Why the hate for Cyclists?

[Hatin Since 87]

And fast food. Thats a huge problem in our country. Its cheaper and faster to eat mcdonalds than it is to cook a lot of times.

 

[singlesix]

And fast food. Thats a huge problem in our country. Its cheaper and faster to eat mcdonalds than it is to cook a lot of times.

Don't forget the all the highly processed foods on the shelves. Look up foods banned in other countries.

 

[manifest destiny]

Have you lived such a sheltered life that you have never seen the debris on the roads, and there is even more on the edges. That you have never seen all the bottles busted on the roads, all the nails screws and metal you should broaden your horizons, next time you are at the tire shop maybe ask to see their jar of s**t they get out of tires they repair, and those are car and truck tires that were damaged. Get out of the cage and you might see the world from a different perspective.

It almost seems like riding a bike on the road is a bad idea. You're right, there's a lot crap on the roads, especially the edges. Knowing that, doesn't he who cycles on the road assume the risks?

 

[Ingomike]

It almost seems like riding a bike on the road is a bad idea. You're right, there's a lot crap on the roads, especially the edges. Knowing that, doesn't he who cycles on the road assume the risks?

We all assume our own risks, apparently, at least on INGO management of those risks, as explained by those with thousands of miles of experience, is a joke and a reason cyclists should get out of their way or some will assault them…

 

[actaeon277]

I'm not gonna make fun of someone for being fat, if they're trying to fix it.

 

[HoughMade]

I don't hate cyclists, but some of them seem interested in their health, but not their survival.

On Saturday morning, I approached a 4 way stop that is obscured by trees and bushes until you are actually stopped at the stop sign. Just as I was stopping, 2 cyclists, spandexed and all, blew through their stop sign to my right and just pedaled on.

Good thing I didn't do the same. Something tells me the Ram 1500 would have faired better if we all decided to be a-holes at that intersection instead of just them.

 

[printcraft]

Have you lived such a sheltered life that you have never seen the debris on the roads, and there is even more on the edges. That you have never seen all the bottles busted on the roads, all the nails screws and metal you should broaden your horizons, next time you are at the tire shop maybe ask to see their jar of s**t they get out of tires they repair, and those are car and truck tires that were damaged. Get out of the cage and you might see the world from a different perspective.

Roads? Roads are for noobs.


I only drive on pristine bike trails.

 

[Ingomike]

Roads? Roads are for noobs.


I only drive on pristine bike trails.

 

[two70]

I don't hate cyclists, but some of them seem interested in their health, but not their survival.

On Saturday morning, I approached a 4 way stop that is obscured by trees and bushes until you are actually stopped at the stop sign. Just as I was stopping, 2 cyclists, spandexed and all, blew through their stop sign to my right and just pedaled on.

Good thing I didn't do the same. Something tells me the Ram 1500 would have faired better if we all decided to be a-holes at that intersection instead of just them.

See, there you go again expecting cyclists to be concerned for their own well being. Motorists are supposed to be entirely focused on the safety of any cyclist they might possibly encounter so that the cyclists can focus completely on avoiding broken glass, loose rocks, the fit of their nifty spandex unis and the complete disregard of all applicable traffic laws.

 

[Ingomike]

See, there you go again expecting cyclists to be concerned for their own well being.

Have you ever met a cyclist that was not concerned with their own well being? I have not and have known a lot of cyclists over the years. Actually I am so concerned I rarely get on main roads because drivers are so unconcerned about driving.

Motorists are supposed to be entirely focused on the safety of any cyclist they might possibly encounter so that the cyclists can focus completely on avoiding broken glass, loose rocks, the fit of their nifty spandex unis and the complete disregard of all applicable traffic laws.

Drivers should be entirely focused on driving safely, not distracted in conversation or on their phones texting, while looking out for pedestrians and cyclists, at least that was what I was taught in drivers ed…

 

[singlesix]

 

[foszoe]

In real life I have known a few guys like that. A few of them were able to drop a couple of hundred pounds and change their lives.

Congratulations on your metamorphosis

 

[Ingomike]

Congratulations on your metamorphosis

If I lost that much I wouldn’t exist, but I was about 30 lbs less and had way better cardio…

 

[two70]

Have you ever met a cyclist that was not concerned with their own well being? I have not and have known a lot of cyclists over the years. Actually I am so concerned I rarely get on main roads because drivers are so unconcerned about driving.


Drivers should be entirely focused on driving safely, not distracted in conversation or on their phones texting, while looking out for pedestrians and cyclists, at least that was what I was taught in drivers ed…

Yes, plenty. They're the ones that ride down the center of the road apparently worried more about glass and loose gravel than the 3,000 lb. car traveling 40+ mph that may not see them in time. They're also the ones that run stop signs and otherwise ignore traffic rules for convenience.

Maybe we need cyclist's ed to curtail some of the unsafe practices and entitled attitude.

 

[Creedmoor]

I'm not gonna make fun of someone for being fat, if they're trying to fix it.

How about a bicyclist that uses the 1970's word "cages"

 

[actaeon277]

How about a bicyclist that uses the 1970's word "cages"

Well, that's okay.
Obviously.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

I saw a fellow on Shelby St today with over a dozen cars behind him. He was at the edge of the road but too much traffic to pass. I would guess he was cycling to avoid hassle over HTV status and not for exercise...

 

[Ingomike]

Yes, plenty. They're the ones that ride down the center of the road apparently worried more about glass and loose gravel than the 3,000 lb. car traveling 40+ mph that may not see them in time. They're also the ones that run stop signs and otherwise ignore traffic rules for convenience.

Maybe we need cyclist's ed to curtail some of the unsafe practices and entitled attitude.

There are several legal reasons for the cyclist to be there, many you as a car driver may not see or be aware of. At the end of the day it is the cars responsibility not to hit other road users. It is sad we are at a point in society that some celebrate that drivers are so uncaring that other users are afraid to use the roads...

 

[actaeon277]

I saw a fellow on Shelby St today with over a dozen cars behind him. He was at the edge of the road but too much traffic to pass. I would guess he was cycling to avoid hassle over HTV status and not for exercise...

HTV?

 

[BehindBlueI's]

HTV?

Habitual Traffic Violator. Someone who's been naughty enough it's a felony to be driving.