Originally Posted by
caloso
That guy's a jerk and should have called out the pass. However, I never, ever assume I'm clear. Always, always, always shoulder check when making a lateral move, whether commuting or racing. No mirror necessary.
+1
Always check behind you before making a maneuver. As a fast rider, I rarely get passed, but I still check all the time. A defensive rider is aware of their surroundings at all times.
There many people that feel the bike trails are their private closed course, they are paththletes (AKA jerks).
Edit/afterthought - this issue has nothing to do with TdF, just like the Indianapolis 500 doesn't cause people to speed on the highway.