Dear Bicyclists,

[Will]

Die in a fire.

Suddenly, a respite from our 20-30 degree weather. A sunny, warm, 60 degree day. I had forgotten you menaces to society even existed, but today, you reemerged from your winter slumber.

Thank you so much for looking back at me and sneering, dickheads. After all, how dare I drive slowly behind you on a narrow lane instead of running you over like you deserve, seeing as the only reason I was behind you was because you two numb-skulls decided to carelessly blow through the stop sign at a T junction where I had the right of way and you were supposed to stop. If I was an Asian woman you'd be dead right now.

Thank you as well for abandoning your single file stance, riding side by side, and taking up the whole lane once we turned onto a wider road where I should have been able to safely pass your traveling at 5mph asses. Classy move. Luckily for me the oncoming lane was empty, and I didn't have to remain behind you and fight the urge to gun it and mangle you.

I hope you both get run over by a beer truck.

p.s., this isn't the Tour de France, you look like complete jackasses in your Lance Armstrong get-ups.

Thank you as well to bicyclist #3 on my home street. Way to make it impossible for me to pass you, and after I finally was able to, thank you for giving me a dirty stare as I backed into my driveway and you turned off down another street. F*** you too prick.

[thkauffman]

Preach it, bruthaman.

[Exotix]

http://i51.tinypic.com/vg0ajo.gif


http://i54.tinypic.com/314qed1.jpg

[Doug28450]

Thanks for the reminder.

I have to renew my racing license.

[Will]

In positive news, thanks to living in the internet age, therapeutic treatment is only a click away.

YouTube - Bicyclist hit by car

YouTube - Bicycle Gets Hit By Car China

YouTube - Cyclist Ignores Red Stop Sign & Gets Hit by Car, Sudbury Suffolk

YouTube - Car Runs over bicycle At Critical Mass ride

[Will]

Yep. A picture is worth 1000 words. Your typical douche-bag cyclist.


http://i51.tinypic.com/vg0ajo.gif


http://i54.tinypic.com/314qed1.jpg

[thkauffman]

:lolsmile:

They all deserved it. Especially that last one. Jackasses.

[Scissors]

Die in a fire.

Suddenly, a respite from our 20-30 degree weather. A sunny, warm, 60 degree day. I had forgotten you menaces to society even existed, but today, you reemerged from your winter slumber.

Thank you so much for looking back at me and sneering, dickheads. After all, how dare I drive slowly behind you on a narrow lane instead of running you over like you deserve, seeing as the only reason I was behind you was because you two numb-skulls decided to carelessly blow through the stop sign at a T junction where I had the right of way and you were supposed to stop. If I was an Asian woman you'd be dead right now.

Thank you as well for abandoning your single file stance, riding side by side, and taking up the whole lane once we turned onto a wider road where I should have been able to safely pass your traveling at 5mph asses. Classy move. Luckily for me the oncoming lane was empty, and I didn't have to remain behind you and fight the urge to gun it and mangle you.

I hope you both get run over by a beer truck.

p.s., this isn't the Tour de France, you look like complete jackasses in your Lance Armstrong get-ups.

Thank you as well to bicyclist #3 on my home street. Way to make it impossible for me to pass you, and after I finally was able to, thank you for giving me a dirty stare as I backed into my driveway and you turned off down another street. F*** you too prick.
Preach it, brutha'!

[Entropy]

I plan on bicycling to work in the next several months. :(

However, I prefer to use bike paths, since the numbskulls around here don't understand the rules of the road.

[Silverspeed]

Die in a fire.

Suddenly, a respite from our 20-30 degree weather. A sunny, warm, 60 degree day. I had forgotten you menaces to society even existed, but today, you reemerged from your winter slumber.

Thank you so much for looking back at me and sneering, dickheads. After all, how dare I drive slowly behind you on a narrow lane instead of running you over like you deserve, seeing as the only reason I was behind you was because you two numb-skulls decided to carelessly blow through the stop sign at a T junction where I had the right of way and you were supposed to stop. If I was an Asian woman you'd be dead right now.

Thank you as well for abandoning your single file stance, riding side by side, and taking up the whole lane once we turned onto a wider road where I should have been able to safely pass your traveling at 5mph asses. Classy move. Luckily for me the oncoming lane was empty, and I didn't have to remain behind you and fight the urge to gun it and mangle you.

I hope you both get run over by a beer truck.

p.s., this isn't the Tour de France, you look like complete jackasses in your Lance Armstrong get-ups.

Thank you as well to bicyclist #3 on my home street. Way to make it impossible for me to pass you, and after I finally was able to, thank you for giving me a dirty stare as I backed into my driveway and you turned off down another street. F*** you too prick.

I don't think I have ever read anything on the internet that I agree with more. Ever.

[Z06David]

that last video was full of asshats

[Rob]

http://rising.blackstar.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/cyclists-hit-by-car.jpg

[Exotix]

YouTube - Funny cyclist fight

[smearig]

Thanks for the reminder. It's about time to dust off the ultra-tight shorts, air up the tires and hit the road.

[fartleker]

Thanks for the reminder.

I have to renew my racing license.

Me too. Can't wait for the racing season to be here and to be able to ride on the roads again. :cheers:

[Silverspeed]

http://rising.blackstar.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/cyclists-hit-by-car.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z112/vettels2/Myway.jpg

[Will]

Let's channel rage into something good. This thread is now for posting your favorite, uplifting videos and pictures of bicyclist scum getting creamed.

Let's see 'em. The higher the speed, the more extreme the impact, the better.

[Will]

http://rising.blackstar.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/cyclists-hit-by-car.jpg

This belongs in the Smithsonian.

[88Z51]

:lolsmile:

They all deserved it. Especially that last one. Jackasses.

:skep: I would agree on the second and third, but in the first, the bike had the right of way and in the fourth, the idiot road rager in the car was the complete jackass.

[thkauffman]

This belongs in the Smithsonian.

No, the azzhat in the car belongs in jail.

I'm all for idiot bicyclists getting what's coming to them, but I can't go for plowing into them for the hell of it.

[thkauffman]

:skep: I would agree on the second and third, but in the first, the bike had the right of way and in the fourth, the idiot road rager in the car was the complete jackass.

You're probably right on the first one, but the bicyclists in the last one, if they weren't in a permitted parade, they deserved it. Usually those things are kept to one lane only. If you watch 'em, it's like they knew they were doing something wrong but wanted to be doucherockets about it.

[fartleker]

:skep: I would agree on the second and third, but in the first, the bike had the right of way and in the fourth, the idiot road rager in the car was the complete jackass.

Agree 75% of the way.

The first was a dumbass driver not paying attention.

The second and the third are dumbass cyclists, but they don't represent the masses.

For the 4th, all critical mass riders can go to hell. They ride around in huge groups and try to start confrontations, all in the name of raising "awareness" for cyclists. They **** up more shit than they help.

[Exotix]

YouTube - Track Cycling Velodrome Crashes

[88Z51]

You're probably right on the first one, but the bicyclists in the last one, if they weren't in a permitted parade, they deserved it. Usually those things are kept to one lane only. If you watch 'em, it's like they knew they were doing something wrong but wanted to be doucherockets about it.

Don't get me wrong, I'm certainly not standing up for Critical Mass, but when the driver of a car goes out of his way and jumps over a curb/road divider with the clear intention of causing harm to the bicyclists, the car driver is the doucherocket.

[thkauffman]

Don't get me wrong, I'm certainly not standing up for Critical Mass, but when the driver of a car goes out of his way and jumps over a curb/road divider with the clear intention of causing harm to the bicyclists, the car driver is the doucherocket.

I'm not sure what Critical Mass is. Sounds like it's a bunch of dicks.

I think the driver was going to go wrong way on a one way to try and get around them. When he couldn't, and the dicks wouldn't move, he moved 'em. Good for him.

[fartleker]

Track guys in the Velodrome are bad asses. They'll roll around at 30+ mph in those tight packs. It's a banked wood track, so that can't feel good to crash. :willy:

[fartleker]

I'm not sure what Critical Mass is. Sounds like it's a bunch of dicks.

I think the driver was going to go wrong way on a one way to try and get around them. When he couldn't, and the dicks wouldn't move, he moved 'em. Good for him.

It's packs of 100-1000 hippies getting together on bikes to cause chaos. F' them.

[Silverspeed]

Don't get me wrong, I'm certainly not standing up for Critical Mass, but when the driver of a car goes out of his way and jumps over a curb/road divider with the clear intention of causing harm to the bicyclists, the car driver is the doucherocket.

Much in the same way a group of bicyclists take up multiple lanes in a road to "protest". The only thing better would be if he ran over more of their bikes. Douchebags, one and all.

[88Z51]

For the 4th, all critical mass riders can go to hell. They ride around in huge groups and try to start confrontations, all in the name of raising "awareness" for cyclists. They **** up more shit than they help.

:iagree: That group of Critical Mass riders seemed calm in comparison to their antics around here. If ever there were people who exhibit road rage, it's the in-your-face attitude of so many bike riders in this city.

[NB2K]

Agree 75% of the way.

The first was a dumbass driver not paying attention.

The second and the third are dumbass cyclists, but they don't represent the masses.

For the 4th, all critical mass riders can go to hell. They ride around in huge groups and try to start confrontations, all in the name of raising "awareness" for cyclists. They **** up more shit than they help.

Nailed it...


They are feeding the hate.


I like the ones that flip me off when I stop so they can cross in front of me even though they have the stop sign.
Bicyclists are their own worst enemy.

[Entropy]

It's packs of 100-1000 hippies getting together on bikes to cause chaos. F' them.
That kind of crap gives responsible bicyclists a bad name.

[thkauffman]

That kind of crap gives responsible bicyclists a bad name.

:iagree:

I am more than respectful to bicyclists who obey the rules of the road. I probably overdo it.

When ya gotta be a jerk about it, though...

[Sleestak]

I ride but if I ever came across one of those Critical Mass deals while driving I'd seriously consider if prison could really be so bad.

[Mirroredshades]

I've never understood why so many people, like most of you d1ckheads in this thread, think that people deserve to die just b/c you are inconvenienced for 20 seconds.

I mean seriously, you are sitting on your ass in a heated/ac controlled environment but you think because you are in a 4000 pound vehicle, 20 seconds of your life is worth more than all of a bicyclist's. You people are fukced in the head.

How would you like it if every time you went for a walk, someone stuck a gun in your face simply because you were on the road ?


Fcuk all of you.

:kick:

[Silverspeed]

I've never understood why so many people, like most of you d1ckheads in this thread, think that people deserve to die just b/c you are inconvenienced for 20 seconds.

I mean seriously, you are sitting on your ass in a heated/ac controlled environment but you think because you are in a 4000 pound vehicle, 20 seconds of your life is worth more than all of a bicyclist's. You people are fukced in the head.

How would you like it if every time you went for a walk, someone stuck a gun in your face simply because you were on the road ?


Fcuk all of you.

:kick:

20 seconds? I've sat behind 500 yard lines of cars waiting to pass a douchebag bicycle rider who was enjoying his "rights". I have no problem with bicycle riders out on the road. But when you start holding up traffic, you are a fecking douchebag, whether you know it or not. If this makes you angry, well, feck you too. :yesnod:

[88Z51]

That kind of crap gives responsible bicyclists a bad name.

I think the goal of the current mayor of this city is to make Portland more bicycle friendly than it is to cars, so we've certainly got our share of arrogant riders around here. Many riders blatantly ignore traffic laws - which often could have caused serious bodily harm to the rider, so I really have to wonder what they hope to gain or prove. Yet this martyr mindset seems to be growing among riders.

[zsr22]

I've never understood why so many people, like most of you d1ckheads in this thread, think that people deserve to die just b/c you are inconvenienced for 20 seconds.

I mean seriously, you are sitting on your ass in a heated/ac controlled environment but you think because you are in a 4000 pound vehicle, 20 seconds of your life is worth more than all of a bicyclist's. You people are fukced in the head.

How would you like it if every time you went for a walk, someone stuck a gun in your face simply because you were on the road ?


Fcuk all of you.

:kick:

The problem here is you're inadvertently claiming your time is more valuable than mine. I shouldn't have to be stuck behind you for any amount of time.

And oh yeah, f*** those Critical Mass idiots. When you go out of your way to cause trouble, don't be surprised when someone in a car chooses to do the same.

[MrPeabody]

Thanks for the reminder. It's about time to dust off the ultra-tight shorts, air up the tires and hit the road.

Not that there's anything wrong with that.:D

[HOWSER]

YouTube - Track Cycling Velodrome Crashes (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Kgtz2gp0WY&feature=related)

Been there, done that, have the scars to show. :D

[neece]

I blame the city planners for not providing appropriate and safe lanes to ride. I would much rather deal with road bikers than the 35,000 students here in Athens that drive mopeds everywhere. At least you can get around a bike pretty quickly. People who ride mopeds should be shot on sight.

Oh yeah, I only ride my bike in the woods.

[The_Dude]

I used to ride quite a bit. I had a friend on the university cycling team, so I started to ride with them occassionally. I couldn't believe the elitist attitude most of the riders had. I stoped riding with them.

[6spdC6]

I plan on bicycling to work in the next several months. :(

However, I prefer to use bike paths, since the numbskulls around here don't understand the rules of the road.

Wish we had bike paths up here at the lake! It’s a large lake and tons of bikers are up here tying up the roads in good weather!

We have the bikes up here riding around like they own the road. Most of those bozos do not have a clue and the only rules they follow is their own.

Run through red lights , fly through stop signs, ride abreast and just generally act like assholes. We sometimes get a pack of 20 or more and they think their invincible. Car or truck against their muscles and light frame bikes and I can guarantee who/what gets hurt. It’s not the kids so much as the jerks with those bedpans tied on their heads.:rolleyes:

[88Z51]

......they think their invincible. Car or truck against their muscles and light frame bikes and I can guarantee who/what gets hurt.

I can't understand the mindset either. Many of the riders around here are educated people - but even an idiot knows a car/truck is always going to "win".

Even though this was an accident - rather than some elitist bike rider riding like an arrogant ass, here is an example of car vs bicycle. A kid riding at night crossed over into my lane and ran into my 72. That dent is an impression of his knee.

http://www.supercarsunlimited.com/info/photos/family/family_files/image027.jpg

[81.]

I plan on bicycling to work in the next several months. :(

However, I prefer to use bike paths, since the numbskulls around here don't understand the rules of the road.



no doubt...i've lost count of all the idiots that walk with traffic on the right and bikers that ride agaist traffic on the right. ****. not all of course, but dman, it's annoying.

[Nemesis]

:rolleyes: and so it begins...again


Track guys in the Velodrome are bad asses. They'll roll around at 30+ mph in those tight packs. It's a banked wood track, so that can't feel good to crash. :willy:

I'm sure they're going faster than 30. I can go 30 on my 30 year old road bike. Those guys are a lot stronger than me and their bikes are a lot lighter than mine.

[Mrs. Colleen]

I've never understood why so many people, like most of you d1ckheads in this thread, think that people deserve to die just b/c you are inconvenienced for 20 seconds.

I mean seriously, you are sitting on your ass in a heated/ac controlled environment but you think because you are in a 4000 pound vehicle, 20 seconds of your life is worth more than all of a bicyclist's. You people are fukced in the head.

How would you like it if every time you went for a walk, someone stuck a gun in your face simply because you were on the road ?


Fcuk all of you.

:kick:

I agree with you...ish. Some people are getting a little to into this whole death thing. :willy: Reminds me of when people say they want to open their doors when motorcyclists lane split...legally.

But on the other hand we have a lot of jackasses around here too. Especially in the mountains. It bothers me when bikes don't move over when I am on my motorcycle. I know you know I am there and no I am not getting any closer to the double yellow so you can ride in the middle of the lane. If you don't want me that close to you then MOVE! :beat: When they do scoot over a little or go from two wide to one I will give them extra room. :cheers:

I was stopped at a red light the other day and some bicyclist came up and decided they needed to be four wide and spilling out in front of me...they were in an already wide bike lane yet two of them really needed to move in front of me. http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y47/AFIDrummerGirl/Smilies/whatever1.gif Luckily, I drive a tiny car and had enough room to move my car around them before the light turned green. :rofl:

Share the road GOES BOTH WAYS!!!

[1911fool]

:waiting:

[LATB]

I used to ride quite a bit. I had a friend on the university cycling team, so I started to ride with them occassionally. I couldn't believe the elitist attitude most of the riders had. I stoped riding with them.

I believe this is much of the problem.

[LATB]

Share the road GOES BOTH WAYS!!!

Then they should share in the expense...tag those mofo's with annual registration renewal.

[Vette Jockey]

Don't get me wrong, I'm certainly not standing up for Critical Mass, but when the driver of a car goes out of his way and jumps over a curb/road divider with the clear intention of causing harm to the bicyclists, the car driver is the doucherocket.

I am not disagreeing about the driver being a D/R, but the driver was so out of touch with reality that she was driving the wrong way on the number one lane. She crossed over the island to avoid the car that was driving properly in the number one lane, to avoid the accident.

She obviously just exited Fringe world two and did not have time to react to the new reality. :rofl:

[88Z51]

Then they should share in the expense...tag those mofo's with annual registration renewal.

:iagree: With all the miles and miles of bike lanes that have been added around here and no revenue generated from bicyclists paying fuel taxes, I don't think it's at all unreasonable to have a bicycle registration fee to help pay for some of these projects that directly benefit bicycle transportation.

[fartleker]

I'm sure they're going faster than 30. I can go 30 on my 30 year old road bike. Those guys are a lot stronger than me and their bikes are a lot lighter than mine.

True.

The record for an hour on a normal fixed-gear bike in the velodrome is just under 50k, so 31 mph.

The shorter races are probably closer to a 35-40 mph top speed since they start from a standstill. :willy:

[1911fool]

http://rising.blackstar.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/cyclists-hit-by-car.jpg
is there a story to this picture anywhere?

[Entropy]

Then they should share in the expense...tag those mofo's with annual registration renewal.
I'd be willing to pay if they make more dedicated bike lanes. Here we can't even keep the roads up with all the semi-trucks and farm machinery destroying the roads. :(

[1911fool]

is there a story to this picture anywhere?


I founda a brief..
Terrible Accident: Car Crashes into Bike Race in Mexico « It?s your auto world :: New cars, auto news, reviews, photos, videos … (http://autoworld.wordpress.com/2008/06/03/terrible-accident-car-crashes-into-bike-race-in-mexico/)

[zsr22]

:iagree: With all the miles and miles of bike lanes that have been added around here and no revenue generated from bicyclists paying fuel taxes, I don't think it's at all unreasonable to have a bicycle registration fee to help pay for some of these projects that directly benefit bicycle transportation.The vehicle driving side of me agrees. The other side hates the idea of the government forcing bicycle riders into registering their bikes if they're to be used for commuting.

[Exotix]

I'm what's called a Kamikaze 'cyclist ... I ride with, in and at the speed of traffic ... drivers are more apt to share the road with you and treat you with repsect as well as freaks 'em out ... and a little patriotism gets me a bit more respect ...

http://i51.tinypic.com/fyo10o.jpg

[88Z51]

The vehicle driving side of me agrees. The other side hates the idea of the government forcing bicyclist into registering their bikes if they're to be used for commuting.

Commuting to work or for pleasure, it still costs the same to build and add the bike lanes, stop boxes, etc. Even though they're owned by the public, people who ride mass transit (buses and light rail) still have to pay a fee to ride whether that ride is for commuting or pleasure. Same with Amtrack and so on. I don't think a registration fee is unreasonable to ask.

[LATB]

The vehicle driving side of me agrees. The other side hates the idea of the government forcing bicycle riders into registering their bikes if they're to be used for commuting.

Then I shouldn't have to register my motorcycle right?

[Sea Six]

YouTube - The Car 1977

[Sleestak]

:puke: I'm not a fan of paying more for the road. I already give up registration fees for 4 vehicles every year and only use one at a time. I think I've payed enough for road use.

[zsr22]

Commuting to work or for pleasure, it still costs the same to build and add the bike lanes, stop boxes, etc. Even though they're owned by the public, people who ride mass transit (buses and light rail) still have to pay a fee to ride whether that ride is for commuting or pleasure. Same with Amtrack and so on. I don't think a registration fee is unreasonable to ask.

Then I shouldn't have to register my motorcycle right?
The problem I see with registration fees or taxes is where will they go? What are the odds they actually go to creating better commuting options for cyclists?

[LATB]

The problem I see with registration fees or taxes is where will they go? What are the odds they actually go to creating better commuting options for cyclists?

what better road conditions are created for motorcyclists?

[zsr22]

what better road conditions are created for motorcyclists?
So you agree the money will be spent elsewhere?

[LATB]

So you agree the money will be spent elsewhere?

no.

I just don't agree with the money already spent to accommodate bicyclists who do not contribute into the system.

[88Z51]

The problem I see with registration fees or taxes is where will they go? What are the odds they actually go to creating better commuting options for cyclists?

As it is now, the bike lanes, paths, stop boxes, etc. are being paid for by the same source as other local roads which of course includes partial funding from fuel taxes. As it is, bikes are obviously not paying a single cent in fuel taxes. Anything that would contribute to the general road fund would help offset the costs of the bicycle only lanes, etc. I'm not sure what it's like in your city, but there is a ton of money being spent here on bicycle specific infrastructure.

[zsr22]

no.

I just don't agree with the money already spent to accommodate bicyclists who do not contribute into the system.What percentage of cyclists would you say do not own a vehicle?

[LATB]

What percentage of cyclists would you say do not own a vehicle?

moot

[zsr22]

As it is now, the bike lanes, paths, stop boxes, etc. are being paid for by the same source as other local roads which of course includes partial funding from fuel taxes. As it is, bikes are obviously not paying a single cent in fuel taxes. Anything that would contribute to the general road fund would help offset the costs of the bicycle only lanes, etc. I'm not sure what it's like in your city, but there is a ton of money being spent here on bicycle specific infrastructure.

It's definitely seen a rise over the years here. But really nothing more than 4' wide lanes on the side of certain roads.

[LATB]

It's definitely seen a rise over the years here. But really nothing more than 4' wide lanes on the side of certain roads.

you are kidding or blinded by bias.

those bicycle lanes cost millions.

[Doug28450]

those bicycle lanes cost millions.

In total yes, they do cost millions. However, that is not how DOT's consider the addition of bicycle facilities or in many cases other public conveniences.

[fartleker]

The thing with bike lanes is that it is a draw for the city to have them. When my wife and I were looking to move out of Arizona, I was a pain in the ass and limited us to places that getting around on a bike was easy. This can be through bike lanes or running/multi-use paths. I'm not the only person like this- many cyclists and triathletes I know are the same way.

It's just like parks, sports stadiums, and other things that draw people to a specific city. The city decides what to spend its money on from its general tax drawer.

Think of it another way- those who commute on a bike are one less car on the road to slow you down to your destination. :)

[fartleker]

One other thing- cyclists and tri-geeks have an income on the average of $150k or so. That's a big tax base for the cities and states. :cheers:

[MrPeabody]

Then they should share in the expense...tag those mofo's with annual registration renewal.

Maybe we could tax spandex.:lol:

[zsr22]

moot

Do vehicle registration fees go toward building and maintaining roadways?

[LATB]

Ok...it's settled...

we now should have motorcycle lanes. you know, for the safety of the community and it's citizens.

and Oh, btw...the average income of a Harley owner is 6 figures...good for the community and all.

[Doug28450]

Maybe we could tax spandex.:lol:

Everything a cyclist buys is taxed. Unfortunately, it's sales tax and goes to the general fund.

[LATB]

Do vehicle registration fees go toward building and maintaining roadways?

moot #2

do those bicyclists use said roadways?

[fartleker]

Maybe we could tax spandex.:lol:

I'd be f'in broke. :leaving:

[zsr22]

moot #2

do those bicyclists use said roadways?
By also owning a vehicle, are they not contributing like you and I?

[themonk]

Screw you 4 wheel dudes! :beat:

[Mirroredshades]

20 seconds? I've sat behind 500 yard lines of cars waiting to pass

:rolleyes: So what? Why are you so important? Are you an ER Doc who saves 10 lives a day? What is two minutes out of your day?



The problem here is you're inadvertently claiming your time is more valuable than mine. I shouldn't have to be stuck behind you for any amount of time.



If you hate people so much, why don't you buy a cabin in Montana and just write letters to newspapers about how much everyone else sucks? You live in a world where there are other people, sometimes you have to give them space. If I was in a grocery store checkout and your mom was in front of me with 165 items, 87 coupons and a checkbook, would it bo okay for me to push her out of the way and break her hip because she is wasting my time?

Then they should share in the expense...tag those mofo's with annual registration renewal.

Um..... 'cause bike riders don't own cars?

[OddBall]

I've never understood why so many people, like most of you d1ckheads in this thread, think that people deserve to die just b/c you are inconvenienced for 20 seconds.

I mean seriously, you are sitting on your ass in a heated/ac controlled environment but you think because you are in a 4000 pound vehicle, 20 seconds of your life is worth more than all of a bicyclist's. You people are fukced in the head.

How would you like it if every time you went for a walk, someone stuck a gun in your face simply because you were on the road ?


Fcuk all of you.

:kick:

Oh simmer down.
That's just the anger and frustration talking.
No one thinks you should die.
Not really.
Maybe just a broken arm or two.
Perhaps a few busted ribs
A broke knee.
Yeah, a broke knee; 'cause then you'd be lame in one leg, and would be peddling in circles.
Which would be great for the track.
Unless they made you go the other way.
That'd suck.


Edit: Still be funny to watch though.

[Mrs. Colleen]

Then they should share in the expense...tag those mofo's with annual registration renewal.

That was not my point at all. :lol: My point was about the bicyclists that rant about, "share the road, share the road!" Yet they do not share the road. :willy:

This thread is crazy now BTW. :rofl: :willy: The last thing we need is another excuse for people to NOT exercise. :rofl:

[Will]

So what? Why are you so important? Are you an ER Doc who saves 10 lives a day? What is two minutes out of your day?

Um, yeah. Sorry bro. This is it in a nutshell. This is precisely why so many of us have come to despise the cycling community. This attitude.

There's a special place in hell for the arrogant, self-centered, God-complex cyclist, right between the assholes who take cart-fulls into the 12 items or less self-checkout lines and then pay with a check, and left-lane citizen police who block faster traffic on the freeway.

[JRD77VET]

...................

Share the road GOES BOTH WAYS!!!

I've never understood why so many people, like most of you d1ckheads in this thread, think that people deserve to die just b/c you are inconvenienced for 20 seconds.

I mean seriously, you are sitting on your ass in a heated/ac controlled environment but you think because you are in a 4000 pound vehicle, 20 seconds of your life is worth more than all of a bicyclist's. You people are fukced in the head.

How would you like it if every time you went for a walk, someone stuck a gun in your face simply because you were on the road ?


Fcuk all of you.

:kick:

See what Mrs Colleen wrote? Share the road. Simple concept that with a little give and take from BOTH sides makes for an enjoyable time for everyone.

Your two little skinny tires do NOT equate to supremacy on the road. (remember "share the road" )

If you want me to obey the rules of the road and not drive over/into you, please follow the rules yourself. The white outline on the stop sign does not mean it's optional. Make a full stop. Do NOT ride two wide on narrow roads when you know there are motor vehicles behind you. Single file makes it safer for you and those "short tempered idiots" in the four wheeled vehicles will be past you before they really pissed off.

[LATB]

By also owning a vehicle, are they not contributing like you and I?

lame argument IMO

some do...some don't.

some own 1 car...some own a dozen

some only own a motorcycle...should they get the same free ride as bicyclists?


bottom line here...it's another example of one group of Americans having to pay for the entitlement of another group. that is, those who pay fuel and other taxes and registration fees...pays for the special treatment of bicyclists who share the road ways.

[Entropy]

moot #2

do those bicyclists use said roadways?
Sure do, but I'm pretty sure the damage being done to said roadway by a bicyclist is far smaller than the vehicles that weight 10 to 30 times as much, and that's just personal vehicles.

[zsr22]

If you hate people so much, why don't you buy a cabin in Montana and just write letters to newspapers about how much everyone else sucks? You live in a world where there are other people, sometimes you have to give them space. If I was in a grocery store checkout and your mom was in front of me with 165 items, 87 coupons and a checkbook, would it bo okay for me to push her out of the way and break her hip because she is wasting my time?
I don't even know how to respond. :rofl:

lame argument IMO

some do...some don't.

some own 1 car...some own a dozen

some only own a motorcycle...should they get the same free ride as bicyclists?


bottom line here...it's another example of one group of Americans having to pay for the entitlement of another group. that is, those who pay fuel and other taxes and registration fees...pays for the special treatment of bicyclists who share the road ways.I agree completely with you in regards to cyclists whose only mode of transportation is their bicycle. They're taking without contributing. If a cyclist owns one, two, three or ten cars then he's helping pay for those roads just like you and I are. Obviously not in fuel taxes but we can't split hairs over that. Otherwise I'm getting the raw end of the deal when I drive my motorhome vs. the guy in the hybrid.

[LATB]

Sure do, but I'm pretty sure the damage being done to said roadway by a bicyclist is far smaller than the vehicles that weight 10 to 30 times as much, and that's just personal vehicles.

Agreed.

My argument isn't so much with the wear & tear or even maintenance...it's with the construction and signage etc. It's mostly DOT approved and quite expensive.

Ever had experience in paving to DOT standards? Or purchase DOT approved signage? I have and I can tell you...it is not cheap.

again, one group (motorists) are paying for the entitlement of another group (bicyclists)

[Entropy]

Agreed.

My argument isn't so much with the wear & tear or even maintenance...it's with the construction and signage etc. It's mostly DOT approved and quite expensive.

Ever had experience in paving to DOT standards? Or purchase DOT approved signage? I have and I can tell you...it is not cheap.

again, one group (motorists) are paying for the entitlement of another group (bicyclists)
Good points, but I guess when it comes down to it, I'd rather pay for bicyclists than fatties. You don't see fatties riding bikes. Thank God.

[1911fool]

Good points, but I guess when it comes down to it, I'd rather pay for bicyclists than fatties. You don't see fatties riding bikes. Thank God.

Then they would be damaging the roadway and should pay taxes on it. :drunk:

[LATB]

Good points, but I guess when it comes down to it, I'd rather pay for bicyclists than fatties. You don't see fatties riding bikes. Thank God.

something tells me...those who ride bicycles would not be fat even if they didn't ride them.

and, some of those bicyclists are a little too skinny IMO and don't look healthy...especially the women.

[fartleker]

Good points, but I guess when it comes down to it, I'd rather pay for bicyclists than fatties. You don't see fatties riding bikes. Thank God.

Yes you do. 250+ pounds in lycra is not pretty. But, it is better than seeing those same 250+ pound dudes in a speedo at the city pool :ack:

something tells me...those who ride bicycles would not be fat even if they didn't ride them.

and, some of those bicyclists are a little too skinny IMO and don't look healthy...especially the women.

Gaunt is beautiful. :)

[NB2K]

Gaunt is beautiful. :)

"Heroin chic"

[Scissors]

Then they should share in the expense...tag those mofo's with annual registration renewal.

Serious. If they want to use the same roads, they should have license plates and (if the cars do as well) annual safety inspections, plus pay the registration fees.

[Scissors]

I'm sure they're going faster than 30. I can go 30 on my 30 year old road bike. Those guys are a lot stronger than me and their bikes are a lot lighter than mine.

The record for an hour on a normal fixed-gear bike in the velodrome is just under 50k, so 31 mph.

The shorter races are probably closer to a 35-40 mph top speed since they start from a standstill. :willy:

Apparently Drew M is a badass on the bicycle. NOS attached to the legs?

:dance:

[fartleker]

Apparently Drew M is a badass on the bicycle. NOS attached to the legs?

:dance:

Gawddamn ricers. :slap:

[Z06David]

I've never seen this argument before

[Entropy]

Yes you do. 250+ pounds in lycra is not pretty. But, it is better than seeing those same 250+ pound dudes in a speedo at the city pool :ack:

http://www.tgorman.us/EyeBleach.jpg

[Will]

I don't think we should have them use license plates, etc. Too much government regulation.

I just want them to show the maturity, class, and responsibility that CHILDREN do when they're out on their bikes.

I could understand if a kid every once in a while screwed up. But every time there's an asshole rider on the road, it's some douche-bag adult wearing spandex shorts, a yellow jersey, and a goofy racing helmet.

F*** 'em.

[Scissors]

Without license plates they get the same anonymity that people believe they do on the internet. At least with plates there's some way to track down and prosecute the d-bag who cut you off and caused you to swerve into a pole, or the guy who threw something at your car.

If they're on public roads, they should have public tags. Either that, or get rid of license plates on all vehicles.

[Bucwheat]

We had a group that was hit by a car last year and one of them died,What makes me mad is they won't even pull over onto the sidewalk to let traffic by.I drive an F-350 Diesel dually and it has been tuned ,when I get held up by one of these fools when I finally get to pass them I pour on the coal and smoke them good,funny as hell.

[LATB]

Without license plates they get the same anonymity that people believe they do on the internet. At least with plates there's some way to track down and prosecute the d-bag who cut you off and caused you to swerve into a pole, or the guy who threw something at your car.

If they're on public roads, they should have public tags. Either that, or get rid of license plates on all vehicles.

correct

[mikeg826]

This is the only type of biking that matters, although sometimes you still need to get out on the road and ride. I agree bikers can squeeze over when possible, but today's drivers really need to learn that "right-of-way" is not just for cars - bikes, and pedestrains have right of way as well.

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[88Z51]

Agreed.

My argument isn't so much with the wear & tear or even maintenance...it's with the construction and signage etc. It's mostly DOT approved and quite expensive.

Ever had experience in paving to DOT standards? Or purchase DOT approved signage? I have and I can tell you...it is not cheap.

again, one group (motorists) are paying for the entitlement of another group (bicyclists)

Perhaps an alternative to plates, registration, etc., would be to charge a toll for using some of these lanes.

As an example, it could be easily done to help cover the cost of this "inexpensive" bicycle only lane:

Morrison Bridge's $1.9M bike path opens | kgw.com | News | Portland, Oregon (http://www.kgw.com/news/local/New-bike-lane-opens-on-Morrison-Bridge-89537622.html)

[LATB]

Perhaps an alternative to plates, registration, etc., would be to charge a toll for using some of these lanes.

As an example, it could be easily done to help cover the cost of this "inexpensive" bicycle only lane:

Morrison Bridge's $1.9M bike path opens | kgw.com | News | Portland, Oregon (http://www.kgw.com/news/local/New-bike-lane-opens-on-Morrison-Bridge-89537622.html)

something should be done. as I've posted...too many times one group is paying for the benefit of others. this is not fair.

I got to ask all: why did we not have these issues 20-30-50 years ago?

[NB2K]

I drive an F-350 Diesel dually and it has been tuned ,when I get held up by one of these fools when I finally get to pass them I pour on the coal and smoke them good,funny as hell.

You need a train horn on that bad boy.:D

[w!ngnut]

Die in a fire.

Suddenly, a respite from our 20-30 degree weather. A sunny, warm, 60 degree day. I had forgotten you menaces to society even existed, but today, you reemerged from your winter slumber.

Thank you so much for looking back at me and sneering, dickheads. After all, how dare I drive slowly behind you on a narrow lane instead of running you over like you deserve, seeing as the only reason I was behind you was because you two numb-skulls decided to carelessly blow through the stop sign at a T junction where I had the right of way and you were supposed to stop. If I was an Asian woman you'd be dead right now.

Thank you as well for abandoning your single file stance, riding side by side, and taking up the whole lane once we turned onto a wider road where I should have been able to safely pass your traveling at 5mph asses. Classy move. Luckily for me the oncoming lane was empty, and I didn't have to remain behind you and fight the urge to gun it and mangle you.

I hope you both get run over by a beer truck.

p.s., this isn't the Tour de France, you look like complete jackasses in your Lance Armstrong get-ups.

Thank you as well to bicyclist #3 on my home street. Way to make it impossible for me to pass you, and after I finally was able to, thank you for giving me a dirty stare as I backed into my driveway and you turned off down another street. F*** you too prick.

First time I've since I've joined this forum that I actually clicked on "Thanks"...The cyclist sure can be a pain in the azz...that's for sure. Single file doesn't really bother me...courteous riders...no big deal but the azzhats totally blocking the lane and going 20 mph give or take is fvcking ignorant and arrogant !!!!

[FasterTraffic]

...and left-lane citizen police who block faster traffic on the freeway.

I hate when that happens.