coming.
You thought wrong
Posted on 2/26/17 at 2:13 pm to Jack Daniel
Because we want to slow you down so you're late for work.
Posted on 2/26/17 at 2:14 pm to lsunurse
Then learn how to turn your fat neck around and watch for cars approaching.
Posted on 2/26/17 at 2:14 pm to Jack Daniel
Rules have never been to ride against traffic. Bicycles are supposed to obey the same rules of the road as cars.
Posted on 2/26/17 at 2:15 pm to DavidTheGnome
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However, is this type of riding actually safer than following traffic flow? In a word, no. There are a number of risks associated with salmoning:
First, cars pulling out of driveways or turning from an intersection are not looking for traffic coming the wrong way. They could pull out in front if you and have no idea you were coming.
Also, you approach traffic at a much higher speed while salmoning. For example: if you are riding at 15mph and a car comes up from behind at 35mph, the approaching speed is 20mph. If you and the car were coming head-on though, the closing speed is 50mph.
One study, dryly called “Risk Factors for Bicycle-Motor Vehicle Collisions at Intersections”, found that riding the wrong way is three times as dangerous as riding with traffic, and for kids the risk is seven times greater.
Finally, riding the wrong way is against the law, so if you are in an accident it will be your fault.
This post was edited on 2/26/17 at 2:18 pm
Posted on 2/26/17 at 2:16 pm to Jack Daniel
You have to yield to us. Deal with it.
Posted on 2/26/17 at 2:17 pm to Jack Daniel
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When did the rules change and people began riding with traffic? I thought the rule was ride against traffic so you can watch the cars coming.
that's the rule for running. never been that way for cyclist.
This post was edited on 2/26/17 at 2:18 pm
Posted on 2/26/17 at 2:17 pm to Jack Daniel
Ugh. One of You people.
I'll never understand the logic. Oh look I'm on a 10 pound frame going 10 mph, let me ride in the road with 1,000+ pound cars and trucks flying by at 45+mph just 3 feet away.
Who cares if there's a sidewalk RIGHT THERE. I'm going to be a jackass with no regards for my own safety or the safety of others, I'm going to ride my little bike right here in the road just to cause a backup and or a wreck. Just because I can.
frick cyclist
I'll never understand the logic. Oh look I'm on a 10 pound frame going 10 mph, let me ride in the road with 1,000+ pound cars and trucks flying by at 45+mph just 3 feet away.
Who cares if there's a sidewalk RIGHT THERE. I'm going to be a jackass with no regards for my own safety or the safety of others, I'm going to ride my little bike right here in the road just to cause a backup and or a wreck. Just because I can.
frick cyclist
Posted on 2/26/17 at 2:18 pm to beerJeep
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Who cares if there's a sidewalk RIGHT THERE. I'm going to be a jackass with no regards for my own safety or the safety of others,
Posted on 2/26/17 at 2:19 pm to beerJeep
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Who cares if there's a sidewalk RIGHT THERE.
It's illegal to ride your bike on a sidewalk...unless it is specifically designated as a multi-use path.
This post was edited on 2/26/17 at 2:20 pm
Posted on 2/26/17 at 2:20 pm to beerJeep
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let me ride in the road
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Who cares if there's a sidewalk
Once again, the OT shows it's arse.
Posted on 2/26/17 at 2:21 pm to lsunurse
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It's illegal to ride your bike on a sidewalk.
yep, it's a safety issue. but I stopped explaining why to people who drive full size pickups a long time ago.
Posted on 2/26/17 at 2:21 pm to lsunurse
Just because something is legal doesn't mean it's the smartest way to do something.
Self preservation should kick in and say, hey. Maybe I should get my slow arse and peddle my way to the safety of the sidewalk. Rather than have Sideview mirrors coming within a foot of my face going 45mph.
I stand by my statement. frick cyclist.
Self preservation should kick in and say, hey. Maybe I should get my slow arse and peddle my way to the safety of the sidewalk. Rather than have Sideview mirrors coming within a foot of my face going 45mph.
I stand by my statement. frick cyclist.
Posted on 2/26/17 at 2:21 pm to lsunurse
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There are a number of risks associated with salmoning
Are you trying to summon him to this bike thread?
Posted on 2/26/17 at 2:22 pm to Jack Daniel
quote:you call that living?
I live along the Natchez trace
Posted on 2/26/17 at 2:22 pm to Alabama Slim
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yep, it's a safety issue. but I stopped explaining why to people who drive full size pickups a long time ago.
You're a lot safer in your spandex suit on the side walk, than in the lane of traffic with trucks and cars ten times your size flying by you at 3 times your speed flying by just an arms reach away.
Posted on 2/26/17 at 2:25 pm to thegreatboudini
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You have to yield to us. Deal with it.
Thinking like that will get you killed.
Posted on 2/26/17 at 2:25 pm to beerJeep
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You're a lot safer in your spandex suit on the side walk, than in the lane of traffic with trucks and cars ten times your size flying by you at 3 times your speed flying by just an arms reach away.
Why are you worried about my safety?
Posted on 2/26/17 at 2:26 pm to Sody Cracker
You people are the easiest to get a rise out of.
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