Why the hate for Cyclists?

[singlesix]

My point being that F1 cars, NASCAR etc., etc., etc., all race on tracks. "Roads" if you will, that are specifically designed for them. If you contend that cyclists and motor vehicles should share the road, then shouldn't the Tour de France course be open to motor vehicle traffic while the race is going on?

I guess you have never seen a road course car race where they race on public roads that were closed off for the race. Your point again was what?

 

[DoggyDaddy]

I guess you have never seen a road course car race where they race on public roads that were closed off for the race. Your point again was what?

My point being that bicycles and motor vehicles cannot always share the public roads. But thanks for helping me to make it!

 

[Cameramonkey]

Why the hate? Because its been 11 months and y'all are still yapping and rambling on about it.

Almost bad as crossfitters.

 

[singlesix]

My point being that bicycles and motor vehicles cannot always share the public roads. But thanks for helping me to make it!

You Are Welcome. So, get motor vehicles off the roads. Glad we agreed.

 

[singlesix]

Why the hate? Because its been 11 months and y'all are still yapping and rambling on about it.

Almost bad as crossfitters.

OK, long as we don't reach Vegan Level.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

You Are Welcome. So, get motor vehicles off the roads. Glad we agreed.

Cool! Have fun with your travels this winter!

 

[DoggyDaddy]

OK, long as we don't reach Vegan Level.

 

[jamil]

Why do you post like you want to restrict their freedoms?

I suspect it’s to get you to be you.

 

[Ingomike]

Just seems counter intuitive to ride on what appears to be a fairly heavily trafficked road when there is a perfectly good multi use path IMMEDIATELY to their right. Of course I don't see the distinction between "trail" riders and "road bike" riders.

Trail riders are generally more casual in their riding style

If they put a stripe down the middle of the multi-use path and designated it road bike only would that help?

Not for those that want to ride many miles. Most road riders I have ridden with ride 30-40 on a short evening ride, 75-100+ on weekend rides. Bike paths are not generally amenable to that type of riding.

I don't deny their right to ride on the road, especially when they, as you have pointed out, are being considerate enough to ride single file. AND I get that even single file, the WHOLE lane, stripe to stripe, or edge to road center, in the case of a two-lane road, is theirs.

Although not a TRUE rider, the wife and I do ride out in the country around our house so I've seen the worst behavior from both sides.

Until one has ridden the kind of mileage serious road riders ride it is hard to understand the nuances of their style of riding and the equipment they use to achieve such mileage. That is very clear in this thread. I am fat and old and no longer ride long mileage but, as you might expect, defend their rights as zealously as I defend those that participate in various styles and types of shooting. Although that is generally lost on many here, I still love them as brothers of the gun…

 

[Ingomike]

Meh…you’re allowed 5-10MPH over usually. 25MPH sustained seems like a pretty good speed for a bike to me.

Not on bike paths by overly zealous bike cops. The road rules do not translate…

 

[Ingomike]

So now we have trail riders, road riders and pro riders? Shouldn't they each have their own designated riding places? I mean think about it. There are "trail drivers" in souped up off-road vehicles that don't drive the on the public streets. And we have "pro drivers" that don't drive their race cars on public streets. And then we have "road drivers" that you know... drive on public streets. Why wouldn't it be the same for cyclists?

Does not every type of rider have the right to use the road as is lawful?

 

[Ingomike]

Yeah, my truck will drive much faster than 55. But many of the roads designated for my truck have speed limits that that restrict my freedom.

Nope, restrict your Privilege…

 

[JoeSig]

"A 2010 literature review by Frank Sommer and Irwin Goldstein was also troubling, suggesting that “There is a significant relationship between cycling-induced perineal compression leading to vascular [related to the veins], endothelial [cells of the blood vessel walls], and neurogenic [of the nervous system] dysfunction in men and the development of ED”."

The fact that this has >2000 replies is hilarious. I dont really care but our duty as men is to take care of our Schlongs. See below
Cycling Effect on the Hog

 

[jamil]

 

[femurphy77]

I have to admit, I'm starting my day with a smile on my face after reading the last several posts; thanks guys!

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Does not every type of rider have the right to use the road as is lawful?

Nope, restrict your Privilege…

I'd say you answered your own question.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

Nope, restrict your Privilege…

Why do you hate freedom so?

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

Not on bike paths by overly zealous bike cops. The road rules do not translate…

I’ve never seen a cop around here running radar on the bike paths.

 

[Ingomike]

Why do you hate freedom so?

I am not for restricting anyone’s freedom. I was correcting your mistake. Guess I needed to add FIFY.

The a**holes in this thread generally either want to take cyclists road privileges or kill them…

 

[Ingomike]

"A 2010 literature review by Frank Sommer and Irwin Goldstein was also troubling, suggesting that “There is a significant relationship between cycling-induced perineal compression leading to vascular [related to the veins], endothelial [cells of the blood vessel walls], and neurogenic [of the nervous system] dysfunction in men and the development of ED”."

The fact that this has >2000 replies is hilarious. I dont really care but our duty as men is to take care of our Schlongs. See below
Cycling Effect on the Hog

Since the 90’s they make saddles that mitigate this issue, your mangina is showing…