Fu*king Cyclists

**Viva** · 09-01-2016, 08:48 PM

Originally Posted by Tippster

Can a bicyclist get pulled over for speeding?

With respect to that video, while there is some (limited, really) Highway Patrol activity along Sunrise Hwy., and CHP has the authority to enforce traffic code anywhere within the State, it's the Forest Service that performs most of the "dirty work" along that road. But I've never seen, nor heard, of FS rangers enforcing posted speed limits anywhere in Kalifornia. ANYWHERE. Regardless of vehicle. The fuckers issue plenty of parking tickets, though (ask me how I know), so I'm guessing that that activity must provide a fairly decent revenue stream.

So, the simple answer is yes, but don't bank on it.

**Viva** · 09-01-2016, 08:54 PM

The section of Sunrise in that posted video is mostly descent (not terribly steep, but steep enough), and fairly twisty, too.

**jono** · 09-01-2016, 09:04 PM

Originally Posted by buttahflake

you are correct sir, the steeper, more technical 'turny' it gets, the more the 16 pound bike has the advantage

The road down from Sunrise (Rainier) is a rather extreme example. Great place to research gravity.

**Viva** · 09-01-2016, 09:13 PM

Originally Posted by BmillsSkier

Any fixies?

Don't recall seeing any dreadlocks, so I'm guessing no.

**54-46** · 09-02-2016, 08:17 AM

Re Donner Pass Road - some cyclists self-select from riding it already. I've always thought it could be a cool ride, but have avoided it exactly because of the narrow points on the road and the numerous cars. Maybe mid-week it's better? I choose to bring my MTB to Tahoe instead.

**strawjack** · 09-02-2016, 09:01 AM

Originally Posted by buttahflake

you are correct sir, the steeper, more technical 'turny' it gets, the more the 16 pound bike has the advantage
bringing them down from speed and working them outside-inside-outside is way easier on a bicycle
Tour of Spain is on UHD, the motorcycles have been unable to stay ahead on many descents
the Vuelta is steeper than Le Tour

The motorcycles were the race officials or whatever they're called. Get some pro grand prix dude dragging his knee and a roadie would be left in the dust.

**Vt-Freeheel** · 09-02-2016, 10:23 AM

700 roadies in town for a 4 day stage race this weekend . Good times

**BigDaddy** · 09-02-2016, 10:33 AM

Originally Posted by Vt-Freeheel

700 roadies in town for a 4 day stage race this weekend . Good times

That's like a slow day for my town.

It's actually pretty cool to watch these big groups cruise by... and I actually got a couple of thank you's while I waited for all of them to go through the intersection.

**Dee Hubbs** · 09-02-2016, 10:52 AM

I had to pass a car yesterday coming down from Mt. Evans. I was averaging about 60-65 kmh (37-41mph) and I had to keep dragging the brakes because of the car in front of me. The were having a good laugh that I was keeping up/on their bumper, so on one on the straights I just got out in the other lane, let off the brakes and easily went past. I got a friendly wave and big smile form them. I think my top speed on that decent was 71kmh.

**huckbucket** · 09-02-2016, 10:55 AM

Guess Columbus, Ohio doesn't get it.

http://www.columbusunderground.com/s...d-columbus-bw1

**powdrhound** · 09-02-2016, 11:03 AM

Originally Posted by huckbucket

Guess Columbus, Ohio doesn't get it.

http://www.columbusunderground.com/s...d-columbus-bw1

Huh? They are trying to make it safer for the bikers, and you don't like that?

**::: :::** · 09-02-2016, 11:04 AM

sarcasm

**old goat** · 09-02-2016, 11:18 AM

I was watching the Tour of California last year in downtown Sacramento--4 laps through the grid. They were going way over the speed limit and blowing stop signs, tons of cops around, but nobody got a ticket. What gives? (And seriously, the cops in cars were having a tough time keeping up on the 90 degree turns).

**ex-powderbroker** · 09-02-2016, 11:36 AM

This is what I'm most scared of when riding.

http://news.nationalpost.com/news/ca...and-killed/amp

**TomCrac** · 09-02-2016, 11:41 AM

Originally Posted by Vt-Freeheel

700 roadies in town for a 4 day stage race this weekend . Good times

You live close enough to make it 701?

If it's still around next year, I think I'm going to give it a go.

**Dee Hubbs** · 09-02-2016, 12:03 PM

Originally Posted by ml242

This is what I'm most scared of when riding.

The right hook is so scary. I spent a last summer living in Toronto and riding a bike to work in the urban environment. I had a blister/callus on my "bell thumb" by the end of the summer. I was THAT GUY, fucking ringing my bell at everyone who was ready to open a car door, pull out in front of me, step of the curb into the bike lane, or pass me right before the intersection and then want to make a right turn.

**Vt-Freeheel** · 09-02-2016, 12:21 PM

Originally Posted by TomCrac

You live close enough to make it 701?

If it's still around next year, I think I'm going to give it a go.

I used to mountain bike with the race promoter in the 90s. Gave up Road riding a long time ago.
give it a whirl it's pretty cool race I might end up in Burlington to watch the crit on Monday

**huckbucket** · 09-02-2016, 12:39 PM

Originally Posted by TomCrac

You live close enough to make it 701?

If it's still around next year, I think I'm going to give it a go.

Every year I think about doing that race and always convince myself I don't have the fitness. Kinda like Catskills.

**FLS** · 09-02-2016, 12:50 PM

It's a shame what happened to the Tour of the Catskills. It used to be a great event. It shouldn't be called the ToC any more now that it's been reduced to a 1 day Gran Fondo event. The GMSR would make a great goal for the event its self as well as all the benefits of being fit for the ski season.

On the bright side, we've got just about 1 year to train for GMSR 2017!

**old goat** · 09-02-2016, 02:44 PM

Originally Posted by ml242

This is what I'm most scared of when riding.

http://news.nationalpost.com/news/ca...and-killed/amp

there was another one just like it in the Sac Bee today.
My kid did a SF to DC bike trip with their frat. They rode I70 through the mtns in CO. Some years ago a kid was killed at a ramp by an exiting truck, so now all the kids exit and reenter at each ramp. My son did it on Sunday, July 5 and they were passing the cars.

**BaNosser** · 09-03-2016, 11:28 PM

Originally Posted by acinpdx

i'm not condoning the lady's actions above, and I will give you that cyclists have serious assholes in their midst, but, for those of you who haven't spent 1000's of miles on a bike in a year, maybe you should try it...cyclists have their lives threatened in many ways on the regular and in the most seemingly minor ways to drivers

if you ride regularly, odds are that you will be in an accident that is not your fault, and, for those of you who ride in NYC, those odds are exceptionally high

or have assholes try to run you off the road.. no doubt there are cyclists who are disrespectful.. but every cyclist puts their life on the line every time they clip in...

**The Suit** · 09-03-2016, 11:55 PM

useful advice, for a change: http://www.slobc.org/safety/document...ival-guide.pdf

**stfu&gbtw** · 09-04-2016, 12:14 AM

Originally Posted by BaNosser

or have assholes try to run you off the road.. no doubt there are cyclists who are disrespectful.. but every cyclist puts their life on the line every time they clip in...

Oh yeah, your life is on the line. Might as well be a marine. Just a reminder that more people die in car accidents than riding their toys in traffic. Try riding on bike paths if you don't like getting hit by cars. Road bikes in NYC for 15 years - usually in between and against traffic. Got hit by cars all the time, 'cause they're like, driving on the road and stuff. Roads are for cars. They're not for pedestrians, and their not for your obnoxious little hobby. Every time you go out and don't get flattened, you should be grateful to all those drivers who were so forgiving of your lack of self awareness and preservation.