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Colbadol
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ya i just looked it up, and you guys were right. while there is no minimum speed limit unless posted, you still cant impede the flow of traffic.
but idk, it really depends on where you live. i only cycle country backroads, and all the cyclists i know only cycle backroads. ive never taken an entire lane on a single lane road or nothin. So, i dont really understand why you guys are so angry. Roads are really wide around my parts, too. Ive never impeded the flow of traffic unless it was some guy who slowed down jsut cause he was slow in deciding how to react. should he either creep past or just go into the oncoming lane. lots of people have hesitations about using the other lane for passing. and if it is a small two lane road with lots of traffic, there is often a sign stating that cyclists must stay single file. we also have some pretty sweet smooth crushed limestone trails that are kind to road tires that i use to commute so im not riding in rush hour. but cyclists are still allowed to use the roads. Seems like your description of a cyclist taking up the entire lane is a bit of an exaggeration. who does this? and calling out one crazy guy with a deathwish doesnt mean there should be entire threads titled "I FUCKING HATE CYCLISTS" because you cant hate an entire group of people just because of one situation. you guys have let yourself become somethin ugly.
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niteowl
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Re: I fucking hate cyclists [Re: Colbadol]
#8100893 - 03/04/08 09:05 AM (15 years, 10 months ago) |
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People are complaining (mainly) about urban cyclists who think that they OWN the fucking roads.
Most country roads have a shoulder that you can ride on. Thats how I got around in my younger days. Never would I tried to ride my bike on the highway where the speed limit (55 mph) is WAY higher than I can ride. Thats why I stayed off the main highway and just rode on the shoulder.
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Re: I fucking hate cyclists [Re: Colbadol]
#8100914 - 03/04/08 09:14 AM (15 years, 10 months ago) |
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i don't have any problem with people like your who are conscious of others and who try to be accommodating. not everyone involved in this argument shares your good attitude. "wiggles" for instance blocks the whole lane regardless of what's going on around him. he basically said he goes out of his way to piss off motorists, and he attacks their cars if they piss him off.this all if course stems from when someone threw a bottle at him or some such crap.
so i've never thrown a bottle at a cyclist, and you don't block the whole road and slow everyone down. other people are assholes and they ruin everything for everyone it seems.
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SheikCorp
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Re: I fucking hate cyclists [Re: niteowl]
#8100921 - 03/04/08 09:17 AM (15 years, 10 months ago) |
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niteowl said:
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I think respect for the people around you is needed on roads no matter what vehicle you're in. I think everyone can agree about that.
Thats the problem with cyclists. They think they don't have to obey the law and drive the freaking speed limit. 
I have no problem with cyclists riding the middle of the road @ 35-40mph in town. If they cant maintain the speed limit they need to hit the curb
I'm getting tired of you.........
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Colbadol
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Re: I fucking hate cyclists [Re: niteowl]
#8100932 - 03/04/08 09:22 AM (15 years, 10 months ago) |
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If they cant maintain the speed limit they need to hit the curb
You're misinformed about the law. The speed limit is an upper bound, not a lower one. In fact, you can get a ticket for driving too fast in a rainstorm even though you're below the speed limit.
The only place this isn't so is on a highway were there is both a posted lower limit and upper speed limit. That is no place for a bike. Ordinary roads certainly are.
Learn the law. And if you don't like it, lobby to change it, but as long as it's the law, you should follow it.
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Re: I fucking hate cyclists [Re: SheikCorp]
#8100933 - 03/04/08 09:22 AM (15 years, 10 months ago) |
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What happens when you get tired of someone?
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Re: I fucking hate cyclists [Re: SheikCorp]
#8100938 - 03/04/08 09:29 AM (15 years, 10 months ago) |
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SheikCorp said: I'm getting tired of you.........
I
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Re: I fucking hate cyclists [Re: Diploid]
#8100946 - 03/04/08 09:37 AM (15 years, 10 months ago) |
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The beautiful part about America is that most Americans are motorists. They will naturaly have a tendency to associate with the concerns of motorists. If you are a cyclists with a cocky "deal with me" attitude... Good luck with a jury full of motorists.
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Re: I fucking hate cyclists [Re: Cowgold]
#8100988 - 03/04/08 09:57 AM (15 years, 10 months ago) |
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The laws change slightly from state to state, but there's a lot of people here from California. So, here is a few of California's bicycle laws.
Duty of Bicycle Operator: Operation On Roadway. VC 21202
a) Any person operating a bicycle upon a roadway at a speed less than the normal speed of traffic moving in the same direction at such time shall ride as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway except under any of the following situations:
When overtaking and passing another bicycle or motor vehicle proceeding in the same direction. When preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway. When reasonably necessary to avoid conditions (including, but not limited to, fixed or moving objects, vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians, animals, surface hazards, or substandard width lanes) that make it unsafe to continue along the right-hand curb or edge. For purposes of this section, a "substandard width lane" is a lane that is too narrow for a bicycle and a vehicle to travel safely side by side within the lane. b) Any person operating a bicycle on a one-way street or highway with two or more marked traffic lanes, may ride as near the left-hand curb or edge of such roadway as practicable.
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Re: I fucking hate cyclists [Re: Diploid]
#8100992 - 03/04/08 09:59 AM (15 years, 10 months ago) |
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You can also get a ticket for doing 20 mph in a 45 mph zone. (impeding the flow of traffic)
You can also get a ticket for doing 45 in a 45 if the rest of the traffic is doing 60. (impeding the flow of traffic) That is a FACT. (happened to my father)
Like it or not. It is the LAW.
So if you're gonna ride your bike in town be sure and keep up with the traffic around you.
Or get out of the fucking way!!!
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Re: I fucking hate cyclists [Re: Cowgold]
#8100999 - 03/04/08 10:02 AM (15 years, 10 months ago) |
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And here's some Texas bicycle laws.
Sec. 551.103. Operation on Roadway. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a person operating a bicycle on a roadway who is moving slower than the other traffic on the roadway shall ride as near as practicable to the right curb or edge of the roadway, unless: (1) the person is passing another vehicle moving in the same direction; (2) the person is preparing to turn left at an intersection or onto a private road or driveway; or (3) a condition on or of the roadway, including a fixed or moving object, parked or moving vehicle, pedestrian, animal, or surface hazard prevents the person from safely riding next to the right curb or edge of the roadway. (4) the person is operating a bicycle in an outside lane that is: (A) less than 14 feet in width and does not have a designated bicycle lane adjacent to that lane; or (B) too narrow for a bicycle and a motor vehicle to safely travel side by side.
(b) A person operating a bicycle on a one-way roadway with two or more marked traffic lanes may ride as near as practicable to the left curb or edge of the roadway. (c) Persons operating bicycles on a roadway may ride two abreast. Persons riding two abreast on a laned roadway shall ride in a single lane. Persons riding two abreast may not impede the normal and reasonable flow of traffic on the roadway. Persons may not ride more than two abreast unless they are riding on a part of a roadway set aside for the exclusive operation of bicycles.
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Re: I fucking hate cyclists [Re: blacksun]
#8101003 - 03/04/08 10:04 AM (15 years, 10 months ago) |
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I raced this tights-wearing cyclist on my bike the other day.
AND WON!
I felt pretty accomplished for five minutes
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niteowl
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Re: I fucking hate cyclists [Re: Cowgold]
#8101009 - 03/04/08 10:05 AM (15 years, 10 months ago) |
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Cowgold said: Duty of Bicycle Operator: Operation On Roadway. VC 21202
a) Any person operating a bicycle upon a roadway at a speed less than the normal speed of traffic moving in the same direction at such time shall ride as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway except under any of the following situations:

Obey the law cyclists
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Re: I fucking hate cyclists [Re: niteowl]
#8101048 - 03/04/08 10:28 AM (15 years, 10 months ago) |
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(3) a condition on or of the roadway, including a fixed or moving object, parked or moving vehicle, pedestrian, animal, or surface hazard prevents the person from safely riding next to the right curb or edge of the roadway.
This one applies to most of the back country, haven't been repaired in 14 years, potholes and ruts everywhere roads around where I live.
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Re: I fucking hate cyclists [Re: Cowgold]
#8108676 - 03/05/08 09:53 PM (15 years, 10 months ago) |
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Cowgold said: The beautiful part about America is that most Americans are motorists. They will naturaly have a tendency to associate with the concerns of motorists. If you are a cyclists with a cocky "deal with me" attitude... Good luck with a jury full of motorists.
that is a beautiful part about America? haha.. so beautiful that we go to war because of our gas guzzling ways eh?
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Re: I fucking hate cyclists [Re: vinylcassett]
#8110134 - 03/06/08 08:43 AM (15 years, 10 months ago) |
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The war in Iraq has done nothing to change our supply of oil. China's booming economy has had an infinitely higher impact on oil than the war has. I'm not for the war, but atleast stop the bullshit.
Besides, this thread is about asshole cyclists and asshole motorists in beautiful combustion engined cars that can't seem to get along together.
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Re: I fucking hate cyclists [Re: Cowgold]
#8111504 - 03/06/08 03:13 PM (15 years, 10 months ago) |
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the price has gone up in oil.
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Re: I fucking hate cyclists [Re: impgl]
#8111543 - 03/06/08 03:20 PM (15 years, 10 months ago) |
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Re: I fucking hate cyclists [Re: niteowl]
#8123157 - 03/09/08 12:02 PM (15 years, 10 months ago) |
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Still, to endanger people, and risk accidents so the "duchebags" can "train", is ignorant and self centered.
Took a ride in the mountains yesterday and there where whole teams of assholes blocking the road, and intentionally riding in the middle so no one could pass.
4 cyclists even had a pace car driving behind them at 15 below the speed limit.
Bottom line, one on these days one will get hit and killed, if not several, and no doubt the driver of the car will be blamed.
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