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I almost killed a cyclist
Posted on 3/30/15 at 5:02 pm
Posted on 3/30/15 at 5:02 pm
Or so he says. I didn't see much of the incident except a flash on my right when I attempted to turn into the parking space and then a guy trying to maintain his balance on his bike in front of me... which he did.
Seems it's legal here in Virginia for a cyclist to pass a car on the right... even within the same lane... and even between a moving car and a line of cars parallel- parked on a crowded city street.
"You almost killed me!"
"I didn't see you. You don't do things like that."
"I'm a cyclist! I'm allowed to!"
I'm kinda shaken up myself because, yes, I could have killed him.
Seems it's legal here in Virginia for a cyclist to pass a car on the right... even within the same lane... and even between a moving car and a line of cars parallel- parked on a crowded city street.
"You almost killed me!"
"I didn't see you. You don't do things like that."
"I'm a cyclist! I'm allowed to!"
I'm kinda shaken up myself because, yes, I could have killed him.
Posted on 3/30/15 at 5:04 pm to Rex
Cancelling all calls now. I expect 30 pages.
Posted on 3/30/15 at 5:04 pm to Rex
The sense of entitlement of cyclists is the worst.
Posted on 3/30/15 at 5:05 pm to Rex
Cyclers are worse than crossfitters
Posted on 3/30/15 at 5:06 pm to Rex
They're inconsiderate pricks, almost as inconsiderate as people with lazy eyes or those bullshite stutterers
Posted on 3/30/15 at 5:06 pm to Rex
Weak. You should have done the world a favor and taken him out.
Posted on 3/30/15 at 5:08 pm to Rex
quote:
Seems it's legal here in Virginia for a cyclist to pass a car on the right... even within the same lane... and even between a moving car and a line of cars parallel- parked on a crowded city street.
Pretty sure it's legal for them to do all kinds of dumb shite. That's why they're so fricking irresponsible and entitled.
quote:
I could have killed him
You should've.
Posted on 3/30/15 at 5:09 pm to GeauxxxTigers23
quote:
Cyclers are worse than crossfitters
That's a pretty bold statement. I think feminists are worse than crossfitters for sure. But cyclists? I don't buy it.
Posted on 3/30/15 at 5:09 pm to LSUsmartass
I've started riding in the last year or so and have always followed the rules of the road when there's a vehicle in the vicinity.
I've never yelled at any drivers but I've had plenty of drivers lay on their horn at me. For no reason.
I've never yelled at any drivers but I've had plenty of drivers lay on their horn at me. For no reason.
Posted on 3/30/15 at 5:10 pm to Rex
This board hates cyclists almost as much as cops.
Posted on 3/30/15 at 5:10 pm to LSUsmartass
I think he must have been going a lot faster on his bike than I was driving. The speed limit there on Cary Street is 25 and I don't think I was going that fast because I was looking for a parking place. I spotted one and made a quick turn into it... turn signal and turn kind in rapid succession. Technically, considering the law, I should have given him more warning... even when I never saw him. But the law also states that he's allowed to pass if it's safe. How was that safe?
Posted on 3/30/15 at 5:10 pm to Rex
quote:
"I'm a cyclist! I'm allowed to!"
This is their philosophy in a nutshell....they don't follow any rules of the road, even rules designed to keep them safe. They pay no fuel taxes or registration fees, but demand the right to exercise in vehicular lanes.
Posted on 3/30/15 at 5:11 pm to Rex
They ride like they're in a tank.
If some douche in tight shorts wants to battle, my truck vs his bike, I like my chances every time.
If some douche in tight shorts wants to battle, my truck vs his bike, I like my chances every time.
Posted on 3/30/15 at 5:13 pm to goldenbadger08
quote:
The sense of entitlement of cyclists is the worst.
People who drive cars have way more sense of entitlement. In this specific case, sounds like the cyclist was a dumbass though.
Posted on 3/30/15 at 5:15 pm to goldenbadger08
quote:My commute to work is on a mountain road that's about a lane and a quarter wide. Those Lance wannabe morons will come three wide around a blind curve and then give me dirty looks when I've gotta lock up the brakes to keep from killing them.
The sense of entitlement of cyclists is the worst.
Rex...you should have taken him out!!
Posted on 3/30/15 at 5:15 pm to Rex
Your tiny arse hybrid needs more windows for better visibility
Posted on 3/30/15 at 5:16 pm to SabiDojo
quote:What if Rex calls for a favor?
Cancelling all calls now. I expect 30 pages.
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