Sharp lessons are effective

[supertorro]

SO, last night I was cycling along beach road, at about 5pm when it's normally ....quiet.

Anyway, I managed to connect a car pulling into the traffic lane from a parking space.

 

At first I was going to call down the wrath of gods to smote this peasant who dared....but then I realised I had been going a little too quickly. As much as she overlooked me, I wasn't helping myself. If I don't give traffic enough time to adjust then it's always going to go badly.

 

So boys and girls, don't ride like a c@#$ in the traffic. Play along nicely, else it could go very badly

[Lucky Luke.]

SO, last night I was cycling along beach road, at about 5pm when it's normally ....quiet.

Anyway, I managed to connect a car pulling into the traffic lane from a parking space.

 

At first I was going to call down the wrath of gods to smote this peasant who dared....but then I realised I had been going a little too quickly. As much as she overlooked me, I wasn't helping myself. If I don't give traffic enough time to adjust then it's always going to go badly.

 

So boys and girls, don't ride like a c@#$ in the traffic. Play along nicely, else it could go very badly

 

So when cars take our right of way and run us down we must learn to cycle more slowly? Thanks for that, I'll certainly consider it.

[Eldron]

So when cars take our right of way and run us down we must learn to cycle more slowly? Thanks for that, I'll certainly consider it.

 

I think you're missing the point.

 

In a car-bicycle collision we're always going to come off second best. By a long way.

 

By anticipating other people's actions we can make ourselves safer.

 

It's better to somewhat humble and alive than scream about how right you were from your hospital bed/coffin.

[Lucky Luke.]

I think you're missing the point.

 

In a car-bicycle collision we're always going to come off second best. By a long way.

 

By anticipating other people's actions we can make ourselves safer.

 

It's better to somewhat humble and alive than scream about how right you were from your hospital bed/coffin.

 

Certainly, anticipate, avoid and then take them to task for trying to kill you. Otherwise you do not afford the driver the opportunity to learn how to drive properly, thereby putting yourself and other cyclists at risk in the future.

[The Drongo]

SO, last night I was cycling along beach road, at about 5pm when it's normally ....quiet.

Anyway, I managed to connect a car pulling into the traffic lane from a parking space.

 

At first I was going to call down the wrath of gods to smote this peasant who dared....but then I realised I had been going a little too quickly. As much as she overlooked me, I wasn't helping myself. If I don't give traffic enough time to adjust then it's always going to go badly.

 

So boys and girls, don't ride like a c@#$ in the traffic. Play along nicely, else it could go very badly

 

Cudos to you ElTorroGrandeGrande!!

 

Well said sir. I couldn't agree more.

Most Bi-cyclists on the road ride as if they are firmly cocooned in a steel bubble.

My fave is the cyclist removed from saddle by opening door.

 

Be honest(er) now though!

I noticed you used the feminine tense. Would the reaction have been a little different had it been a tense masculine?

[Lucky Luke.]

My fave is the cyclist removed from saddle by opening door.

 

 

Yes, it certainly is a hoot trying to squeeze through that little window at 50km/h. What kit do you ride in, I'll look out for you, we'll share some smiles.

[Eldron]

Certainly, anticipate, avoid and then take them to task for trying to kill you. Otherwise you do not afford the driver the opportunity to learn how to drive properly, thereby putting yourself and other cyclists at risk in the future.

 

Well said!

 

Minor disclaimer though - the "take them to task" bit should be in the form of a mature discussion not a the single finger salute/30 second expletive explosion.

[Lucky Luke.]

Well said!

 

Minor disclaimer though - the "take them to task" bit should be in the form of a mature discussion not a the single finger salute/30 second expletive explosion.

 

Yes, this is the hardest part.

[The Drongo]

Yes, it certainly is a hoot trying to squeeze through that little window at 50km/h. What kit do you ride in, I'll look out for you, we'll share some smiles.

 

You mean they were good enough to leave the window open for you? Not very sporting!

 

Kevlar, and I use a lid - black, and the noggin underneath.

You gonna have to be quick to catch me.

Edited May 27, 2011 by The Drongo

[Lucky Luke.]

You mean they were good enough to leave the window open for you? Not very sporting!

 

Kevlar, and I use a lid - black, and the noggin underneath.

You gonna have to be quick to catch me.

 

No worries, I'll park up ahead and wait for you, window closed as is your preference. Trust me you're going to love it, it really is a blast.

Edited May 27, 2011 by Lucky Luke.

[The Drongo]

No worries, I'll park up ahead and wait for you, window closed as is your preference. Trust me you're going to love it, it really is a blast.

 

:lol:

 

Toooo much of funny. See you out there dude.

[supertorro]

So when cars take our right of way and run us down we must learn to cycle more slowly? Thanks for that, I'll certainly consider it.

 

umm no that's not the point. I was riding at a speed not consistent with current conditions. Am I saying she was blameless. NO. She didn't see me/overlooked/etc. But I could also have been going at a speed more compatible with stationary traffic. Road use works both ways, gotta give and take a little.

 

Cudos to you ElTorroGrandeGrande!!

 

Well said sir. I couldn't agree more.

Most Bi-cyclists on the road ride as if they are firmly cocooned in a steel bubble.

My fave is the cyclist removed from saddle by opening door.

 

Be honest(er) now though!

I noticed you used the feminine tense. Would the reaction have been a little different had it been a tense masculine?

 

Doubt the reaction would have been different. I was more concerned with figuring out whether anything was broken. Nothing was so why make a fuss. I got a wake up call, and so did she. Good for everyone