I disagree with the tone of some points in the narration. However this video is excellent in trying to educate the road cyclist to the alertness and creativity required to navigate safely along a cycling route to avoid becoming a statistic. Far too many cyclists see themselves as Road Warriors raging against the automobile. They might as well just throw that helmet off and ride full speed into a wall; just get it over with, because some time the attitude will catch up to you.
You make some good points in this video. I agree that it does not always make sense to "control the lane" if there is room to ride the side of the road safely. I don't know for sure, but I don't think the LAB advocates taking the lane ALL THE TIME does it? because that does not make sense. of course, if there is a safe bike lane or room to ride out of the traffic lane that is a safe and viable option. Just stay visible to drivers and stay safe.
This is an awesomely terrible message on what makes bicycling transportation safe. The take-home message is, in effect, to just keep your bicycle safely tucked away in your garage and not use it on roads where motor vehicle drivers operate with absolutely no discernible rules.
The message of the video is that sharing the roadway with motor-vehicles has risk. Motorist, cyclist, and pedestrians can make mistakes and move eradically. The safest behavoir for a bicylist is to be vigilant and take full responsibility for our own safety. Being polite and cooperative is better than getting into a power struggle for space with vehicles that are 50x heavier and moving faster. Failing to recognize the dangers increases our risk.
Totally agree. I've found that it's best to assume cars aren't paying attention and always be very generous in telegraphing my moves. Risk reduction is Key.
I disagree with the tone of some points in the narration. However this video is excellent in trying to educate the road cyclist to the alertness and creativity required to navigate safely along a cycling route to avoid becoming a statistic. Far too many cyclists see themselves as Road Warriors raging against the automobile. They might as well just throw that helmet off and ride full speed into a wall; just get it over with, because some time the attitude will catch up to you.
FATSASS 1 month ago
I have bicycle commuted since summer 2005, and over 35,000 miles.
1. Signal all stops and turns
2. communacate with ALL other road users
3. Follow ALL trafic laws
4. look ahead, and encourage cars to pass when it is safe
5. DO NOT TRUST other, police, know-it-alls or even me. Think about it first.
6. Make yourself VISABLE day, night and in poor light
7. Learn from mistakes, yours as well as others
8. Act like you have knowledge and show experence
9. Never use cheap, ineffective lights
cyclenut 11 months ago 2
this is awesome the way performed is perfect and do it with safety features
TheKrishnan143 1 year ago
Hi Luvmastertx
You speak as of fresh air - it used to be called common sense - well done
regbrant 1 year ago
You make some good points in this video. I agree that it does not always make sense to "control the lane" if there is room to ride the side of the road safely. I don't know for sure, but I don't think the LAB advocates taking the lane ALL THE TIME does it? because that does not make sense. of course, if there is a safe bike lane or room to ride out of the traffic lane that is a safe and viable option. Just stay visible to drivers and stay safe.
dregerclock 2 years ago
This is an awesomely terrible message on what makes bicycling transportation safe. The take-home message is, in effect, to just keep your bicycle safely tucked away in your garage and not use it on roads where motor vehicle drivers operate with absolutely no discernible rules.
martinpion 3 years ago
The message of the video is that sharing the roadway with motor-vehicles has risk. Motorist, cyclist, and pedestrians can make mistakes and move eradically. The safest behavoir for a bicylist is to be vigilant and take full responsibility for our own safety. Being polite and cooperative is better than getting into a power struggle for space with vehicles that are 50x heavier and moving faster. Failing to recognize the dangers increases our risk.
luvmastertx 3 years ago
Totally agree. I've found that it's best to assume cars aren't paying attention and always be very generous in telegraphing my moves. Risk reduction is Key.
designerwhite 2 years ago