I like to drive by them sideways, they might learn then.
A question for Cyclist's!
why do you guys/gals ride in the most unsafe place you can find at around 5 o clock rush hour? Are you trying to get paid? Trying to get killed?
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the spoke **** out by my house are always blockin up traffic and shit yo, makes me want to mow over a few
Bicycles are considered vehicles in the state of TX and have all the same rights as cars, and also should be obeying the same laws (staying to the right as the slower traffic). Just give us a little room and its all good.
And, for those idiots saying they want to "mow a few down", I have been known to carry my pistol while riding and will not hesitate to use it in self defense.
And, for those idiots saying they want to "mow a few down", I have been known to carry my pistol while riding and will not hesitate to use it in self defense.
Bicycles are considered vehicles in the state of TX and have all the same rights as cars, and also should be obeying the same laws (staying to the right as the slower traffic). Just give us a little room and its all good.
But then again, any "rush hour" riding I do is never on busy streets... mostly because I know there are some assholes out there (ie. Franks) that really will do something fucking stupid.
Fair enough i just wanted to ask that question. Im always courteous to them but i saw a guy ridin on the exit ramp off 287 sat I was like WTF.Bicycles are considered vehicles in the state of TX and have all the same rights as cars, and also should be obeying the same laws (staying to the right as the slower traffic). Just give us a little room and its all good.
And, for those idiots saying they want to "mow a few down", I have been known to carry my pistol while riding and will not hesitate to use it in self defense.
i understand that they are considered "vehicles" but why do guys ride on roads where the speed limit is 40 plus and they are doing.....maybe 20?
But then again, any "rush hour" riding I do is never on busy streets... mostly because I know there are some assholes out there (ie. Franks) that really will do something fucking stupid.[/QUOTE]
Yeah, I am with you on that. I have almost been killed the couple of times I have been on semi-busy streets. I usually wait until later in the evening or go to White Rock after work. Luckily, Frisco is pretty cyclist friendly.
[QUOTE="Ylw 98~~SNAKE~~, post: 5855574, member: 354"]Fair enough i just wanted to ask that question. Im always courteous to them but i saw a guy ridin on the exit ramp off 287 sat I was like WTF.[/QUOTE]
Well, OK, yeah....that's pretty dangerous. Was he a full on cyclist (helmet, jersey, etc.) or some idiot that had a death wish? Sounds like the latter.
[QUOTE="grove rat, post: 5855575, member: 20408"]i understand that they are considered "vehicles" but why do guys ride on roads where the speed limit is 40 plus and they are doing.....maybe 20?[/QUOTE]
Because we can. No seriously, where else are we going to ride? Dallas is the least cycling friendly city in the country statistically. There are no places to ride for the most part other than the streets, and no bike lanes. So, we ride on the streets where we are legally allowed to do so and pray for some consideration.
And yeah, we may be going 1/2 as fast on our bike, but I sometimes want to yell at the people honking at me and challenge them to ride 20mph in 15 mph winds and 104 degree temps :tongue:
I do understand your frustration though, I used to be the guy yelling at them until I started riding. When I ride, I try and stay as far out of the way as possible. I do have a couple riding buddies that aren't so considerate though, and I let them know they're the reason people want to "mow us down".
I live and Ride in Flower Mound. It is a pretty cyclist friendly area. I havent had any issues. I always wear my helmet and obey the rules. I ride in the street most of the time, and usually don't have any issues. only time I get nervous is flower mound rd. during morning rush hour.
i live damn near on white rock(winsted apts) so i deal with them every day. yea most guys stay to the right but some ride the middle or even left side of the road. and when you pass them they give you an ugly look. i ride a motorcycle so i know it's crazy out there. it bugs me more cause of how dangerous it is for you guys, not cause it slows me up for a few seconds.Yeah, I am with you on that. I have almost been killed the couple of times I have been on semi-busy streets. I usually wait until later in the evening or go to White Rock after work. Luckily, Frisco is pretty cyclist friendly.
Because we can. No seriously, where else are we going to ride? Dallas is the least cycling friendly city in the country statistically. There are no places to ride for the most part other than the streets, and no bike lanes. So, we ride on the streets where we are legally allowed to do so and pray for some consideration.
And yeah, we may be going 1/2 as fast on our bike, but I sometimes want to yell at the people honking at me and challenge them to ride 20mph in 15 mph winds and 104 degree temps :tongue:
I do understand your frustration though, I used to be the guy yelling at them until I started riding. When I ride, I try and stay as far out of the way as possible. I do have a couple riding buddies that aren't so considerate though, and I let them know they're the reason people want to "mow us down".
anyways, stay safe
but why if there is a side walk you still want to ride in the street?:crackhead:
a normal road bike is not that great at hopping curbs. especially at speed.
It's called a sidewalk and is meant for walking.but why if there is a side walk you still want to ride in the street?:crackhead:
Not to mention the fact that there's no way I'm riding an expensive set of wheels on some of the sidewalks around here. That would be equivalent to taking your _______ with lightweight aluminum track wheels or 24's and running it on some offroad trails.a normal road bike is not that great at hopping curbs. especially at speed.
Trophy Club is cyclist friendly and I hate it. You can't get out on the weekend without groves of cyclists. We have a bike lane on the main roads and they still insist on riding on the line so it's almost impossible to pass. I hate it and wish they would find another town to practice in.
A little Cummins turbo diesel smoke is the cure for cyclist assholes who go 15 mph on 40 mph streets. Especially in Plano where they have miles and miles of bike trails that some of these assholes don't use.
This is why I don't ride a road bike. I know I would love it, but I just don't feel safe the few times I have ridden my mountain bike through my neighborhood, and my street is one of the major thorough fares for roadbikers in the north Keller area.
You know there are those that commute on bike, it makes it hard to get to work on a bike trail. A lot of riders will do 50-100 miles, there aren't any bike trails for those kinds of distances.
I ride on the right but I'm not going to ride in the gutter where all the broken glass, trash ect ends up. Plus riding that far over on narrow roads you get assholes that will fly past you, if you stay in he lane a little it forces drivers to slow down and pass when there is room... It's great when some jackass can't take an extra 5 seconds out of their life to pass you safely, and you end up getting clipped by a mirror or worse...
I ride on the right but I'm not going to ride in the gutter where all the broken glass, trash ect ends up. Plus riding that far over on narrow roads you get assholes that will fly past you, if you stay in he lane a little it forces drivers to slow down and pass when there is room... It's great when some jackass can't take an extra 5 seconds out of their life to pass you safely, and you end up getting clipped by a mirror or worse...
I was told when I started riding road bikes to stay in the right side "tire groove" when on the street.
I live on White Rock as well and I have access to the trail through the back of my apartments so hitting the "main" roads isn't too much of an issue. There are some crazy, frustrated ass drivers out there though!
I live on White Rock as well and I have access to the trail through the back of my apartments so hitting the "main" roads isn't too much of an issue. There are some crazy, frustrated ass drivers out there though!
It's just as dangerous for cars for you to ride on the street. I can't tell you how many times I've been coming around a corner at 55 ( the speed limit) just to find a pack of these ass hats blocking my way, forcing me to slam on breaks or swerve immediatly to my left and cut off or hit whoever is in the left lane. I've come around a corner on my motorcycle at 60 and found 20 riders directly in front of me on a 2 lane total road, I had to swerve into the other lane and came within a fraction of a second of a head on collision with a big rig. I wouldn't have made it through that I'm certain. Do I mind risking my life so you can excersise or play? You bet I do fuck off and get the fuck off the road or ride the speed limitYou know there are those that commute on bike, it makes it hard to get to work on a bike trail. A lot of riders will do 50-100 miles, there aren't any bike trails for those kinds of distances.
I ride on the right but I'm not going to ride in the gutter where all the broken glass, trash ect ends up. Plus riding that far over on narrow roads you get assholes that will fly past you, if you stay in he lane a little it forces drivers to slow down and pass when there is room... It's great when some jackass can't take an extra 5 seconds out of their life to pass you safely, and you end up getting clipped by a mirror or worse...
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