So there's this Boston cabbie who gets arrested...
11-17-14, 08:25 AM
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I'm not sure what the typical cyclist does on this road, as opposed to Brunelle, because I'm not familiar with the area or the laws in that state.
If that road were in my city, I would have been riding on the shoulder, and passing cars, (maybe not at the speed he's going), and that van right hooked him. And Lucas was nice about it.
If that road were in my city, I would have been riding on the shoulder, and passing cars, (maybe not at the speed he's going), and that van right hooked him. And Lucas was nice about it.
But Brunelle is not a typical cyclist, so laws are not relevant.
Originally Posted by Life in the 'Lucas Lane' Boston Globe August 14, 2003
"In years of riding in the city, he says he has yet to hit anyone or get doored. In fact, Brunelle rides in the "door zone" so frequently he calls it the "Lucas lane."
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11-17-14, 08:40 AM
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I'm with you on the fact the Lucas rides like a jackass. While I liked his line of sight film, I find it very hard to believe that he doesn't cause more accidents, considering we have evidence of two into a week.
Is that a sidewalk next to the road or a greenway/bike path? I see a cyclist using it right after he gets hit.
11-17-14, 09:16 AM
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And the other cyclist (seen at the very beginning of the clip, then passing Brunelle later on) is riding (slowly) on a (substandard) MUP - there are (substandard) MUPs on both sides of that last stretch of Alewife Brook Parkway.
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11-17-14, 09:24 AM
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Would you pass a van on the right, approaching an entryway, while the van is signaling a right turn...? Brunelle doesn't appear to be a very proficient rider...
11-17-14, 09:32 AM
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Brunelle is riding on the shoulder, not a bike lane.
And the other cyclist (seen at the very beginning of the clip, then passing Brunelle later on) is riding (slowly) on a (substandard) MUP - there are (substandard) MUPs on both sides of that last stretch of Alewife Brook Parkway.
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And the other cyclist (seen at the very beginning of the clip, then passing Brunelle later on) is riding (slowly) on a (substandard) MUP - there are (substandard) MUPs on both sides of that last stretch of Alewife Brook Parkway.
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That said, mashing down a shoulder like that in the rain is an accident waiting to happen.
11-17-14, 09:49 AM
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there were a lot of vehicles waiting to turn right at that intersection when they had a chance, and riding that fast in that situation is just asking to hit a turning car. I refuse to call that a right hook, because the cyclist was overtaking. I have no problem with a certain amount of recklessness, but our traffic system doesn't work that well when you have to watch out for people doing something that oblivious.
And as far as the incident in the OP, we don't need any vigilante justice, especially when the guilty party stopped. What is the motivation to stop if you are going to get beat up as a result?
And as far as the incident in the OP, we don't need any vigilante justice, especially when the guilty party stopped. What is the motivation to stop if you are going to get beat up as a result?
11-18-14, 02:54 PM
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That was not a right hook. The van driver was not at fault at all. He signaled his turn, but Lucas was riding way too fast where he shouldn't have been.
Sure it's cool to pass traffic on a bike, but going that fast past that much traffic is just stupid.
Sure it's cool to pass traffic on a bike, but going that fast past that much traffic is just stupid.
11-18-14, 04:36 PM
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there were a lot of vehicles waiting to turn right at that intersection when they had a chance, and riding that fast in that situation is just asking to hit a turning car. I refuse to call that a right hook, because the cyclist was overtaking. I have no problem with a certain amount of recklessness, but our traffic system doesn't work that well when you have to watch out for people doing something that oblivious.
And as far as the incident in the OP, we don't need any vigilante justice, especially when the guilty party stopped. What is the motivation to stop if you are going to get beat up as a result?
And as far as the incident in the OP, we don't need any vigilante justice, especially when the guilty party stopped. What is the motivation to stop if you are going to get beat up as a result?
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11-18-14, 08:11 PM
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Brunelle's right hook is a prefect illustration of why lane splitting is safer for faster riders than riding on the right. Hopefully he recants his "lucas lane" BS.
11-19-14, 11:34 AM
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This whole story got me to thinking about something I'd never thought about before, where the heck do cyclists who live in an urban area go to ride their bikes without having to deal with traffic (cars and pedestrians), stop signs, red lights etc?
11-19-14, 11:58 AM
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I would rather proceed on the right.. with caution and appropriate speed of course.
I see too many drivers opening their driver side door to dumb coffee, spit, throw out trash, etc. Too much of a chance to get doored IMO.
To each his own, just another side of the picture.
Video shows Brunelle going way too fast IMO.
In fact, if I was the lady that got hit by Brunelle, i would have my attorney gather up all the videos he has posted which shows some kind of group sport game.. that is very dangerous.. and ruin his bank account.
11-19-14, 12:07 PM
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I ride 8 miles to the city so I can deal with traffic, red lights, etc
It gets boring riding on an empty road after an hour or two.
11-19-14, 12:50 PM
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11-19-14, 01:00 PM
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See this thread. Lots of photos of where people ride (Jumped to the beginning of this year for you). Bottom line - pretty much everywhere, not that there is anything wrong with traffic, stop signs and red lights etc.
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11-19-14, 01:03 PM
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I'm about 20 miles from Blacksburg. We don't have a lot of great urban riding where I live, but I definitely get some of the best scenery for long rides. Southwest Virginia is amazing for outdoor enthusiasts.
11-19-14, 01:10 PM
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Now that was depressing, seeing what the next 4 months have in store around the northeast. Obviously our riding styles are different, I consider it a major annoyance if I'm unable to maintain a certain average MPH, and if my shoes touch the ground more than once every hour.
Now that was depressing, seeing what the next 4 months have in store around the northeast. Obviously our riding styles are different, I consider it a major annoyance if I'm unable to maintain a certain average MPH, and if my shoes touch the ground more than once every hour.
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11-19-14, 01:44 PM
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I only saw the Winter photos and closed the window.... I just went through the other 3 seasons, some real nice photos. I live off Rt 2 50 miles west of the city so I'm actually familiar with some of the areas in those photos.
thanks for pointing them out to me!
thanks for pointing them out to me!
11-19-14, 02:52 PM
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Passing is fine, but passing in or approaching an intersection isn't for the obvious reason.
11-19-14, 03:04 PM
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I'm still confused as to why the cabbie started beating on him. Did he do something to tick him off? Stand in front of the cab while the dude was on the way to a fare to flag him down? Nothing and the cabbie was just a psycho?
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Considering how often drivers get away with outright killing pedestrians and cyclists, this may be a rare case of parity in the system. (Not in the right direction, but parity nonetheless.)
11-19-14, 04:37 PM
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Bail is only for criminal cases, and in general only for the more serious ones -- moving violations may be a criminal matter in your jurisdiction, but in general they don't involve bail unless they're the more serious ones (like reckless driving and DWI.)
But beating somebody up? That warrants an arrest and bail -- even if they deserved it.
11-19-14, 06:21 PM
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This objection holds for passing on the right side too but with the added risk of hooks and passenger unloading. I've been splitting lanes for a long time and I'm far more concerned about sudden lane changes than someone opening a door in moving traffic. (I slow down when there is gap in traffic that might allow lane changes or when traffic is at a standstill).
11-19-14, 07:34 PM
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The elderly lady has a civil case. The cabbie an assault charge. The cyclist will continue to race and make videos. Another day in the city of brotherly love.
I thought that was Philadelphia.
Cyclist made a bad choice to ignore his own safety and other peoples safety by ignoring the light.
Cabbie made an even worse choice to use a vehicle as an instrument of intimidation or as a weapon.
I don't think I know anyone that has not ignored a red light at least once in their life.
But I don't think I want to know the kind of person who would use his vehicle as a weapon against a pedestian.
But in the end, the cyclist was trying to do the right thing to help the injured person and the cabbie was only trying to injure another person, and not by accident; His actions were intentional.
I hope they throw the 'proverbial' book at him.
I thought that was Philadelphia.
Cyclist made a bad choice to ignore his own safety and other peoples safety by ignoring the light.
Cabbie made an even worse choice to use a vehicle as an instrument of intimidation or as a weapon.
I don't think I know anyone that has not ignored a red light at least once in their life.
But I don't think I want to know the kind of person who would use his vehicle as a weapon against a pedestian.
But in the end, the cyclist was trying to do the right thing to help the injured person and the cabbie was only trying to injure another person, and not by accident; His actions were intentional.
I hope they throw the 'proverbial' book at him.
