Originally Posted by
TexLex100
Some cyclists are simply too dangerous. This morning I was riding my bike on the nearby trail. I was passing a runner on her left when this cyclist came like a demon and yelled "on your let". So, he basically wanted to pass me on my left, at the same instance that I am passing a runner on her left. Taking into account how narrow this section of the trail was, I would say this guy's brain power is limited. To make things worse, I just couldn't do anything in that second of passing the other person, so he decided to pass on my right (having indicated a left pass) between me and the jogger. He was easily going faster than 25 mph. That was a close call for all three of us. So, even cycling on a non-trafficked trail could be hazardous
I really hate to bring this up, because everyone, myself included, hates the idea, but I think one way to address this problem is to require some form of visible rider identification. Not so much a registration of the bike, but of the rider. Perhaps its something like a bib number. With this, the days of anonymous cyclists riding with no reguard for safety or the law, could be identified and reported. It would also lead to more self discipline since riders know they are no longer anonymous. Some years ago, cyclists were a rarity, and were relatively responsible. With more and more cyclists on the road, it may be time to reconsider this. Again, I'm not talking about some dorky plate wired to the back of your saddle, but a cloth or vinyl number that attaches to the back of your jersey using velcro or some such. I could not imagine letting cars run around with no means of identificaion, how is a bicycle any different?