I never heard the word, "Cager" before- is that me?

[professor]

Is that really a word? Did you guys make that up?
Is it because drivers are in a "Cage" so to speak?
When any person gets behind the wheel, do they instantly become a cager?

I have to say this: When I went to a mountain bike forum for a while, I noticed a lot of arrogance and snippyness. I see none of that here. And I have spent a LOT of time absorbing info. here. Very nice,thank you, and thank you moderators!

 

[1983JZR3W]

The term "cager" goes back many, many years. It was most likely coined by some of the 1%'s of the early biker group days. They rarely drove enclosed vehicles and seemed to lothe those that did. :helmet:

 

[t0lly]

I have heard that term in the motorcycle crowd and used for a couple of decades now.
Is that really a word? Did you guys make that up? doubt it, I dunno
Is it because drivers are in a "Cage" so to speak? yes, they have the comfort and safety enclosed vehicle.
When any person gets behind the wheel, do they instantly become a cager? Pretty much.

 

[machiasmort]

Is that really a word? Did you guys make that up?
Is it because drivers are in a "Cage" so to speak?
When any person gets behind the wheel, do they instantly become a cager?

I have to say this: When I went to a mountain bike forum for a while, I noticed a lot of arrogance and snippyness. I see none of that here. And I have spent a LOT of time absorbing info. here. Very nice,thank you, and thank you moderators!

I guess it's all about what it means to you... I imply it to mean the sort of people who act like monkeys behind the wheel (the ones who belong in a cage).

You know, the cell-phone gabbing, lane swerving, nose picking, sandwich gobbling, lipstick smearing, hair fluffing, text sending idiots, which in general have no respect for lives on two wheels yet alone the killing potential of their vehicle.

It is a common term used amongst the Clubs up here in NY also. Probably did become popular in the 1% day but most likely had it's roots in the Military, just prior. I think I remember one of the older guy's telling me that it was born in reference to some kind of driver of a Military vehicle, prior the formation of the big clubs after WWII.

Good Q, I'd be interested if anybody could elaborate further!

 

[Flapdoodle]

You know, the cell-phone gabbing, lane swerving, nose picking, sandwich gobbling, lipstick smearing, hair fluffing, text sending idiots, which in general have no respect for lives on two wheels yet alone the killing potential of their vehicle.

One really blew me away when I saw her curling her eyelashes while driving.

 

[machiasmort]

Now, If we see this stuff going on, how do the Cops not?

I used to be a professional courrier. I've seen people read books!

Worse are the idiots who tailgate. If I point a gun at you, I can be arrested in all 50 States, unless I have a good reason. Do you know how many times I've passed a Trooper (side of road) with somebody less than 2ft from my rear bumper and in the right lane...

I know, slam on your breaks and have an insurance nightmare! People who tailgate, have no right to endanger the lives of others and further, people who want to drive slower should allow them to pass! The difference is that the left lane was completely open in these situations.

It's absurd that they enforce DUI the way they do but not the senseless acts that could cost a life.

 

[srdavo]

cagers

best one i saw.... young lady.... kid in a carseat, in the back..... holding a cellphone in her ear (left hand)..... writing on a notepad, in the center of her steering wheel (right hand) !

2nd place goes to another multi-tasker.....driving, picking nose, while on the cellphone!!

I aint lying!

It's scary out there...... on 2 wheels.

 

[machiasmort]

Best case scenerio would be she hits something minimal dammage, air bag deploys, sending pen thru eye. Kid in carseat survives unscratched to be raised by someone other than an idiot!

 

[MikeJ]

The one percent of cagers behind the wheels.... Passing me, them at posted highway speeds, me standing still on the shoulder, with no more than 12 inches between us. Even if only their passenger mirror hits me, I am hospital bound. I am wearing a white motorcycle helmet and a full neon-yellow jacket. What are they day-dreaming about? They sure did not see me!

99 percent of drivers move over, sometimes crossing into an empty lane to get away from me. That makes for pleasant rides.

MikeJ
760 highway miles and going strong.

 

[fetor56]

Bet this has happened:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abUr9QS7Sgc