gutter rider

This rider is putting himself in far more danger than he realizes. Literally riding in the gutter pan, he leaves no room for avoidance of debris or obstacles to his right. Without a mirror, he was not aware of me and other traffic.

He is misleading himself by thinking that he should not be riding more into the lane. He is at greater risk of collision with an inattentive driver and is subjecting himself to dangerously close passes.

I've not seen him before, and I may not see him again. If I do, I hope to provide him with more information than that provided by shouting at a traffic light.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• vehicular cycling
• dangerous riding
• bicycles

[jmurockstar]

"this entire lane belongs to you"... not in every state. in my state, cyclists are to keep as far to the right as is safe. not saying you need to be on the shoulder, but you shouldn't be taking up the entire lane. You're also required to display reflective triangles if traveling much slower than the speed limit. Antagonizing people in 3000 pound steel death machines just isn't a good idea.

[freddotu]

@jmurockstar, let me know what state you are in. If you are in the USA, there may be one or two states in which cyclists have unwarranted restrictions. Motor vehicles may be required to display reflective triangles, but it is not a law applicable to bicycles. Few motorists have problems with safe cycling practices. Fewer are antagonized by my riding habits. At least you recognize that some idiots are operating beyond their limits by driving 3000 pounds around for one body.

[Bmr4life]

Someone needs to ram you off the road. You drive way to slow.

[freddotu]

@Bmr4life, you have a strong misconception about road use. I do not drive way [too] slow, I operate at my best possible speed. Your ill will upon me is meaningless.

[BadWithNames123]

get of the damn street!

[freddotu]

@BadWithNames123, you clearly do not realize that your advice is of no value at all.

[freddotu]

@mattyboy2611, studies have shown that safe riding practices allow the motorists more reaction time, reducing driver stress and improving safety on the roadway. Many people contend that drivers will be angry, but the reality is the opposite.

[mattyboy2611]

mate people like you piss of more people than u think look how slow u r going that right there is a driving hazard

[Abdelhak92izi]

totally right



[freddotu]

@Gromitdog1, I tried, but have seen the rider numerous times since this video. He still rides on the line and often veers into crosswalks, out of a consistent line of travel, then veers back onto the line on the other side of the intersection.