Why do cyclists ride on car roads?
05-22-15, 10:32 PM
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Let's put it like this, if you get in an incident on a sidewalk with a pedestrian, you're getting the ticket regardless. It's also illegal to ride on the sidewalk in most states, cities, towns. Where if you were obeying the law on the road and get hit by a car, it's the opposite. Remember a bicycle is still considered a vehicle, not a toy.
If your that uneasy about riding on the road there is this thing called a multi-use path. Been hit by a car, and was not about to consider riding on sidewalks.
If your that uneasy about riding on the road there is this thing called a multi-use path. Been hit by a car, and was not about to consider riding on sidewalks.
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05-23-15, 07:51 AM
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I ride on a sidewalk or bike paths (at least for now) and I've seen cyclists riding beside the cars and it seems dangerous, stupid or idiotic. I also saw another cyclist riding across the large intersection in a curve or straight line, which also seems dangerous as well. I mean, I understand that riding on a highway, on a side road beside the white line is fine. But this? In a city where you avoid using red light for pedestrians in intersections? Or cars?
So my question is, is that the norm? What is acceptable or not? But again I probably should check my city's or province's laws.
edit: I'd like to add that I'm new at the road cycling so that's why I'm asking this. Sorry if it's the bad question.
So my question is, is that the norm? What is acceptable or not? But again I probably should check my city's or province's laws.
edit: I'd like to add that I'm new at the road cycling so that's why I'm asking this. Sorry if it's the bad question.
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05-23-15, 12:49 PM
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Thread out of gas. Buh bye.
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