So Where do you guys ride?

[BostonReefer]

Hey fellow motor bike riders,

Have not seen this thread anywhere yet and wondering so figured I would ask.
I do not mean specific location, but rather the street? off road bike paths? sidewalks? in front of cars? parallel to cars? dirt paths? threw the woods? obey taffic light? don`t obey traffic light? pass bikers? etc. etc.


My self I`m just getting into it so Cant say I have put to many miles on, but I will share.

Live in Boston MA huge biking city many bike lanes, paths etc... I use the bike lane when available but definitely find myself using off street bike paths when not to crowded pull clutch and pedal by whenever passing someone.

There is no way if there is a shorter way around i`m taking the street. I usually obey traffic signals, unless there is no need.

Cruise around 15-20 on off street bike paths

 

[butre]

on bike paths or hard shoulders if I can but most of my riding is in the street. I follow all the rules a motorcyclist would. usually if I'm passing a pedestrian or an animal or a cyclist I'll idle past them, but I'll make some noise for kids because they love seeing the thing.

 

[jhammondcpa]

I live in Maryland, which does require a Tag, Drivers License and Insurance. That gives me a right to use the actual roads, but I tend to use the shoulder areas and designated bike lanes. I was in a MD State Park recently that required a special permit for motorized vehicles, so I pedaled the entire time. I did print out a detailed local map that lets me plan my trips and I recently signed up for eCrumbs on my Android cell phone so my family can track me on rides. I am feeling out the bike and limits even after 300 miles. I added two small saddle bags which lets me carry all tools I might need to do repairs on the road, but do remember that a 40 pound gets really heavy after a mile or two of pedaling or carrying the bike.

 

[crassius]

'bout an hour ago, was going up a long, steep hill behind a spandex guy doing maybe 4mph - lots of traffic on the road, but when it cleared, I pulled out of the bike lane and passed him at 30mph

worried some about the grinding noise I heard, but realized it was him grinding his teeth : )

 

[AssembleThis]

Street Riding

Hi BostonReefer!

Been riding on streets to town, about a 15 mile trip. Or to Wally world about a 4 mile trip. No bike lanes here and the roads are pretty bad, no trails or paths either. In fact in most states these roads would not qualify as streets. They are very narrow, as two vehicles can just pass each other in opposite directions, maybe someday they will widen them. The woods mostly. And very dangerous as well, so I'm designing and fabricating a motorcycle electronics system for my cruiser. Hopefully one of these crazy rednecks in this area wont run me down before it's done, as I hate going to the hospital.

Dave
AssembleThis

 

[BostonReefer]

Wait wait wait there is an actual wallyworld ??

 

[AssembleThis]

Wally World

Hi BostonReefer!

Yeah that's what we call Walmart around here lolol.

Dave
AssembleThis

 

[KCvale]

Yeah that's what we call Wall Mart around here lolol.
Dave

Same here ;-}
We shop there for many things, just never for bikes.

I don't ride much other than neighborhood new build test rides these days but I always liked the canal banks that run diagonal through the whole Phoenix metro area.

Though frequented by lot's of group spandex pedal riders and some runners they are like our own Autobahn, but without any guard rails or night lighting.

I don't give the Spandex any problems, I get wide open behind them and just coast by at idle with a smile and nod.

As for the roads I have every right to a whole lane and use one when I make left, but for the right side I ride where it's safe for me and traffic can get around.

That does not mean there aren't other fun places to ride, but that depends on the bike, these were taken less than a mile away a couple weeks ago of a fun Fat Tire 66cc with X-champer and 7speed shift kit build.

That is one very fun and versatile machine right there ;-}

 

[BostonReefer]

Slang for walmart i get it never heard that before. I was thinking wallyworld from national lampoons vacation oh chevy lmao

This is awesome guys thanks for the info. I hate left turns got beeped at yesterday. Thinking I shall get some blinkers. I want ones that can be seen during the day any suggestions?

 

[Sidewinder Jerry]

I only ride in the streets. Its illegal to ride on sidewalks. I've got a really strong side basket. So my bike has a practical use as well as for enjoyment.