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On Sat, 4 Oct 2003 13:20:34 -0400, "Lou" in
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On Fri, 03 Oct 2003 01:30:47 -0000, "Frank"
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^ Perhaps after a few incidences like that, the law makers will
^ ... pass some legislation to get you ... OFF the road and ON
^ the sidewalk where you belong.

Bicycles do not belong on the sidewalk, and in many cities it is
unlawful
to
ride them there. Everywhere I've been bicycles belong on the road and
are
required to follow motor vehicle laws.



They certainly belong on the sidewalk since they can't even come close
to the legal speed limit. Why do you think everyone hates them?
It's not because they look stupid, it's because they seem to enjoy
causing unsafe conditions on the roads!



Man you must have had a rotten childhood... to suggest such a thing.. The
man is RIGHT.. THEY ARE NOT PERMITTED ON THE SIDEWALK! THEY ARE TO FOLLOW
THE RULES OF THE ROAD AS ALL OTHER USERS. YOU MUST SUFFER FROM ROAD RAGE.
WOULD LOVE TO RIDE BEHIND YOU FOR A DAY TO WATCH YOUR HABITS. I BET THEY
WOULD SHOCK MOST.



My childhood was wonderful, I rode my bike on the sidewalk!
As for now, I drive approximately 150 miles a day and poses a safe driver
endorsement on my license, no tickets in over ten years!
None of that changes the fact a pack of morons on bikes going 10MPH on a
road designated for 50 MPH causes a safety issue for everyone involved!
Don't the rules of the road specify a MINIMUM speed?
Don't you feel 50 riders clogging an entire lane is a problem?
I personally love when some impatient ahole passes around them into
oncoming traffic..



Well you have a good driving record, that is great. Good for you. Minimum
speed for a bicycle? None exists. By "rules of the road", I meant with hand
signals, making turns using them, mirrors for safe viewing in rear,
traveling in same direction and so on. Even wearing a helmet now, since they
have been introduced in previous years. IF you ever see the pamphlets and
they have been printed in previous years regarding bicycle safety you would
know.

Bicycles have been a long standing part of our society among others. More so
than cars or trucks at some periods. I'm "NOT" advocating bicyclists to ride
like idiots on the roads. I'm saying they should do it safely and with the
"rules of the road".
The problem is, between unsafe cyclists, road rage by vehicle drivers and
such, we have a real problem.

To advocate what I've seen in here though, purposely running cyclists over
and so on, is UNCALLED FOR. That is nothing short of attempted homicide.
That won't correct a problem. It creates more. I've already spoken to one
gentleman in here regarding cycling.. I suggested that since he is involved
in some cycling organizations, that perhaps they put a push on for a renewed
sense of cycle safety. Will it happen? Maybe with some. When you take a
test for a drivers license, they try to drill it into you about safe use of
a vehicle. That doesn't stop some people from driving like idiots
afterwards. Same with bicycles. You can teach safe riding courses, it
doesn't mean all will comply. Best to start when they are in infancy riding
tricycles. Teach good habits and usually they'll be retained. IF those who
cycled would retain the rules of the road, they would fair better. I guess
too, that they must remember they are on a cycle. Around here, most - if on
the road - go to the side with oncoming traffic. BUT in some cases, it isn't
possible. They could hit a rut and have an accident, maybe even throwing
them into the path of the oncoming traffic.

Speaking of bikes on the sidewalks, at least around here, skateboards are
becoming a problem. Now, combine skate boards, bicycles, etc, and what room
is left for pedestrians to walk safely? NONE. Where do they go?? ON THE
ROAD. So, it is a big problem for all. Lawmakers in cities are between a
rock and a hard spot often. They want to try to protect all, but at the same
time not infringe on people's freedoms.. It isn't easy... try being in
"local" government. You try to pass something to keep kids from using
sidewalks in a reckless manner perhaps even to save them from injury, and
your hit with taking "away from the kids".
IT IS NOT EASY. SOME ONE ends up on the short end of the stick. It's a no
win situation - simply because KINDNESS and MUTUAL RESPECT do NOT exist
anymore.

Again, it takes courtesy and rules of the road by "ALL" who use the roads.
OR any other place for that matter. When this happens, as it used to be not
too awfully long ago, THEN and ONLY THEN can things run a bit smoother.

Lou