Originally Posted by
JoeyBike
Nicely done.
In the A&S Forum area? HAHAHAhahahahaha!
The most risky thing I noticed was not your fault. Riding a low trike into the sun on the horizon using the center lane with three lanes of traffic overtaking passing you is always risky, but I realize the editing speed made the risk look worse than it was. Many cyclists in my town are run down in the first or last minutes of the day where the sun is very low and motorists are blinded. Less of a problem now since most drivers are looking at their phones, not through the windshield anyway (joke...sort of).
You are right in one thing, I feel so much afraid when the sun is infront of me, but not on those roads. Those roads roads are full of cars, low speed. You cannot see me wave a lot and say "Assalam Alycome" When I split for example, to add more attention.
I think I missplaced this thread, I am new here, and actually will never much return, but I did not find a general forum. The video is about Cars in Riyadh. But I am also Vihecular in Cycling, also riding a Jariyah (Recumbent Trike) So I am not sure where to put this in.
Originally Posted by
JoeyBike
Are the roads as smooth as they look? Yes
Was there a ton of horn blowing behind you? No
What was your actual speed in kilometers/hr and what are the speed limits for motor vehicles? mine 25-30 km, cars limit are 80, however,they are much lower for jams
Is there a network of low speed surface streets that do not look like major highways? Yes
Are they more dangerous or just slower going? All streets can be safe if you ride in VC style, highways (in those conditions) are safer, because of limited intersections.
Are there any holidays, or weekdays (like Sundays in the USA) when everyone sleeps in and the roads in big cities are clear in the morning? Jomaah (Friday), however, I am a commuter, so I do not do it!
How hot does it get in Riyadh? Summer could reach 45 C
Thinking of moving?
Originally Posted by
JoeyBike
I split lanes all the time too. My riding rule is pretty simple - If I can go, I go. I live in a very hot and humid climate where stopping between hot motors, under a scorching sun, blocked from any breeze, with car exhaust swirling around my head is out of the question - unless I want heat stroke every day and worse lungs than I deserve. I tend to ride fast so stopping in direct sunlight after three blocks of sprinting to keep up with traffic is simply more deadly than splitting lanes to keep moving. Also, if I did not split lanes I would suck in exhaust for half an hour instead of five minutes.
You got this exactly right, especially in the summer. I remember sometimes that I need to run red lights (safely) to not to stop. I am not saying it is legal, please do not attack me here! My general advice, BE SAFE, and use you head, not your pride.
The dust and heat is common, however, you might be able to adapt, and a cyclist can do this with Allah's help.
If I had time with the video, I would translate it, but no time now!
feel free to ask, I will try my best,
RS