Slowly Pulling Up to Cars at Stop Light
04-04-04, 06:56 PM
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If you're riding in the lane and crawl up to the next car in order to remain clipped, the driver behind has every right to get mad. Such behavior is rude and just plain stupid. If you want to be seen as a vehicule, behave like one. Don't crawl, just slow down normally. Be predictable.
If you're riding at the far right, then the driver is stupid. He can simply pass you. On the other hand, even if you're crawling on the far right, remember that you might not look sure-footed in the motorist's eye.
If you're riding at the far right, then the driver is stupid. He can simply pass you. On the other hand, even if you're crawling on the far right, remember that you might not look sure-footed in the motorist's eye.
04-04-04, 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Erick L
If you're riding in the lane and crawl up to the next car in order to remain clipped, the driver behind has every right to get mad. Such behavior is rude and just plain stupid. If you want to be seen as a vehicule, behave like one. Don't crawl, just slow down normally. Be predictable.
If you're riding at the far right, then the driver is stupid. He can simply pass you. On the other hand, even if you're crawling on the far right, remember that you might not look sure-footed in the motorist's eye.
If you're riding at the far right, then the driver is stupid. He can simply pass you. On the other hand, even if you're crawling on the far right, remember that you might not look sure-footed in the motorist's eye.
Well, if its a red light. The driver isnt going to be going anywhere would he? Ill take the lane and crawl. Once the light changes, then ill move off and to the side, to all him to pass.
04-04-04, 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by LittleBigMan
Yes. In fact, it's changed the way I drive. When I'm driving and see a red light, I try to roll up slowly to meet traffic as it starts flowing again. It's really smarter.
The only problem I've had with motorists when I'm bicycling this way is that they rush around me to get in front of me at the light, ruining any chance of my timing it right. So sometimes I have to scrap the idea of rolling up slowly.
The only problem I've had with motorists when I'm bicycling this way is that they rush around me to get in front of me at the light, ruining any chance of my timing it right. So sometimes I have to scrap the idea of rolling up slowly.
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Originally Posted by Erick L
If you're riding in the lane and crawl up to the next car in order to remain clipped, the driver behind has every right to get mad. Such behavior is rude and just plain stupid. If you want to be seen as a vehicule, behave like one. Don't crawl, just slow down normally. Be predictable.
If you're riding at the far right, then the driver is stupid. He can simply pass you. On the other hand, even if you're crawling on the far right, remember that you might not look sure-footed in the motorist's eye.
If you're riding at the far right, then the driver is stupid. He can simply pass you. On the other hand, even if you're crawling on the far right, remember that you might not look sure-footed in the motorist's eye.
04-04-04, 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by shokhead
Not if i can fricken avoid it. What the hell do i want to be in traffic with the cars for.
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04-04-04, 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Erick L
If you're riding in the lane and crawl up to the next car in order to remain clipped, the driver behind has every right to get mad. Such behavior is rude and just plain stupid.
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Originally Posted by Chris L
Because in most cases it's the only way to actually go anywhere. I can't ride a trainer to work.
04-04-04, 10:03 PM
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Yeah, but your clips are your problem, not theirs.
There's nothing wrong in slowing down hoping to catch the green light, most people do that, but there's a difference between slowing down gradually and crawling. Remember that drivers are not used to bike, especially those riding in the lane. And as Roughstuff said, bikes don't have break lights so it makes bikes more difficult to predict. Don't slow down too slow too quickly and signal your intentions.
There's nothing wrong in slowing down hoping to catch the green light, most people do that, but there's a difference between slowing down gradually and crawling. Remember that drivers are not used to bike, especially those riding in the lane. And as Roughstuff said, bikes don't have break lights so it makes bikes more difficult to predict. Don't slow down too slow too quickly and signal your intentions.
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Originally Posted by Chris L
Because in most cases it's the only way to actually go anywhere. I can't ride a trainer to work.
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04-05-04, 03:10 AM
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Every lane is a bike lane
Originally Posted by Erick L
Yeah, but your clips are your problem, not theirs.
Originally Posted by Erick L
There's nothing wrong in slowing down hoping to catch the green light, most people do that, but there's a difference between slowing down gradually and crawling.
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Originally Posted by Feltup
When you do a lot of road riding you have to get in traffic sometimes.
04-05-04, 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Chris L
Because in most cases it's the only way to actually go anywhere. I can't ride a trainer to work.
Originally Posted by khuon
I can... but I work from home.
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Originally Posted by LittleBigMan
Dude, where's your helmet?
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