honk if you hate bicyclists!

[OILFIELDTRASH]

Those bikers showed much more control than I would of. After 30 seconds I would of jumped off the bike and invited the driver to a fisticuffs exchange while throwing rocks at the SUV.

 

[edro]

Those bikers showed much more control than I would of. After 30 seconds I would of jumped off the bike and invited the driver to a fisticuffs exchange while throwing rocks at the SUV.

Hell yeah. Ride into the ditch and throw rocks!
Come on old man, chase us off road in that SUV.
Hopefully he would and it would roll over in the ditch.

 

[child of wonder]

I admire cyclists for the commitment they have to riding but I can speak from first hand experience how dangerous it is driving through the winding, up and down roads in Colorado near the mountains and just as you round a corner there's suddenly a cyclist riding on the outside of your lane.

I'm amazed I didn't see more bicycle road kill the last time I was there.

 

[Mixolydian]

The SUV driver clearly had ample room to pass the bikers.

Around here, the problem is bikers riding down the middle of the road, pulling out in front of traffic, and riding two-across on narrow roads. That is unacceptable.

 

[PottedMeat]

The SUV driver clearly had ample room to pass the bikers.

Around here, the problem is bikers riding down the middle of the road, pulling out in front of traffic, and riding two-across on narrow roads. That is unacceptable.

yeah i hate narrow roads. most of the roads here are pretty damn wide and have at least 1 wide shoulder ( enough to fit another lane i think ). probably to accommodate all that oil/gas field traffic.

 

[SlowSpyder]

I don't understand why cyclists dress up like they're in the Tour de France when they ride. I don't wear a flame retardant Nascar racing suit when I drive my car. When I play catch with my kid I don't dress up in pads and a Packers uniform and helmet.

 

[brainhulk]

I don't understand why cyclists dress up like they're in the Tour de France when they ride. I don't wear a flame retardant Nascar racing suit when I drive my car. When I play catch with my kid I don't dress up in pads and a Packers uniform and helmet.

lol, this.

really though, the padded biker shorts are kinda of a necessity. I have shorts that aren't butt huggers though, I don't know why everybody wears the tight kind.

 

[BUTCH1]

it would have been safer for them to get off the road. instead they made the situation more dangerous by filming on their phone while riding and provoking the old driver further. i guess the good thing is no one got hurt over this.

They are under no obligation to "get off the road" every time a car comes along, they DO have the obligation to ride single file, (check) ride as close to the edge as possible, (check). They only started filming AFTER gramps started acting like a complete dick. I'm not saying there are not inconsiderate bikers, (there are) but these guys were doing it correctly.

 

[MrPickins]

A lot of cyclists piss me off by riding like assholes and ignoring traffic laws.

That said, these guys were not acting like that and were definitely in the right.

 

[JulesMaximus]

I don't understand why cyclists dress up like they're in the Tour de France when they ride. I don't wear a flame retardant Nascar racing suit when I drive my car. When I play catch with my kid I don't dress up in pads and a Packers uniform and helmet.

Because it is more comfortable and loose clothing just catches on things including the wind. Plus bike clothing breathes better and wicks moisture away from your skin. It also dries out quickly when you stop.

 

[edro]

Because it is more comfortable and loose clothing just catches on things including the wind. Plus bike clothing breathes better and wicks moisture away from your skin. It also dries out quickly when you stop.

Right. I thought that was common sense.

Proper sports attire usually has a reason...

 

[MisterJackson]

Just because you CAN do something, doesn't mean you SHOULD do it. This applies to both parties here.

 

[Red Squirrel]

Wow what an asshole. Glad he got caught. They did the right thing recording it and not trying to revenge in some way.

 

[Imp]

Asshole...

On the subject of bikes, yes, I do hate them when I'm driving. But only because roads are obviously not designed to be shared with them, and it makes it dangerous and too tough love for them.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Just because you CAN do something, doesn't mean you SHOULD do it. This applies to both parties here.

No it doesn't. The asshat in the stupid useless vehicle could have easily gone around them and that's what he should have done.

The guys on the bikes were remarkably reserved. I would have flipped that fuckhead off.

 

[herm0016]

i am a biker and commute sometimes, or ride into town for dinner/movie/quick stops at the hardware/ etc.

I obey most of the traffic laws. stop at stop signs, be courteous to drivers that are courteous to me.
Most towns have laws against you being on the sidewalk of down town areas with bikes.
yet, some drivers feel it is necessary to taunt, rev their engines, yell and scream, and make lude gestures my way when i am riding in bike lanes, the road, the sidewalk, etc...

I do run stop signs sometimes, i do disobey a one way once in a while and yet, when stopped at a stop light just as i should be assholes get pissed for some reason, or when there is a green light and a walk sign, i am in the lane of traffic, or in a bike lane there are assholes who think its ok to try to run me off the road while they turn right on a red light.

Watch for people on bikes just as you would people walking or riding a moto. I even have a bright flashing tail lamp and a 1W led headlight for night riding, yet i am invisible to everyone with my bright green reflective backpack, lights, reflectors.

also remember, all I can do is scratch your paint or break a headlight. You can easily kill me.

the guys on the bikes were doing nothing wrong, were giving the suv plenty of room. he should be charged with a moving violation at a minimum.

 

[vailr]

Bus runs over bicyclist's leg in Sun City

A bicyclist was caught under a bus Friday morning near the intersection of Grand and 111th avenues in Sun City, authorities said.
Officials from the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office said the 38-year-old woman, whose name was not released, was transported by helicopter to a hospital after the bus ran over one of her legs.
She is expected to recover from her injuries, said Maricopa County Sheriff's Office spokesman Chris Hegstrom.
It's not clear how the collision occurred, but investigators say it appeared to be an accident and do not believe speed or impairment were factors, Hegstrom said.
Authorities said the bus was driving south on 111th Avenue when the woman's handlebars somehow got caught on the vehicle and she was thrown under.
Hegstrom said investigators have reopened 111th Avenue from Grand through Michigan avenues.

Read more: http://www.azcentral.com/community/...pedestrian-hit-by-bus-abrk.html#ixzz27EbwV5Px

 

[goog40]

I see a large group of cyclists on my way home from work sometimes, and they'll just blow through intersections when the light is red. Seems hypocritical that they want to share the road, but won't follow basic rules of the road when it inconveniences them.

 

[Lonyo]

I cycle to and from work pretty much ever day, but when I drive I still get pissed off by inconsiderate cyclists.
Typically traffic is stopped when I am cycling (rush hour to and from work), so I get frustrated by drivers (e.g. stopping to let someone out of a turn on a hill. Doesn't help me at all).

When I'm driving it's usually when traffic is quieter.

I had a situation the other day where we have a very steep hill. Two cyclists were on the hill. One of them was PUSHING THEIR BIKE rather than riding it. They were doing this on the road.
There is a pavement (sidewalk) on the other side of the road. They could have simply crossed the road, and pushed their bikes up the hill using the pavement. Instead they decided to do it on the road. I had no clue what was going through their brains, if they had any.

 

[JulesMaximus]

I hate people who hate cyclists.

 

[K1052]

Here our cyclists and drivers are equals in the asshole department. It's a perfect chaos.

 

[james1701]

Why do they not charge cyclists road taxes and require them to have a license?

 

[herm0016]

Why do they not charge cyclists road taxes and require them to have a license?

srs? electric cars pay no road tax. i am willing to bet most people riding their bikes do both of those things. should your 6yo riding his bike also pay? cant have those free loading kids wearing out your roads without paying for it!

personally, i use thousands of gallons of fuel a year and have a CDL.

some places do have bike registration, mainly to help in theft cases.

 

[Thebobo]

What would Jesus of done?

 

[_Rick_]

I hate cyclists, especially while cycling.

I've actually decided to ride on the road (at least in town) as opposed to on the cycling lane, simply because it is safer, as car drivers have some habit of being aware of their surroundings.
Cyclists wearing headphones, blasting red lights at which I wait and going the wrong way on a single-lane cycling lane are just insane. Only dangerous habit I picked up is lane splitting of stationary traffic during rush hour. But in the end everyone benefits from that, as I'm quicker off the spot when I don't have to un-cleat.

On the other hand, there are also a bunch of car drivers that DO NOT pay the necessary amount of attention to their surroundings, especially of what happens off-road. The other day I even had a motorcyclist, who should really know better, take a right turn without checking for bikes.

In conclusion: Every time I get on my bike, I'm not taking my arrival for granted, and my mantra in town is "not dead yet"!