Cyclists - Page 6

imagine2frolic · #1 (**permalink**) 02-07-2008, 06:32 AM

As I stated before. I use to commute on a bike for years. When I drive I give tons of room for bicycles. I get disturbed by inconsiderate people no matter what vehichle they are using, bike, car, boat, etc. etc. I am not griping at the ones who are considerate. Just those lame idiots, and there plenty to go around in every aspect of life.

Rick Parker · #2 (**permalink**) 02-07-2008, 09:18 PM

Until a few years ago I was a very avid cyclist. I used to ride 200 + miles weekly, mostly in the foothils during Spring through Fall. I will be the first to say the roads are for Automobiles and as a rider I inherintly respected this. I would always be aware of cars coming from behind and consistantly rode primarily on the RH shoulder (within 3 feet of the edge of the road). If a bike and a car collide there is no doubt who will be the loser. Just give them some courtesy and a little extra room as you approach them from behind and everyone will be happy.

Ron61 · #3 (**permalink**) 02-08-2008, 01:14 AM

Mike,

Ron, those folks that are breaking the law? Get a cell phone, and report them right there.

I am probable the only person in the country that does NOT have a cell phone. The only time I would need one I would be in one of the dead areas around here with all the mountains. They have been reportedly turned in to the police along with names and told there is nothing they can do about it. Our police are to busy taking care of the dopers and making sure everything they want they get. I sometimes think the whole dam police force is on the payroll of the dopers as they won't do anything for one of the honest working citizens, but let the Feds. move in and they are right there to show their support for Law and Order. What a joke around here. We used to have good police and now the nones we have are worthless.

Ron

bomelia · #4 (**permalink**) 02-08-2008, 07:35 AM

That is why I said "get".

Mike

Ron61 · #5 (**permalink**) 02-08-2008, 07:42 AM

Mike,

The local police here will NOT respond to anything that a regular citizen calls in, unless it is a wreck and blocking the highway. They only respond if one of the dopers is having a problem and calls in. I even went to the station to report a fight at one of the dope places here and was told, Quote, "We don't go to houses." End Quote. About 10 minutes later the old woman that owns the place and has so many arrests they quit counting called them and they had 4 patrol units over there within 5 minutes as she wanted a couple of them kicked out of the house for the day. Calling the police here for anything unless you are one of the bad people is useless. And if I wanted a cell phone I would have one. I just have no need for one.

Ron

GlynMeek · #6 (**permalink**) 02-07-2008, 09:49 PM

How wonderfully civilized and how AMAZINGLY RARE THAT attitude is among cyclists!

I HAVE to say that now that early spring has arrived down here in Texas, our wonderful cycling friends are out in force, and possibly EVEN MORE OFFENSIVE THAN LAST YEAR!!!!

I TRULY don't have a problem with them on the roads

...except, getting back to my original complaint..."WHY DO THEY GET TO USE THE ROADS WITHOUT PAYING ROAD TAX ???????????????"

ROFL

Glyn