Dave39 Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 In my bike club we emphasize following the law, single file to the side when a car is approaching from behind. Wanna-be racers are the worst, arrogance of two wheels. There is a racing club in the area that rides Hwy 160 on Thursdays out where I live who ride in great clumps of about 30 riders taking up the entire lane on a double yellow highway....no single file for them. They apparently think that 25mph is fast enough for everyone (OK, I'm just jealous cause I can't do it). Link to comment
philbytx Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 quote They apparently think that 25mph is fast enough for everyone (OK, I'm just jealous cause I can't do it). unquote Darn! Even your Rebel should do that Link to comment
russell_bynum Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 I have the same problem where I live. The road to our home is one the local bike club rides every Tuesday evening. 20 or more pack and you cannot get around them safe. The road is also a road motorcycles like to ride. It is a wonder that someone has not hit a bikecycle rider coming around a curve. I have called the police many times about this, has not help, even talking to the riders has not help. When I was in a bike club we would only ride 2 side by side and split the pack up. There is no courtisy these day by some bike riders with and with out motors. Yup, that's the problem...people ride like a-holes and then get all bent out of shape when everyone else gets ticked off about it. Don't ride like an a-hole and you likely won't have any problems. Link to comment
Boone60 Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 You folks need a law like Wisconsin's which states you ride your bike within 3 feet from the outside of the road. No excuse for the bad behavior. Link to comment
russell_bynum Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 You folks need a law like Wisconsin's which states you ride your bike within 3 feet from the outside of the road. No excuse for the bad behavior. No more frickin laws. Link to comment
rad Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 There is a racing club in the area that rides Hwy 160 on Thursdays out where I live who ride in great clumps of about 30 riders taking up the entire lane on a double yellow highway....no single file for them. They apparently think that 25mph is fast enough for everyone (OK, I'm just jealous cause I can't do it). I've been there. Back in the day when I raced we had a large Saturday morning training ride that at times could get a bit out of control, 75 or more riders on some days. Sometines we took the entire lane for the first 10 or so miles until the fast boys and girls would string out the pack. We even had the CHP show up at times to keep us in check Not say'n it was ok, but it was kinda fun Link to comment
Joe Frickin' Friday Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Shawn pointed out to me this morning that Michelin's motorcycle tire home page features a BMW R1150RT about to mow down a bicyclist at high speed, with the Michelin Man riding pillion and enjoying the whole spectacle immensely. Link to comment
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