Passing IN Bike Lane - Slowdown Please !!!

Mountain makes a great point maybe worth re-echoing. Earth-Muffin-Cyclist types are surely a larger group than MBc-ers, and not only that, they seem to be somewhat zealously organized and poised for advocacy, daring the world to just give'm an issue to get all up in spandex-clad arms about.

The other thing, I think, is that any advocacy they undertake may get added weight and visibility from all the regular, casual bicycles out there. I imagine there may be about as many bikes out there as cars...of course, it's only a small fraction that are used for commuting or regular, meaningful transportation.

I wouldn't want to see them starting to target us as a menace -- it could begin with a letter to the editor in a bike mag, and go from there....

Brenton
 
Mountain makes a great point maybe worth re-echoing. Earth-Muffin-Cyclist types are surely a larger group than MBc-ers, and not only that, they seem to be somewhat zealously organized and poised for advocacy, daring the world to just give'm an issue to get all up in spandex-clad arms about.

The other thing, I think, is that any advocacy they undertake may get added weight and visibility from all the regular, casual bicycles out there. I imagine there may be about as many bikes out there as cars...of course, it's only a small fraction that are used for commuting or regular, meaningful transportation.

I wouldn't want to see them starting to target us as a menace -- it could begin with a letter to the editor in a bike mag, and go from there....

Brenton

Yes Brenton - not to run scared here - we also pay our taxes - road belongs to and for ALL - but must be noted - the pure at heart bicycle riders at many times - think that any kind of a motor added to a bicycle - IS JUST NOT PROPER !!!

The other day while cruising along at 22 mph on my MB - bicycle rider - lady passed me - at the next light I told her in a NICE WAY how fast she was - she replied back to me - if you were not carrying that extra weight - pointing at my motor - that I would also be much faster.. What could I say at that point -- NOT MUCH - I let her lead the way from then on - not wanting to pass her - while in her SPECIAL BICYCLE LANE.

I do understand their thoughts and feelings --
my wife is also one of these -- semi pro bicycle rider..

Happy Riding from - Mountainman
 
Mountain,

While it's a funny story DW tells us of dusting that road-racer type guy, I'm with you about the need to be just a bit thoughtful about how others are going to respond to MBc-ers actions. You let her ride off feeling good about her choices, and maybe later she'll be a bit curious, or more positively disposed toward MBs. But if you'd zipped by, as if to say "eat my dust," ... well, THAT might have left a negative impression.

I think you're really promoting a positive image and good neighborly relations here, which is important for this community, since there aren't (yet) all that many MBs out there. If one of the questions that follows "is that a motor?" is "Is that thing legal?"... good public relations is vital.

Brenton
 
Mountain,

While it's a funny story DW tells us of dusting that road-racer type guy, I'm with you about the need to be just a bit thoughtful about how others are going to respond to MBc-ers actions. You let her ride off feeling good about her choices, and maybe later she'll be a bit curious, or more positively disposed toward MBs. But if you'd zipped by, as if to say "eat my dust," ... well, THAT might have left a negative impression.

I think you're really promoting a positive image and good neighborly relations here, which is important for this community, since there aren't (yet) all that many MBs out there. If one of the questions that follows "is that a motor?" is "Is that thing legal?"... good public relations is vital.

Brenton

Brenton -- I don't wish to steal what I think to be a good new thread -- "Is That Thing Legal?" -- I have been asked that many times - twice last night - I will not say where I was on my MB !! I am not sure if there are already threads asking that question - if not - it's yours - do you care to post - "Is That Thing Legal?" Ride That Thing - Mountainman
 
Passing

I ride a multi-use path that runs parrellel with the highway through our town.You have bicyclists which I don't worry too much about,it's the older folks walkin their dogs or just walkin that you need to worry about.They can't hear me coming with the R/S35 engine at 20+ mph,so I slow way down until I pass them.I think a horn is almost essential if you're dealing with heavily congested areas.If we start crashing into pedestrians with any regularity these MB'S will go the way of the go-peds,which are extremly restricted in my town due to safety concerns.As a side note, I was using one of my favorite cut-throughs when I attemted to pass a car on the right (wrong move) the car turned into a parking spot,I attempted to stop short slide out on some loose gravel and went flying (still bruised and battered).Use caution when passing......Peace,..Bill
 
yes - flyer1 -- just another GOOD POINT brought up
people walking their dogs -------
the other day while riding I spotted person with dog in bike lane
with a VERY LONG LEASH --- LOOK OUT FOR THAT DOG
had to go aprox 10 feet into roadway to avoid dog - watching for cars
looks like - bike lanes used by everyone and anyone..........
Be on the lookout - Mountainman
 
Yes, I have been doing this also, going slow, veering left around bike lane people. I don't want to startle anyone. I just don't want people to get the impression that MBer's are dangerous, inconsiderate or unlawful.
 
Yes, I have been doing this also, going slow, veering left around bike lane people. I don't want to startle anyone. I just don't want people to get the impression that MBer's are dangerous, inconsiderate or unlawful.

mikaleno =
considerate of others -- thoughtful -- acting in a mature way...
something for MB ers to think about.

Happy Riding from - Mountainman
 
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