Another non-vehicular cyclist

This would not be unusual, since most people on bikes in this area are non-vehicular cyclists, but this rider is a member of the local club. At the beginning of the clip, you can just barely see him on the far right edge of the roadway, riding the stripe. This puts him in danger, by suggesting that he has no right to the roadway. He should be riding two to three feet to the left of that stripe, asserting his right to be there. I was glad to see that he stopped at the light and didn't try to squeeze past the cars. When the light changed, he moved into the parking area and continued to hug the curb. The parking area ends after three or four spaces and becomes an intersection, then joins another parking area, usually loaded with cars. Curb-hugging and stripe-riding usually means door-zone riding as well, unfortunately.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• bicycle
• velomobile
• vehicular
• cycling
• dangerous

[jeepguy1412]

seriously guys ride next to the curb and acctually take some responsibility for yourself get lights for your bike and when coming to an intersection pay attention. the only person that would be crossing your path would be anyone turning right and at that point if they dont signal or shoulder check when turning then slow down... there isnt any reason that cars and bikes cant share the road. ppl just need to learn some common sense and patience

[freddotu]

@jeepguy1412, riding close to the curb is not a valid option in a sub-standard width lane (under 14' wide) and endangers the cyclist. Share the road, yes, but sharing a lane is unnecessarily dangerous.

[freddotu]

@youztuber5000, as many cyclists will attest, most motorists pass with enough clearance to be safe. This means moving into the other lane. Those motorists who do not move over are endangering the cyclist. Courtesy is meaningless and safety is utmost. As a motorist, you can be courteous and safe by moving into the other lane. If that is too difficult, consider driver retraining.

[freddotu]

@youztuber5000, the law in many states specify as far to the right as practicable, which courts have determined to mean "able to be practiced safely". It's good that you can pass a cyclist safely, but the other drivers on the road have demonstrated that they cannot. Cyclists occupy the lane in order to be seen and safe, not, as you so politely put it, "to be dicks".

By the way, I've taking cyclist training, which is why I control the lane. You should consider it, for a better understanding.

[DakarRdr49]

@jeepguy1412 - riding next to the curb is a straight invitation to get knocked over by an idiot in a car who doesn't know we have a right to the road, too.

[shamwow1996]

@youztuber5000 Fuck you. Maybe your fat ass should stop driving and burn some calories so you won't be in such a rush to go get twinkies from CVS

[leapoffaith20]

@youztuber5000 It's not about a sense of moral superiority at all. I live in the UK and I cycle quite a lot (I'm also a car driver so I see the debate from both sides) Our roads are a HELL of a lot narrower than yours and even though the distance that I consider "safe" is probably far less than what freddotu does I still have plenty of drivers passing far too close. In situations where it's not safe for someone to overtake me then I WILL take the centre of the lane.

[freddotu]

General statements about all cyclists are in the same category as general statements about all motorists. I observe plenty of violations performed by motorists and by cyclists alike. I try to not make general statements about either, although I will say most motorists are considerate.

I have found that more motorists are considerate since I've learned to operate in a safe, predictable manner on the roadways.

[freddotu]

@youztuber5000, unless you investigate safe cycling practices on your own, you will not understand how safe cycling works. One of the best resources for this is the commute orlando blog.

Cyclists do not have a sense of moral superiority if they are trained in safe cycling. There are advantages to riding for transportation, but it has to be done safely.

[youztuber5000]

@freddotu Its a true anti social psychological disorder that some cyclists have a sense of moral superiority over gas guzzling car drivers, and "get off" to obstructing traffic and parading around with a line of tailgating cars behind them during rush hour traffic. I hope i dont sound like im prejudice against all cyclists, i respect most.

the reason i watched your videos was to gain some understanding, unfortunately i have hip problems that scare me from cycling, i really liked it as a kid

[youztuber5000]

@freddotu when there is no other free lane to pass the bicycle on, you need to move over to the shoulder or stop and pull off the road to let cars pass you, its not acceptable going 10 mph in a 40, especially when if you would just stay as far to the right (like the law states you need to do) i could easily pass you with 3 feet of space. Its cyclists that choose to take up more space than neccessary just to be dicks, that pisses me off. driver retraining? how about bicycle training?