fast city commuting and near crash experiences
03-12-13 | 04:49 PM
#26
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A serious answer is that I have found that I often fare best when I am close to the prevailing speed of traffic, motor or human powered. There is no one-size-fits-all answer; sometimes 20mph is too fast, sometimes it's too slow, and other times it's just right. Keep your head up, pay attention to changing conditions, plan ahead, and give yourself an escape route if possible.
03-12-13 | 04:52 PM
#27
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For a fit, experienced, and fast cyclist, a bike lane can be less safe than taking the lane. And if you are riding in the lane its only polite to ride at the prevailing speed of traffic.
God forbid that a cyclist might actually dare to have fun on their bicycle!!!!1!!!!!! That would make us all look baaaad.
God forbid that a cyclist might actually dare to have fun on their bicycle!!!!1!!!!!! That would make us all look baaaad.
"If you are riding in the lane its only polite to ride at the prevailing speed of traffic"? Malarkey!
03-12-13 | 09:29 PM
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03-12-13 | 09:34 PM
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