Originally Posted by
Phamilton
I'm glad you were safe and that the other cyclist was, well, a cyclist and not a motorist.
Do you downshift/stop/dismount for each of those 4 way stops? I will roll through a 4 way at top speed if there are no cars waiting as I'm approaching, and no visible cops. It's somewhat about saving time, but more about conservation of energy, and when it's really cold outside it's also about staying moving to stay warm! My 220 lb vehicle + rider + gear stops from 15 mph in about 10 feet, more or less. (I have no idea if that is an accurate number!)
I very seldom will give merits to motorists.
I roll too, while being cautious, like you. But I was talking about those riders that are oblivious to the traffic around them. That's what I meant by the merit goes to the driver because they are the one that, although have the right of way, need to wait for the daydreamer to pass. I see too many of them while riding. They go 6-10mph, never slowing down at stop signs, expecting cars to yield way as if they are on foot.