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re: Cyclists think it's ok to ride on the interstate

Posted on 7/29/19 at 10:20 am to
Posted by TheAlmightySmash
New Orleans
Member since Jun 2014
5479 posts
Posted on 7/29/19 at 10:20 am to
There's a minimum speed limit for a reason
Posted by Kjun Tiger
Member since Dec 2014
2147 posts
Posted on 7/29/19 at 10:22 am to
quote:

Cyclists are the worst part about my area.

No shite.

In The Woodlands, it's nothing but a bunch of fat Lance Armstrong wannabe's riding around looking like over stuffed sausages!

Posted by NewIberiaHaircut
Lafayette
Member since May 2013
11547 posts
Posted on 7/29/19 at 10:27 am to
This reminded me of when Top Gear did a cyclist advert.









Posted by mikelbr
Baton Rouge
Member since Apr 2008
47474 posts
Posted on 7/29/19 at 10:29 am to
quote:

Yes.

Nobody can defend those morons.


This is not true anymore. Some states allow Cyclists on Interstates.

I-5 even has a sign for it.


Per Wiki

State Regulation[5]
Alabama Prohibited (possible exceptions)
Alaska Allowed if no suitable alternative
Arizona Allowed if no suitable alternative
Arkansas Prohibited (possible exceptions)
California Allowed if no suitable alternative
Colorado Allowed if no suitable alternative
Connecticut Prohibited (possible exceptions)
Delaware Prohibited (possible exceptions)
District of Columbia Discouraged, but not prohibited
Florida Prohibited (possible exceptions)
Georgia Prohibited (possible exceptions)
Hawaii Prohibited (possible exceptions)
Idaho Allowed on all interstates
Illinois Prohibited (possible exceptions)
Indiana Prohibited (possible exceptions)
Iowa Prohibited (possible exceptions)
Kansas Prohibited (possible exceptions)
Kentucky Prohibited (possible exceptions)
Louisiana Prohibited (possible exceptions)
Maine Prohibited (possible exceptions)
Maryland Prohibited (possible exceptions)
Massachusetts Prohibited (possible exceptions)
Michigan Prohibited (possible exceptions)
Minnesota Prohibited (possible exceptions)
Mississippi Prohibited (possible exceptions)
Missouri Discouraged, but not prohibited
Montana Allowed on all interstates
Nebraska Prohibited (possible exceptions)
Nevada Allowed if no suitable alternative
New Hampshire Prohibited (possible exceptions)
New Jersey Allowed with permit
New Mexico Allowed if no suitable alternative
New York Prohibited (possible exceptions)
North Carolina Prohibited (possible exceptions)
North Dakota Allowed on all interstates
Ohio Prohibited (possible exceptions)
Oklahoma Discouraged, but not prohibited
Oregon Allowed if no suitable alternative
Pennsylvania Allowed if no suitable alternative
Rhode Island Prohibited (possible exceptions)
South Carolina Prohibited (possible exceptions)
South Dakota Allowed on all interstates
Tennessee Prohibited (possible exceptions)
Texas Discouraged, but not prohibited
Utah Allowed if no suitable alternative
Vermont Prohibited (possible exceptions)
Virginia Prohibited (possible exceptions)
Washington Allowed unless prohibited
West Virginia Prohibited (possible exceptions)
Wisconsin Prohibited (possible exceptions)
Wyoming Allowed on all interstates
This post was edited on 7/29/19 at 10:31 am
Posted by bad93ex
Member since Sep 2018
27103 posts
Posted on 7/29/19 at 10:37 am to
Nothing makes me see red like being stuck behind a group of them on Research Forest or College Park.
Posted by colorchangintiger
Dan Carlin
Member since Nov 2005
30979 posts
Posted on 7/29/19 at 10:39 am to
quote:

how did you find this?


I saw it on reddit over the weekend fwiw
Posted by Kjun Tiger
Member since Dec 2014
2147 posts
Posted on 7/29/19 at 10:40 am to
For me, it's Terramont and Branch Crossing!
Posted by Dandaman
Louisiana
Member since May 2017
704 posts
Posted on 7/29/19 at 10:41 am to
Its illegal to ride on interstate, yes. But, river road is the only option for me sometimes as there is no sidewalk. I don't like it, but there is nothing I can do for about a 5 mile stretch.
Posted by LegendInMyMind
Member since Apr 2019
53875 posts
Posted on 7/29/19 at 10:42 am to
I have a question. What if cyclists are riding on an interstate (or any road I guess) and cause an accident? Certainly not every accident with them is the fault of a vehicle driver as most claim. So, if these cyclists are not insured, and they cause an accident that causes damage and/or injury, what happens then?
Posted by bad93ex
Member since Sep 2018
27103 posts
Posted on 7/29/19 at 10:45 am to
quote:

I have a question. What if cyclists are riding on an interstate (or any road I guess) and cause an accident? Certainly not every accident with them is the fault of a vehicle driver as most claim. So, if these cyclists are not insured, and they cause an accident that causes damage and/or injury, what happens then?



They call Jim Adler, the Texas hammer!
Posted by CHSTigersFan
Charleston, Arkansas
Member since Jan 2005
2738 posts
Posted on 7/29/19 at 10:47 am to
Guy died in SW Missouri a couple of weeks ago when he was riding at night on the interstate. Fed-Ex Truck ran his arse over!

Darwin's theory at work.
Posted by rsbd
banks of the Mississippi
Member since Jan 2007
22165 posts
Posted on 7/29/19 at 10:49 am to
LoL at people who think just because they signal it gives them the right to disregard the flow of traffic and just jump over..
Posted by MightyYat
New Orleans
Member since Jan 2009
24386 posts
Posted on 7/29/19 at 10:51 am to
quote:

Its illegal to ride on interstate, yes. But, river road is the only option for me sometimes as there is no sidewalk. I don't like it, but there is nothing I can do for about a 5 mile stretch.


The ONLY OPTION in the whole wide world? I don't understand. Doesn't Baton Rouge have a velodrome open from sunrise to sunset everyday? I'll never understand how you morons think that ride is worth risking your life over.
Posted by LegendInMyMind
Member since Apr 2019
53875 posts
Posted on 7/29/19 at 10:52 am to
Yeah, if you look over your shoulder or at your mirrors when driving, what makes a person think you don't have to look on a bike? That's just dumb.
Posted by Chimlim
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Jul 2005
17712 posts
Posted on 7/29/19 at 10:54 am to
You'd have to be a fricking idiot to ride a bike on the interstate.
Posted by PCRammer
1725 Slough Avenue in Scranton, PA
Member since Jan 2014
1451 posts
Posted on 7/29/19 at 10:58 am to
quote:

I cycle and I was annoyed with the cyclists.

This. I ride my bike everyday to the gym (its only a few miles so it not like its great feat or anything). I live in the city and there are 2 main 4 lane roads that I have to cross, the rest is quiet residential grid pattern blocks. Yet I see cyclists going the same place I go only to use the main thoroughfares "because they have just as much right as a car does." And while I agree with that...WHY would you choose to ride on the 4 lane when its a zillion times safer to ride one block off along a residential street?? A Lot of cyclists feel entitled and they do that just to prove a point and are looking for a reason to get angry with everyday drivers.
This post was edited on 7/29/19 at 11:00 am
Posted by t00f
Not where you think I am
Member since Jul 2016
89788 posts
Posted on 7/29/19 at 10:59 am to
I don't understand why they think this is ok? Most highways have a minimum speed to maintain.
Posted by dagrippa
Saigon
Member since Nov 2004
11291 posts
Posted on 7/29/19 at 11:02 am to
quote:

On river road this weekend cyclists were riding 4 wide. They looked annoyed at motorists. I cycle and I was annoyed with the cyclists.


Ditto.
Posted by LegendInMyMind
Member since Apr 2019
53875 posts
Posted on 7/29/19 at 11:03 am to
I don't understand why so many of them had to trade their common sense for the bike. Even though they may have the right, it doesn't excuse them from using common sense and respecting practical safety when they are on the road. Is a safer ride any less beneficial to you than a dangerous one undertaken just to prove a point?
Posted by tigerinthebueche
Member since Oct 2010
36791 posts
Posted on 7/29/19 at 11:04 am to
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