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02/04/2016 at 15:37 • Filed to: None
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RallyWrench
> Thunder
02/04/2016 at 15:50 |
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I’m glad they were able to fight an unreasonable cop and win, but I’m a cyclist, and I hate it when others ride double file on rural roads like the one I commute on. It’s asking to be smacked with a mirror, and gives no room for other cyclists or cars to pass safely without exposing themselves to unnecessary risk.
boredalways
> Thunder
02/04/2016 at 15:59 |
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I can’t think of any state driver’s exam that ask questions about a cyclist’s right of way. It’s in the rules of the road book. Probably the biggest reason why situations like this happen.
Anyway, good on the cyclists for doing what’s right.
PotbellyJoe and 42 others
> Thunder
02/04/2016 at 16:04 |
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Cop was clearly a State fan.
Urambo Tauro
> Thunder
02/04/2016 at 16:07 |
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Sucks that the bicyclist had to get stopped, and have a court date. But it sure is delicious when you know the law, and the law is on your side. He almost looked like he was enjoying this encounter with the trooper.
TheRealBicycleBuck
> RallyWrench
02/04/2016 at 16:15 |
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In most states, in order to pass another vehicle, the passing vehicle is required by law to move completely into the other lane. Riding two-abreast encourages passing traffic to comply with the law.
I have found that when I am riding alone, people are more reluctant to cross the center line and pass safely if I am hugging the fog line. If I ride in the first (passenger’s side) tire rut, passing traffic has to cross the center line to get around me. Once they cross the line, the mental barrier drops and they move even further left, giving me even more room as they pass.
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RallyWrench
> TheRealBicycleBuck
02/04/2016 at 16:29 |
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The law and actual practice are often very different in my experience. Line or not, I ride as far to the right as I can because when I commute by bike it’s 13 miles into the sun each way (morning and evening) on a two lane road, where there is little to no opportunity for traffic to enter the other lane safely. When I drive, I have a hard time seeing cyclists due to the glare, and I’m actively looking for them. I often see people pass me with wheels on my side of the line, so it’s better safe than sorry for me.
The bummer is when there are groups out riding double file and I need to get by them to maintain my cadence. For example, the local university team is often out on long training loops, and because they’re on a long haul they’re pacing themselves at a slower speed (otherwise there’s no damn way I’d catch, let alone pass them, because I’m not that good). Because I’m on a shorter ride I like to hammer at the highest sustainable pace the whole way, and it makes getting by them a bitch because I have to enter that blind lane of traffic and stand on it past 10 guys. There are other groups who are just slow, or on a social ride, or are just clueless, and they’re even harder to get around. There are also often farm implements in the way, but that’s par for the course in an Ag area. At least I can count on the team riders to maintain course.
I just don’t want my wife to get a phone call telling her our kids are fatherless, so double file seems needlessly risky to me.
Chariotoflove
> Thunder
02/04/2016 at 16:38 |
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As a cyclist, this post brings a smile to my face.
Scotchead
> Thunder
02/11/2016 at 14:48 |
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In my region on weekends and nice evenings it is not uncommon to find groups of cyclists traveling in packs 4-5 across with at least 10 - 15 riders. I understand the rights of all vehicles to use the road, but shouldn’t they have to yield to faster traffic? There are times where I have to follow for a mile or two due to double yellow or oncoming traffic and they do not move over. When I can pass, I get as far to the left as possible and bring it back to the posted limit at a reasonable level.
At least the farm traffic understands and will pull to the side to let cars pass. Why don't cyclists have to do this ?