Saw three cyclists on my way home tonight...none of them had lights
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Police will tell you that you're a vehicle and have to have front & rear lights. They're even pretty adament on having a bell or horn (it's the law just like a car). We also have bicycle cops, I've actually seen them pull cars over for various violiations. Pretty cool huh.. ? Nobody screws with them and they are also a damn sight more approachable than some fat dude in a police cruiser..
That being said, I have seen people riding without lights & reflectors fairly often, especially as the gas prices start to climb (along with insurance rates). I feel sorry for them and/or the drivers that are probably going to hit them. I assume it'll take getting hit or a close call before they learn to light up. Some I've seen are also dressed in some of the darkest clothing i've ever seen. It's as if they don't want to be visible..Talk about a good way to commit suicide..
Cheers!
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That appears to be a problem only for smarty pants "bicyclists" who endlessly whine on BF about how their life is endangered/psyche upset by the presence of the "other" cyclists. "Bike Riders" who are nothing but lowlife in need of an education from the Real Bicyclists.
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ILTB - am I to understand that you'd be quite happy for cyclists to be on the wrong side of the road without lights? I can't see how that's elitism or excessive political correctness......
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not only is it dangerous, often it is illegal.
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I'd equally be glad to never see another post about how motorists and/or the general public's opinion of cycling would be raised if only these "incorrect" cyclists could be brought into line.
And most of all I'd like to see no more posts from Real/True/Serious//Competent/Smarter Cyclists proselytizing for "educating" the "other" cyclists with an education/training program (with illusionary benefits for the student) that they just happen to be promoting.
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I'd be quite happy to never see another post from a self proclaimed Real/True/Serious/Competent/Smarter Cyclist whining about how the risk to themselves from "incorrect" cyclists is significent, and of the same magnitude or even greater than that of motorized traffic. "Correct" of course being defined by the I]Real/True/Serious//Competent/Smarter [/I]Cyclists as the behavior, technique and laws to which they happen to comply with on a chosen day.
I'd equally be glad to never see another post about how motorists and/or the general public's opinion of cycling would be raised if only these "incorrect" cyclists could be brought into line.
And most of all I'd like to see no more posts from Real/True/Serious//Competent/Smarter Cyclists proselytizing for "educating" the "other" cyclists with an education/training program (with illusionary benefits for the student) that they just happen to be promoting.
I'd equally be glad to never see another post about how motorists and/or the general public's opinion of cycling would be raised if only these "incorrect" cyclists could be brought into line.
And most of all I'd like to see no more posts from Real/True/Serious//Competent/Smarter Cyclists proselytizing for "educating" the "other" cyclists with an education/training program (with illusionary benefits for the student) that they just happen to be promoting.
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Ignore those types of posts if they bother you.
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I'd be quite happy to never see another post from a self proclaimed Real/True/Serious/Competent/Smarter Cyclist whining about how the risk to themselves from "incorrect" cyclists is significent, and of the same magnitude or even greater than that of motorized traffic. "Correct" of course being defined by the I]Real/True/Serious//Competent/Smarter [/I]Cyclists as the behavior, technique and laws to which they happen to comply with on a chosen day.
I'd equally be glad to never see another post about how motorists and/or the general public's opinion of cycling would be raised if only these "incorrect" cyclists could be brought into line.
And most of all I'd like to see no more posts from Real/True/Serious//Competent/Smarter Cyclists proselytizing for "educating" the "other" cyclists with an education/training program (with illusionary benefits for the student) that they just happen to be promoting.
I'd equally be glad to never see another post about how motorists and/or the general public's opinion of cycling would be raised if only these "incorrect" cyclists could be brought into line.
And most of all I'd like to see no more posts from Real/True/Serious//Competent/Smarter Cyclists proselytizing for "educating" the "other" cyclists with an education/training program (with illusionary benefits for the student) that they just happen to be promoting.
Geez, I don't think I've ever read a post by you that isn't confrontational. Do you actually have an opinion on this topic or are you just going to continue to thread crap?
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I hate to say it but when I see this, and I see it a lot, I feel like giving the ignorant cyclist a little tap with the car. Not enough to do any real damage, just enough to put them on their ass and screw them and their bike up a little bit. Then jump out of my car with the bike roof racks all over it and say....Gee, I'm sorry. I didn't see you, you have no freaking lights at all. You're breaking the law. Let's call the cops so I can get you to pay for the scratch in my front bumper.
Of course, my luck they really would get hurt. I would let on by accident that I did it on purpose to teach them a lesson. The next thing I know I'm picking out a boy friend in jail since I have no upper body at all to protect myself.
Of course, my luck they really would get hurt. I would let on by accident that I did it on purpose to teach them a lesson. The next thing I know I'm picking out a boy friend in jail since I have no upper body at all to protect myself.
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How it works:
Dynamo provides unregulated AC voltage dependent on rotational speed and load at 500mA of current. Diodes and capacitor convert AC to DC voltage and current. Batteries regulate voltage as the batteries impose a high impedance load on the dynamo preventing voltage exceeding the batteries rated voltage. They regulate current by absorbing excess current as recharging current not used by any devices connected to them. Batteries provide "clean" power for the LED lights or devices connected to the USB port. Care must be taken not to overcharge the batteries! Just disengage the dynamo when batteries are fully charged. Batteries can be rapid recharged when LED lights are turned off and no devices are connected to the USB port. My touring bike is "green" I never plug in the batteries to recharge them!
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Ah lights, the new helmets....
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i hope that's sarcasm, rick.
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What are you even doing on a bike forum?
Its obvious that you are not exactly a true believer in cycling. I do not like automobiles and yet I do not hang around on www.ILOVECARS.com
Its obvious that you are not exactly a true believer in cycling. I do not like automobiles and yet I do not hang around on www.ILOVECARS.com
Is there more than one person using this account?
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I don't recall making a thread where I referred to any other cyclists as lowlifes. I do like to joke around though.
Lighten up.
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Yeah, let's tell some more jokes about tapping those "other cyclists" with our cars to teach 'em a lesson. That'll learn 'em, almost as well as whining about 'em on BF. It's especially funny when a bike rack is on top of the Real Cyclist Jokester's car.
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I would never joke around about tapping a cyclist with a car. Clearly you don't know me at all.
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Originally Posted by SDRider:
Do you actually have an opinion on this topic or are you just going to continue to thread crap?
ILTB has chosen option #2, in multiple senses of the word, SDRider.
Do you actually have an opinion on this topic or are you just going to continue to thread crap?
ILTB has chosen option #2, in multiple senses of the word, SDRider.
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Rants that are all about the dumb cyclists endangering the public welfare are grist for numbskulls, some of whom are obviously proud to boast about such notions for cleansing the cyclist population.
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All of them were on mountain bikes-one guy was crossing a 4 lane road (not at an intersection either) on a full suspension bike he was riding on the sidewalk until he decided to cross. Do these people just not care about being seen by cars? This was around dusk BTW so lights were definitely needed.
I suppose I should award prizes. First place is a day's worth of I-Like-To-Bike's Bike Forums posts. Second place is two day's worth. :-)
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I'd be quite happy to never see another post from a self proclaimed Real/True/Serious/Competent/Smarter Cyclist whining about how the risk to themselves from "incorrect" cyclists is significent, and of the same magnitude or even greater than that of motorized traffic. "Correct" of course being defined by the I]Real/True/Serious//Competent/Smarter [/I]Cyclists as the behavior, technique and laws to which they happen to comply with on a chosen day.
I'd equally be glad to never see another post about how motorists and/or the general public's opinion of cycling would be raised if only these "incorrect" cyclists could be brought into line.
And most of all I'd like to see no more posts from Real/True/Serious//Competent/Smarter Cyclists proselytizing for "educating" the "other" cyclists with an education/training program (with illusionary benefits for the student) that they just happen to be promoting.
I'd equally be glad to never see another post about how motorists and/or the general public's opinion of cycling would be raised if only these "incorrect" cyclists could be brought into line.
And most of all I'd like to see no more posts from Real/True/Serious//Competent/Smarter Cyclists proselytizing for "educating" the "other" cyclists with an education/training program (with illusionary benefits for the student) that they just happen to be promoting.