Comments on: FAQ: Why do you ride like that? http://cyclingsavvy.org A Cycling Education Program of the Florida Bicycle Association Wed, 16 May 2012 01:01:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Ben & Beth » Blog Archive » Biking in Tulsa http://cyclingsavvy.org/hows-my-driving/comment-page-2/#comment-7764 Ben & Beth » Blog Archive » Biking in Tulsa Wed, 16 May 2012 01:01:14 +0000 http://cyclingsavvy.org/?page_id=17#comment-7764 [...] laws, and I take an entire lane when i feel like i need to in order to be safe or be seen (this web site explains what i mean by [...] [...] laws, and I take an entire lane when i feel like i need to in order to be safe or be seen (this web site explains what i mean by [...]

]]> By: Bryan http://cyclingsavvy.org/hows-my-driving/comment-page-2/#comment-7617 Bryan Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:02:35 +0000 http://cyclingsavvy.org/?page_id=17#comment-7617 In this day and age more and more motorists are taking to cycling for health and other reasons. I believe that as more individuals receive their license for driving cars, there should be a section in the drivers manual pertaining to a cyclists safety. Also upon renewal of drivers license the section should be a requirement. As an avid cyclist logging over 150 miles a week I encounter most of these dangers. A chill covered my entire body as I watched your cameras view of the traffic passing from behind. This is something I've never seen before. Ignorance, stupidity, and rage are amongst the highest killers of cyclists in my opinion. I believe we have to some how personalize ourselves to the motorists so that they see us as more than just an obstacle slowing their commute. I could be their father, brother, or any member of their family. In this day and age more and more motorists are taking to cycling for health and other reasons. I believe that as more individuals receive their license for driving cars, there should be a section in the drivers manual pertaining to a cyclists safety. Also upon renewal of drivers license the section should be a requirement. As an avid cyclist logging over 150 miles a week I encounter most of these dangers. A chill covered my entire body as I watched your cameras view of the traffic passing from behind. This is something I’ve never seen before. Ignorance, stupidity, and rage are amongst the highest killers of cyclists in my opinion. I believe we have to some how personalize ourselves to the motorists so that they see us as more than just an obstacle slowing their commute. I could be their father, brother, or any member of their family.

]]> By: Mighk http://cyclingsavvy.org/hows-my-driving/comment-page-2/#comment-7391 Mighk Wed, 07 Mar 2012 14:24:47 +0000 http://cyclingsavvy.org/?page_id=17#comment-7391 The impeding traffic statute (which is common to most, if not all states) was intended to reduce _unnecessary_ delay. All roadway users impede others during the normal, legal course of their travels. When I stop to wait for on-coming traffic to pass before turning left into my driveway I am often impeding the traffic behind me. This is true whether I'm in my car or on my bike. The impeding section only applies to _motor_ vehicles, because, as Bike Soup noted above, non-motorized vehicle drivers would often be in violation simply by their presence on the roadway. A cyclists traveling as close as possible to the right edge could _still_ be impeding traffic if the following driver was being prudent and waiting for a safer situation in which to pass. The impeding traffic statute (which is common to most, if not all states) was intended to reduce _unnecessary_ delay. All roadway users impede others during the normal, legal course of their travels. When I stop to wait for on-coming traffic to pass before turning left into my driveway I am often impeding the traffic behind me. This is true whether I’m in my car or on my bike.

The impeding section only applies to _motor_ vehicles, because, as Bike Soup noted above, non-motorized vehicle drivers would often be in violation simply by their presence on the roadway. A cyclists traveling as close as possible to the right edge could _still_ be impeding traffic if the following driver was being prudent and waiting for a safer situation in which to pass.

]]> By: Bike Soup http://cyclingsavvy.org/hows-my-driving/comment-page-2/#comment-7387 Bike Soup Wed, 07 Mar 2012 02:03:29 +0000 http://cyclingsavvy.org/?page_id=17#comment-7387 Great answers. On the "impeding" traffic issue: 1) Most state statutes and local ordinances define bicycles as vehicles; 2) Vehicles constitute what is known as traffic; 3) Therefore, bicycles are traffic. Members of traffic can not impede itself. Enforcing impeding traffic rules against bicyclists is tantamount to banning bicycling. http://www.ohiobike.org/selz/Selz_Appellate_Brief.htm#_ftn5 Traffic lights and rule of law, over-rated...http://www.bikewalk.org/pdfs/trafficcontrol_backtobasics.pdf http://www.thenewspaper.com/rlc/docs/2008/vanderbilt.pdf On two lane roads, it's easier for passing motorists to judge distance to cyclist, when cyclist is left of the motor vehicle, not right, in the blind spot. http://bikebillboards.blogspot.com/2008/07/how-to-roll-busy-two-lane-road-without.html Great answers.

On the “impeding” traffic issue: 1) Most state statutes and local ordinances define bicycles as vehicles; 2) Vehicles constitute what is known as traffic; 3) Therefore, bicycles are traffic. Members of traffic can not impede itself. Enforcing impeding traffic rules against bicyclists is tantamount to banning bicycling. http://www.ohiobike.org/selz/Selz_Appellate_Brief.htm#_ftn5

Traffic lights and rule of law, over-rated…http://www.bikewalk.org/pdfs/trafficcontrol_backtobasics.pdf http://www.thenewspaper.com/rlc/docs/2008/vanderbilt.pdf

On two lane roads, it’s easier for passing motorists to judge distance to cyclist, when cyclist is left of the motor vehicle, not right, in the blind spot. http://bikebillboards.blogspot.com/2008/07/how-to-roll-busy-two-lane-road-without.html

]]> By: Chris Lacher http://cyclingsavvy.org/hows-my-driving/comment-page-2/#comment-7367 Chris Lacher Fri, 02 Mar 2012 03:31:12 +0000 http://cyclingsavvy.org/?page_id=17#comment-7367 I took the course in January. We want to sponsor more: (1) for bike cops and other law enforcement (2) for local recreational (non-urban-riding) cyclists (3) for local govmnt (elected & staff). I took the course in January. We want to sponsor more: (1) for bike cops and other law enforcement (2) for local recreational (non-urban-riding) cyclists (3) for local govmnt (elected & staff).

]]> By: Keri Caffrey http://cyclingsavvy.org/hows-my-driving/comment-page-2/#comment-7271 Keri Caffrey Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:15:39 +0000 http://cyclingsavvy.org/?page_id=17#comment-7271 Hi Bracy, The Truth & Techniques and Tour sessions are great for 3-wheeled riders. We definitely welcome recumbent trikes! We allow trike riders to opt out of the bike handling course because it is mostly focused on balance-related skills. At some point we're hoping to work with Catrike to design a trike-handling session that will address issues like cornering and emergency braking. Hi Bracy,

The Truth & Techniques and Tour sessions are great for 3-wheeled riders. We definitely welcome recumbent trikes! We allow trike riders to opt out of the bike handling course because it is mostly focused on balance-related skills. At some point we’re hoping to work with Catrike to design a trike-handling session that will address issues like cornering and emergency braking.

]]> By: Bracy Elton http://cyclingsavvy.org/hows-my-driving/comment-page-2/#comment-7248 Bracy Elton Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:56:47 +0000 http://cyclingsavvy.org/?page_id=17#comment-7248 What part of courses apply to three-wheeled riders, e.g., tadpole recumbents like the Catrike 700. Thanks. --Bracy What part of courses apply to three-wheeled riders, e.g., tadpole recumbents like the Catrike 700.

Thanks. –Bracy

]]> By: CM Hickson http://cyclingsavvy.org/hows-my-driving/comment-page-2/#comment-7134 CM Hickson Fri, 27 Jan 2012 03:45:28 +0000 http://cyclingsavvy.org/?page_id=17#comment-7134 Great info. How about making these great responses to the most common questions that we so often hear into a brochure? If I had access to a pre-printed brochure or even a downloadable PDF or other file that I could print myself, I would carry one with me all the time to hand out as appropriate. What do you think?? Great info.
How about making these great responses to the most common questions that we so often hear into a brochure? If I had access to a pre-printed brochure or even a downloadable PDF or other file that I could print myself, I would carry one with me all the time to hand out as appropriate.

What do you think??

]]> By: March 2011 eNews | CAR-FREE CAT - Coalition for Appropriate Transportation http://cyclingsavvy.org/hows-my-driving/comment-page-2/#comment-6666 March 2011 eNews | CAR-FREE CAT - Coalition for Appropriate Transportation Mon, 05 Dec 2011 06:17:03 +0000 http://cyclingsavvy.org/?page_id=17#comment-6666 [...] Cyclists in the Lane Prevent Most Common Crashes Top 50 Bike Commuting Blogs According to CARBUSTERS [...] [...] Cyclists in the Lane Prevent Most Common Crashes Top 50 Bike Commuting Blogs According to CARBUSTERS [...]

]]> By: Safety- Lane Positioning | Grease Rag Ride & Wrench http://cyclingsavvy.org/hows-my-driving/comment-page-1/#comment-6431 Safety- Lane Positioning | Grease Rag Ride & Wrench Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:24:02 +0000 http://cyclingsavvy.org/?page_id=17#comment-6431 [...] risk by knowing how to position yourself in the lane.  This page is SO educational for both drivers of automobiles and operators of bicycles.  Please read the information, watch the video, and view the animation.  Then come back and ask [...] [...] risk by knowing how to position yourself in the lane.  This page is SO educational for both drivers of automobiles and operators of bicycles.  Please read the information, watch the video, and view the animation.  Then come back and ask [...]

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