Sunday did a ride with friends and used the upper part of SART past Yorba Regional Park towards Green River. Came across what apparently is a new trend which I think is extremely dangerous. Just past Yorba is a short but steep climb onto Yorba Linda/Orangethorpe Blvd towards Green River. Because the bike path continues on sidewalk for a short distance, I will go out onto the street so cyclists riding south/west can continue on the bike path. As I was out on the street, an alarming number of cyclists were actually also on the street going against traffic!!! Totally the wrong thing to do! Either cross to the other side of the road or stay on the bike path. In addition, know what to do. I had the right of way and stayed as close to the curb as possible, however, the wrong way cyclists apparently did not know they were obligated to take the outside line. Two cyclists decided to play chicken with me. One was a tandem and bottom line if we hit, I would get hurt so I was forced, last minute to swing out. Second one I held my line. I assume the other cyclist thought I was being rude...oh well.

There is another thread about more and more new cyclists. I am happy to see so many people embrace the sports but sadly, many have no clue about road rules. They don't call out; annouce when passing, take the right side of the road, know who has right of way etc.

It doesn't take 5 minutes to read any number of articles about proper road etiquette. If you don't know, please take the time to read them.