Originally Posted by
Fishmonger
Before I started riding, I thought all cyclists were idiots unless they were on the sidewalk.
Once I started riding, I realized that all cyclists on the sidewalk are idiots.
I try to be as understanding as possible because most motorists really don't know a cyclist's rights, and unless they start riding or have someone explain to them about bicycle safety, they may never know.
So I make it a point to ride in traffic, obey traffic laws, wave at cars that give me room, and grin behind my ice-covered beard so that people can see how miserable they are in their cars and how happy I am on a bike.
When I am riding now and then I run into other riders, walkers, and runners.
One lady who rides when I encounter her she is always on the WRONG side of the road, she moves over but I can see no reason that makes sense that she rides on the side she does. Most other fitness people will smaile, say a word, or wave.....she never does.
Just one of those things I guess.
It is a rural road with little traffic, I have seen a few folks ride on the wrong side on BUSY urban roads and that IMHO is especially stewpid.
Bill