Fu*king Cyclists

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Originally Posted by dan_pdx

Now I want to ask you all about woonerfs. Don't they work as intended?

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they are unfunctional for both cyclists and motorists. They just mostly turn into pedestrian plazas and unless you have good alleys at the rear, receiving deliveries is crappy for store owners. There is nothing wrong with them, but they arent the "example of pedestrian-vehicle harmony" that they get sold as. Also, they get fucking butchered and revised into oblivion during jurisdictional review which results in a product half as aesthetic and half as functional.


Something most people dont take into account is that roads are meant for more than just people. They are used for utilities (above and below grade), and in many areas they are used as stormwater retention (desert areas and places in the SE design for that).

On ya left!

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Bloody hell .....
And he didn't even spew profanities!

great bike handling skills, but dumb to put yourself in that spot

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Originally Posted by dan_pdx

great bike handling skills, but dumb to put yourself in that spot

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Agreed - lane-splitting on a road bike seems... inadvisable. :D

Not as inadvisable as doing so on a e-unicycle, I shit thee not.

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Originally Posted by PB

Not as inadvisable as doing so on a e-unicycle, I shit thee not.

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Originally Posted by PB

Not as inadvisable as doing so on a e-unicycle, I shit thee not.

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I would pay money to see an e-unicycle squirt through that same situation unscathed - I have the impression they're not that nimble. Good thing they compensate for that by going fast as hell and wearing all black gear.

Oh, I don't think our local Evil Kneivel on a e-uni would have handled that situation, but they still are cause for serious dismay and shock.
And yes, they are fully tricked out in black leather; knee, wrist and elbow pads; and full face helmet. It really is impressive how quickly they can control their speed with leaning forwards, back wards, but seem like a looming Darwin Award for sure.

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Originally Posted by dan_pdx

great bike handling skills, but dumb to put yourself in that spot

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You may know this already, but that guy is a "pro" fixie rider. There are a ton of videos on youtube of followcams showing "pro" fixie riders (bike messengers) blasting down mountain roads, and through traffic barely avoiding collisions at +30mph. It is no doubt impressive- both the riders and the followcam guy.

https://youtu.be/dsd0-2Vi4S0?si=73t4GDyv-0aCQYl4&t=219

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Originally Posted by The SnowShow

And here I thought everyone in MN was so nice!

https://youtu.be/MtWmG1PPKy8?si=gdPIl1SPzvqt_FAs

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Whatta dumbfuck... But that's Minneapolis cyclists for ya. I ride a LOT, and no matter what happens, I don't take "my rights" to use the road for granted EVER. I always give cars the right of way, even if they're not right. It's not worth it, and oh - by the way - guys like that dipshit are the reason motorists take out stuff on those of us that actually follow traffic rules and don't pretend that we "have every right a car does"...

On the bright side, at least he wasn't riding obliviously through stop signs like there's no one else in the world on the road I guess...

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Originally Posted by axebiker

Whatta dumbfuck... But that's Minneapolis cyclists for ya. I ride a LOT, and no matter what happens, I don't take "my rights" to use the road for granted EVER. I always give cars the right of way, even if they're not right. It's not worth it, and oh - by the way - guys like that dipshit are the reason motorists take out stuff on those of us that actually follow traffic rules and don't pretend that we "have every right a car does"...

On the bright side, at least he wasn't riding obliviously through stop signs like there's no one else in the world on the road I guess...

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Have you run into this guy before there? His videos over the years are amazing.

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Originally Posted by The SnowShow

Have you run into this guy before there? His videos over the years are amazing.

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Didn't know he was a local celebrity... ;)

After that video, I'd almost rather run over him than into him.

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Originally Posted by axebiker

Didn't know he was a local celebrity... ;)

After that video, I'd almost rather run over him than into him.

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I think you could say that about any of his videos going back like 6 years.

Riding on the road is humbling.

I hear people complain that it’s becoming more and more dangerous. The argument is that cell phones lead to distraction. Do you remember books full of CD’s? Digging through the glove box for a cassette or 8 track?

Time of day, route, spacing in the lane…. Control what you can control. I do think I’ll opt for one of the radar lights soon.

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Originally Posted by lowsparkco

Riding on the road is humbling.

I hear people complain that it’s becoming more and more dangerous. The argument is that cell phones lead to distraction. Do you remember books full of CD’s? Digging through the glove box for a cassette or 8 track?

Time of day, route, spacing in the lane…. Control what you can control. I do think I’ll opt for one of the radar lights soon.

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Would have like to have humbled this old runt today on a mobility assist vehicle (ebike) riding on the shoulder in the wrong direction where there was an adjacent bike path.

Half mile and zero interest in lining up.

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Eh, I get that feels like they're being assholes but that's a narrow lane. If they go single file, you pass, and oncoming traffic comes at the same time, there's no way for you to maintain 3 feet of distance from them. Pretty much any driver at that point will squeeze / contact the cyclists to keep from a head on collision with another motor vehicle. They're not trying to piss you off, they're just hoping you'll wait until you can see the oncoming lane is clear for long enough to execute a clean pass.

^^^ Always take the lane! Drivers must change lanes to pass, just like if they encounter agricultural equipment on the road.

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Originally Posted by Art Shirk

Half mile and zero interest in lining up.

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It's nice to ride along and bullshit with your friends but as an avid road cyclist all I have to say is line the fuck up somewhat. Everybody has rights to the roadway but a group of cyclists is going to travel well under the speed limit. Line up so people can pass you. Its easy.

Yeah, even if they’re single file you’re still crossing the double yellow to pass on that road. It makes no difference if they’re riding 1, 2 or 3 wide.


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Bullshit.

Single file cyclists are far easier to pass. Do you have to cross the line? Of course. But saying "you have to cross the lane anyway" is like saying you're going to piss on the toilette, might as well piss on the seat.

I ride my bikes on roads. We have gangs of cyclists on the very canyon road I live on. There's a big difference in both driver's and cyclists' safety.

When I'm riding, I don't mind lining up or even straddling the shoulder on extra right roads. It's just a courtesy.

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Originally Posted by Art Shirk

Half mile and zero interest in lining up.

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Surprised you didn't roll coal in that beast.

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